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    Auto Cool PWM Fan Controller

    Also if driving without the windshield wiper cowl or the A/C filter shroud where the radiator controller sits, the high pressure air from the bottom of the windshield will enter the engine bay and increase the pressure behind the radiator thus lowering the flow through the radiator. by A/C...
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    Auto Cool PWM Fan Controller

    the only thing the fan does as installed is limit air flow through the radiator at speed. The fan has to be sealed to the shroud (preferred) or the radiator. As pictured, with fan running the air enters the shroud between the shroud and the outside of the fan and gets expelled through the fan...
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    Another overheating problem

    when timing components got replaced at 120+kmi the upper and lower hoses, the radiator and the water pump got replaced as well as a few of the dccv hoses. the water pump impeller crumbled in my hands. my suggestion would be to buy and install a water pump as well while the coolant system is...
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    Lincoln LS V6 swap info

    look up AJ Hartman. he has installed an ecoboost v6 into his mustang. he also started an ecoboost transplant forum. if i recall correctly he used a v6 mustang manual transmission. or you could buy a crashed ford truck and transfer engine and auto transmission and use either oem truck or FRPP...
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    Rebuilding the LS 3.9L V8 - parts are scarce!

    Some resources: Jaguar Parts, New Jaguar Parts, Discount Jaguar Auto Parts, XJ6 XJS XJ8 XJ40 XK8 XJR these two are the same place S-Type: Terrys Jaguar Parts Quick Reference: Swap your 4.0 block with a 4.2 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum http://www.raceenginedevelopment.com/...
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    v8 Gen2 tune file

    the tune gets saved as a *.bin file. you could buy a tuner, save the stock tune and then make a single change at a time through the tuner, then compare the .bin files through freely available software... maybe. many years ago i had a program that would highlight differences between two .bin...
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    Motor Swap

    The newer engine should bolt to the older transmission and the old transmission will match the chasis. My understanding is that the cam trickery won't work if the controls aren't connected so some power will be lost. Nothing should be damaged by leaving the solenoids unplugged. Couldn't he...
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    Need help with wheel and tire fitment!

    I'm sorry I can't answer your question directly. In my opinion those tires are too wide for the rims. I'm surprised that a shop installed mismatched rims and tires due to liability. Go to tirerack.com or the manufacturer's web site and see what's recommended for your rim width. The sidewall...
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    Future Swap, Thoughts & Ideas?

    I would advise against it. Cheap - yes. Possible - yes. Info about rwd 4g63 setups including utilizing a t56: projectzerog.com
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    2000 3.9 LS 5r55n split date; 1999 build date

    I'm a bit confused regarding transmissions. When I looked at acquiring a transmission I looked at remanufactured units and used units. The remanned units have a split date of 4-17 and 4-18 while no one seems to account for the split in the used transmission market. Is there a functional...
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    cant remove wiper arms for the life of me

    Sometimes the spring cocks the arm at the shaft. Push down on the arm next to the shaft and you should be able rock the arm off of the shaft. Otherwise you may need a puller of some sort. Good luck.
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    Cold start

    Actually the engine is better off at 2000 rpm then at idle when cold. Viscous oil and low rpm and associated low oil flow don't allow proper lubrication and lead to damage. Even air (oil) cooled Porsche cars have a recommendation of starting the engine and taking off immediately, using light...
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    Alternate oil filter bolt

    Sorry, I have been up for too long. Whatever 6L626 for a vehicle without stock oil cooler. The point would be to help the stock cooling system instead of adding to its load. I cris-cross the country and I tow a trailer with 20K+ of towing so far. I would like to keep the oil temp around 200 to...
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    Alternate oil filter bolt

    I could swear that I have seen someone install oil filter bolt from another ford vehicle on 3.9. I would like to add an air cooled oil cooler and no one makes a 1"-12 adapters. I have tried to find the thread without success. I have noticed when viewing pictures that the filter threads...
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    yet another coolant system overhaul

    Isn't it just a 1.5" radiator hose? Measure the diameter first to verify the diameter. Then, go to the nearest parts store and buy a foot of straight hose? Measure the length, put a worm clamp on your mark and use a sharp exacto knife to cut along the worm clamp for a nice, straight cut...
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