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blacksheep-1 reacted to honeybadger's post in the thread Comp Cam limiters or lockout blocks with
Like.I ran lockouts in 2021 - car lost a lot of low end power and torque - like 75hp. but the power band was super fun on the road course. Not super fast, tho.FWIW - I run the L&M Engine cams and we didn't see any issues with VCT under any...-
blacksheep-1 replied to the thread S197 build.I'm so sorry that I've not responded sooner, I'm helping a small race team get organized and it's pretty mentally draining starting from square 1. 1. I haven't scanned for codes since I did that mod, but it shut the airbag light down cold. I'm... (see full post)
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Howdy Blacksheep, I’ve been reading through your Super Beater build and a few of your other S197 posts. I’m building a 2009 Mustang for Club Spec Mustang/HPDE use, and your car is extremely close to what I’m doing I have literally all their...
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I am sure the infamous Blacksheep 1 will be chatting with you soon and don't be afraid to ask him questions as he is not near as mean as he tries to appear. The problem is he believes he is a cantankerous old red neck and wants to keep that...
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blacksheep-1 replied to the thread Boss Axle (No) Vent.I agree, it seems that the 8.8 is under vented, It probably wouldn't hurt to run 2 vents, in my car I picked up one of the little plastic vent valves off of another diff in a scrapyard, and use the vented cover as well. FWIW, the guys running the... (see full post)
Still lovin' the Loudcar-
Not sure about that part. I've never experienced that myself. It could be your vent is dirty/clogged? Super cheap part so might be worth replacing as a just in case thing. Then again, it'd probably clean up easily enough if it is clogged.I...
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Unfortunately JLT was bought out by S&B Filters years ago so the JonseSpeedLab link is bunk. For whatever reason, S&B Filters discontinued a lot of JLTs products. It looks like JonseSpeedLab just don't update their website when a part goes out...
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blacksheep-1 reacted to Junkyard Dog's post in the thread Anyone find a fix for fuel sloshing and starvation? with Like.For Performance Racing School is using the KPM Fuel pumps to cure this issue in their Dark Horse Mustangs.KPM says:"The DH was experiencing starvation/ surging issues on high speed cornering when less than 3/4 of fuel in the tank. The KPM...
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blacksheep-1 replied to the thread S550 mavisky's "LOUDCAR".Still lovin' the Loudcar (see full post)
Father's day event was another Win for us in class and overall PAX. Attendance was down a bit (93 drivers vs the usual 130) so our local reigning national champion Christian (see post above) was at home for the weekend.Course was a tight course...-
You are in PA., why not take it over to Phoenix Performance, LLC in Phoenixville, PA., as they have a ton of experience with S197s having fielded a boat load of " National Champion " Mustangs in SCCA!!phoenixperformancellc.com
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Amen, brother, the Phoenix cars are the gold standard for S197s
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TMSBOSS replied to the thread Boss Axle (No) Vent.I installed the Bobs Machine unit years back. Works great. (see full post)
Father's day event was another Win for us in class and overall PAX. Attendance was down a bit (93 drivers vs the usual 130) so our local reigning national champion Christian (see post above) was at home for the weekend.Course was a tight course...
mwjscn replied to the thread Boss Axle (No) Vent.@cholmes1 Perhaps the Bob's Machine one could work?https://bobsmachine.com/product/mustang-2005-14-axle-reservoir-kr-style/ (see full post)-
mavisky replied to the thread S550 mavisky's "LOUDCAR".Father's day event was another Win for us in class and overall PAX. Attendance was down a bit (93 drivers vs the usual 130) so our local reigning national champion Christian (see post above) was at home for the weekend.Course was a tight course... (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Advice on setup for street and track!.Why did you suspect it was not functioning? (see full post)- cjatrains replied to the thread Advice on setup for street and track!.I understand. After spending sometime discussing variable rate springs with @TeeLew I was convinced I didn't want to introduce what seemed to me like another variable with "dual rate" springs. I was relieved when I removed both my front and... (see full post)
