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    RP Sychromesh in TR3650

    I am using Redline High Temp ATF in my 3650. I have zero shifting problems in cold or hot weather and it is a Mercon ATF.
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    Wolfgang, Klasse and s100 wax users

    I've used Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze (still have an almost full 16.9 oz bottle) and found it to provide negligible protection or appearance compared to a single layer of Klasse All in One. In fact, I just use Klasse All in one now or Meguiar's NXT. I recently started using NXT 2.0 along...
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    Exhaust Poll

    Frank, I agree. With my stock GT mufflers, I can't hear the engine at the stoplight if there is a Harley next to me or a semi hauler.
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    Exhaust Poll

    Pypes Violators FTW if you love hearing-loss inducing drone. Had them for 6 months, and am now using stock.
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    Exhaust Poll

    If you value your ability to hear, stick with the stock, GTA, or Corsa. The mufflers that have lots of drone will damage your hearing over time.
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    New Intake Cover & Playing w/LED's

    FWIW that looks kick ass.
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    octane and oil thoughts..

    IIRC the Ford GT and GT500 use 5W-50 synthetic engine oil.
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    New Intake Cover & Playing w/LED's

    FMVSS actually has guidelines for the color of lights for the front/rear and side of the vehicles. IIRC: Front - 2x White headlights 2x White or Yellow Foglights Amber turn signals / sidemarkers No Red at all Front / Side- Yellow Rear- Red for brake lights Red or yellow for...
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    New Intake Cover & Playing w/LED's

    Actually, yellow is legal for the front and red is legal for the rear. I know my Crown Vic has 4 yellow lights in the front: 2 turn signals, 2 sidemarkers. The S197 only has "2" yellow lights in the front, although there are 4 bulbs (2 turn, 2 sidemarkers). You could probably get away with...
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    octane and oil thoughts..

    Save your money and use just the Motorcraft FL-820-S filter. The Ford Racing filter, Mobil 1 filter, K&N, and other "high performance" oil filters are inferior in filtration. Like the K&N air filter, you cannot have both high-flow and high-filtration at the same time. You tend to sacrifice one...
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    short vs. stock antennae

    Ford should have gone with the in-glass antenna. They went with the whip for cost reduction and 'nostalgia', the same explanation they gave for LED tail lights, hood struts, and the independent rear suspension.
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    octane and oil thoughts..

    Just stick with the Motorcraft FL-820-S. It's a superior filter at an affordable price. Lucas Oil Stabilizer is really snake oil. Don't use any oil additives because they're worthless. Modern oil formulations are good enough right out of the bottle.
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    octane and oil thoughts..

    Chevron and Techron are high quality fuel and additives (respectively) but I've never been able to find the Chevron fuel in MI or NJ. Techron gets expensive over time and I've never had the need to run any additives ever since I switched to Meijer fuel. Other gas would cause detonation very...
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    octane and oil thoughts..

    Any synthetic 5W-20 will be an excellent choice. I recommend Pennzoil Platinum, Quaker State Q Synth, or any over-the-counter synthetic 5W-20. Mobil 1 used to be a true Group IV/PAO synthetic basestock, but ever since some gas chromatography tests revealed the use of Group III (highly refined...
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    saleen hid, ford oem hid or kit converstion which is the best route to go?

    The wiring shouldn't be messy. The harness is a mirror of our harness. The ballast just needs +12VDC from the low beam. The high beam +12V is used for the solenoid. The problem is that the OEM assembly costs $1000 from Steeda. If you have money to burn, go for the OEM assembly.
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    Rumor Mill: Return of the 5.0 Powerplant

    Last I heard, the 6.2 and 5.0 will be made at Romeo, MI.
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    2010 Mustang?

    Based on what I have seen with the prelim photos of the 2010 Mustang, it appears to contain a lot of the existing S197 architecture. It's mildly refreshed, nothing drastic. The front-end is starting to resemble the 99-04 Fox SN-95 Mustangs and reminds me why I never liked Mustangs until the 2005...
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    what is the best car wax ?

    I've had great results from Meguiar's NXT 1.0 (haven't tried 2.0) and Klasse AIO. Both are extremely easy to use and I pour a capful into my spray mixer when hosing down the car. My idea of "best" protectant is something that lasts the longest to protect the paint. I'm not interested in...
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    lighted side mirror's

    Use yellow or red. Those are FMVSS-legal for turn signals and sidemarkers. White can be used for puddle lights.
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    Is something wrong with my GT???

    They have 3.31s and drive really slowly on the highway (55-60 MPH). I started driving 5 MPH below the speed limit on the highway and saw a jump of about 1-1.5 MPG. I'm tempted to drive 10 MPH below the limit to see how much better MPGs I can get. The freeways are 70 MPH zones around here but...
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