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by MercMike
Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: New Member - Long Time Scorpio Owner
Replies: 8
Views: 6587

Re: New Member - Long Time Scorpio Owner

Welcome
Not to bust in on this thread but does that Part # fit XR's blowers too ?
by MercMike
Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: New member, but not new to the forum.
Replies: 4
Views: 4478

Re: New member, but not new to the forum.

Welcome ... Red look's good
by MercMike
Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: What the front door?!?!
Replies: 6
Views: 5663

Re: What the front door?!?!

They seem cool, but look big and heavy. ( would like to see a new turbo 4 in our shell ) I would have to drive/live with one for awhile to see how appliance like they feel. My '13 focus is simply an appliance. Yes the brakes are nice and it turns flatter, but I can't feel it, traction control can su...
by MercMike
Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2015
Topic: Holiday Sale for Carlisle Registration ends Dec 31, 2014
Replies: 6
Views: 7544

Re: Holiday Sale for Carlisle Registration ends Dec 31, 2014

It works save $11.00 !
See on you the fields
by MercMike
Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: best overall mods for stock motor
Replies: 9
Views: 10838

Re: best overall mods for stock motor

:arrow: X 2
by MercMike
Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:35 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: BOV to fit Rapido intercooler kit without welding/mods?
Replies: 12
Views: 6566

Re: BOV to fit Rapido intercooler kit without welding/mods?

Your rig is back wards from mine.
But I put the "T" in place the coupling off the turbo.
Hope this helps.
by MercMike
Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: BOV to fit Rapido intercooler kit without welding/mods?
Replies: 12
Views: 6566

Re: BOV to fit Rapido intercooler kit without welding/mods?

Hello, My bypass failed so ( found a spare at Carlisle ) I put a screw in a short piece of vacuum hose and stuck it on the bypass diaphragm. No, I don't like all that stuff down there and I will eventually find some aluminum plugs to seal it off. The "pssst" to open air blow off seems a li...
by MercMike
Sun Oct 19, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Battery acts week, but strong?
Replies: 9
Views: 6455

Re: Battery acts week, but strong?

What is the voltage at the alternator ? better be 14 ?
by MercMike
Sun Oct 19, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: BOV to fit Rapido intercooler kit without welding/mods?
Replies: 12
Views: 6566

Re: BOV to fit Rapido intercooler kit without welding/mods?

It works with my Rapido IC. I just used the in place "T" of an upper coupling.
Had to tip the "T" to the side and put it near the compressor.
Dumps the hot air nicely.
by MercMike
Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Rebuilding an XR4TI
Replies: 53
Views: 49213

Re: Rebuilding an XR4TI

16 ??? Cool ... boost is addictive ... Our cars love to be operated in "loaded" state. But you have a good chassis to learn on.. It you lift mid corner you change the rear camber and it can come around on you. But .. that can be fun at slower speeds. We are looking forward on your progress...
by MercMike
Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Motor Trends 1985-1989 Merkur XR4TI Buyer's Guide Forbidden
Replies: 3
Views: 3834

Re: Motor Trends 1985-1989 Merkur XR4TI Buyer's Guide Forbid

That is the best "review" article I've seen.
Covered a lot of ground quick. Did someone from this forum write it?
by MercMike
Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Humpty Dumpty
Replies: 11
Views: 9004

Re: Humpty Dumpty

" Then sit back in awe over how much crud comes out. "

Yep... a fine thing to do !
by MercMike
Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: 1985 XR4ti rebuild/restore project Phase 1
Replies: 11
Views: 11045

Re: 1985 XR4ti rebuild/restore project Phase 1

I hoping you get it going and well.
Most of us are natural lurkers, but I think to see one saved is great.