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Old May 16, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Leo, remember what your dyno numbers were? Also, which tune you were running at the time?
Getting yours dyno'd?

Remember, rear gears won't increase HP.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Leo, remember what your dyno numbers were? Also, which tune you were running at the time?
91 Torque tune
282HP 324TQ

I'm still kicking myself for not loading the 91Race.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
I thought it was audio related at first but I turned the radio on and didn't hear or feel anything.
I was just being punny... Maybe it's the Potty-Traction?
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Old May 16, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Getting yours dyno'd?

Remember, rear gears won't increase HP.
Tom's back! So, how are things in the Fox Forum?

Actually, I'm bored out of my skull. So to entertain myself, I'm thinking about putting her on the Dynojet (since I think I'll be able to get a discount) and once again thinking about U/D pulleys.

I know the gears won't add any HP, in fact, I've read that I'll actually lose some.



Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
91 Torque tune
282HP 324TQ

I'm still kicking myself for not loading the 91Race.
In my wishful thinking, I'm hoping for 300 RWHP. Am I dreaming?
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Old May 16, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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I've been here. But have been more Fox-minded lately, yes.

Everything is ordered - Centerforce Dual Friction pressure plate (500 ft-lbs torque capacity), carbon-fibor lined clutch disc, throw-out bearing, and World Class T5 transmission. All for $1105. I will have the flywheel and clutch reinstalled this weekend, but I won't have the tranny until next week. All I have to do is mount it to the engine and lift everything back into the car.

The gears will change the graph on the HP and TQ chart, but I really doubt I lost any HP or TQ going from 3.08 to 3.73.

With 15% loss, you will have to hit 353 BHP to get 300 RWHP. So, if you think you added 53 HP over stock, then you might get there. I have a 20% loss with the T5, so I have to hit 375 BHP to get 300 RWHP. But, all I really want is 331 BHP (1 HP per Cubic Inch), so anything over that will be great.

Of course, I have to do it with a pushrod, OHV engine... not a more efficient OHC engine like you!
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Old May 16, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
I took it for a test drive after cutting the bump stops. During the test I went over speed bumps faster than usual and I didn't feel bone jarring jolt I usually get when going over bumps. Tom you were right. Anyone else that's lowered their car I highly suggest doing this.
You should feel how nice it feels with the swaybar off!

To try it, you can take off 1 swaybar end-link (either side, it doesn't matter). The swaybar will still be there, but it won't be doing anything and each side will be truely independant. If you like it after a week of driving, you can take the whole thing out. If you don't like it, you can re-install the end-link.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
You should feel how nice it feels with the swaybar off!
I think Leo already removed his swaybar.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I think Leo already removed his swaybar.
Oh, that's right... well, then YOU should feel how nice it feels with the bump stops cut and the swaybar removed.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Oh, that's right... well, then YOU should feel how nice it feels with the bump stops cut and the swaybar removed.
I might once I start feeling this 'bone jarring' stopper and stiff front end that you guys are talking about. Honestly, my car rides just fine as is.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I might once I start feeling this 'bone jarring' stopper and stiff front end that you guys are talking about. Honestly, my car rides just fine as is.
Mine road just fine, too... it's just better now. It was never "bone jarring", but you could feel it bottom out. I'm sure yours is, too - did you ever look to see if there was a mark from the bumpstop?

Like I've said before, if you put 250 miles on it a week you would notice the benefits of cutting the bumpstops and removing the swaybar.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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I'd join in the bumpstop love-fest, but I performed the bump-stopectomy myself when I put on my springs. It was one of the things that just about everyone had recommended. Since then all signs of bump-stop jar have cleared up.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Here's a recent picture of my bump stop.



There's a slight indication on the frame where it has made contact. From what I see, it's not occurring on a daily (ie. everytime I take it out) basis. Who knows, maybe the few times it has made contact is when I had rear passengers.

So according to Tom, if I'm >250mi a week, I'm good! No bump-stopectomy for me! I get to keep both my bump tips!!
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Old May 16, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
In my wishful thinking, I'm hoping for 300 RWHP. Am I dreaming?
I think it's possible. Think of it this way I lost HP in the top end because of the torque tune. (Which is where it matters on a dyno) So I'd say that your car running a 91Race and being a Manual should be really close if not at 300RWHP.

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Oh, that's right... well, then YOU should feel how nice it feels with the bump stops cut and the swaybar removed.
Tom you getting old and cenial??

Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Mine road just fine, too... it's just better now. It was never "bone jarring", but you could feel it bottom out. I'm sure yours is, too - did you ever look to see if there was a mark from the bumpstop?

Like I've said before, if you put 250 miles on it a week you would notice the benefits of cutting the bumpstops and removing the swaybar.
Yeah Bill.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Here's a recent picture of my bump stop.



There's a slight indication on the frame where it has made contact. From what I see, it's not occurring on a daily (ie. everytime I take it out) basis. Who knows, maybe the few times it has made contact is when I had rear passengers.

So according to Tom, if I'm >250mi a week, I'm good! No bump-stopectomy for me! I get to keep both my bump tips!!
I'd say it mostly because when you drive it your not going over speed bumps and stuff the normal daily driver goes through.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
I'd say it mostly because when you drive it your not going over speed bumps and stuff the normal daily driver goes through.
I'm far from normal!

Normal people don't do burnouts, donuts, speed shift, and go jerking around in 1st and 2nd just to feel the snap of the 4.10's.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Off topic, but Linkin Park just released their new CD, Minutes To Midnight. Attachment 26265

It rocks!

I'll be using a few of the tracks for future Mustang videos.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I'm far from normal!
Nope...

Sorry...

I ain't gonna do it!

Not touching that one with a 10 foot pole...

Or anything else!
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Old May 16, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pville piper
Not touching that one with a 10 foot pole...
Ahh, John want's in on this too, huh? Well, I got sometin' for ya..
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Old May 16, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Ahh, John want's in on this too, huh? Well, I got sometin' for ya..
Gee wiz... Here I was trying to be nice and this is the thanks I get!


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Old May 16, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
I'd say it mostly because when you drive it your not going over speed bumps and stuff the normal daily driver goes through.
Agreed.
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