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Recent content by qtipconnoisseur

  1. Trackspec extractors installed

    That looks great! Are these attached using the same holes that the vents use?
  2. Removing the Stock Oil Cooler, what is needed?

    Unfortunately not. I'd gotten out of the habit of looking at the screen for CHT. I only really use it for intake air temp now, since I have the gauge pod. Next time I'm at the track I'll check.
  3. Removing the Stock Oil Cooler, what is needed?

    Last update on my oil cooler install.I've done three cooler Spring Sonoma and Laguna days without any heat issues. If I recall correctly, these days were no warmer than 75 or 80F.I just got back from running Thunderhill West last Saturday. Ambient temps hit a peak of 108F, so perfect weather...
  4. Removing the Stock Oil Cooler, what is needed?

    So I finally got to do some street driving last weekend after getting the car buttoned up. During my drive --this was in 70-77f ambient, sea level-- I was seeing very high oil pressures at steady-state highway speeds (90psi at 70-80mph stock gearing), and oil temps quite a bit lower than I was...
  5. Removing the Stock Oil Cooler, what is needed?

    Hey guys, figured I'd add to this thread rather than creating another. My car is still in pieces pending a gauge install, but the oil cooler is in a "done" enough state that I think I can contribute here. I'll update as the project progresses.I'm writing this more as a brain dump for my...
  6. Can't Fill Up My Tank?

    Is just that section purchasable on its own? IIRC that assembly was the smallest purchasable part? Or were you able to fab something up? I have zero fab skills or tools, unfortunately.
  7. Can't Fill Up My Tank?

    Thanks for the heads up. I think the fuel nozzle trick did help a bit. Was getting a lot of disappoving looks and even had to explain to one guy who thought I was topping off after some gas spilled all over the ground. 😐
  8. Can't Fill Up My Tank?

    Had issues filling up my boss back in 2016 after a two day thill weekend where temps were in the high 90s, low 100s. Took almost 20m to fill up before heading home. Turns out the plastic evap (?) line that runs next to the exhaust where it goes over the rear axle, had melted. After having it...
  9. Track experience with S550 6 Piston?

    Hmm I knew about how the hub affects knockback, and to treat them as consumable on our cars, but not why. I had just assumed I was learning about another wear item for all cars that see some track time. I hadn't even considered that they weren't designed to handle extended high grip levels...
  10. Track experience with S550 6 Piston?

    Thanks for the info! Yet another testament to the cost-effectiveness of the s550 calipers. I've heard the the stock boss booster/master paired with the s550 calipers gives slightly more modulation than stock. I'm a big fan of the stock brake feel (with ss lines, good pads) so a similar feel is a...
  11. Track experience with S550 6 Piston?

    Thanks for bringing up this option. About how many hours do you get out of your pads and rotors? (I know this will vary from case to case, but hopefully it gives a good ballpark) Definitely good to know about the brake squeal. I'm not too worried though, as the Pagids I'm running do that as...
  12. Track experience with S550 6 Piston?

    Thanks for the input! This makes me wonder if, according to JDee's post it might be worth it to just run the 6 pistons for a season. ~$500 * 4 ~= $2000 vs $1500 (for calipers, rotors, lines, pads) + ~$500 (for extra 6p pads).Thanks for chiming in, JDee. I'm only really in it for the fun as...
  13. Track experience with S550 6 Piston?

    Hello fellow Mustang enthusiasts! I've got an upgrade dilemma. Since last trackday season, I've been contemplating a brake upgrade for my 13 Boss. I've been running the stock Brembo 4 piston brakes with 3" ducts, Castrol SRF, 1mm Ti shims, and the popular Pagid RS29/56 combo. While brake...
  14. ► APEX | 18” & 19” EC-7 Mustang Wheel Group Buy - Up to $250 OFF + Free Shipping

    In for a set! Are these compatible with the Ford Perf. open-ended lug nuts for S197s (M-1012-G)? Thanks!
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