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  Mcluvin

• Apr 11, 2026

Hi Dino, I read your comments on this thread and you seem super knowledgeable! https://www.s197forum.com/threads/misfire.153583/post-2584283
I think my 2005 3V needs a timing kit. I get a bad rattle on cold start or very low RPM. If I lug the engine it runs poorly, rattles, and throws P0340/P0344. Under acceleration it's perfect.

Here's a cold start video:

Leslie

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  1970 SCCA Junkie

• Mar 5, 2026

Thank you for your time and directions. I think I will revist the thought on cams and also pay closer attention to how I drive the car pertaining to the RPM range it normally sees. I believe I usually shift around the 3500 to 4500 range. And the 4.10's are an idea I had been considering.

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  1970 SCCA Junkie

• Mar 5, 2026

My bad, wouldn't mind going with cams. 68 year old proof reading skills leave a little bit to be desired.

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  1970 SCCA Junkie

• Mar 5, 2026

PS I will be installing timing components along with water and oil pump as you previously stated in another thread. You are deserving of kind words as to me you are to this forum what Litto is to the tune, the fact that you are willing to share your vast knowledge and time is refreshing and so much appreciated. Another PS I would mind going with cams, Detroit Rockers or similiar to get some lope.

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  1970 SCCA Junkie

• Mar 5, 2026

Good morning, well I miss read it's not 420 words it's 420 characters. I have an 07 GT manual 127000 . I prefer to run 87 as 91 is 30 miles away. PO put on Roush CAI no tune needed. Can I run LTH,UDPS, original intake & TB or am I just wasting money running 87 oct. I don't feel I drive the car hard, no track car. I do have a SCTx4, thanks.

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  1970 SCCA Junkie

• Mar 4, 2026

Thanks! Be with you soon, I started off with 2 responses and it tells me I'm limited to 420 words that probably makes you think"what did I get myself into" so I'll try and condense it going forward. What time is it there I don't want to be reaching out when your trying to get some shut eye?

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  1970 SCCA Junkie

• Mar 3, 2026

Hi Dino, would it be possible to reach out to you with questions about any valid bolt ons staying with 87 octane. Thanks I have truly enjoyed reading your posts and i believe this forum would be amiss with out you. I hope I have not overstepped with my request, thanks again. Email would work for me if it would work for you

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  Frankydanks

• Sep 5, 2025

Hey Dino was trying to see if i can get in contact with you regarding some issues ive had, not to good with this app, is there a email or a number to get in contact?

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  aimso

• Sep 2, 2024

Do you know if a 4.6 3v from a 2005-2009 Explorer, Mountaineer, or F-150 will mount directly to the motor mounts of the S197, or any information on motor mount adapters if not?

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  schwanygt

• May 10, 2023

Hey can you please shoot me a email at [email protected] currently stuck and need some advice on my gen 2 2007 mustang coyote swap. Thanks!

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  Dino Dino Bambino

• Oct 7, 2022

Who needs a Coyote swap?

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  Monkeyporn

• Apr 29, 2022

Dino I have a question for my Auto 07 GT I have 3.31 stock gears I'd like to known which gears I should install to make my car turn & burn ? My engine is stock with the exception of my 91 octane tune & my ram air hood. Brandi

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  Wheelz

• May 10, 2021

I came across your mustang build site and wanted to come tell you thanks for doing a write-up of it all, it's really helping me out choose my next mods to renew my 09 Bullitt with 150k miles back to shape as its golden days haha. Keep up the good work!

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  MasterofDisaster

• Mar 24, 2021

Dino:

I've run one tank of gas through my 08GT since I installed plastic panel to smooth airflow. The tank gave me 20.8mpg as opposed to a little under 20 on the previous tanks. The computer said I was getting 22.1mpg as opposed to 21.4 without the panel. I think it's a little early to say anything definite, but it is encouraging.

Anyway, thanks!. After a couple more tanks I post about it.

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  BottleRocket

• Apr 15, 2020

Hi. You made a comment about cam phasers. Do you believe stock cam phasers are safe if the RPM is kept below 5500-6000? I have the Ford Hot Rod cams which I believe were installed by the Ford dealer.

Richard Whiting

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  banzai_bullitt

• Mar 27, 2020

Thank you.

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  banzai_bullitt

• Mar 27, 2020

I was wondering if you had any issues with your Steeda UDP's, and if you liked them? How long have you had them? Thanks.

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  Jbarker83

• Dec 30, 2018

hey man read your sig and was wondering what stage 1 bolt ons was ? see you got good numbers and times