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    Modifications Done

    I got my car back from Ida performance yesterday. I went with a very modest boast increase of just 15 psi, changed the spark plugs, installed k&n air filters, Bob Ida's exhaust/muffler and we dyno tuned the motor. In addition, we had to stiffen the rubber air tubes because they collapse at...
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    Interesting observation

    I have been having what I consider to be excess wheel spin or lack of control upon full acceleration. In first, second or third my car really gets the rear out sideways whenever I accelerate under full throttle requiring a let off and making for some interesting moments. When I first got the...
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    Ford's Restructuring Plan

    It appears that many of our members have good contacts at Ford and maybe we can get some insight into what is going to happen at Ford. Apparently, (see article below) they will be announcing a major restructuring on Monday, could this have an affect our future part availability? Ford Set to...
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    Engine Dress Up

    Okay, Has anyone considered changing the black rubber hoses with real braided hoses (not fake slip over ones)? I thought the standard silver with blue end caps would look great.
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    RPM Limiter?

    Does anyone know if the ECU limits the engine RPMs at any point to prevent an significant over rev event?
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    Went to the track last night

    Okay, So I went to Raceway Park last night to take a few quarter mile runs with the GT. There was much excitement and picture taking. The temp was about 50 degrees. I did not warm up the tires or lower the air pressure. I launched very easy at 3,000 rpms and stayed at that RPM for about 2...
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    Dress up the engine

    Has anyone thought about having all the black rubbers hoses replaced with real stainless steel braided hoses? I think they might enhance the appearance of the engine in stainless with anodized blue fittings to match the valve covers.
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    My first mini race

    Today a black very large two headlight japanese sports motorcycle pulled up behind me to race. When he got even, we started at 25mph and I immediately took a 6 foot lead, by the end of the GT's first gear he was ahead of me by his front wheel, after a quick shift into second I again took a 2 or...
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    Got my GT yesterday

    Initial impressions, 1) easy to drive, first gear handles all around town driving 2) feels faster 60 to 100 than 30 to 60 3) engine runs hot 4) no storage anywhere, I could not even find a place for my sunglasses! Does the center console open up? 5) doors are not very practical given the amount...
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    New Member

    I just purchased an 2005 with under 10 miles on it. I should get the car on Thursday and I am new to this forum and want to say hello. I have owned a number of high performance cars before but I currently have an E55 that was been modified with a number of additions. My best 1/4 mile on stock...