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  1. Laga

    2005 GT MAF 5V Problem

    The only reason I did not test directly off pin 25 was because I wasn’t sure I could safely supply power to the ECM and start poking pins without the connection hooked up. I “front probed “ the ECM connection and checked continuity to the MAF connection. I then hooked all three connections up to...
  2. Laga

    2005 GT MAF 5V Problem

    only codes were for the O2 sensors being switched. No wires have been pinched.
  3. Laga

    2005 GT MAF 5V Problem

    Car was running like shit after trans repair. Had to sit for two months due to family and health problems. Then, Found out both header gaskets were leaking. I could remove top nuts, but can’t work underneath car anymore. Take it to mechanic, he finishes gasket job. In doing so, he swaps upstream...
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    AM classic wheels

    I bought a set of those in 2017 for my black 05. They looked great. Despite never driving in the snow. They lasted 2 years before they rusted around the inside of the rims and stopped holding air. They still looked great, but were useless.
  5. Laga

    Which fuel pump for whipple supercharged 2005 Mustang GT

    The 05-early 07 models are tricky with the fuel level sensor units. Hopefully, the passenger side sending unit is stock. You don’t need a dual pump system for your car to work. A Walbro 400L with a Boost-A-Pump handles my Edelbrock SC at 11# of boost and E85.
  6. Laga

    New to the S197 Community What’s Your Favorite Mod?

    Boost is always the answer.
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    Hack Mechanic

    After I brought a supercharger, headers, and camshafts from Brenspeed, and the tunes to go with them. I was left with a car that couldn’t back out of garage for over 10 minutes without dying. Even then, it would die at stoplights. After multiple phone calls to Brenspeed’s “support”. I was...
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    Hack Mechanic

    I guess I’m angry and had to rant. The loose wire on the alternator cost me a couple of weeks of time, only being able to trying to find the problem in my free time. Then, the knock problem cost over a month of time because it was when Lito was in Europe. As great as he is, it’s frustrating...
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    Hack Mechanic

    That’s what makes them hacks.
  10. Laga

    Hack Mechanic

    I have to replace both header gaskets on my 05 with Edelbrock SC and E85. 3 years ago, I had motor rebuilt with forged rods and pistons. One shop did engine work, another pulled and reinstalled engine. Engine works great. I had many problems with the other shop. Mainly loose connections...
  11. Laga

    Need help with wiring.

    Thank you very much. That must of come off by accident when I was shoving my arm down there.
  12. Laga

    Need help with wiring.

    While working on header gaskets, I removed the purge valve. The electrical connection for purge valve is the yellow in the photo. There is a red connection whose wires go into same harness as the purge valve. I have no memory of where this goes to. They are almost same length. Can anyone help...
  13. Laga

    Limp mode problems

    Check the ground to the MAF. It is on passenger side next to top radiator support. Here is a photo of mine. Disregard wires on left. Those are for aftermarket add ons. They are black wires when stock. These are a different color because the corrosion was where the wire joins the eyelet...
  14. Laga

    Should I get a tune?

    Correct. The stock tune is actually designed as a compromise between performance, warranty, and emissions. Going to a higher octane tune shifts priority to performance. Edit: I also remember a better throttle response.
  15. Laga

    Should I get a tune?

    Larger fuel pump and injectors, along with a set of tunes from Lito. Since it is a 05, it is not flex-fuel nor is the ECM set up for different percentages of ethanol. I have 5 stations within a two mile radius that sell E85. Sometimes the ethanol varies. I carry my SCT4 in the car. It has tunes...
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    Should I get a tune?

    So if I leave a half filled bottle of vodka out on the counter with the cap off, it will absorb water and slowly refill? I’m in Chicago area. We have had E10 since 2000. In 2020, I had electrical short with my gas gauge. I opened up the gas tank. Here is what 12 years of E10 and 3 years of E85...
  17. Laga

    Should I get a tune?

    For E10 to reach phase separation, a 20 gallon gas tank would have to have over 1.5 cups of water added. E10 actually prevents water buildup in fuel tanks by binding and removing the water. Years ago, people had to manually add alcohol in the form of “Heet” or “Seafoam” to remove water. I used...
  18. Laga

    Where do you get your plugs?

    I get plugs directly from Brisk.
  19. Laga

    Header Gaskets

    When I was changing spark plugs. I looked into high temp anti-sieze and discovered that copper and aluminum can cause galvanic corrosion over time. It`s best to avoid if possible.
  20. Laga

    Header Gaskets

    I know a lot of guys like to use sealant on headers. The problem is the headers can easily become 2X as hot as the highest temperatures the sealant is rated for. Also, avoid using copper based products on aluminum. They don’t like each other. I ordered the Kooks aluminum gaskets and if...
  21. Laga

    Header Gaskets

    One of first things I tried. I was hearing ticking sounds on both sides and thought it was the injectors. There wasn’t a high amount of psi pressure in the exhaust to cause the bubbles. I just turned 70 and not sure I’m up to job. Going to pull one side of wheel well liners to check access.
  22. Laga

    Header Gaskets

    I ordered Kooks gaskets. They held up great until they were replaced with OEM.
  23. Laga

    Header Gaskets

    I’m having one of those times where it’s one thing after another. Got my 05 back after having some transmission work done and the car was running like shit. It was throwing two codes, P0196 & P0198. Both banks running rich. Did a lot of searching, and things pointed to upstream O2 sensors...
  24. Laga

    Another MAF problem maybe.

    Check the ground for the MAF. It is on passenger side on top of front frame next to radiator support. It is part of main wire harness.
  25. Laga

    One-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft Vibration

    FWIW, check to see if the CV joint articulates freely. I’m in process of replacing mine in a one piece aluminum DS from The Driveshaft Shop.

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