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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.You definitely can run it longer so it’s cheaper in the long run. That’s the consensusThat’s what i’ll switch too after i use all of my mobil 1 and motor craft up (see full post)
Say guys the autozone we get a commercial discount at is out of stock on Motorcraft ignition coils so I was planning on using duralast . Its ok if their junk i can wait and exchange them or are they any good ?
Mjschneidy replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.Interesting topic as I was just scratching my head about what oil to pursue next since they stopped making the Driven FR50 5w50 marketed as a Coyote specific race oil. Was considering the Mobil 1 5w50 Supercar or just go back to the Motorcraft... (see full post)
l8tapex replied to the thread Who is having a Chilly Birthday!!??.Happy Bday (see full post)
Well, it is all relative, since it is chilly in Chili right now, and the Mustang Madhatter can't race much around this time. Do take a second out of your day and wish the fastest Mustang racer near Santiago a " Happy Birthday " and if my addition...
flyhalf replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.Full synthetic for sure. (see full post)-
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.So are you doing full synthetic semi synthetic or conventional oil? (see full post)
- DesertHorse replied to the thread 1st track day in new (to me) car..ill look into those wheel sizes and tire size. i know that will make a big difference for the track. im glad you said something about the shocks and struts. you get so many diff opinions. its a hobby for now so i cant blow all my paychecks on the... (see full post)
Opolis replied to the thread 1st track day in new (to me) car..I didn't like the Koni non adjustable (orange) on my S197 and switched them for Bilstein non adjustable with FP springs. Bilstein have worked well for me on a couple Mustangs over the years. Ford Performance kits are always a favorite... (see full post)-
flyhalf replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.240 should be ok for 5w30. But yes a gauge is mandatory. Text me in private later. Still have no pricing but keep U posted (see full post)
CobaltFilly replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.Noted. I need to add an oil temp gauge to my dash. I believe I never saw over 240*, but that's just speculation off memory. Yes I am interested, what's the price per 5w-30 quart? (see full post)-
flyhalf replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.I actually did I believe HP-X 5W-30 is the right one. It's Ford-spec for your engine and it's the same formulation I use, just the right grade for the Cyclone.a 20 is too thin for track heat, and a 40 is thicker than your motor was designed... (see full post)
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CobaltFilly replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.Ale, does this research count for the similar 3.7 V6, or would that be a whole new metric? I know we discussed this whole thing before, but I know you've done a ton more research since then. (see full post)
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CobaltFilly replied to the thread Project Super Beater.Woah...that is clean!!! (see full post)
302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.Today's Cryptoquote..............." There's no better makeup than self -confidence."_______________Shakira (see full post)-
Ludachris replied to the thread Project Super Beater.Lookin' good. :hellyeah: (see full post)-
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread Project Super Beater.Now that looks great and you better stop soon as " Super Beater " has become " Super Nice! " Very confusing to new members why such a good looking machine is called a Beater , but with all the changes it now means it can " Beat " alot of cars at... (see full post)
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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.Something about the Pennsylvania oil that makes it better as well (see full post)
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flyhalf replied to the thread Deep dive into oil.Absolutely. this is the summary of 2 months of research. I pulished it with AI to avoid italian English mistakes In particular I wanted to know why driven is better than other things and then compared to AMSOILHP-X 5W-50 is purpose-built for... (see full post)
blacksheep-1 replied to the thread Project Super Beater.Did a little upgrade on the interior, got rid of the annoying cheapo carpet, cleaned off all the undercoating and trunk painted the interior. (see full post)-
