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Just a quick post to say that Rich aka The GT Guy is indeed still around. My local dealer was installing the T&A loweing kit on my car this week, and the tech needed some alignment shims. Ford said they were at least 3 days out, so I called Rich to see if he had any. Rather than just take my...

Guys- The recent 95 degree + weather had me using my a/c a lot, with the system in recirculating mode. I parked the car for a week in my shop with the windows up and the a/c left in recirc, got in it today and turned on the vent (a/c off), and man, it smells like something curled up and died in...

The SCT flash tuner turns off the rear (post-cat) O2 sensors. I am just hoping that those headers don't have to come out again. You'd think for $2500 they would at least be as good as a $179.99 set of Hooker Headers for a regular old V-8! Overall, all I can say is that I am not overly...

Thanks, that is all good info. We checked the header flanges again, and they are all tight and not leaking. I used the stock studs and everything cleared. Didn't feel comfortable using the supllied hardware because of the lock tab not fitting as you saw. Leave it to Ford :wink With the engine...

For those of you that have installed the FRPP headers, I have a (hopefully) easy question: Did you use the supplied header bolts for mounting the headers to the cylinder heads, or the factory studs? The bolts that were supplied with my headers did not fit the recessed hole in the header flange...

This is what I decided to do after researching the Motorcraft fluid. I have the utmost confidence in Redline gear lube, BUT, I could also hear Ford saying "your transaxle warranty is void because you didn't use our specified lubricant". My dealer was able to find the Motorcraft lube easily and...

Eric, Thanks. We use Redline 75/90 in the shop so I'll drop a quart of that in. I thought Ford spec'd a super heavy gear lube to combat the high temps (which I hopefully have cured by removing the cats and adding the t/a cooler! :biggrin ). Regards, Colin

My FRPP transaxle cooler is almost on - having the headers installed at the same time. I too was quite surprised that the $1400 cooler had NO instructions included and the $2500 headers that bolt to the $2500 muffler came with incorrect manifold bolts/hardware. Ford should be smart enough to...

Hey guys, Nope, not fixed yet - haven't got together with the factory engineer to drag him to the dyno yet. Intake boot is not the culprit, and a/f is spot on (albeit a lot richer than I like, but very safe!). It is an ignition misfire and it is quite evident from 3,000 rpm where we start the...

Agreed. If anybody has any dyno sheets they could share to compare to mine it would be much appreciated. My email is colin@colinsclassicauto.com I would like to have as much info possible to show to a buddy from Ford so he can see the problem. Anybody used the Boost a Spark? My only concern...

I'll get the exact plug info tomorrow. Remember, with the stock plugs at stock gap it was terrible...I don't think the plugs are the issue. It seems like the coils are picking up RF or just losing juice. A "boost-a-spark" was mentioned as a possible cure, but I know many others are not using...

I think the current plug gap is .025"....but I could be wrong - my memory isn't what it used to be ;) We compared the dyno graphs to other cars tuned on this dyno, at this shop - like a big HP 03 Cobra. The misfire and ragged power curve on the GT is clearly evident compared to other cars...

Greetings- I have an odd problem with my 06 GT that I am hoping some of you have experience with, more specifically, experience AND a cure! :lol My car was taken to a very experienced high-performance Ford tech for a dyno tune. 16 year Ford master tech who opened his own shop to do mods such...

Hi Rick, Actually, my GT came directly from Ford through the "VIP" program. Which, as you get to know me, is quite funny as I am pretty far from a VIP :biggrin Boucher is a good dealer and has an 06 GT for sale I think, ask for Frank Boucher and tell him I sent you. Otherwise, the factory...

That was me you spoke to at RA with the black '06 GT. Ford did replace the entire supercharger - although they didn't take my car away in a trailer. The factory guys had me drop it at the local dealer about 3 miles away, did the work, and even delivered the car back to my office (with my...

I am also in the Milwaukee metro area, with a 06 GT. It has a dead battery as well...they are just an Optima battery, put a 1-2amp charge on it overnight and it will be fine. For the record, we get at least 3.5 months of nice weather here every year :lol Regards, Colin

I would guess my mileage is around 10-12 as others have stated. That does not concern me, if I wanted good mileage I would buy one of those hybrids :lol However, my car has a S-TRONG fuel smell after filling up. I mean very strong. It goes away after a few miles but is really annoying. I am...

Neilda, Nope, I parked it in all of its leaky glory and have not returned since. I fear if I don't cool off I will pull an "Elvis" and shoot it. :lol Funny how my old cars don't have these problems... I have suggested to Ford that they either need to FIX the transaxle vent or install at no...

I am glad I am not the only one! After my 2006 blew coolant all over at 39 miles, I have been keeping an eye out for leaks of any kind. My first "real" drive was last weekend, for about 240 miles. About 150 miles from home, I noticed fluid spraying on the rear window, which I assumed was...

Hi Will, Thanks for the kind words. I'll have to try to hide the GT better in the future! LOL If you ever make it up my way, make sure to let me know if you can stop in. FWIW, my buddy's dealership here in Milwaukee just got a Tungsten 06 in, his first GT, that I think he will sell under...