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    My (wife's) new toy!!!!

    I just picked this thing up as a suprise for my wife (so she thinks). It is a '01 330i. All I can say is this thing hauls azz. What a killer car. If you have never test drove a Bimmer before, this is a must. You have to just drive one and you'll fall in love.
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    Tranny Problems

    I have been having a hell of a time shifting lately. Almost impossible to get it in to Rev. The clutch is new, Spec Stage II. I have had some trouble bleeding the clutch. I believe there maybe more air in there. Do I have a big problem here? Am I going to have to replace the tranny? If so with...
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    Flowmaster Super 40 Series

    I was told about these yesterday. I did some research, after looking at thier web site I was sold. I called my local exhaust shop, has them order one, installed it today. All I can say is Nice, real nice. It has a very deep tone. Much deeper than the 50 delta. Very low interior resonasance...
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    Turbo/NO2 4.0 Ranger!!!! PICS

    Check it out, pretty cool. Turbo Ranger 4.0
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    What switches are the same?

    I'm looking to buy some new billet window, lock switches. It is obvious that there are no off the shelf switches. What Ford's have the same switches as my '98 Explorer. I'm thinking rangers, F-150, Mustang, Ect.ect. Can anyone from the Ford family help. Thanks Jeff
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    LowdPypes

    good transaction. item arrived timely and well packed. Thanks Man, Jeff
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    SUPER CHARGERS IN HAND!!!!

    SUPERCHARGER's IN HAND!!!! Well the day has finally come.... Today I purchased a Vortech super charger. I have been waiting for this day for quite a while. Expect a full installation write up. I have to take a trip to Home Depot racing supplies for some hardware then it's game time!!! I can't...
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    Don't Hate Me... SPA dual gauges

    I know lots of us have been going out and dropping the wad on new gauges. I discoverd these today and needless to say I am super excited. With the S/C going in and all I was trying to figure out what I was going to do for my Fuel pressure, and boost gauge.... Problem solved. Check these babys...
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    Clutch replacement tips and tricks

    SO I have never done a clutch before. I am very confident that I will be able to do this but, I wanted to get everything right the first time. So for any of you out there that have done this before any sugestions that you have will be greatly appriciated. I.E. Special tools, supplies, fluids...
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    AMSOIL POWER FOAM!!!!!

    So as it may, I have gotten completely tired of the rattel of carbon knock. I have tried sea foam, tried additives, well today I purchased a can of Amsoil Power Foam. It was $4.99 @ dealer cost. Pretty damn cheap. Because it's an areosol it sprays real nice and neat. It is much easier to control...
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    Need help finding source of leaking fluid.

    Under the front passenger side fender torwards the front, where the vac ball is. There is a fluid that is leaking. Not a lot but enough to make a mess. I looks like brake fluid. Oily and pretty clear. I have pulled everything out of that area and still can't seem to locate it's source. Any...
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    Dealership turned me away!!!

    So It's beeen a while since I posted. I ahve been in the works of trying to figure out my A/F problems and High idle. I have relpaced just about everything in the last month or so. Still no fix. So I set an appt with the dealer to have a look at my X. I worked nights last night and showed up at...
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    Fuel System Trouble. Need suggestions

    So thus far. I have installed 24lb injectors, 75 mm MAF(calibrated). APTEN programmed to work with the same. I know you'll say "It's over kill". None the less it is what I have, and would like to get it to work. My CEL has been coming on throwing codes left and right banks to lean. This...
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    Custom Intake Write Up

    Due to the over whelming response to the latest and greatest intake out of "My Monster Garage", here is the write up your looking for. What you'll Need: 12" section of 3" ABS drain pipe. 3"/2" rubber reducer 3" 90deg ABS street elbow 3" 45deg ABS elbow 3x 3" Pro Flex couplings Roll of...
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    PICS: Boy I've Been Busy!!

    PICS: Boy I've Been Busy!! Tons of new Mods So here' a few of the things that I have been working on over the last month or so. First would be the electric fan. Installation instructions provided byElectric Fan install This is the Perma Cool thermostat Next is th OHC. Installation...
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    Wiring Stock switch to PIAA relay

    I recently purchased a bezel with a fog lamp switch so I could use this swith for my PIAA. I looked up the color and wire codes and chiltons and hooked it up like I should have(I think). Red to light blue and black, Black to black, and white to tan and orange. The problem that I am having is the...
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    Idle hanging up, Need Help

    First of all I did preform a search. I didn't find anything I could use. Recently I completed the install of 24lb/hr injectors, 75mm MAF (calibrated), K&N FIPK. everything went pretty smooth with disassembly, and assembly. All gaskets were replaced, vacuum lines checked and rechecked. All good...
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    Electric Fan Install Link

    I don't know if anyone has seen this yet (probably so). Here is great link to an electric fan installation. Gotta hand it to the Ranger Boys. Generation Edge Electric Fan installation:D
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    Injector sizing, MAF Question

    Ok so the engine mods are coming to a close. I was on the phone with John Vanek, and started discussing a 75mm MAS, and 24 lb injectors. The MAS is calibrated to work with this size injector. To my understanding the stock fuel pressure with 24 lb injectors is addequate to supply the demand of...
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    Installed JBA Headers FYI

    So I ordered and installed my JBA's this week. Needless to say no easy task what so ever. My hands look like I had a street brawl not a header install!!! Anyway... Everything was going just fine and then it came time to start mating the headers with the supplied Y pipe. No matter what I did I...
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    AMSOIL By-pass filter set up

    I am thinking of getting one of these and installing it. I am lookin for some testimonials from some of you guys that have been using this for a while. I have been on the web site read the propaganda and published testimonials, but they are just faces in the crowd. Not explorer owners, and...
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    I'm now Elite

    UPDATED: 2/29/04 Name: Jeffrey Richardson Location: San Mateo, CA (Bay Area) My Explorer: 1998 Sport, 4.0 OHV, 2wd Engine Mods: Jacobs Wires Mustang GT K&N FIPK BBK 66mm TB PARR Electric Fan (2800CFM) PermaCool Adjustable thermostat 180deg...
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    Limited Slip Question

    My Ex currently has an open Diff. I am not very fond of the one wheel spin or the one wheel burn out for that matter. There has got to be a way to get some more traction. Would installing a limited slip be worth it? What are the pros and cons? I don't do much off roading but I do frequent the...
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    Check out the new billet!!!

    I just installed a Trenz Billet Grill and clear corners today. Boy talk about giving SUVIOUS a face lift!!! Have a look and let me know what you think. Jeff (Click the Link Below) :D
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    Look!! My new web page

    Well I finally got a digital camera, and recently started working on my web page. I haven't gotten any pictures of the truck because I haven't had time to wash the pig, but I do have pics of the monster, and a SUV Lights wiring harness install I just finished. Stay tuned... I am going to be...
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