I do the same Amsoil prepaid. Actually it’s saved me headaches on at least one car but I think you’ll find it easy to do/use and they should have some advice for you to consider also.
Let us know.
-J
Great looking rare color S197!
Who tuned it?
Can you datalog?
Hopefully some things have been confirmed or I wouldn’t recommend ripping on it too much yet.
What area of Michigan?
-J
Crank.
I’d have to look deeper on the DH again but I think it gets the Predator rods and the standard Coyote pistons/crank. The rods are the weak link so I’d think 1000hp crank is doable for a stock DH longblock.
-J
I’d recommend a used oil analysis. Can get pre-paid kit thru Amsoil or Blackstone labs. For any fun car or a car like yours that doesn’t see a ton of miles the UOA is a cheap investment to monitor your stroker and it will also give you recommendations of oil change intervals based on your oil...
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15089180/2017-jaguar-f-type-svr-convertible-test-review/
Followed one around a track in a 350R, Viper ACR, and Ferrari 458.
I actually think the SVR sounded the best.
-J
Pretty big budget so a ton of options but what are you looking for? Manual? More raw or refined?
I’d try and pick something you can enjoy and not lose much money so I’m thinking an older classic to enjoy for a summer. Any cars you anyways wanted to try?
-J
Good deal.
I have a kinetic kit for my Coyote and would have used on my GT500 back when it was new.
Same idea on the engine builder doing the install as I had JDM double key my crank and install the ATI 15% balancer.
-J
I also went with a lower over an upper when near stock.
I’d strongly recommend an upgraded tensioner as well as an upgraded ARP bolt or new stock (factory are single use) while you’re in there.
Good luck.
-J
The OEM GT500 stripes (at least in ‘13-14) are unique in that they’re actually painted vinyl stripes.
Not sure how that works out for us, but outside of matte stock stripes, I’d treat them like the paint.
My sonic blue stripes look great and I’ve never treated them differently than paint.
-J
Red Wings gave me an ulcer the last 2 games and still missed. I’m playing in an alumni tournament this weekend and will give watching a break until Monday.
Playoff hockey is the best.
Rangers/Oilers in the Cup finals is my bet.
-J
Been meaning to drive one.
Those packages probably take 2yrs to launch anyway but it would be interesting to see what Ford Performance is working on these days in regards to EV.
-J
Yes ‘22 only model.
I’m seriously thinking of having the dealer throw the Whipple on at the same time. Gen 6 Whipple 3.8 sounds like a solid plan :)
-J