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- DaveW replied to the thread Pulling Axle - What’s Needed.I do stud installs all the time on Mustangs and many other cars. SOrry to be blunt, but its almost insane to pull the axles to do this unless you have to in order to get the new ones in (which you shouldn't).You don't need a 4lb hammer to... (see full post)
GAR944 replied to the thread S550 Budget rain/street tire.For a comparison, ran a 305 Nankang CRS in the wet and was aquaplaning on the front straight at about 87mph. The first group all got caught on the dummy grid as the rain arrived and out we all went on drys. That was interesting. Thankfully i had... (see full post)-
GAR944 replied to the thread Best and worst tracks in the wet.Depending on sizing, something with way more grooves than what we run in the dry. I go from a Nankang CRS back to a stock Michelin 4S. If you run an 18' wheel you have more choice for a proper wet track tyre. So usually something narrower as... (see full post)
drunkonunleaded replied to the thread S197 Unleaded Racing - 2009 Bullitt.With the stud issue solved, it was finally time to install the brakes. I had the M-2300-S kit sitting on my shelf. I was really unsure what to do with pads, so I called Terry @ Vorshlag, explained my situation, and asked him which G-Loc pads to... (see full post)-
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GAR944 replied to the thread S550 Upside Down and on the Wrong Side.It is but not everywhere, just another headache to deal with and a revised fuel system needed for the volume required. We have good 98 RON which is your 93 everywhere. My local petrol station used to sell 101 race fuel as we had a dirt bike track... (see full post)
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drunkonunleaded replied to the thread S197 Unleaded Racing - 2009 Bullitt.I had a few options here. I could:Pick up generic Dorman studs and press them in at $10-20 Spend $15-20 each on OEM Ford studs Go big and go with ARPNaturally, I chose the latter. Partially because I wanted it done right and also because I... (see full post)
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drunkonunleaded replied to the thread S197 Unleaded Racing - 2009 Bullitt.While all of this was going on, my credit card saw a lot of action in the way of parts. With the power mods already here, I wanted to get the basics down. That I means I need to stop.Apex ML10RT 18x10 ET40 in brushed silver w/polished lips... (see full post)
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drunkonunleaded replied to the thread S197 Unleaded Racing - 2009 Bullitt.With Club Spec Mustang out of the window. It was time to decide what I wanted to do. I felt as though I got a good jumpstart on things. I know that on the street a stock 3v car might be a little underwhelming, so the extra power was welcome... (see full post)
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Adam Ginsberg replied to the thread Pulling Axle - What’s Needed.Last year, I did the S550 brake upgrade to my 2012 Boss 302 that included R&R'ing the rear studs. The axles came out too, to R&R the seals (I'd blown the passenger side seat @ LSIR in 2024).I removed the old studs using a hammer (don't wail on... (see full post)-
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drunkonunleaded replied to the thread S197 Unleaded Racing - 2009 Bullitt.I checked out car in person. To say that the ad undersold the car would be a gross understatement. While the photos illustrated the CDC lip, I had no idea what else was in store. When I got there, the car was actually equipped with:FRPP Hot... (see full post)
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Rodpwnz replied to the thread S550 Budget rain/street tire.I've been thinking of replacing my worn ECS02 in the next few months and discovered the new Indy500 V2.10 years ago, I was considering the original Indy500 but stuck with more premium and performant contenders like MP4S and ECS02. Now I am... (see full post)-
drunkonunleaded replied to the thread S197 Unleaded Racing - 2009 Bullitt.During this time, I had a few realizations regarding my current situation:The Neons, while once plentiful, are thin on the ground and any good parts are hoarded by a select number of folks The 04 Z06 was a fun car, but I barely fit into it... (see full post)
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drunkonunleaded replied to the thread S197 Unleaded Racing - 2009 Bullitt.First off, thanks to the TMO community. As I've worked through sorting out this car, you have served as an indispensable resource both due to your accumulated knowledge and your Classifieds section. Forums are a dying breed but are an integral... (see full post)
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dave2278 replied to the thread S197 Redrum "GT350".Yeah this intake is about 1.5” taller than the blower was. There is a Boss version of strut brace that will clear, it’s a pricey SOB, about $300.Other versions seem to be questionable, mixed reviews on the web. (see full post)-
This is the Build Thread for Unleaded Racing - 2009 Bullitt. Reply below.
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drunkonunleaded replied to the thread GLoc pad question.YMMV but Terry @ Vorshlag recommended the R6 for my car and use case. I'd consider myself a Novice and there was no need to up the pad compound.I've driven the R6 on the street to/from events and they've performed well. Some noise which was... (see full post)
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drunkonunleaded replied to the thread Pulling Axle - What’s Needed.FWIW, I don't know if it has enough jaw width to press OUT extended studs, but it will tackle normal no issue and will press just about any stud in.I used the Lisle 22800 installer and a lug nut to get them started so I could ensure everything... (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread S197 Redrum "GT350".Is there a strut brace that will clear that intake manifold?Is that manifold higher than the blower? In this video, there is a strut brace installed with a blower, at about 2 minutes in: (see full post)
302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.Bill, My sympathy to all those folks who are still dealing with that oppressive heat........ Here in Ct, no more 90's in the foreseeable future. with high temps staying around 80. (see full post)
