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Rumor has it that the Thunderbird PS rack is more tolerant of higher pump output pressure than the old Mustang II racks. I decided to risk it.

No Fcks Given.

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Hmmm, mine is a Flaming River rack manufactured by them, so no actual Ford parts in it, I don't think. However Flaming River told me it likes the same sort of pressure levels that the Ford rack does. I've just read that with pressure in the middle it's not very good hydroboost and twitchy steering. Higher pressures fix brakes but make the steering twitchier, and lesser pressure fixes steering and makes brakes less boosted.

Anyway, sounds to me like something that would be a good thing to use.

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Got some new wheels on the way....here's a photochop that a guy did for me.

18" Centerline Lazers...gonna put some M/T drag radials out back on them.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps9e85e6a4.jpg

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been following this build... you have some mad skills!

love the wheels...

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Those centerlines are perfect.

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Like the wheels! And damn, that's a good photoshop!
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Photobucket pics aren't showing up anymore! Fix quick! Withdrawal symptoms are starting to kick in. :smoke:

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F'n photobucket...I'm looking into a new photo hosting site.

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I've always liked http://www.imageshack.com/ if you aren't sure which to use.

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Yikes.... Hurry Up!! Man,, I didnt realize they sucked up EVery photo you posted. I would have been ticked off.

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Got a couple of quick questions on your catch can. Do you have a diagram of how you set it up? Would a Magnacharger be plumbed the same way? Thanks in advance.

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It's super simple. Just a fitting on each valve cover, running over to a baffled catch can. This is THE most simple setup. However, I am NOT running a PCV setup, or a MAF.

You could run this setup with a maggie, but you'd have to make sure it's set up correctly. What are you planning to run?

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Had a car show at work this past Friday. Figured it would be good to take it out one last time before I tear into it to swap engines. Tied for 2nd place, lol.

http://imageshack.com/a/img202/1526/nd2h.jpg

It got a little bit of attention :)

http://imageshack.com/a/img89/1151/dzcw.jpg

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Since you have had a bit of time on the road with it, what do you think of the No Limit wide ride IFS? How about the overall handling with your set up?

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I'm so-so on it. Wasn't happy with a lot of fitment issues, but it seems to perform well. Interested to see how it holds up over time.

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I am running a Maggie and a MAF. How would you set it up? Nice car show!

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I found these headers and thought you might be interested in them:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-ind...manifolds.html

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http://imageshack.com/a/img543/7198/xth2.jpg

New shoes. Waiting for my lug-nuts to show up tonight to put them on.

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Finally got them on. Levels it out quite a bit, and got rid of most of the rake.

http://imageshack.com/a/img62/9854/cqrk.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img9/9716/zaij.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img51/4706/pz55.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img834/3825/1dib.jpg

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What size? I thought I saw 305/45/18 on the one in the pic, is that all 4?

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The rears are 305/45/18 the fronts are 255/45/18

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Those look great. just enough shiny and gets away from the comman 5 spokes.

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I like them. Looks good!

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Are the new shoes as comfortable as they look.

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Thanks guys. Got them on just in time to tear it apart for winter upgrades. lol

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Nice shoes! Looking forward to seeing the winter upgrades. Here's a diagram on how I plan on plumbing the catch can. Thoughts? Also, are you running a one-way check valve in your fuel system?

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I would just run the valvecovers to the "dirty side" and put a breather on top of the can. I'd then plug off the line on the blower.

Not saying it's "right" but that's what i'd do.

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Sweet...my photobucket pics are working again.

Went out and did some comparative driving with some buds last night....on the hurt motor. haha.

My buddy in the RX7 was talking smack, so I figured what the hell....

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Won't this be putting unmetered air into the engine? The method Jeff recommended is basically just venting to atmosphere but with a catch can to keep the engine bay clean... same thing I'll be going to on my swap car.

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When are you going to get the new motor in? Gotta see that!

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Cool Video! cant wait to see what you do next love what you are doing with the blazer

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Great job with the Blazer!

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Great vid! Mexico is much nicer than I thought.

What a great road to do some testing

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Awesome truck man.

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What size are the wheels? 18x?

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What rate coilover springs did you end up going with?
I just received my No Limit wide ride and Fat Bar setup and
Rob sent me 200 and 450s.

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18x9 all the way around.

For the rear, i ended up going with a 375 lb/in spring....but your shock length and location will affect how much spring rate you need.

I also have 450s in the front, but I think it needs more. I have my preload adjuster cranked TIGHT to bring the front end up, so it's not so raked out. But mine started out as a 4x4, so the frame has that extra 1" kick to it that I'm fighting.

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Mine was a 4x4 also. Rob said he would exchange the springs if I needed something
different.

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Well, an update.

Found out what all the racket in the engine was....

4 bent rods, 5 pistons with broke ring lands, and one piston hitting the crank. lol. Was still running pretty good up until I tore it out of the truck.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...pscx398nej.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...psf2rotipj.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...psenquotcg.jpg

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Heat?