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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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David, the intake tube looks good. Might look into one if I want to dress the engine bay up better. Do you hear the motor any more now as compared to the muffling little chambers the OEM intake has to deaden the sound?

I'm going to order those Sumo coils myself here soon, just a couple bills first them will be good to go.


Oh, I drove my truck to work a few days ago. Parked it and pulled the battery out to get it out of the cold. Till the next time I go to drive it, she shall sit.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
David, the intake tube looks good. Might look into one if I want to dress the engine bay up better. Do you hear the motor any more now as compared to the muffling little chambers the OEM intake has to deaden the sound?

I'm going to order those Sumo coils myself here soon, just a couple bills first them will be good to go.


Oh, I drove my truck to work a few days ago. Parked it and pulled the battery out to get it out of the cold. Till the next time I go to drive it, she shall sit.
Have everything for the tranny. Doing that next Saturday. .

Will post sound clip then. ..
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Sneaky Racer
Do you also happen to have a GTR in your garage?!
 
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 12:01 AM
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Put on some new brake pads on all four and changed the oil helped my buddy put a new clutch kit on his bronco ... Also took advantage of some warmer weather (got up to the low 60's) and cleaned some more mud off the truck and gave her a nice wash.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 09:53 AM
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Technically it wasn't all today but i put 1800 miles on my truck the past 2 days. 800 more on Friday, then i gotta drive it all again.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 04:26 PM
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replaced the rear rusted differential cover with a mag-hytec



 
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by widj
replaced the rear rusted differential cover with a mag-hytec
Looks real good, where did you order it from?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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Nice!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
Looks real good, where did you order it from?
I paid $247 via Amazon, the price doesn't fluctuate, always around $250

it adds 2 more qt of diff oil supposedly cooling the diff better, you can check the oil level from the gauge, flush it without having to remove the cover, fill from the top

to me its more aesthetics than anything, I didn't and won't lift my truck due to the supercharger, so you can barely see it from behind lol (I almost regret it lol!)

Mag-Hytec Rear Differential Cover 97-12 Ford F-150 Truck w/ 12 bolt 9.75" Axle : Amazon.com : Automotive Mag-Hytec Rear Differential Cover 97-12 Ford F-150 Truck w/ 12 bolt 9.75" Axle : Amazon.com : Automotive
 
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 10:00 PM
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Thanks to a lady giving my draw bar a love tap on my birthday (Dec 21), last week I noticed that my right license plate light was ittermittently cutting in and out so I replaced both lights with new 194s and since I had a third bulb laying around I replaced the light in my flow through gear PRNDL. Planning on changing my interior map/dome lights to LEDs later in the year but didn't want the shifter blinding me and the regular bulbs are fine for the plate lights

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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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I changed the oil and filter in my 07 lariat today. Cleaned my roush air filter. I also checked for any leaks. I also spaced the FDPM and primed it with some black paint

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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 11:45 PM
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Washed 'er up and detailed/refurbed one wheel before my back had had enough. That one wheel looks killer though
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 01:10 AM
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Walked past it in the garage to get a beer.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
Walked past it in the garage to get a beer.


Mine is parked in direct view from the couch looking out the living room picture window, so I get to stare at it all day wishing I had the money to do all the things I'd like to do to it.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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Got a goodyear gatorback, and a 200 amp 6G alternator from www.alternatorparts.com put in by me.

First time doing belt related mechanics. Had fun, and overall easy. Just be patient and drink beer after complete to enjoy!

Engine whine and I believe alternator noise is gone...Lights still dim when the bass hits. May switch to 35 W ballasts from TRS...
 
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