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    how much RWHP do 4.6 stangs have? (stock form)

    Does a Dynojet report...rearwheel HP, or crank HP? Dynojet supposedly puts in a drivetrain loss correction. Most posters use the term RWH. If anyone from Dynojet reads this, feel free to post.
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    Why the !@#$ are SOHC cams so expensive?

    VT, since you mentioned it, how much does the metal cost for 2 cams? Or anyone else, how much does that piece of steel, cost? Rio96
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    Benefit of 180* tstat?

    >Cooler engines areless prone to detonation.< I dissagree. Detonation is a function of spark timing, a/f, charge temp, VE,, detonation should be controlled by the ecm. . >Hotter engines wear less (Less wear between aluminum pistons and iron cylinder walls)< How do you know this?, IMO, the...
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    Benefit of 180* tstat?

    The advantages of the cooler t-stat are: plastic parts last longer... thicker oil, more oil hanging on the engine from the last time it was used. Note, you can turn the engine fan on by turning the air knob full CW. . The advantages of the hotter t-stat are: thinner oil, help Ford's cafe...
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    What octane to run on 4.6 GT Anyway?

    for stock GTs 87. . Rio
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    Will racing fuel at the track help my times?

    To take advantage of higher octane fuel, you need to advance the timing. Also,dont use leaded fuel in a car with oxygen sensors. Rio96
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    limit on non-PI heads?

    Keep in mind that the intake manifold's small runners, restrictive muffler, low camshaft duration, and dubious ignition timing, also affect performance of the 96-98 era GTs. My suspicion is that Ford made choices that were knowingly less than optimum, so that 99-up years could be 'improved'.
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    Thermostat Question

    Use the 180, strongly recommended. I use a 180 in the winter, 160 in the summer. (Texas) Hint, you can turn the electric fan on by turning the defrost (full clockwise) on. Rio96
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    HELP...am i supposed to have ABS

    I own a 96 GT, with ABS. What is an ABS light? (other than the start up lightshow)
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    HELP...am i supposed to have ABS

    I own a 96GTwith abs. Whatis an
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