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    5w-30 or 0w-30 in a 5.0?

    Hey, OP here. FWIW, I ended up going with 5w-30 with no problems. As discussed on many threads, the chances are pretty remote that you: 1) Have a problem; 2) Ford does an oil analysis and; 3) They pin it on slightly thicker oil. Besides, 5w-30 is going to thin out to a thick 5w-20 over time...
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    The Great Oil Debate

    Soooooo, I'd really like to hear some cold shift experiences about the MTF, since the MTG seems to be rough. Anyone on here have experience with it?
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    big cloud of smoke on startup

    As others have said: 1. There is a TSB for the long start-up. I had this once. After a reflash to the latest tune from Ford (for other reasons), have never saw this pop up again. Others, who had it happen routinely, report success with the new tune. 2. The puff of smoke on start-up is...
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    transmission fluid mt6

    As many have stated, there is a big difference in how this car shifts once the tranny is warm. However, for me, that seems to take much longer than the engine. Since it's not a DD, I can let the motor warm-up, but the tranny doesn't really smooth out until several minutes of driving. Has...
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    The Great Oil Debate

    Wouldn't this imply that that the MTG is thinning out (or breaking down) slightly to a viscosity that the tranny likes more? To me, that says the thinner MTL might work better. Still trying to decide which fluid to change to come spring . . .
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    Procharger P1SC Stage II Kit Install PICS/VIDS

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Universal-Red-and-Black-5-0L-Coyote-V8-Engine-Aluminum-Emblem-Badge-/230714776505?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35b7ac1bb9#ht_5023wt_1110
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    The Great Oil Debate

    For those saying it is "normal" for all manual transmissions to be notchy when cold . . . Are you saying normal for all manuals, or normal for manuals that can take high HP? Reason I ask: I have a Passat 5-speed with 215k miles. The factory tranny fluid got changed out at 204k (to Redline...
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    Evolution Performance, Inc. 2012 BOSS 302 Mustang Makes 1,029 RWHP

    I know this is primarily for the track, but how streetable is this car with that much HP?
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    One More #8 Kids!

    So, if I'm reading this right, you can reinforce the motor for somewhere around $2000-$2500 (Parts and labor, with arguably a good deal for the labor), then boost away without fret? Sounds like a wise expenditure before adding the SC . . . Now, if only you lived somewhere closer to the East coast.
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    One More #8 Kids!

    Sorry, slight (typo) error. Bottom line, the cost doesn't seem substantial. So, how much to pay someone to do all this work if you don't want to do it yourself? Does the motor have to come out?
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    One More #8 Kids!

    Sadly, I read somewhere that Ford only saved itself $40 per car by not using forged pistons.
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    Are CAI's really beneficial for low mod 5.0's?

    If you look around, you'll see that the CAI gains really are minimal. A tune with an aftermarket CAI (Steeda, JLT, etc) produces only about 5-8 HP over the tune with the factory CAI. I've heard some folks say that K&N drop-in actually produce no real gain (maybe 2-3 HP), with or without a...
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    Anyone ever had a warranty voided for oil weight?

    I just read something else online about the numbers for Motorcraft. It was surprisingly good. I appreciate reading your 'real world' experience.
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    Anyone ever had a warranty voided for oil weight?

    Feel free to click that little 'X' in the top right corner, smart guy. I wasn't being snippy with your response, only engaging in dialogue. The question is around the hot oil viscosity, that's all I was saying.
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    Anyone ever had a warranty voided for oil weight?

    Yea, but theoretically, a 5w20, a 5w30, and a 5w50 all have the same cold viscosity (within certain perimeters). Question is whether the hot viscosity differences matter that much.
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