Recent content by dhrmx5

I don't trust the hub dynos at all. I have had cars tuned on them many times and if you are looking for same day gains during parts/tuning they work great. I have one Dynojet that I have used for 20 years as my go to for 1 off comparo numbers or to verify condition of engine in a racecar. It is...

The car in my avatar went on a weight reduction program in which everything that could possibly be changed while maintaining safety was done. Even to the extent that I replaced the oem core support with an aftermarket because it was 2lbs lighter. The aftermarket bumper reinforcement was 2lbs...

We have had 2 failures of them. Car in my avatar uses them. We snapped an extended ball joint once when a Ferrari decided to dart in front in the braking zone not realizing we were still on it. Driver slammed on the brakes and the ball joint snapped. I had BMR sell me arms without the ball...

I did a 4.6/4.0 swap and it was easy. BUT, I bought a rolled over 4.6 car and used the engine/ecu/trans/driveshaft/rear axle complete. The engine wiring plugged right into the body harness. You should be able to buy a rollover off Copart or IAA for about 2500. This only worthwhile if the chassis...

The EPAS rack will not bolt into a 05-10 Mustang. You have to use the 11 and newer crossmember. Not sure if you are aware of that.

Have been doing rebuilds of salvage cars for 40+ years. Never any issue with titling or insurance. Hundreds of cars. Family all drives them. I used to buy from the dealer auctions but quickly realized I was better off buying salvage cars that were obviously running when they arrived at the scene...

Anytime someone posts an anomaly that others could run into it is helpful.

05-09 core support is different

Unless the wheel got shoved against the rotor it will be the axle shaft that is bent

Don't be afraid to swap the ABS over to the new body. I have converted non abs Mustangs many times. You have everything you need in the donor

. I am switching all the suspension so I might go ahead and swap the ABS stuff as well...

Redfire for the win. I fixed it yesterday as I re-examined the fuses and found #47 was blown, just not in an easily seen fashion. Replaced it and car is fine. Came back on here to see if there were any answers and Redire has it on his answer. Thanks for the assistance.

Idiot clutch installer managed to cut a set of O2 sensor wires when he clamped them in between the trans and block. They are repaired but car now breaks up between 2500 and 4000 rpm. I need to find the fuse that provides the power for the 5V reference signal for the sensors. Anybody know?

Just an FYI for those of you running a swap, the Ford ABS system will run on a stand alone basis without canbus interface. We have done several racecars where we gut the car of wiring and then just run on control pack. We strip the ABS matched pairs out of the main harness and install them on...

We have a 2006 GT that is a road racer. With the intake stock (quality filter) and a catless X-pipe the car made 285rwhp with a custom tune. We installed the 07 Shelby GT CAI with its larger MAF tube and the car would barely run. Once the tuner was done with it the car was making 295rwhp with a...