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302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.Bill, Don't quit that day gig just yet............;) (see full post)
robbgoesracing replied to the thread S650 Cliff II.Photo credits due where they're due: All from the talented https://www.instagram.com/n.b.shots/ (see full post)-
robbgoesracing replied to the thread S650 Cliff II.It's been quite some time since I posted here, but thought I'd post some updates on my street/time attack build S650 GT!For some background, I bought this car last year when I, tired of trying to fit an F-150 into Chicago parking, decided to... (see full post)
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Mad Hatter replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.What actually died on the them?? Was it just syncros and 2, 3rd and 5th gears? Maybe you should look at a built tremec then. When we put a oil cooler and pump setup with a temp gauge on the previous semi stock MT82s the transmission temperatures... (see full post)
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.Here's your new song Bobby.My brain ain't thinkin so I better not be drinkin, instead I better take time to floss, so my teeth ain't a chattering when I drive da Boss! (see full post)- Ring_Mach1 replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.I’ve already destroyed two TR-3160s. :( It was a very expensive lesson. (see full post)
steveespo replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.I have run BG in all of my MT-82 transmissions. We were told specifically by Ford and Tremec to run Mercon LV spec fluids in the 3160. (see full post)-
steveespo replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.The transmissions are pretty durable considering the abuse thrown at them by the drivers. And yes we run the same Motorcraft Mercon LV. People have to remember that GT4 race transmissions at the Pro level are refreshed pretty much every event... (see full post)
Tuk84 posted a new lap time of 1:58.596 on track configuration North-South #3 at track Pocono RacewayDate of Lap time:-
Tuk84 posted a new lap time of 1:38.002 on track configuration North-South #2 at track Pocono RacewayDate of Lap time:Vitour p1s scca time trial national
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.I put BG into my MT82. Haven’t dealt there the tremec yet as it’s brand new. I know guys here put a fluid pump on the mt82 by hosing input and drain plug and a diff fluid pump and cooler. The tremec appears to hold twice the fluid which is good (see full post)-
302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.B in B My Son would drive me to drinkin if he didn't stop drivin my Hot Rod Boss the way I do somrtimes............;););) (see full post)
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302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.How about a little Led Zep??..............We've all grown older thru the years.........it we're lucky............WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (see full post)
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302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.I need something to get me going again...............louder than thunder............. (see full post)
- EF1 replied to the thread Recommendations on a good starting brake pad.I have not been on track in awhile due to some health issues but if my memory is correct a bit faster than both. They held up to heat better than the R888r no chunking. Life is a little less than R888r but pretty close. The RS4 will outlast them... (see full post)
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302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.Nasty afternoon rolling in............DARK clouds with thunder moving in,,,,,,,,,,,,Heaven weather can't be here all summer,,,Son had the Boss out yesterday, so everybody is happy..............especially Son!!!!!!!!!! Hon just called me about a... (see full post)
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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.So do the race cars have trans issues?? Same 3160 and fluid?? (see full post)
Opolis replied to the thread GT350 Torque settings.Shop manual shows same procedure for both.3078A Install inner bolt finger tight Install the new front lower arm outboard nut. Torque: Non SVT: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm) - SVT: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm) Set suspension to road height. Inner bolt Torque: 184... (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Recommendations on a good starting brake pad.I have read other comparisons where they are significantly faster than the older Toyo R888R. How did they compare to that and to the Hankook RS4, and how did the longevity compare? (see full post)- EF1 replied to the thread Recommendations on a good starting brake pad.I have not run the Goodyears. I was running 275 wide Hankook Rs4 or 285 Toyo R888r before these R (see full post)
