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I hope everyone is doing well and just so everyone knows, Photobucket sucks!
Yup. Just the last week their sharing of the image is no longer available unless you pay. Im having problems accessing all my pics also the last week. I have over 1000 pics from probably 8 years on there.
I have to set aside some time to download 8 years of stuff and transfer to google drive. Just have to figure out how embed from Google Drive. Seems to work on some forums, but not others. I wish they would have given some notice or something. Seems like they are trying to hold your pics "hostage".
Thanks Pat. Just ordered the parts. Found them on Amazon for 30% less than the dealer. Went with Motorcraft rotors and Motorcraft severe duty pads. I didn't see a slotted rotor made by Motorcraft, so I just went with the regular OEM. I always try to put OEM parts on the truck because I've never had good luck with any aftermarket brand for any part in the past. I'm paranoid now lol.
The only thing I do aftermarket with brakes are the pads -- I use the Wagner "ThermoQuiets" since they seem to generate much less brake dust than the factory pads.
The ol Cavalier has been parked on the street for 2 weeks, winders up with the hot sun baking the inside. Jumped in it this evening to run to the store, hit a bumps and pieces of the dash started crashing down.
Going to have to start wearing sunglasses in the car for the flying plastic. This summer has been bad on it, clear coat shedding and dash is cracking every which way. She still runs great tho, wonder if anything will be left come next year
Mine has been sitting for quite a few months as well -- in fact, I'm going to take it out for a little run on Sunday just to keep it limber! No sign of the usual interior issues that plague these cars -- I suspect the fact that it spent the first 17-years of its life inside a garage has probably helped.
Been driving the '05 Escape almost exclusively -- it's sitting at 184,500 miles but still runs like a top. Drips some oil, but beyond that I'd hop in the vehicle and drive it anywhere without a moments hesitation.....
My dad is looking at a new 6.7 powerstroke F-350, but he's scared to buy a Ford diesel since his 2005 6.0 was a complete nightmare. Since the super duty forum isn't often frequented, I figured I'd ask you trusty group of folks.
What are your thoughts on the 6.7? What do you know of its successes/failures? So far, I have only heard good things. I told him to quit being a sissy and just buy it, drive it, and maintain it and he should be fine. But he asked me if I knew any "experts," so here we are
The ol Cavalier has been parked on the street for 2 weeks, winders up with the hot sun baking the inside. Jumped in it this evening to run to the store, hit a bumps and pieces of the dash started crashing down.
Going to have to start wearing sunglasses in the car for the flying plastic. This summer has been bad on it, clear coat shedding and dash is cracking every which way. She still runs great tho, wonder if anything will be left come next year
Quickly glanced at the picture first and I thought I was looking at a stolen radio and damaged dash from the theft
Finally got settled down enough to get my password reset for the forum.
Lot's been going on with the truck. Turbos, Intercooler, Exhaust, intake and ported manifolds all done. The truck seems to really haul the mail.
Family is out visiting (took me 10 years to get them out here) and hoped to be able to Dyno the truck while Dad was here, but they don't have an open slot.
I hope everyone is doing well and just so everyone knows, Photobucket sucks!
Still waiting for the Dyno to book me in. I may take it somewhere else to get some numbers. I really hope my 'ol butt dyno isn't broken and it's actually making the power I think it is. Fuel is the main limitation right now. Guessing based on the #'s of air/minute that it should hit 400whp.
Did some more datalogging for MPT tonight, seems to be running well and logs look really good timing-wise.
Still waiting for the Dyno to book me in. I may take it somewhere else to get some numbers. I really hope my 'ol butt dyno isn't broken and it's actually making the power I think it is. Fuel is the main limitation right now. Guessing based on the #'s of air/minute that it should hit 400whp.
Did some more datalogging for MPT tonight, seems to be running well and logs look really good timing-wise.
I bet itll be a little over that, you got the turbos, intercooler and all that if im not mistaken. Id bet 410/575
Its nice to have found a good dealer around here. Stanley in Sweetwater has been top notch so far. Wifes edge has the door ajar light staying on (very common) called and told them. He checked and told me warranty should cover it. Asked if i can wait for it since were 80 miles from home. He said nah we will get you in a loaner for a few days. Got there this AM expecting a focus or fiesta and he had a 2017 Explorer sitting there waiting. Still has the Window Sticker on the back glass.
Started to leave and he said wait a minute let me fill it up for ya, i thanked him and said ill top it back off when i return it. He said dont worry about it, you driving 80 miles 1 way to come see us is worth the fuel being used.
Atleast we match in the driveway now. Both Ruby Reds
07-13-2017, 11:44 PM
