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  1. DakotaGT

    WTB-Billet clamshell vents top and side

    Another option (made by the same Forum member as in the above link) : https://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/threads/billet-aluminum-clamshell-top-vents.39025/
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    Oil change procedure

    i think I’ll pick one of these up, but just to double check Brian- get the 74 mm socket, and not the 76 mm one, as the manual states? No wonder it is less prone to slippage, if it goes on there ok!
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    God speed to my dog Bandit - the worlds fastest dog

    Sorry for your loss. Dogs are the absolute BEST. I lost my 11 year old golden retriever Josie last year. Miss her every day. Take care.
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    The GT MK IV is *insane*. COTA now has a sub-2:00 lap from a 2-seat GT car

    Damn, that looks fun! What a car, and nice driving!
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    Vintage, rare experimental Ford engine being brought back, by one of our own!

    FGT forum member Dan Schoneck (B.M.F.) is doing ALL SORTS of extremely cool things these days: https://www.motortrend.com/news/experimental-ford-lemans-v8-calliope-big-block-discovered/ Fascinating, amazing stuff Dan- very impressive!
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    Looking for power steering hose 05/06 GT

    You gentlemen were fortunate to have held off. Not that replacement is a huge chore or huge expense, but I trusted the “fix” and the new replacement hose weeps WAY worse than the original one, and it only took 6 months for the problem to manifest. my original hose didn’t show signs of problems...
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    2006 Battery Replacement

    I must have misinterpreted several people's comments, on this thread and several others (swapping OEM labels over and such, Optima themselves stating they've been asked to remake the black tops), but I certainly agree with that last part. I am familiar with the current difference between the red...
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    2006 Battery Replacement

    No one can tell that mine (Interstate) isn't the original as provided by Ford, either because nobody but me sees the damn battery every 8-10 years! I'm surprised people care that much about the appearance of a label or colored-top of their FGT battery that is in such a hidden location. My...
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    New GT Owner -- Second Time Around!

    Welcome back to the fold! That is quite an impressive resume, and I’ve enjoyed your work over the years. Many of us here with Shelby and Kirkham (and other) Cobras, too. Sorry to hear about the lung cancer diagnosis (history of radon exposure?) but I’m amazed at so many peoples’ experiences...
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    Raised white letters on tires

    I normally like a 5 spoke rim as well, but I REALLY love the look of the 6-spoke rim and tire combo on that red GT concept car!
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    change oil in ford gt 2005

    ah... that makes a lot of sense- mystery solved. Thank you.
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    change oil in ford gt 2005

    I have always questioned the value of the "priming" technique with the FGT. It always seemed like a LOT of cranking over without oil pressure, whereas the pressure builds nearly instantly when the engine is started, so I concluded it was better to just fill things up, start the engine and watch...
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    billet aluminum clamshell "top" vents

    I have an extra set of the "alternative" style of billet clamshell top vents for sale. Never installed, brand new. From Pe2unia, maker of all of our treasured billet clamshell vents. Will not warp like the original plastic vents. Comes with mounting hardware. Could be painted, but these are such...
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    Shocks

    Was BMF’s price too high or something?
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    Stock GT suspension?

    this...