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    2011 5.0 Brembo = Upgraded Struts/shocks/springs, Does It Also Apply To Canadian Version?

    http://brembo50.com/Default.aspx?pageId=1130035 Different Springs (131lbs Front / 167lbs Rear) Different Struts/ Shocks (tuned for spring rates) GT-500 Rear Lower Control Arms ( Higher Durometer Rubber) Unique Electronic Stability Control® (ESC) Tuning Unique Sport Steering Control Setting...
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    PCV delete causing smoke and white cream on oil filler cap

    Hi everyone, After experiencing oil accumulation issues inside my boost pipe / discharge tube, I decided to give the PCV delete trick a try. I therefore connected both valve cover tubes to a catch can that I wanted to vent. After a test drive, I noticed that the car sometimes skipped under...
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    Too much pressure - Oil getting out of catch can

    Hey! What's the normal pressure from the PCV on the passenger side? My setup is generating so much pressure that oil is getting OUT of my catch can on IDLE. :shrug: :notnice: Info about the setup... - 01 Mustang GT with unopened engine - Vortech V2 setup, not intercooled/aftercooled -...
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    Survey about premature Vortech V2 leaks/failures

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    Survey about premature Vortech V2 leaks/failures

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    Should I start worrying?

    My 1 year Vortech old installation started leaking this week. I noticed some oil on my garage floor, there's oil coming out of my filter. I took the boost pipe out and took some pictures: Oil on the floor, after 1 week not driving it: Video: http://www.xcessiv.net/Vortech.wmv...
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    Ultimate Detailing Machine vs Porter Cable 7424

    Which one is the best in your opinion? I heard bad things concerning the reliability of the UDM, but there's apparently a 2nd generation which resolves this.
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    Paintaint OEM Bullitts

    Hey! I plan on paintaing my OEM Bullitts in black. I bought all the necessary material: - Duplicolor pre-paint cleaner - Duplicolor black primer - Duplicolor high performance wheel coating - Satin Black (HWP104) - Duplicolor high performance wheel coating - Clear (HWP103) - 200 to 600...
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    Stock heads/block/clutch/rear end/tranny '01 GT runs 11.65 @ 120.5 mph

    Hey guys! I went at the local track today with my basic setup and WOW! This thing pulls considering the mods. :hail2: Gotta love our poor man's Mustangs. :D My mods: - Vortech V2 w/ the stock low-boost non aftercooler pulley - SVT fuel pump - 42 lbs injectors - SCT BA-2400 mass air flow - 4"...
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    Subframe connectors - How important are they?

    Hi guys, Next week, I plan on going at the track for the last time this season. I recently installed a Vortech V2 on my '01 GT and will run high 11s with 1.65 60 fts times. My question is: after how many runs can the chassis be permently affected without SFCs? Should I install them now or...
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    Tried changing a wheel stud with the nut + washers solution -> No success

    Hi guys, Last weekend, I tried changing a rear wheel stud by pulling it with a nut + washers, but the nut stripped and stripped the stud at the same time. :( Did this happen to anybody else? What could cause this? Already worn nuts? Too much impact force? Will using a brand new nut...
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    My '01 Vortech V2 GT on the 1/4 mile

    Here's a fresh vid from our local track. My mods: - Vortech V2 @ 10 PSI - SVT fuel pump - 42 lbs injectors - SCT BA-2400 mass air flow - 4" Boost pipe - MAC off-road h-pipe - Flowmaster mufflers - 4.10 gear - Accufab plenum - Accufab throttle body - 26x10x15 ET Drags on Weld Racing...
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    Torco 108 on a Vortech V2 '99-'04 GT?

    Hi, What kind of power gains can I expect by using 50% Torco unleaded 108 / 50% 94 gas on a basic Vortech V2 GT w/ 4" boost pipe (not aftercooled/intercooled) with timing bumped by 3 degrees? Is there any risk? Weather is pretty cold here. Thanks
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    First 1/8 mile track tests with my SQ-Trim

    Hey guys, I did some initial testing last week with my new setup, a '01 GT with: - Vortech V2 (not aftercooled) - Anderson boost pipe - Focus pump - 42 lbs injectors - TR6 plugs gapped at 0.030 - Accufab 75mm plenum/tb - MAC off-road h-pipe - 4.10 gear - ET Drags on Weld Racing...
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    BFG Drag Radial 2 - How are they dangerous under rain?

    Hi guys, I recently installed a Vortech V2 on my '01 GT and the 4.10 combination is overkill on the street. I keep spinning until 50 mph. I have ET Drags for the track but I like to do some spirited driving on the street too. I keep reading that people who installed BFG Drag Radials on their...
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    Vid of my latest installation

    Hi guys, I recently installed a V2 on my car and didn't have the chance of bringing it to the track yet (need to install the DS loop, SBC and change my 26" slicks for 27" ones). I therefore took a video on street tires just for fun... Here's the setup: - Vortech V2 (not aftercooled) -...
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    NAPA 600-1819 Exhaust Manifold Stud Kit installation

    Hi guys, My MAC off-road H-Pipe is leaking on the drivers side and I recently installed a Vortech V2 + wideband so I cannot leave it like that. I was wondering... 1) Does the NAPA 600-1819 Exhaust Manifold Stud Kit come with 2 studs or only 1? The guy at NAPA told me it looked like 1 stud...
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    P0190 code on Vortech '01 GT but running pig rich?

    Hi guys, I recently installed a Vortech V2 on my '01 GT. Here is the combo: - 99-04 Vortech V2 SQ - AFM Powerpipe - Focus High Volume Fuel Pump - NGK TR6 Spark Plugs gapped at 0.030 - SCT-BA2400 - Bosch 42lb Injectors - 96-03 4.6L GT 180° Thermostat. - SCT-9400 - SCT Xcalibrator 2 -...
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    Reputable remote street tuners?

    Hi guys, I recently installed a Vortech V2 on my '01 GT but we don't have any reputable street tuner here. The nearest one is 600km away. I therefore decided to buy a Dynojet Wideband Commander to datalog on the nearest race track (5$ / event) and send the results to a reputable remote tuner...