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  1. jcthorne

    F-150 3.5 Ecoboost vs. 5.0 V-8. Want opinions.

    DOn't forget that while the small diesel in the dodge may yield a 40% improvement in fuel economy, it offers less power and uses fuel that is 50% more expensive. Fuel cost is a wash between the two and the EB has much more power and much better fuel availability. Its not a simple comparison...
  2. jcthorne

    Takata airbag recall

    Takata has agreed to extend the recall nationwide. Now 14 million vehicles effected....this will take SOME time.
  3. jcthorne

    Pro Tip! "New Posts" Button Tutorial

    Chrome browser. Never saw the need apps like taptalk. They don't save time and make navigation more difficult and different from the desktop. Back when android phones had limited resolution and memory, perhaps there was a need for a streamlined browser but not really any more. At least I...
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    Ford gt items for sale in vegas

    I bought a couple business card holders from him. They turned out great. Only contact was via PM here. I can't find an email.
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    Coil pack covers corrosion

    I used black beauty blasting sand. Not because it has some technical merit but because the fab yards i do business with buy it by the ton and don't mind if I recycle a 5 gal bucket once a year or so. But I had no issue getting the factory clear coat off. I did not blast the bottom.
  6. jcthorne

    The New Shelby GT350

    Pretty much the same way the 6.8L V10 is balanced. With a balance shaft.
  7. jcthorne

    Weatherstrip problem :(

    Mine is not that bad but does have a few points where its crinkled at the inside edge like yours. Would be nice to know if there was a way to smooth this.
  8. jcthorne

    Suggestions for pneumatic tools....

    Just wanted to say thanks again for the recommendation. I purchased a Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2" impact. VERY Impressed. I will be adding more Milwaukee FUEL tools to the shop, some on my Christmas list already. I know now that when my 25 plus year old compressor dies or finally rusts out, I...
  9. jcthorne

    Coil pack covers corrosion

    Thanks for posting the pic. Yes, that is how those were done. The top surface is a brushed finish, not polished although that might look good too depending on the porosity of your covers. Mine would not polish well.
  10. jcthorne

    345/35R19 Bridgestone Scuderia

    Nothing wrong with Tire Rack at all, in fact they show them in stock and I have had great dealings with them. Just thought I would try local first and got a better price and the installation is included using top notch equipment. Figured I would give others a heads up.
  11. jcthorne

    Autometer direct fit replacement gauges - Orders accepted beginning Monday 11/10/2014

    Be careful what you ask for. I do not think many here would find a stepper motor tach acceptable in practice. At least not the ones I have seen.
  12. jcthorne

    Coil pack covers corrosion

    I blasted mine, painted in black crinkle finish and then wire brushed the top surface back to bare metal and then clear coated. They turned out very nice. That was 3 yrs ago and they have not corroded since.
  13. jcthorne

    345/35R19 Bridgestone Scuderia

    Just a heads up on a deal and availability on some Bridgestones. I just got off the phone with my local Discount Tire location that does tires for our other vehicles. Figured I would give them a shout before placing an order with Tire Rack. Tires are available direct from Bridgestone...
  14. jcthorne

    Ford Performance Heritage

    Thanks DBK. Heard you loud and clear.....
  15. jcthorne

    Ford Performance Heritage

    The dialog mentions forced induction several times. I thought the GT350 was going to be an NA 5.2L flat plane crank V8? Is this stating something changed from that?
  16. jcthorne

    Clutch/brake fluid change

    An easy trick I found in keeping the clutch fluid fresh is to vacuum out all the fluid in the reservoir and replace each time you do a oil change. It will keep fresh fluid in the entire system. The clutch pedal displacement is sufficient that fluid travels from the reservoir all the way to the...
  17. jcthorne

    Autometer direct fit replacement gauges - Orders accepted beginning Monday 11/10/2014

    They will not get 3000 orders. With only partial sets available, they will likely sell no more than a couple hundred of each. Which may be good enough. There will be the initial rush of orders for folks like you that have dead gauges in the dash and have been waiting. Then there will be a...
  18. jcthorne

    Autometer direct fit replacement gauges - Orders accepted beginning Monday 11/10/2014

    I am grateful to know that replacements for the smaller gauges are to be produced. I'll wait and see on the quality. I am fortunate that all of my gauges are still working fine...so far. Hopefully these will prove satisfactory and longer lived than the OEM. I also hope they plan to keep...
  19. jcthorne

    S.S. caps (pic)

    Those were manufactured by MGW Ltd for Ford Racing. They still sell similar though not exact caps today. They may have some of those older ones if you call them. Also they are chrome plated aluminum, not stainless steel.
  20. jcthorne

    Takata airbag recall

    The dealers will not disassemble the air bag device itself. The propellant canister is inside. They MAY remove the and have Takata replace the canister on an exchange basis but the dealers will not do this. For them, its R&R the air bag assembly. Send the faulty one where you will.