Recent content by metroplex

The SHO's 3.5L EcoBoost is a different 3.5 from the F-150's. The Transverse 3.5/3.7 has an internal water pump driven by the timing chain. My 2018 Explorer 3.5 N/A had its water pump blow up at under 28k miles. It's normally $2000 or so to change it due to the 10-12 hour book time replacement...

I was looking at the 9 second EcoBoost Mustang build here: https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/first-9-second-ecoboost-mustang.1124867/#post15440097 and noticed he is running an open conical air intake. How is it not increasing the IAT2 / manifold charge temperature? With my sealed...

Would you recommend I factory order a 04 Mach 1 (auto or stick?) or look for a 04 Cobra? I intend to use this vehicle as a weekend car/drag race car w/ zero winter driving or daily driving. I can do a large number of mods myself, so one battle plan I had was to order a Mach 1 and go forced...

For those who own '04 Cobras... any comments on the vehicle? Any problems? Easy bolt-ons that you would recommend from the get-go? Any tips on what to look for at the stealership? I've asked the local dealership to do a search for a black 04 Coupe (no dark blue) :fm: This will be a...