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    Change Wires when Changing Plugs? Broke Wires Again.

    I got Lifetime wires, good heats shields etc. I installed them correctly with dialectic grease and routed out around header then back in. And all to no avail! These wires break when you pull them to change plugz. I was gentle, but both times I have changed plugs I lost a couple of wires. Free...
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    Get Out of Denver Baby, Go, GO! (moving to no emissions land)

    Get Out of Denver Baby, Go, GO! You look just like a commie and might just be a member baby get out of Denver Baby, Go! Name that Artist? I posted-up about exhaust limitations about a month ago and being limited by emission rules here in Denver.................Moving to the Front Range...
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    I got 16mpg

    Yah!, Old Red pulled 16mpg from Vail Pass down to Moab, 10,666' to 4,000' in elevation............................may be the best she will ever do at interstate highway speeds. It was fully loaded for camping with roof rack and boxes on top creating wind resistance. It got 13.8mpg going up to...
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    Whine Under High Load?

    She pulls pretty good and I never tire of the blower whine.............12KB file is too large so is hosted on Supermotors https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1170886/fullsize/img_5676-(1).mov
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    Cooling Fan Adapter to Thin 1 1/8" Flex Fan

    Perhaps these have been available for some time, but I just found this adapter which screws-on to the stock water pump pulley just like the stock clutch/fan assembly, flex-a-lite 851 fan spacer/adapter: It was very easy to bolt the adapter, spacer and fan together outside the vehicle and...
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    Revisiting Shifting

    Yah, After looking at a stock power curve and the fact that the exhaust gets a bit small at high RPM, I have tuned my 1-2 shift to happen earlier. I commanded the shift at 4,200RPM and it actually happens by about 4600RPM. The "Shift Calc." has it dropping down too 2,466rpm when it catches...
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    Wow, 18's Made a Big Difference

    Old schooler, wheeler finds out about the new tires, ha. I found a set of 2010 Ford Edge wheels 18X7.5 46 offset, newer Explorer rims may work as well as Mustang rims. A +46 offset minus the addition of a 1.5"or -38mm spacer = +8 offset. I mounted 245/60/R18's on them, so tire size it not a...
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    Lift for Ford Edge?

    I am thinking my lady's 08 Edge needs a lift and my tars they fit and she be out of town an I want to surprise her Uhhh plusher rims fit my rig think she will like it? I got her rims/tires on mine to test, but I got to say her rig looks more badder on these and 16's just clear the calipers. I...
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    Shooting for 400HP, Need Bigger Exhaust?

    My antics! Jeez, I think I have been chasing power that the current exhaust set-up won't support? Duh:banghead: My butt dyno was not reading 400HP! A recent post made me look at my exhaust again, rethink it, research it as I had not considered how much power the exhaust would take. In building...
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    V8 Tranny, 4R70W Changes Over Model Years?

    I got a remanufactured tranny and ordered by VIN. What I was sent is 3/8 to 1/2" shorter. The mounting bolts at the crossmember hit that short of fitting into the slotted holes. I drilled and slotted the holes larger and got it to fit. However I ended up having to clearance the body, as the...
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    Rear Air Assist Bags

    I want to get some air assist for a better ride and to be able to haul stuff level and safe. I have found kits made by Ride Tech or AirLift for Rangers. I get some time this AM to get some measurements and see if they will fit or be adaptable. I recently removed Monroe air shocks. The Monroe's...
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    LED Available for Luggage Compartment/Cargo Light

    When I went to interior LED's they did not have this one available. I ordered one to replace the one out of place incandescent yellow light bulb in the way back. I should get a bit brighter and matching white light. I did not measure fitment, I'll see when it gets here...
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    Blown & Ventilated

    Summer time and my blown 306 gets hot under boost. I have a 180 degree thermostat installed and I am seeing 190-195............. OK I can see that after a hard pull and it recovers well if moving, but idling after a pull in the summer heat is questionable. A small V8, Headers and a supercharger...
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    Extending the Stock Roof Rack

    I used U-Pull parts matched to my rig, got the mounting rails/slides, center supports/skid/spars, the square, slide nuts that fit in the rails, and a couple extra rail/slide mounting bolts. The extra bolts were needed as the heads stripped a bit on a couple of them when I removed them. I used...
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    Is a Rear Air Deflector Cool and Do These Mud flaps Make My Rear Look Fat? (Trying to minimize getting road gunk on the rear of my X)

    I am hoping to reduce the blow back on the rear window. The road gunk/dirt/snow/magnesium chloride builds fast and makes a mess of the rear of the vehicle. Getting gear in and out can be a challenge to stay clean and perhaps the rear window will stay cleaner longer. Anyone know of a good rear...
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    Tires - Going Back to Stock 255/70R16

    I got a damaged tire, could be fixed, but shouldn't be fixed to be safe...................currently running Falken Wildpeaks 265/75R16's(32X10.5's) with Limited rims. I suppose I could try to match-up a used tire, but do not want to risk the AWD transfer case. I ordered 5 so I can rotate the...
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    Engine Cooling & Performance Water Pump?

    I found this in a search for a performance water pump and am going to try it: https://flowkoolerwaterpumps.com/products/1666-1996-2001-ford-explorer-and-mercury-mountaineer-water-pump (I bought from Summit Racing) I bought new and installed the older thicker radiator when I rebuilt, run a 180...
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    Front Axle - Solid Axle, Independent and Wheeling

    I have driven with both on varied trails and off road parks. I had a fullsize Bronco with TTB, swapped-in a D44, and an Explorer now. There is research and experience, both of which suggest what style axle and suspension you run depends on what you want to run with it. I very much enjoyed...
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    Bad EECIV or EECV?

    These EEC are getting old and can go bad. I have two spares and had to use one last week. I got a check engine light and the codes all pointed to the ignition or EECV. I had just replaced plugs, wires, coils, and the cam sensor was new 5,000 miles ago....................I replaced the...
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    Steering Lower Shaft and Rack & Pinion

    I had been watching steering wheel slop and finally had to do something as it got drastically worse with 1 1/4" play...................... The column is fine, the lower steering shaft was not. The slip shaft and the double cardan u-joints were loose. The u-joints were not easily rebuildable...
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    Braided Stainless Brake Lines

    I kinda gave-up on these and they finally showed-up. I ordered through Deerfield and they took a long time to arrive. I put these on my old Bronco, noticed an improvement, plus the stock rubber lines are old and it is not a bad idea to replace them.. I think you can see part numbers in the...
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    Boost = PVC Air/Oil Separator

    I think it is a good idea. It should reduce emission of burnt oil and keep away the possibility of fouling plugs. What do you all think for boosted applications and/or do you run one? I have been running my Kenne Bell boosted rig without the PVC valve, just a hose from crankcase to vacuum, as...
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    Front Air Shocks

    I have been running air shocks for a few years, looked this stuff up for a future replacement. Monroe made a shock that fit, though I did space it away from the axle as far as I could at the bottom mount. I was concerned with the clearance of the air bag and the CV boot clamp, so spaced it...
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    Oh No, Big Tow's or Recovery

    Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! I was just about to rip up Vail Pass heading east, home from a camping trip and lost power Sunday. I thought I lost the fuel pump, I fixed it yesterday as I was waiting on a pump. I installed it about a year ago. The damn tubing that came with the high volume Walbro kit...
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    Spiffing-Up the Rig

    Ok, this has turned into exterior paint and seat covers! Yep, The old front seat covers have about had it and I want matching covers for the rear. I am going to try Marathon covers made from cordura nylon for toughness in Typhon Kryptek Camo and I just also found a center consul on sale by...
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