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- cjatrains replied to the thread Your Experience with the 10 sp auto 10R80? Road race or HPDE? Longevity? Yr. Of manufacture?.I have been reading on and off for the last 2 years about what's going on with the 10R80's. It can be mind numbing. Lots of opinions, lots of products. I am leaning towards the NextGen Valve Body, (sorry not Throttle Body, another senior... (see full post)
- Fostirin's Mustang replied to the thread What transmission cooler should I use for stock 5R55S for track?.I have the stock one, I was definitely looking at the Mishimoto one too, the one without the fan. What do you think of that one? Or would I need the fan (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread What transmission cooler should I use for stock 5R55S for track?.Have you already been looking at or considering one?Ford has a transmission cooler for that year.Mishimoto and others make aftermarket, better units. (see full post)
BillyJRacing replied to the thread Billy Johnson's run up Pikes Peak.I just posted my in-car video and a narration of the run up the hill on my YouTube channel: "One Lap Billy": (see full post)-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Your Experience with the 10 sp auto 10R80? Road race or HPDE? Longevity? Yr. Of manufacture?.Thanks for the bent needle nose plier tip.What is the "NextGen Throttle Body upgrade?" (see full post)
marc0779 replied to the thread Trackday tire decision.I have been testing the vitour p1 on stock rims 305 all around on my 2019 gt 350 and they are wearing well i have done 4 weekends on them and they are about half done,i do need to add more camber to the car it is stock,i got the car for my son to... (see full post)- EF1 replied to the thread S197 Eric's Candy Red S197.Thank you for the input. I was thinking I needed to upsize to 1/2” for the feed line. Unfortunately Ford used 3/8” on the S197. I will try and finish getting my shopping list together tonight. Oh and thanks for the offer to use the flaring... (see full post)
steveespo replied to the thread S197 Eric's Candy Red S197.I would go 1/2" to -8AN for the main run, 3/8" to -6AN for the return line. (see full post)- EF1 replied to the thread S197 Eric's Candy Red S197.What are your thoughts on line size? (see full post)
- Fostirin's Mustang posted the thread What transmission cooler should I use for stock 5R55S for track? in S197 Mustang Tech - GT, Boss 302 and GT500.I have a 2010 mustang v6 and it keeps showing transmission over temp code on track use after 14-15 minutes. What aftermarket transmission cooler would you guys recommend for me to add?
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Dark Horse brakes.Thanks! I’m excited! Yeah missed it in the spring gonna hit it in sept. Now i need to learn to drive it! LOL (see full post)
ArizonaBOSS replied to the thread Dark Horse brakes.INDE!Looking good, Gunslinger--congrats on the new sled! (see full post)-
steveespo replied to the thread S197 Eric's Candy Red S197.Eric I have the flare tool to make 37 degree flares if you want to go that route (see full post)
- cjatrains replied to the thread Rear Brake Rebuild Kit with Piston?.I run at Watkins Glen 6 track days every season as well. I run in Track Mode TC off, but I leave Ford Stability control on. I have had good luck running Pagid RSL29 pads in the rear, they last about 8-10 track days. I noticed the dust... (see full post)
- cjatrains replied to the thread Your Experience with the 10 sp auto 10R80? Road race or HPDE? Longevity? Yr. Of manufacture?.2022 Mach 1, Handling Package A10, purchased new. Currently 16,000 miles. I do 8 track days per year 2 at Lime Rock, 6 at Watkins Glen Int'l.I had some pretty violent shifting occur back in 2023 coming home from Watkins Glen. It was... (see full post)
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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Dark Horse brakes.They do. Many at my club use the scuffs from the pro teams. Most use 18” which not worky on my DH. The race car uses 15” (see full post)
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread Welcome to the forum for people who track their S650 Mustangs.Jump on here as those of us who began at this Forum when it was BossMustangsOnline found as its continued to add more and more info for Trackrats, the data and help just grew and when many of us went to S550s we shared info as more and more of us... (see full post)
blacksheep-1 replied to the thread New Clutch Installed, Now Won’t Go Easily Into Gear At Start-Up.The one between the booster and engine intake I assume? (see full post)
Mad Hatter replied to the thread Dark Horse OEM Pad wear per track day - does this sound Reasonable?.Totally agree, the faster you go, the quicker they wear. Ounce you start braking from +145mph, the brakes really suffer. (see full post)
