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by DPDISXR4Ti
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Under-hood space for engine swap - XR Vs. Scorpio
Replies: 0
Views: 22

Under-hood space for engine swap - XR Vs. Scorpio

I've sometimes wondered which engine bay is more spacious, from an vertical standpoint. So today I tried to figure out. Using the top of the steering rack as the bottom, I come up with: Scorpio 23.25" XR4Ti 23.75" These were tape-measure jobs, so not entirely exact, but I tried to be accur...
by DPDISXR4Ti
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Alternator bracket options for XR ưithout AC or power steering
Replies: 1
Views: 11

Re: Alternator bracket options for XR ưithout AC or power steering

Pinto bracket is the typical option. Conveniently enough, I happen to be selling one. :mrgreen:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 0231268247
by DPDISXR4Ti
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Classifieds - XR4Ti
Topic: DG 8.8 Rear Anti-Rollbar Mounting Brackets
Replies: 2
Views: 287

Re: DG 8.8 Rear Anti-Rollbar Mounting Brackets

MerkurV8DOHC wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:51 am any other parts available ??
For the DG 8.8 swap? No. They're all installed in my car. :mrgreen:
by DPDISXR4Ti
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: No adapter Big Brakes
Replies: 82
Views: 57421

Re: No adapter Big Brakes

I think I've covered this in another thread but I don't see it mentioned here so I'll add it. For those of you running 5x112 Scorpio hubs (either on a Scorpio or converted XR), you can easily use 2012+ Ford Focus 11" rotors which have a 5x108 bolt pattern. All you need to do is bore the 5 lug h...
by DPDISXR4Ti
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Swap
Replies: 52
Views: 45080

Re: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Swap

For me, I still want it boosted. Trying to determine how to do all that as well without a complete rebuild. Wondering if a 2.0 ecoboost, or your method mentioned here and then boosting it is better approach. The nice thing about the factory N/A 2.5 long-block is that it can much more readily take b...
by DPDISXR4Ti
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Swap
Replies: 52
Views: 45080

Re: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Swap

Time for a little data-point.... If you're looking at doing a 2.5 swap, the most common donor is the 2013 - 2020 Ford Fusion. Millions of them were produced and the engines pretty much last forever, so there's not much demand. You may recall from economics class, large supply, little demand equals s...
by DPDISXR4Ti
Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Need some tire thoughts
Replies: 13
Views: 736

Re: Need some tire thoughts

What sort of springs do you have in the car? Why do I ask? If stock mushy springs, you'll have a great chance of tire-wheel lip conflict if you start going with larger and wider tires. On my car, which is raised from stock height with stiffer springs, I have no such concerns. I have 16x215/50 in fro...
by DPDISXR4Ti
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - XR4Ti
Topic: FS: NOS Gabriel Front Struts $100
Replies: 0
Views: 171

FS: NOS Gabriel Front Struts $100

Nothing fancy - stock type strut made by Gabriel - OEM supplier to Ford/Motorcraft. No longer available from Motorcraft or Gabriel The bump stop and boot are from an old strut but the strut itself is new and never installed. XR4-NewStruts-1.JPG XR4-NewStruts-2.JPG XR4-NewStruts-3.JPG XR4-NewStruts-4...
by DPDISXR4Ti
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - XR4Ti
Topic: DG 8.8 Rear Anti-Rollbar Mounting Brackets
Replies: 2
Views: 287

DG 8.8 Rear Anti-Rollbar Mounting Brackets

Probably the only time you'll find this listed separately, it's the custom-fabricated anti-rollbar mounts designed to work with the David Godfrey 8.8 rear-end assembly. I got them from DG about 15 years ago and have finally decided I'll never get around to using his anti-rollbar setup. $95 DG-Sway-1...
by DPDISXR4Ti
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Fuel fill & Smell
Replies: 5
Views: 291

Re: Fuel fill & Smell

I suspect the line that runs from the gas tank to the charcoal canister in the engine bay has cracked.
by DPDISXR4Ti
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2024
Topic: Attending Carlisle for the first time
Replies: 8
Views: 476

Re: Attending Carlisle for the first time

Fm3kc wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:13 am I do have pictures but I'm not sure how to post them in this forum. Help to do so appreciated,
Paid up MCA members get direct photo upload capability. Link below....

http://www2.merkurclub.net/pages/joinmca
by DPDISXR4Ti
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43398

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

Took the Scorpio in for it's annual inspection this morning. About a mile out, I briefly had the car in neutral and noticed the idle was ~2200 RPM. I was on a straight downhill so I decided it was time for a rolling test... Shut the engine off and immediately re-started - idle calmed right down to ~...
by DPDISXR4Ti
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Thingaverse / Printables Downloads for 3D Printing Plastic Parts
Replies: 1
Views: 852

Thingaverse / Printables Downloads for 3D Printing Plastic Parts

As 3D printers now enter the sub $300 price range, it's becoming all the more common for the hobbyist to own one for casual use. I'm sure this link will get dated quickly, but here's an article discussing the best budget 3D printers... https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-budget-3d-printer/ We'r...
by DPDISXR4Ti
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Sudden Intermittent High Idle
Replies: 100
Views: 43398

Re: Sudden Intermittent High Idle

What is interesting is the only failure that turns on "Idle Speed - Fixed duty cycle" for the Scorpio is failed Throttle position Sensor. This is no surprise, it is a potentiometer and the wiper contact wears. I have replace more than one TPS. Moreover it fails intermittently. So if you h...