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    New Wheel & Caliper Clearance Concern

    thx. 5mm is 3/16"... anyone make a 3/16" 5x4.5" spacer for the S197?
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    New Wheel & Caliper Clearance Concern

    I think a 1/4" spacer = 6.3mm... so you're saying with this there will not be enough threads? (think I need at least 8 to grab lug). Are changing out wheel studs a DIY job (not sure how studs are secured to hub)?
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    New Wheel & Caliper Clearance Concern

    Thx... if I add a 1/4" or 5/16" spacer, will I need to change the wheel studs (i.e., add longer studs)?
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    New Wheel & Caliper Clearance Concern

    These are the original pads... have 23K on them. So are spacers an options? If I use 1/4" spacers on rears, any risk of screwing something else up?
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    New Wheel & Caliper Clearance Concern

    I just mounted my new rims & shoes (Godspeed Omega 18x10s/18x9s). Decided to paint-match (G2) the calipers since I was pulling off old rims. Finish calipers so mounted new Godspeed rims. Caliper clearance in front better than OEM wheels; however, the rears are my concern. After torqu'ng down I...
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    OEM T-stat trip temperature?

    Wow... feeling like the beat-down red-headed step child... where's the love? Anyway, I found a certified Ford Tech who answered the question. Posting response here in case anyone else was curious: "The 4.6L 3v thermostat should start to open at about 175*-182* F but won't be fully open...
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    OEM T-stat trip temperature?

    Does anyone happen to know what approx temperature the OEM thermostat opens at? Today was a fairly warm day (101F), but I noticed my temp gauge was reading between 215 - 220F. When T-stat does open, it will drop down, but not below 190-195F. I'm using the PLX DM100 OBDII 32-sensor module which...
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    Question about SJB "switched" power

    Yet another post about the A/B/C SJB fuse locations. Thanks to Don_W's infamous fuse-box pic, I powered my new PLX gauges and SM-AFR wideband module. Everything works as designed, but I noticed when I turn off the key (and remove) the gauge continues to be powered. I used slot "A" for the...
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    does anyone now if fuse 17 is switched or not

    Fuse #17 (10A) in the SJB is the Restraint Control Module (RCM), Passenger Occupant Detection System(PODS), Passenger Air bag Deactivation Indicator (PADI). At least it is in my 2006GT. I suspect it's switched, but you can easily test with a multimeter with key off to see if it's constant or...
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    Wideband O2 sensor location question...

    I just had a local muffler shop weld in a bung for my upcoming wideband O2 install. I was pretty adamant that I wanted the new bung on the driver’s side pipe, just ahead of the cat, between the 10-2 o’clock location. However, when it was up on the lift, I could see that space was really tight…...
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    SLP Loudmouths, Stingers and boomtubes in CA

    I ran with Flow ATs for 12 months... decent tone, but with an auto they were just too quiet. And you are correct, they do have a mild drone in the lower RPMs... under slight load. Swapped em out with MAC Boomtubes. IMO, sound is amazing and just right. If you get on the throttle, you can...
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    Gauge Bezel Ring Question

    Finalized my gauge selection... now trying to solve the aesthetics issue. Going with dual PLX DM100 gauges; however, these don't come with chrome (or satin) rings yet (next year, per PLX)...just a black gauge housing. Anyone know if 52mm (standard 2 1/16") chrome gauge bezel rings can be...
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    Fuel level issues.

    There's another possibility: your fuel level and gauge are correct... (near empty) but you can only fill up to 1/2 tank. Please see my post on another forum regarding this issue and the fix by Ford. In short, there are a ton of S197 owners with the 1/2 tank fill syndrome. Issue is with the...
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    Aeroforce Interceptor and Wideband?

    If you're only interested in a scan gauge (like the Aeroforce interceptor), you'll only need one PLX module (the DM-100 OBDII Display Module)... as it reads the sensors off the PCM. But you have a good point if you plan to add additional sensor (wideband O2, Exhaust Gas Temp, Fluid Temp...
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    Aeroforce Interceptor and Wideband?

    agree... but really depends how many sensor boxes you're running. The box itself is not too large (2" x 2.8" x 1.1"). Some folks are mounting single boxes in driver's side kick panel, passenger side footwell, engine compartment. I guess you could even mount under seats (like an amp).
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