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  • stevbd replied to the thread Magunum Swap, need guidance.
    If your clutch is fried, my vote would be a stock flywheel, very slightly heavier duty clutch, and use the MT82. Put the $5k you save towards wheels and tires.Honestly, your post reads a little bit like a solution in search of a problem. The... (see full post)
  • Junkyard Dog
    Ok, so step 1, you installed a larger external transmission cooler (Mishimoto). Still could not do a 20 minute session. Odd. The PP1 in 2018 has a very small cooler for the transmission, so this should have helped.So step 2 you installed a... (see full post)
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  • Rodpwnz
    Hi Bill,I feel much like you when it comes to making decisions on car modifications. We are on nearly identical mods and setups, and seem to have a similar approach, goal and path. I also have almost your exact same factory spec, except 10r80... (see full post)
  • pokerdoker replied to the thread Mustang Handling Questions.
    Hey thanks a ton for sharing this, I didn't think I'd get direct Winton onboard from posting here.Your build looks to be pretty much exactly what I have mapped out in mind. Good to see that it can hit 1:37's at Winton. My goal would be to get... (see full post)
  • Rodpwnz
    I believe I have, atleast for casual HPDE track days, and with minimal coolers, venting or airflow. Flyhalf has gone through multiple 10r80's, but he competes at a very high level, is a winning champion and has broken records. I believe at... (see full post)
  • GAR944
    GAR944 replied to the thread Mustang Handling Questions.
    You found the right place and you are "local" to me. You can make your own mind up about handling, have a watch at a track you mentioned and see if I'm fighting understeer.Next stop have a quick run through my build. Pm me if you want, happy to... (see full post)
  • TheTed
    TheTed replied to the thread S650 Cliff II.
    I think cooling will continue to be a priority for you. My Dark Horse has a 6-speed, and is very good out of the box. I've talked to people with the 10R80 in their Dark Horses and they have heat issues, and have seen threads that seem similar... (see full post)
  • Fat Boss
    Did I buy the wrong kit? I had the shop that installed the struts and springs install the sway bars. I had it on the lift today and noticed there is no adjustability on the rear bar... (see full post)
  • kooks long tubes, Kooks high flow (not green) cats, Kooks x-pipe, and Borla ATAK mufflers. The pops and crackles are not the problem, they are a byproduct of the problem - the no engine braking. Nothing on the exhaust was changed in conjunction... (see full post)
  • Bill Pemberton
    Hang loose you will probably be getting some solid info from some Mustang track rats from " Down Under." One brief comment I can assure you with , having run Boss 302s, GT350s, and a S550 Mach1 on various tracks, is that the vehicle is quite... (see full post)
  • Hey all,I'm considering the Mustang GT as a long term track build. I'm in Australia so we have the performance pack by default, 6 pot brembos, stiffer springs, better radiator etc.How do these cars handle? My 2 local tracks are opposites...
  • JrFish
    ...and plenty of it. So if any of you O.G. S197 experts around are up to babysitting this thread and project, TIA!I've got to get my parts list figured out, knock over a bank or 3, and order this trans, and get moving again soon. Can I get...
  • Bill Pemberton
    Bill Pemberton replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.
    The World would be a better place if we all remembered the " Grandma Rule" so many of us grew up with. It was a simple thought that if you would not say it to your Grandmother or even in her near presence you should not say it at all. (see full post)
  • Has anyone experienced slight steering play at center on 11-14 cars w/stock steering components? I'm new to the electric steering so while my engine is out I have full access to just about everything. Is there something specific I should check...
  • TheTed
    Well as often happens, seek and ye shall find. I did some looking around and found that American Muscle also sold the aluminum GTD style hood I was considering. And, they had 2 open box ones, one at their Kansas City warehouse, which is about 30... (see full post)
  • 12coBoss
    That would be why I can't find them. (see full post)
  • 302BOB
    302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.
    One way to make a rough day a little smoother.............. (see full post)
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  • 302BOB
    302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.
    Today's Cryptoquote............" Walking through the surf, the sea sneaks up behind me, and shows me its love._______________Nakken (see full post)
  • As a reference point, I have an ‘11 with similar lightweight components but with FRPP procal tune and 3.31 diff, minimal crackles and pops. It does seem there’s a tune element to this? What is your exhaust system? (see full post)
  • HELP GUYS!!! MY BOSS 302 LS HAD A WORKING RED TRACK KEY SO ENGINE IS PROGRAMMED FOR IT BUT THE KEY IS LOST. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET THE CAR TO RECONIZE A NEW RED KEY??? THANKS SO MUCH. DAVE
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