Why the Warp Questionaire


AZGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Dec 20, 2005
1,354
Scottsdale, AZ.
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No):

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No):

Year:

Exhaust:

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No):

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket):

Geographic Location:

Miles:

Stock Motor:

Pulley / Tune:

Whipple:

Turbo:

Engine Run Warm / Cool:

Other info:
 

AZGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Dec 20, 2005
1,354
Scottsdale, AZ.
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): yes

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): no

Year: 05

Exhaust: accufab

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): no

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): aftermarket

Geographic Location: arizona

Miles: 6K

Stock Motor: no

Pulley / Tune: heffner

Whipple: no

Turbo: no

Engine Run Warm / Cool: warm @ 200 - 210

Other info: seemed to warp after tranaxle cooler / pulley tune complete. Did not notice before then. Couple month gap between those two installs.
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Kingman

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Aug 11, 2006
4,072
Surf City, USA
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): No

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): No

Year: 2006

Exhaust: Heffner

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): No

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): No

Geographic Location: SoCal

Miles: 4200

Stock Motor: Yes

Pulley / Tune: No

Whipple: No

Turbo: No

Engine Run Warm / Cool: 210/160

Other info:
Black, no stripes car. May eventually contribute to retaining heat?
 

Silverbullitt

GT Owner
Mar 3, 2006
1,757
Lago Vista, TX
Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): Yes

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): Yes, passenger side twice

Year: 2006

Exhaust: Accufab

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): No

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): No

Geographic Location: TX (hell)

Miles: 13,000

Stock Motor: Yes

Pulley / Tune: Stock

Whipple: No

Turbo: No

Engine Run Warm / Cool: Temps look fine. We compared several times with others on indy trip.

Other info:[/QUOTE] I thought the accufab would fix the problem. I think it is better, but my top vents were fine with stock exhaust. I'm going to try wrapping the x pipe.
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,475
Belleville, IL
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No):No

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No):No

Year: 2005

Exhaust: Stock

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): No

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): No

Geographic Location: St. Louis, hot and humid

Miles: 7000

Stock Motor: Yes

Pulley / Tune: No

Whipple: No

Turbo: No

Engine Run Warm / Cool: Warm 160-200

Other info:
None
 

S592R

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Dec 3, 2006
2,800
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): no

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): no

Year: 2006

Exhaust: accufab

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): no

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): yes -- cooltech

Geographic Location: missouri

Miles: 9500

Stock Motor: yes

Pulley / Tune: yes

Whipple: no

Turbo: no

Engine Run Warm / Cool: cool

Other info: pop clam to release heat after long drives or track sessions to release heat.

gf
 

tpraceman

THEE GT OWNER
Mark II Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Feb 20, 2006
2,835
Washington Michigan
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): NO

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): NO

Year: 2006

Exhaust: Stock

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): NO

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): NO

Geographic Location: MI.

Miles: 1900

Stock Motor: YES

Pulley / Tune: YES

Whipple: NO

Turbo: NO

Engine Run Warm / Cool: 210/160

Other info:
Black with Silver stripe
 

Craig

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Mar 14, 2006
174
San Diego
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No):YES, Slightly

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No):No

Year: 05

Exhaust: Accufab

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): No

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket):Ford

Geographic Location: San Diego

Miles: 11,500

Stock Motor: Yes, until warranty runs out

Pulley / Tune: none

Whipple: No

Turbo: No

Engine Run Warm / Cool: 180-210 normal driving, 220-240 Track

Other info:
Has anyone thought of trying to locate the mold? Maybe Ford would let us run a batch using the original mold and shooting it out of glass filled Nylon, which would have a much higher glass transition temp. I suspect it is made out of ABS now.

Craig
 

TEXAS GT

2006 Twin Turbo
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): no

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No):no

Year: 2005

Exhaust: Accufab

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): no

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): aftermarket at 4500 miles

Geographic Location: Republic of Texas

Miles: 5200

Stock Motor:

Pulley / Tune:

Whipple: Yes!!

Turbo:

Engine Run Warm / Cool: 180 - 200

Other info:
Very few long trips, 400 miles each leg at the most.
 

Joe Dozzo

Well-known member
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
May 22, 2006
763
Canon City, CO
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): No

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): No

Year: 2006

Exhaust: Heffner Cat Back

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): No

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): No

Geographic Location: CO

Miles: ~3000

Stock Motor: Yes

Pulley / Tune: Heffner / Heffner

Whipple:

Turbo:

Engine Run Warm / Cool: Cool

Other info:
Not certain how to answer Engine Run Warm / Cool, but I said "cool" because I've had no overheating issues
 

Fubar

Totally ****** Up
Mark II Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Aug 2, 2006
3,979
Dallas, TX
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): No
Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): Very Little
Year: 2005
Exhaust: Borla
Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): No
Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): Yes - Ford
Geographic Location: Texas
Miles: 7500
Stock Motor: Pulley/Tune
Pulley / Tune: Yep
Whipple: Nope
Turbo: I wish
Engine Run Warm / Cool: Warm
Other info:

Fubar
 

FlorIdaho Chris

Yeah, I've got one.
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): No

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): No

Year: 2005

Exhaust: Heffner cat back

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): No

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): Yes, Ford

Geographic Location: Florida

Miles: 3500

Stock Motor: Yes

Pulley / Tune: Heffner

Whipple: No

Turbo: No

Engine Run Warm / Cool: Normal (cool?)

Other info:

Other GTs all stock, low miles, no warping
 

Gierkink

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Oct 5, 2005
672
Wellington, FL
Other GTs all stock, low miles, no warping

Chris, you've only done one survey. You need to do four of these!

Rob
 

Gierkink

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Oct 5, 2005
672
Wellington, FL
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): No

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): No

Year: 2005

Exhaust: Stillen cat back

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): heat treated

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): yes, Ford

Geographic Location: Massachusetts

Miles: 7500

Stock Motor: No

Pulley / Tune: Roush pulley

Whipple: No

Turbo: No

Engine Run Warm / Cool:

Other info:
My results
 

Midnite Blu

GT Owner #755
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Nov 14, 2005
1,093
Southern California
Wrapped stock muffler

Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No):No

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No):No

Year:2006

Exhaust: Stock

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No):Muffler wrapped

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket):Yes Cooltech

Geographic Location:So. Calif.

Miles: 3000

Stock Motor: yes

Pulley / Tune: Accufab Tune

Whipple: No

Turbo: No

Engine Run Warm / Cool: 205/175

Other info:
Wrapped muffler Picture
 

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B O N Y

MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 5, 2005
12,110
Fresno, Ca.
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No):NO

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No):NO

Year: 2005

Exhaust: STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS AND CATS

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No):NO

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): YES - FORD

Geographic Location: FRESNO

Miles: 4000

Stock Motor: YES

Pulley / Tune: WHIPPLE TUNE

Whipple: YES

Turbo:

Engine Run Warm / Cool: 180-200

Other info:
Just installed accufab springs, water wetter
 

Midnite Blu

GT Owner #755
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Nov 14, 2005
1,093
Southern California
No warping

Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): no

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): no

Year: 2005

Exhaust: Accufab X

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): no

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): yes Cooltech

Geographic Location: So. Calif.

Miles: 6500

Stock Motor: yes

Pulley / Tune: no..Accufab Tune

Whipple: no

Turbo: no

Engine Run Warm / Cool: 205/175

Other info:

Both GTs have Accufab SS springs in hoses....
 

Waldo

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 7, 2005
767
Fort Worth, TX
Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): Yes

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): No

Year: '05

Exhaust: FRPP/Borla

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): No

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): No

Geographic Location: Arizona

Miles: 3250

Stock Motor: Yes

Pulley / Tune: No

Whipple: No

Turbo: No

Engine Run Warm / Cool: No abnormal temps noted.

Other info: The top vents were slightly warped when I bought the car with 2800 miles. The previous owner lived in the SF Bay Area.



Steve592,
Love the Avatar.

Best Regards,
Waldo
 

AlohaGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jul 13, 2007
1,596
Honolulu, HI
Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents (Yes / No): No

Warp Side Vents (Yes / No): No

Year: 06

Exhaust: Heffner

Exhaust Wrapped (Yes / No): No

Transaxle Cooler (Yes / No / Ford / Aftermarket): Yes, Cool Tech

Geographic Location: Hawaii

Miles: 3,700

Stock Motor:

Pulley / Tune: Heffner/Heffner SCT

Whipple:

Turbo:

Engine Run Warm / Cool: 210/160

Other info:
Good luck!
 

Pete S.

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Aug 18, 2006
529
MA
Okay

Reply with info:

Warp Top Vents Yes

Warp Side Vents : Yes

Year: 2005

Exhaust: stock

Exhaust Wrapped : No

Transaxle Cooler : Yes, Ford

Geographic Location: Maryland

Miles: 17,000

Stock Motor: yes

Pulley / Tune: 2.7 Jason H.

Whipple: N

Turbo: N

Engine Run Warm / Cool: Fine

Other info:


Pete S.