Winter mods

[TMSBOSS]

It depends on how many parameters you want to monitor and whether you want them to be static or cyclic. You can set a single gauge to cyclic scan up to 8 parameters displaying 2 at a time. I have mine set to ECT (CHT) and IAT currently. I'm ordering an oil temp sensor to add with my FRPP oil cooler so will probably just monitor ECT (CHT) and oil temp. If you want to see A/F bank one and two, you might want another gauge, or if you're going to add a sender for oil pressure etc. I have mine mounted in the A/C vent pod to the left of the steering wheel so just one gauge for me. I don't like the obstruction from A pillar gauges or on top of the dash.
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I would like to add oil pressure, water temp for sure. Oil temp maybe. I have not tracked the car, yet so we will see about other data, A/F etc.

I am also not to excited about mounting on the pillar. Unsure how easy it will be to read the gauge if mounted in the A\C vent. Did you find yourself "Looking" for the gauge or is in fairly obvious? I would hate to miss something. Did that once with a 68 BB vette when a oil pump driveshaft broke on a fresh rebuild. Nope, motor was not "Fresh" by the time I saw the issue. Another reason to go with the idiot lights.

There are many good posts/links for installing, some from you I believe. Some here some on TMS. Just need to decide about mount location and number of gauges.

Thanks

Trace

 

[cloud9]

It's easy to see. You can also program the "Annunciator" to set off the two red lights once a parameter is reached. For example I have ECT (engine coolant temp) set to trigger if it goes above 245. The PCM will throw you into limp mode at about 254. You can get ECT (which is really reading cylinder head temp) from the factory sensors through the OBD. It's an inferred value. To get oil pressure or temp, you need to wire in an optional sender. I'm going to stick with the factory oil pressure sender since it's wired to the PCM, but am adding an oil temp sender.

 

[CaliMR]

Has anyone installed one of the electronic gauges that plugs into the OBD port?

That's the Aeroforce gauge, the one I just installed.

Didn't realize it was an OBD one, looks like a stand alone system.

 

[VoodooBoss]

What's the difference between ECT and Head Temp 2? I have mine set on HT2 and was surprised to see temps just over 200 within the two miles I drove it. Like Gary I may add the oil temp sensor since we already have the oil pressure idiot light.

The install was pretty easy although I was a bit concerned just yanking on the dash piece to remove it.

 

[CaliMR]

You get used to it. I have had the dash out of my truck a bunch of times and the wiring in there looks like a idiot redid it (which is basically true ;D )

 

[PeteInCT]

What's the difference between ECT and Head Temp 2? I have mine set on HT2 and was surprised to see temps just over 200 within the two miles I drove it. Like Gary I may add the oil temp sensor since we already have the oil pressure idiot light.

The install was pretty easy although I was a bit concerned just yanking on the dash piece to remove it.

GOOD QUESTION! ;-)

 

[steveespo]

Post pics when it is done, I'm trying to decide between that wing and the GT500 one.

Won't have mine done for 2 weeks but here is a few pics of #1919 with the RTR spoiler. I like it 8)



Steve

 

[VoodooBoss]

I like the looks of the RTR spoiler a lot but I'd prefer something that's been wind tunnel tested by Ford like the LS or GT500 spoilers.

 

[lbp]

I like the looks of the RTR spoiler a lot but I'd prefer something that's been wind tunnel tested by Ford like the LS or GT500 spoilers.

Looks kinda like a NASCAR spoiler. ;D ;D ;D

 

[VoodooBoss]

I like the looks of the RTR spoiler a lot but I'd prefer something that's been wind tunnel tested by Ford like the LS or GT500 spoilers.

Looks kinda like a NASCAR spoiler. ;D ;D ;D

Which will look killer with Steve's Wood Brothers theme. 8)

 

[cloud9]

I'm just about finished with the winter mods. Got the sub belt eyebolts installed in the floor earlier this week and today I finally installed the fire extinguisher. Had to modify the wire bracket a bit to fit the adapter plate, but nothing too tough. Only downside is it adds 7.2 lbs



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[steveespo]

I like the looks of the RTR spoiler a lot but I'd prefer something that's been wind tunnel tested by Ford like the LS or GT500 spoilers.

Looks kinda like a NASCAR spoiler. ;D ;D ;D

Which will look killer with Steve's Wood Brothers theme. 8)

That is what I thought first time I sawn it. The only question I have is should I paint the plate that goes on the decklid red or leave it all matte black? The top of the trunk will be red as will the roof and the vents on the tiger hood. Let me know what you all think. Or is that y'all? 14 days till I am in Daytona!!
Steve

 

[cloud9]

14 days till I am in Daytona!!
Steve

Nice! One of these years I'm going to have to set up a tour.....VIR, Daytona, maybe Road Atlanta. Two 11 hour days just to pull to VIR so it would have to be multiple stops to be worth the trip.......

 

[PeteInCT]

I'm just about finished with the winter mods. Got the sub belt eyebolts installed in the floor earlier this week and today I finally installed the fire extinguisher. Had to modify the wire bracket a bit to fit the adapter plate, but nothing too tough. Only downside is it adds 7.2 lbs



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Gary - Is that mount totally stock and made for the Mustang or is it a home brew ?

 

[cloud9]

Gary - Is that mount totally stock and made for the Mustang or is it a home brew ?

It's a Universal mount with adaptor plate:

http://www.lpiracing.com/Brey-Krause-Fire-Extinguisher-Mounts-c2164.htm

I didn't use all the brackets they sent, but I assume since it's a universal, you use whatever it takes to get it bolted in place.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Re: Winter (garage) mods

I replaced a few of of my Porsche posters with something more appropriate.

 

[VoodooBoss]

That is what I thought first time I sawn it. The only question I have is should I paint the plate that goes on the decklid red or leave it all matte black? The top of the trunk will be red as will the roof and the vents on the tiger hood. Let me know what you all think. Or is that y'all? 14 days till I am in Daytona!!
Steve

Hmmm, all red just like their race car.

 

[CaliMR]

I'm totally jealous of how clean your garage is.

 

[cloud9]

I'm totally jealous of how clean your garage is.

Was thinking the same thing

 

[VoodooBoss]

LOL, you should have seen it two weeks ago. And you don't see the treadmill, Hoist V4, five bicycles, two scooters, my track wheels, saws and other garage goodies stacked to the ceiling.