He did decel in gear om every single pull which is typically a no no. Especially on a blown car
Why is this?He did decel in gear om every single pull which is typically a no no. Especially on a blown car
Hey all. Sorry...life has been busy. Transferred for work from California to Colorado while moving my family here, had a baby, etc. I've still been driving the Shelby almost daily though (not for long with these winters here i'm sure). Someone sent me a link to this forum for lithium battery options as mine is finally going with the colder temps, and thought i'd log in and see what's up.
She has almost 50k miles on her now. Haven't seen a hint of smoke since and I drive her just as spirited as always. Was strange. Did do a leak down, but had nothing below 97%. Did hear the air coming out the throttle body when it was accomplished when i did hear anything. I did borescope the cylinders. Piston tops looked a little charry, but nothing i wouldn't expect from 50k miles. She still pulls like a monster, so I haven't given it another thought.
Only other maint she has had was the outer axle bearings went out (they were moser, but they sent me a new set for free). Had to have those replaced. If I posted before, the 31 splined wavetrac gave way at the track and a 33 splined went in with upgraded axles, 9" ends, etc. Then the new bearings went out. That was back in maybe May? Been fine since. Drove her from California to Colorado once we realized 3 different tow trucks couldn't get it on the bed without damaging her. So i said heck with it and enjoyed driving it. 100mph on average, 22.1 mpg with 3.90s in the back. Couldn't have been happier.
And btw, the ST Trim Spec Clutch that Van sold me after his recommendation has been nothing less than marvelous. Still going strong and around 20k miles or more?
Cheers.
Sorry to let ya down on that .1%
Planning one last trip to the drags before the Pueblo strip shuts down for the winter!