Define race? what org?
Most orgs aren't going to jack your car up and look for something like this, and if it's weighted, it won't be apparent during any suspension checks. Most orgs are looking for severe issues, classing compliance, and safety equipment. I do think it should be addressed...
I'm going to replace mine in the next week or two. NVH isn't what I would I'd be concerned about. It's the play in the bearing. Dynamic toe is already an issue with the mustang rear end. I wouldn't want to add to it.
@djcodeman I have the same play/noise. If you hold your fingers on the FP bearing, you can feel it moving (I can on mine at least). I only noticed when installing some monoball bearings, so I'm not sure if any play existed when I first installed the FP knuckle to toe link bearing.
How many...
Old reply but yes it's not too hard to TAP into the CAN bus and sniff the data directly. If you want an easy implementation for CAN bus data rates, you can try an app called RealDash. This requires a device you'll need to make or buy. A cheap option is something like WiCAN USB. It already has...
Something like this happened to me and it sounded like it was directly behind me. It's probably something around the wheel wheels or body of the car. Flood it to 70 and stomp on the brakes. It will dislodge anything rattling around.
Well Iām not sure about labor time changes but my point was it can easily be done at a dealer.
Reflashing a module and initializing it should have a fixed book time. Any book times Iāve seen in ford documents have been the same. 0.3 to 0.7 hours. Removal and replacement looks like itās 0.9-1.4...
The original programmer has nothing to do with it. You may need to pull the PCM but thatās not hard⦠regardless all they have to do is erase the PCM and reload the original firmware. Any ford authorized dealer/shop should have access to this firmware. Iāve seen multiple people ābrickā their PCM...
That sounds more like he is familiar with Lund's tuning setup.. and he was going to do it the easy way using their software. If he wanted to, he 100% could have erased the module and reflashed the stock tune.
For safety recalls, I think there's actually laws about this. I don't think they have to ask for permission. I'm sure I've read they don't have to inform you prior to carrying out the fix. However, I doubt any dealer would increase their workload by flashing the car back to stock just to read...
Ford has always been able to reflash your PCM. They just can't read a scrambled OSID, so can't read what the car actually is... Lund does this so you can't read the tune, but it doesn't stop you from erasing the bootloader and reflashing the PCM with the original tune. To pull this tune they...
Also, I think the mustangs at the Bathurst 6 hour are stock coyotes? Iām not sure how theyāve faired but Iād assume the diff is a weaker link than the engine in its stock config.
Like I said, it all depends on the use case and the amount you detune it. Also, 24hr Nurburgring isnāt a good comparison for other tracks. The track itself is actually very easy on the engine and brakes since youāre getting so much cooling. How did those cars blow engines? Rods from gen1...
I thought the rods changed to forged (from the boss 302) gen 1 to gen 2. Forged pistons in the base s650 would be surprising.
edit* double checked and rods were changed to forged stiner rods from the 302. Not sure if the gt500 are the same, but marketing wise I guess it sounds better to say the...
The rods were updated gen 1 to gen 2 coyote. I'm pretty sure the pistons are the weak point for most road racing applications. Also, track time vs drag racing isn't really the same stress on the motor.
Most gt4 motors get about 20k-30k km max, and they are pretty heavily detuned. The amount...
Yeah I am going to flush or wash the system over the next month. I need to get the system above 200 for prolonged time but itās hard in the winter (and Iām in Texas). Might have to tape off the front or something.
The trans doesnāt feel bad, so Iād be surprised if itās going to fail soon...
Also Iām going to drain and refill another 5-10 qts over the next 1000 miles to try and get more of the old fluid out. I know there's a way to actively pump it through and flush the system but I donāt have the system for that.
Youāre saying old oxidized fluid doesnāt loose some of its properties?
I hit 255 2x and it pulls power at 250. Trans felt fine after cooling and has no day to day issues. According to people I know with failed 10r80s, mine doesnāt seem to have any issues like they did.
There are no...
I had metal but normal amounts compared to others Iāve seen. Nothing freely floating, all on the 2 magnets (trans pan and filter).
I used a syringe from hf to drain and refill. Took forever so I made a dispenser using some metal tubing and pump. I got 7-8qts out when I pulled pan and went...
I was really surprised by how the dipstick looked vs how it looked drained. Im changing the fluid and filter hoping it helps temps on track. Iāve hit 255ish after pushing and the temps accelerate upwards based on how hard you drive it.
Other than temps on track Ive had minimal issues. Every...
Yeah I know thatās why I tagged you lol. I want something like the 140-160 you described since I daily my car. Also Iāve been hesitant to pull the core body, but I just looked at it when I changed my trans fluid. I thought it would be a lot more intimidating and difficult to get to.