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  1. Tomcat

    Ford GT-esque Vehicles recommendation

    Don't shy away from a CompTech supercharger. They were CARB certified, factory-authorized, dealer-installed options. AND Gordon Murray benchmarked the McLaren F1 with his own NSX.
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    New owner has questions and has needs

    My GT has a classic (I think no longer available) Heffner H-pipe...and I LOVE it! My understanding GTGuys X-pipe is the modern equivalent of sound.
  3. Tomcat

    Ford GT-esque Vehicles recommendation

    My 1991 NSX (supercharged) is a blast to drive.
  4. Tomcat

    05/06 street driven brake pads...

    Oh, I got that! Somehow, I don't run my powerboat hard enough either???
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    05/06 street driven brake pads...

    My OEM (48,000) seem to "squeal" at slow/parking lot speed...even though they still have good "meat" on them.
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    05/06 street driven brake pads...

    Looking for the modern replacement recommendation. Thanks!
  7. Tomcat

    Styling at the Wharf, Orange Beach Alabama

    Somebody sent me this picture. Are you here? Looking Great! I tried to get to the show BUT there was a 4 mile traffic jam at the Mullet Tossing contest at the Florabama (yes you read that right). Anyway:
  8. Tomcat

    Driving tours Swiss/Italian Alps

    Thanks...we will check them out.
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    Driving tours Swiss/Italian Alps

    Can anyone recommend a Company/Service that they have first-hand experience with? My wife and I are looking at "exotic car" driving tours in the Alps. We've seen two-person pricing for a single high-end car for 4 days through the Alps for about $10,000/couple OR 5 days with ten different cars...
  10. Tomcat

    Engine Cut Off

    Even with the clamshell in place a strong/solid crosswind can disrupt the airflow/MAF. This happened to me (once), near the coast, sitting at a stoplight with a consistent on-shore wind at 90 degrees to the GT heading.
  11. Tomcat

    Pulley/Tune

    Agreed, my GT has his tune (done by the GTGuys) and I did another one for my Buddy's GT. No issues in over 10 years.
  12. Tomcat

    Pulley/Tune

    Great point, I do think I have a box of takeoff parts and will review what is in there...although I think at least three pulleys in the supercharger graphic are identical.
  13. Tomcat

    Pulley/Tune

    Hey Kendall, My #13 idler is starting to make a little noise and I think I will get one on order until I do other maintenance. I was just trying to determine if its stock (18 years old) or oversized (when the GTGuys did my pulley/tune 10 years ago) and did not want to distract Rich (or Torrie).
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    Pulley/Tune

    I kind of assumed it was number 13 too.
  15. Tomcat

    Pulley/Tune

    I am trying to not bother Rich (GTGuys)... Back in 2015 I had the GTGuys do a Pulley/Tune at Carlisle (Ford Nationals). In the discussions, Rich said that they use a larger diameter idler pulley to offset the smaller supercharger pulley and keep the tension/slack/etc... in check. Does anyone...
  16. Tomcat

    Check the supercharger oil fluid level

    I will check the areas that you suggest and will use GM Part #12345982 to maximize level. I am pretty sure that although the fluid did not leak out when I loosened/removed the plug, the reservoir was pretty high (and clean) using a toothpick dipstick. I'm pretty sure I'm just being paranoid.
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    Check the supercharger oil fluid level

    We are at opposite ends of the spectrum (although I have a pulley/tune). Always followed your escapades! Ps-all engine temps stay quite "normal".
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    Check the supercharger oil fluid level

    I noticed today, after a drive with the engine normally hot and the engine bonnet lifted, I heard (what I feel) is a little more whirrling noise coming from the supercharger while idling the engine in a quite garage. I will admit that I rarely find myself in this hot-engine-idling-bonnet-up...
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    Ford GT storage in non climate controlled garage

    I run dual dehumidifiers in Pensacola, Fl.
  20. Tomcat

    Half shaft bolts for dummies

    What a small world...the video above features a GT and owner that I know personally from the area. I did not know he did this.