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dave2278 replied to the thread 4.6 3 valve blocks.Say bye bye to my block, Saturday was awesome til it wasn’t LOL (see full post)-
- TeeLew replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.No, no you got the fancy stuff....look at the high-roller! My comment was on the red/orange/green single-temp paints. You're all good. Shoot for between the brown and yellow/green color. (see full post)
- TeeLew replied to the thread Ford hypercar testing.I was building shocks all day in a shop about 5 miles away during the Indycar day. We knocked off early for lunch and went to the airport diner. On the way there we were able to watch from T10 and T13 for about 20 minutes each. It's damned... (see full post)
robbgoesracing replied to the thread S650 Cliff II.So this is the parts diagram for the PP pack version - I haven't been able to get underneath the car and look myself but if I recall correctly, mine does not have the front cooler.I do have a thought of maybe using the other lower side vent... (see full post)-
blacksheep-1 replied to the thread Ford hypercar testing.I was there for that, we must have walked right by each other, my favorite will always be the Jim Hall Chaparral 2G..automatic Trans and using the third pedal to operate the wing...for awhile at least. I loved that dtuff in third grade..lol (see full post)
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.whoops i was looking at celsius. lol ok maybe i need the other colors (see full post)-
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.ok great. Got it all covered with alignment. . Yeah only got the red but it supposedly covers all temps. I’m not even gonna worry about the rears. Yeah got genesis red it seems to cover a multitude of temps (see full post)
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- TeeLew replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.Use the stickers until they've obviously timed out. You can use each one for a long time as long as you're not maxing them. Do you only have the red temp paint? Normally people do the orange and green as well. For the front, you want the green to... (see full post)
- TeeLew replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.No brainer for setting toe and it couldn't be cheaper: https://calipergarage.com/products/super-deluxe-string-alignment-kit-bundleAny of the normal camber tools will work. Here's one: https://smartracingproducts.com/products/smartcamber-kitI... (see full post)
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So i put in the R16/12’s fronts are very noisy but grab like no tomorrow lol. Not that i mind that much but was considering possibly putting in a more street friendly pad. Question is go GS-1 or R6 front and rear? Is there any downside besides...
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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Best DIY alignment setup.Sweet. looks like that will work and a few bucks cheaper than the other stuff (see full post)
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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Dark Horse brakes.Also driver rotor has that discoloration. Not sure what that’s all about (see full post)
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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Dark Horse brakes.Well I put the Gloc 16/12 on and they are noisy. But it stops very well 😂🤣I just drove it around the hood low speed bed in needs to be taken out and heated up. We got some hills here so that might do the trick.Best thing about brembos front... (see full post)
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- EF1 replied to the thread Opinions on Brisk plugs?.I ran Brisks in my Gen 1 Coyote for a few years they ran fine. for my mix of track and street. I changed them out when I had a couple coils start to go bad and took out some plugs. I couldn't buy Brisk locally so I ended up with Motor Crafts again. (see full post)
- 665.0coupe replied to the thread Best DIY alignment setup.If your wheels have large openings between the spokes, you can reach one of these in and magnet it to the rotor face to measure camber. Just remember the car has to be level... (see full post)
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What setup you all found best for garage and track alignment and checking? camber and toe? Longacre etc etc strings lasers bolton magnetic etc or make it yourself ?Thanks !
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What is the recommended procedure for servicing a dark horse rear diff with cooler? No on off switch like my other one to purge the lines and radiatorthanks
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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.Gloc 16/12. i put the brake temp paint on the rotor and the caliper tape on the caliper.Are those one time use or will they keep going up as it gets hotter? Probably should have waited to do it trackside. (see full post)
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Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.Understood. Just swapped out the front. Yes they are Ford branded Akebono pads. Only one was legible as it was obviously subjected to high heat lol. Still quite a bit of pad left very surprising. Put the glocs on and i did do a 5 minute sand job... (see full post)
AJ Hartman replied to the thread S550 AJ Hartman Aero's GT350 Build.You hit the nail there. I have way more beneficial parts to make and develop over a low profile center console. Maybe one day, but not any day soon. (see full post)
