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    IDA Exhaust

    hour and 1/2
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    IDA Exhaust

    Clamshell did not have to come off....only the grill below the exhaust..It looks like air should flow alot better thru the engine compartment...will try at the track tomorrow!!!
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    IDA Exhaust

    $2680.00 for the exhaust and $425.00 for the airfoil in the hose between the air box and supercharger..installation was about $500.00 at the Ford Dealer. IDA shows dyno sheet about 60hp...it feels good...and lost 50#...
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    IDA Exhaust

    Got it installed. It might be a little loud for some people. Drones a little at sustained speeds but you can alter the throttle and get out of it....sounds awesome when you wind it up and make shifts...I like it. I can make a video, but it will sound different than it does live. It looks naked...
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    R Compound Tires?

    MR2........there is no ABS on the GT's
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    R Compound Tires?

    I mounted Bridgestone REO5 345/35/19 on HRE 19x 13 rears , which is 2 inches wider than the stock 19 x 11 and have driven probably 20 laps on a 2.5 mile roadcourse www.msrhouston.com with absolutely no problem other than now I have severe understeer vs. controlable oversteer with the...
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    R Compound Tires?

    CLax...not street legal. I already have them mountd and should be trying them at the track next week....will post results. I am curious how much time I can shave off my lap times..also have the IDA exhaust installed. I will pick it up from the dealer tomorrow. The tech said is is only slightly...
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    Ida Exhaust Recieved

    Goes inside the boot between the air box and the supercharger...keeps boot from collapsing under full boost restricting airflow
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    Rally Registrants/Itinerary/Yearbook Update

    Thanks Dbk!!!! For Everything!! Living In Houston, Ihave Never Looked Forward To August!!! Until Now!!!!!!!!!
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    Ida Exhaust Recieved

    I should have mine back today from Champion Ford. I went by this morning and looked at the 60 # monster stock muffler and picked it up. My god, how did they design such a thing and why? The cats are right below it and now I see where a ton of heat is coming from . I talked to Bob and since he...
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    Race prepared set up a for a GT

    The fronts weigh about 4 pounds less and the rears about a pound. On the street I can tell no difference in driveability. My hoosiers showed up today. I probably will be able to try both setups next Tues....also hope to have the IDA exhaust in ...
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    Race prepared set up a for a GT

    I went with HRE Competition wheels , 18 x 9 front same as stock, and 13 x 19 rears. Front tires are 265/35/18 and rears 345/35/19 Bridgestone RE05....my car went front from contollable oversteer to horrible understeer...we just put a 275/35/18 on the front and will be able to report Monday or...
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    Larger water radiator?

    MR2, Keep going....we are listening...I notice you are in Dearborn...do you work for SVT? Mine is an 05 and I bought the 06 grill and have notced no improvement on the track. It is a little warmer now that it was before I switched the grill...so I am interested in more tips....what about the AC...
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    GT Performance mods

    tuners.. Hennessey has a "GT700" which is 660 RWHP...includes pulley,computer, Ford Racing Headers, and exhaust...be concerned about engine temps with any mods...car already runs hot...do you know about www.msrhouston.com?? We have a place to really drive this car. I think you will find the car...
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    Still Can't Get First Gear

    try blipping the throttle with the clutch in...should ease in
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    Ida Exhaust - Redux

    Clam shell closing??? I am confused...are people having problems closing the clamshell after the IDA exhaust install ?? I have mine arriving today or tomorrow dfor installation at Champion Ford...
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    Rev limiter

    i drive mine on the track and have hit the rev limiter many times...as you mentioned...sputters..
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    Just Bought a GT

    new gt Congrats...you will love the car and everything written above is true about the car. I sold a 360 last August when the I bought the GT at Covert Ford just north of Austin. I drove it home to Houston and was just amazed. It blows away the 360 as far as driveablility. The 360 has to be...
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    Larger water radiator?

    evans... OK...who is going to be the first one to try it?????
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    Ida Exhaust - Redux

    I ordered the IDA for mine and the Ford dealer said they will install since it is a cat back system....but this is the first I have heard about the clam shell not closing or am I misunderstanding the comment about "hopeing the clam shell closes like butta"