Recent content by mrlrd1

Have those heads checked before install! Every single one I've torn apart for a blown head gaskets had cracked heads.

I've had several come in my shop in the last couple of months with the exact same problem. Just another on the long list of manufacturing defects. Usually the transmission loses line pressure quick enough that component wear doesn't start.

What vehicle? One of two things: 1. It's an indirect system that uses the ABS wheel speed sensors to detect speed differences between the 4 wheels. I've seen vehicles with different tire circumferences trigger the TPMS light without setting an ABS DTC, and have even seen false lights set by...

Yes. Years ago. Perhaps that's true in your area where the track techs had more beers for breakfast than teeth in their mouth. But for the civilized parts of the country, NHRA/IHRA safety requirements are enforced.

Most likely cause is a failed ignition coil pack. Usually upon removal you will find a crack in the resin potting, but not always. You can test the coil with either a spark tester (a grounded plug) or by carefully removing each lead from the coil and listening/watching for the arc. Start at...

The reason you haven't seen it for the GM camp is because that shit is old news. Jensen's 68 small block Camaro broke the 5s a decade ago. Nice to see the little guys finally catching up.

Damn dude. I STRONGLY suggest you actually read the service manual before spouting off again. The subframe is removed separately from the powertrain. I do this for a living and I have the damn car right here in bay, with the service manual open in a separate tab. You WERE a tech, and by the...

No, the engine and transmission both mount to the body. Only the torque mount attaches to the subframe. GM/Chrysler balancer puller works best.

I've done several, along with countless water pumps on those POS. I have an 08 Edge in my bay now with the trans out. Don't bother pulling it out from the top. Drop the subframe first AND THEN remove the powertrain as a unit. Kevin is wrong in that the powertrain mounts to the body, not the...

Ford needed all that skunkworks bullshit yet the guys up the street designed and assembled a better track car completely in-house using dinosaur pushrod engine architecture and leaf springs, and did so on a true production car that anyone with the cash (~25% of the GT cost) can purchase. The...

LOL

Bullshit. Corvette and GT ran identical average lap times. Corvette pitted additional times and spent several minutes doing so, primarily due to tire choice.

Ford had a PERFECT day. Corvette made a mistake on tire choice and it cost them the race.

The other manufacturer's cars were not built solely for racing in that class. They are road cars adapted for the track. Ford built the GT SPECIFICALLY for the class and still needs to skirt the rules to compete. The difference goes beyond the minor items you listed.

Bullshit. The "production" GT engine is NOT the same as what's found in the GTE car.