Aidan's loose oily bunghole actually runs a track lap
09-16-2015, 02:25 PM
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The Thunderboid G3 (iirc) 100+ amp internally regulated alternator mod is also a must. I picked one up from the junkyard for like $20 and replaced the brushes for another $20. Done and done.
Does your truck have the thermostatic fan clutch? Mine is direct drive so if the engine is spinning, the fan is spinning. Super sucks for warmup. At some point I plan on removing the mechanical fan in favor of the Thunderbird 2 speed electric fan, once I find 9,000 amp relays to handle the fan amperage.
Does your truck have the thermostatic fan clutch? Mine is direct drive so if the engine is spinning, the fan is spinning. Super sucks for warmup. At some point I plan on removing the mechanical fan in favor of the Thunderbird 2 speed electric fan, once I find 9,000 amp relays to handle the fan amperage.
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09-16-2015, 02:27 PM
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</p><p>I have 2 extra miata AC fans. Going to mount them as pusher fans. Currently the truck overheats in traffic almost instantly, so if I see traffic I pull a u-turn.</p>
The Thunderboid G3 (iirc) 100+ amp internally regulated alternator mod is also a must. I picked one up from the junkyard for like $20 and replaced the brushes for another $20. Done and done. Does your truck have the thermostatic fan clutch? Mine is direct drive so if the engine is spinning, the fan is spinning. Super sucks for warmup. At some point I plan on removing the mechanical fan in favor of the Thunderbird 2 speed electric fan, once I find 9,000 amp relays to handle the fan amperage.
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09-16-2015, 02:36 PM
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Mine might as well not have a thermostat, it'll cool all day long on the bypass 
Of course, I also have a Camper Special so the cooling system and radiator has about 3x more volume than anything else Ford ever put an FE into. The radiator is pretty much irreplaceable, I've never seen a replacement that matches the dimensions.
Of course, I also have a Camper Special so the cooling system and radiator has about 3x more volume than anything else Ford ever put an FE into. The radiator is pretty much irreplaceable, I've never seen a replacement that matches the dimensions.
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09-16-2015, 02:38 PM
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<p>I blew mine twice in 2 weeks. First it froze, then the replacement got impaled by my battery about 20 miles off road in the snow. It was a long drive home stopping every 5 minutes to pour 12 oz water bottles into the radiator to keep it cool.</p>
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09-17-2015, 02:01 AM
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What do you need to know more than that?
The horizontal port on the vics solenoid goes to the actuator and the vertical port goes to the vacuum nipple on the bottom of the intake manifold between the runners for 3 and 4. The hose with the check valve in it goes from the tee at the front of the lower intake manifold to the port underneath the fuel rail.
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The horizontal port on the vics solenoid goes to the actuator and the vertical port goes to the vacuum nipple on the bottom of the intake manifold between the runners for 3 and 4. The hose with the check valve in it goes from the tee at the front of the lower intake manifold to the port underneath the fuel rail.
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09-17-2015, 02:04 AM
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Tats exactly what i needed just couldn't read it. Eds manifold is missing the Vic's solenoid so I'm going to wire up one of the random emissions solenoids.
<br />The VICS is just a standard 12v solenoid right?
<br />The VICS is just a standard 12v solenoid right?
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09-17-2015, 05:19 AM
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Ok I saw that one. Confused me. I really only need 2 for now. I owe @yank a set at one point though.
Brackets are done. One set is for you. Please e-mail me your address when you get a chance.
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09-17-2015, 09:25 AM
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I don't know how I missed this, you are paying people with my generosity? I don't even know yank, but he doesn't get free machine time. <img src="images/smilies/vash.gif" border="0" alt="" title="vash" smilieid="68" class="inlineimg" /><br />
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<br />Brackets are done. One set is for you. Please e-mail me your address when you get a chance. <br />
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<br />Brackets are done. One set is for you. Please e-mail me your address when you get a chance. <br />
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<br />He is the fe3 Miata guy. Works at a race shop, has been in on it since the beggining. Can get deals on things like pads and calipers. He's good people.
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