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header leak fixed. I used a remflex gasket, so no ultra copper was used. i think the bolts could have used a re-torque, and that might have contributed to the gasket blow out. I started on the tailgate tonight. There is a vent there with flaps. The flaps looked like they were still intact...

You guys end up with such nice trucks you must cringe at the rather large tree branches you scrape against, not to mention the massive boulders you slide against. I love following yours, and others threads on using these trucks like they were meant to be used. The craftsmanship and ingenuity...

I'm surprised you don't get a smell with dumping your exhaust under your truck like that. Interesting. The time I was hoping to spend sealing my tailgate and looking for issues in that area just got swallowed up by me now needing to replace my header gasket. I was hard on the gas this morning...

or both! I can't go out the side like the Gibson unless I take off the resonator/muffler I just installed back there. I think I can get a 45 degree angle at the bumper though. I don't think finding a deflector will be easy anymore. Also, probably pricey. I do think the deflector would go a...

Can we re-visit this iat sensor thing? I just want to relate an experience I had when I re-located my iat sensor in to my lower intake. Here's what happened: Any time I was idling for any period of time the lower intake wasn't moving enough air and the iat sensor would start reading super...

I'll proceed as planned. There has been nothing non-factory bolted to the floor. I don't like to drill holes or shoot screws thru the floor. It does raise another good point that I might want to pull the side panels off in the cargo area and pull the carpet back for a look also. There might...

I think you guys are dead on. I need to try both. When driving on a gravel road, or in the rain you can clearly see all the road stuff getting pulled up on to the glass. This explains the exhaust being pulled up to the rear hatch. Attempted fix: Change the exhaust more to the side, and extend...

Not related, but an issue Iv'e been having. exhaust smell in cabin with windows or sun roof open

I'm looking for things to try here. My exhaust isn't exactly stock, but exits the stock location. What I can tell you is that I don't have an exhaust leak. With a window down, or the roof open its almost like the smell comes from the back of the cabin. It's surprisingly bad. My exhaust does...

I'm getting closer and closer now. The water/meth seems to have the right jet now and boost is coming on early as the truck pieces as a whole start to work together. The truck was always soft leaving the line, but I'm finding I can add a bunch more timing back in the lower ranges and the launch...

Here's the Muffler installed. A couple of other gear heads hanging around the shop said its actually still pretty loud, so don't be fooled by the video. I think it sounds really good, and still super mean. The guys around the shop thought so also. They've never seen anything like my truck...

Found where Tim detailed the work: supercharged 5.0 true fire 98 explorer sport To Tim this is no big deal to do, but it doesn't look exactly easy to me.

I'll be watching this closely. I think my trans mount is in ok shape, but I know what @vroomzoomboom 's looked like before he created a poly mount. Makes me think this mod is a good thing to do. If you come up with something I can do without a welder, I'm all in. Did I mention fabrication is...

I'm not sure about the notifications. They seem 'spotty'. Sometimes I don't get them (I didn't get one for your last post). Sometimes I do get them.

Rarely does one have money and time at the same time. I'm impressed that the desire component is still strong. Your an inspiration. and I'll always be jealous of your fabrication skills.

:( Ignition switch?

Think someone screwed with/broke that tone ring at the ignition that 'resonates' the pats key? Maybe pull the two covers off for a look?

I had my doubts that a little thing like that would make a difference, but it seems to take the spitting/chop out that (I think) the turbo blades make. A deep rumble is all that's left. I had a few opinions on it as people came over, and the consensus is that it sounds way better and still...

I'ts the Vibrant 3" resonator that is total length just under 14". It will fit perfectly on my tail pipe once its cut back. There is still a low rumble that is not really picked up by the phone. Have a listen to the without/with resonator. I'll get it welded in to the tail pipe next week.

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We all know that even though you are doing amazing work on your own its still crazy expensive to do this stuff. It would be awesome if you were able to find a warm place to store and work on Evil over the winter. Time, money, desire, and energy. I get it completely. That's exactly where I'm...

Have you had a chance to go any further with this? Is Evil under the knife yet? If Evil is still driving around, how do you like the J-Mod?

That's standard procedure for me it seems. Nothing goes smoothly.

Gman, the leaky trans pan might be the dip stick o-ring. I'd go after that first as it's pretty easy to change it. The only reason I'm suggesting this is I had this experience, and thought it was the pan gasket also. When I pulled the O-ring off it was clearly cracked and decayed.

If you guys get one made from Brian, I'm in for one. I understand he'd need stuff to r&d it.

Its engine oil, so I'm still sticking with either valve covers or rear main. I'm really, really hoping its valve cover. I did just have those off. I'm sure I had them good and tight when I re-installed though.

Funny how one thing leads to another. Great news on cleaning up a bit. If your garage is anything like mine, you still have lots to do. Even greater news that you found that ballast, and are getting closer to getting the electrical issues sorted out. Were all in your corner.

Well, The oil leak is engine oil. Could be rear main (Which concern's me as it could mean thrust going out in the motor) or it could be a leaky valve cover gasket. I'm hoping for the valve cover gasket. Other than that leak, its dry under there. I might be adding some dye to the oil if I can...

Tim, you get the mustang. Out of ego, only. Just so I could be in front. lol The mustang is 100% mid life crisis. As health things are starting to happen to me, and friends start to pass away. The realization came that I'm not getting any younger and now was the time. If I waited till I...

header leak is fixed! I still have a bit of a oil leak that I need to fix. I think it might be the transfer case seal. Since I fixed a couple of other leaks, I might be able to see where this one is coming from easily. It's not a bad leak, but does leave a few drops on the ground when I...

Yes, my little 2004 GT is a bit of a red headed step child. Not very fast. But, its sure nice to cruise around in. Iv'e been looking at options for picking up the pace on old 2v mod motor. It looks like Kenne Bell is the clear winnier, as it's pretty factory looking and you get that instant...

Try your patience sometimes? Look what happened over frustration: The good news is that the mighty exploder is way faster than the mustang. I still really enjoy driving the truck, but its turned out to be a fantastic summer for a convertible. Yes, the explorer is working great now. Boost...

So its the brake petal position output that needs to work for cruise to work, correct? I'm actually not concerned at all about you sorting out the 3rd brake light, that will be easy. You guys are awesome.

Love it! Are you short shifting from 2nd to 3rd? It just kinda sounded like it in the vid. Although, I do have to be careful how loud I make the audio since I'm at work. lol

It blows that there is no one there that can work with you on this. It really takes two people to have the dash apart and test with an ohm meter and possibly a hand full of fuses until its correct. The S212 seems incomplete in the 1995 diagram I posted. I'm not sure what to say. Why is there...

As I keep digging, I can see the differences in the 1995/1998 connector with the high mount brake light. With the 1998 S212 wiring is pin 511 and pin 569 jumped together? That's kinda what it looks like to me. It's just so crappy that S212 is so hard to get at. Or...are these the diagrams the...

guys, does this look right to you? In theory, GMan could apply power to #2 on the fuse panel and the rear brake light should light up. Also following that thought, shouldn't fuse 2 (7.5a) (Not fuse 13 (15a)) be the first to blow if anything after that point is shorted to ground? Am I looking...

I am using a 180 for summer, and think I'll need a 192 for winter. The 180 will probably be too cold for good heat in the cabin. I think Ford went with the 192 for better emissions and for winter drive4 comfort. For summer, I think 180 is plenty hot. I have my 180 stat, and my fan turning...

Sorry for your loss Tim. It's a hoof to the mid section. Great to hear about the j-mod, although it doesn't really matter much right now anyway. Yeah, I get it. I'm sure most of us do.

@fast_dave on the 2000 explorer/mounty the fuel system is returnless. This means the fuel pressure regulator is in the gas tank, and part of the pump basket assembly. That thingy on the fuel rail with a:vac line gong to it is a fuel pulse regulator. It does not control fuel pressure. you are...