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by ianmcc
Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: XR/Cossie lookalike
Replies: 27
Views: 18151

Re: XR/Cossie lookalike

That looks like Bill's old car.
by ianmcc
Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Looking for 4.6 32V Mod motor into XR4ti info.
Replies: 34
Views: 17667

Re: Looking for 4.6 32V Mod motor into XR4ti info.

Except for the rear diff which is aluminum.
by ianmcc
Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:58 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Wheel Question: Focus
Replies: 4
Views: 3541

Re: Wheel Question: Focus

I ran Focus 15x5½" steelies for a while. No problems with fitment.
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Edit-I am running front coilovers not stock struts.
by ianmcc
Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: NSS hook up
Replies: 5
Views: 3618

Re: NSS hook up

I needed a NSS to pass inspection. I picked up one from a Ford Focus, fabbed up a bracket and wired it in. It's a plunger style that disables the starter unless the clutch is depressed.
by ianmcc
Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Mustang Rear Brake Caliper Swap?
Replies: 8
Views: 5125

Re: Mustang Rear Brake Caliper Swap?

Thanks for all the replies.
The seller wants to sell the complete set so if he accepts my (lowballish) offer I am no further off than just purchasing fronts only.
Worse comes to worse I use them as cores on a purchase of a different set.
by ianmcc
Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Mustang Rear Brake Caliper Swap?
Replies: 8
Views: 5125

Re: Mustang Rear Brake Caliper Swap?

From a 1999 V6 Mustang-from my understanding it's the same as the V8s.

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I can just make out the VARGA on top.
by ianmcc
Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Mustang Rear Brake Caliper Swap?
Replies: 8
Views: 5125

Re: Mustang Rear Brake Caliper Swap?

Yes. I just wanted to know if it has been attempted. Sounds like uncharted territory?
Like Dave Hester says-if it goes cheap enough I will be a player.
by ianmcc
Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Mustang Rear Brake Caliper Swap?
Replies: 8
Views: 5125

Mustang Rear Brake Caliper Swap?

I have tried looking but the search feature ignores "rear" as a search term; is it possible to use the rear disk brake caliper from a 1999-2004 V6 Mustang on an XR4? There is a local seller looking to sell a complete 1999 V6 Mustang brake setup (front PBRs) but I want to know if I should p...
by ianmcc
Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: should I add an ACT sensor?
Replies: 13
Views: 6989

Re: should I add an ACT sensor?

A standalone ECU is like a Megasquirt (MS) or SDS computer-replaces the stock computer and is user-tuneable.
by ianmcc
Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Synapse BOV Question
Replies: 7
Views: 5670

Re: Synapse BOV Question

Thanks for a lot of useful advice! I was fully aware that the Synapse stays open at idle. It makes sense that it would vent when the turbo (even at idle) is feeding air against a closed throttle plate. Second, about the sucking in of air-I found the following from the Synapse page... First of all, B...
by ianmcc
Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Synapse BOV Question
Replies: 7
Views: 5670

Re: Synapse BOV Question

Well I went back and checked all my lines and found a disconnected vacuum plug. Re-attached it and ran a vacuum source from line A only leaving line B open to atmosphere and I have success! I will go back over things again and fix up a few things I am not thrilled with (like re-using vacuum lines an...
by ianmcc
Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:46 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Synapse BOV Question
Replies: 7
Views: 5670

Re: Synapse BOV Question

The Synapse is designed to be open under low load conditions to vent air that would normally be pushing on the closed throttle plate.
I will try to work on port A and B connections first then possibly look at re-circulating.
by ianmcc
Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Synapse BOV Question
Replies: 7
Views: 5670

Synapse BOV Question

Installed a big old FMIC in place of the T-Bird top mount unit and as part of the install I also installed a Synapse BOV. When I went to start it up it ran for a second or two then it died-re start had same problem. Re-checked all my vacuum lines and re-installed them in different locations with sam...
by ianmcc
Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:42 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: 90° Distributor Cap?
Replies: 18
Views: 9294

Re: 90° Distributor Cap?

I will send off an e-mail to SDS for some clarifications.
by ianmcc
Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:45 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: 90° Distributor Cap?
Replies: 18
Views: 9294

Re: 90° Distributor Cap?

It's the output. From what I understand the SDS sends a spark signal to the MSD ignition box for every firing event which is then distributed by the, uh, distributor. But the wasted spark coil fires alternate sides of the coil so I would need some way of taking that spark signal and alternating it t...