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    Anyone else frustrated with Ford over the next GT500?

    I parked next to local Ford dealer employee today, driving a '14 GT 5.0. He told me that the '18 GT500 will be announced within 3wks with deliveries starting September or October. Then he drove away! Who knows?
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    Hi Goose17, 440sprint here! I have been away for some time but would like to be able to resume...

    Hi Goose17, 440sprint here! I have been away for some time but would like to be able to resume my lifetime membership at the FordGT500 forum. I understand that you will send me a new password and instructions on how to resume my membership there. My email is [email protected]. Thanks, Jim...
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    '13-'14 gt500

    Other than minor defects with your '13-'14 GT500, has anyone had any factory defects repaired under the factory 36,000 mile/36 mo warranty? Will you purchase an extended warranty before 36K miles or 36 mos? If so, from who? I've had none at 18 mos & 5800 miles! I'll never reach 36K miles...
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    Revisit your Trinity

    In 2012, 5.0 Magazine included these two Trinity development articles that I re-read occasionally for pure enjoyment, and giving me (us) plenty of bragging rights when discussing our own Trinity: http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/m5lp_1203_2013_ford_shelby_gt500_trinity_5_8l_v8/...
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    M/T Ultimate Drag Race #3 w/o our car!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k1DIrfNr48&feature=youtube A '13/'14 GT500 should have come in about 4th with this batch using last year's result!
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    Tire Centers Inc #785 scam

    Has anyone else had an incorrect credit card charge appear, apparently for "Tire Centers Inc #785"? I have already cancelled the card, will get a replacement soon and will not be charged, but I would like to warn everyone that a fraudulent $5,251 charge to a "Tire Centers Inc #785" appeared...
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    Hood mods for engine cooling

    Is there test data or computer simulations showing the comparative engine cooling effects of different hood scoops, vents, louvers, etc., and their placement on the hood of our GT500's? I see many variations but no data or claims of relative efficiency or preference, other than personal...
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    When not to use the AC

    Since AC season is upon us now, I sometimes forget to turn off my AC when going WOT! Also, I rarely remember to turn it off when I get challenged on the street! I always feel bad for my AC compressor when I do forget. Can the compressor or its drive belt be damaged by the tremendous torque...
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    JLT AOS improvement reveal?

    My JLT separator does not have what Jay shows in his JLT/Shelby comparison video. Check out the fuzzy, round, metallic piece hanging down from inside the JLT cap's input at 8:06 into his video demo in post #40 of this thread: Http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?=25610&page=4
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    Username Reveal!

    Most usernames are uniquely un-decipherable, so why not let us all in on the mysterious meaning of your username! My username comes from my high school track days. I was a decent broad jumper & 100 yard dasher. I broke my wrist in spring training football & could do neither track event nor...
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    Oil seperator with promise!

    Can someone re-interpret this oil seperator in terms of the Trinity engine? Read here: L&S Automotive Performance - Oil Separator Pics Thanks!
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    Is a 94 y/o a new record?

    I drove my '13 GT500 to my long time friend's Dad's 94th birthday party Sunday, 4/21. He was a WW II fighter pilot shot down in Italy but made it out! His stories are amazing! He had to have a ride, but will he survive if I "get it on"? He hobbled up to the passenger side & I helped him get...
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    First ticket!

    Local familiar street but late & in a hurry! Going 55 in a 45 & forgot to look for motorcycle cop! My '13 Shelby saved me! Cop had to see engine & hear more great exhaust note. He only gave me a fix-it ticket for not having my registration in the car (bumb move). He even liked that I had my...
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    Increase octane?

    I read that Torco (MMT) may now be the preferred octane booster. I have a left over 3 gals of Mechanics Brand octane booster (57% tolulene, 43% ethanol, so I've read) from the high compression days about 20 yrs ago, stored in it's original 5 gal plastic barrel & kept sealed. It worked great...
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    JLT's CC/OS improvement?

    I went for the clean install & good looks of the JLT CC/OS about 150 mi. ago. I was checking out a new mechanic today by going over some concerns with my '13GT500 & he seemed interested in my JLT catch can. I had not pulled it off yet & it came off easily. I unscrewed the can & was SHOCKED to...
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    Thank you Paul & Larry for my Trinity engine!

    I would like to express my appreciation to Paul Wit (sp) & Larry Niahior (sp) for assembling my fabulously powerful '13GT500 Trinity engine. These two names are on the metal label attached to my driver's side valve cover. I'm not sure of their last name spelling, but they did a great job. I...
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    Free Nitto Motivos

    I'm not too familiar with modern muscle cars with HUGE traction problems & am being offered free Nitto Motivos for my '13GT500. Nitto wants 20x10 wheels for their 315/35/20 Motivos. What wheels are best if these Motivos improve wet & dry traction over my SVTPP Goodyears if 315 Motivos are unfit...
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    5 micron oil filter

    While working on the CC puzzle, there was mention of an engine oil by-pass filter. This 5-10 micron extra oil filter may be my next add-on! Does anyone have any experience or suggestions here?
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    1-2 grind, OK, what's 1st POP?

    I have 1200 on my HPWwSD, '13GT500. At about 1000, beginning a normal take-off in 1st, POP! Terrible gear separation POP sound as the shift lever snaped back to neutral! I was stunned. Did I not have it completely in 1st? That's what I decided. From now in I'll be more careful. SAME THING...

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