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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list perf-list); Sat, 01 Apr 2000 04:35:36 -0500 (EST) Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2000 04:35:36 -0500 (EST) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: perf-list digest users Reply-to: perf-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: perf-list Digest V2000 #35 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts Performance, Hot-Rod and Custom Truck Mailing List Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ perf-list Digest Tue, 28 Mar 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 035 In This Issue: Re: performance mods for 1996 F-150 Re: g-tech anyone? Re: Rewiring my '64 ADMIN: CustomAuto ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 22:18:40 -0600 From: Ezekial Subject: Re: performance mods for 1996 F-150 > > I have a 1996 Ford F-150 with a 5.8L auto, I was wondering if there is anyone out there that could give me some advise on what performance modifications I can make without adversely affecting my gas milieage. > > Thanks for your time. dfrey14 hotmail.com Have a look at my webpage http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.galstar.com/~derrick/index.html I just completed a build up of a 351w in my 93. It was turned out really great and I only have two problems to iron out. One being that the idle doesn't come down for a long time after giving it gas a lot.. Takes several seconds of a very high idle to come back down to the 1000 mark... and my front tank fuel pump seems to not function correctly, kind of lopes at idle and surges, but the back tank doesn't... Plus I need to take it in for a recall cause when I use the back tank part of the gas goes into the front tank... 93 F-150 4x4, sc, sb, 351 88 F-150 2wd, 302, lb (Totaled) 66 Fastback Mustang 96 Convertible Mustang ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 03:01:15 -0500 From: J Cope <88biixlt fncool.com> Subject: Re: g-tech anyone? I borrowed one from a friend of mine, and it was one of the coolest things I've ever played with. It seemed really accurate with things like 0-60 time, 1/4 mile time and speed, braking distance and lateral g's, provided you were on a flat, level surface. The only time it got sketchy was when you tried to measure horsepower, because you had to enter the vehicle weight. If you weren't really accurate (ie: +/- 15 lbs) you could get really inaccurate numbers. I'm looking to get one as soon as I have the funds. I would love to take a few readings, change something (ie: add a K&N) and test it again. Really an interesting piece of equipment. JC '88 BII XLT 10k tow hooks 40ch CB K&N Light bar Headlight Stone Guards 30x9.5 BFG A/T TA KOs http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://88biixlt.web.com/ -----Original Message----- Anyone ever tried this G-Tech meter that is advertised in Summit for $139? It mounts on your windshield and measures 0-60 times, calculates horsepower, etc. Sounds really neat, just wondering if it was recommended or if anyone would share their experiences, good or bad. I would like to see if my horsepower mods really work, like headers etc. hokiemon in NC ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 06:57:03 -0500 From: "Thomas J. Teixeira" Subject: Re: Rewiring my '64 At 07:49 AM 03/23/2000 -0800, you wrote: >Does anyone have any experience with totally re-wiring an older model >truck with a wiring harness like those Painless Wiring and other >companies sell? My '64 F100 is a combination of the original '64 (with >all the resistor wire removed) and '76 under-hood harness (electronic >ignition for my 1970 351W) and modifications made to accommodate >gauges, tach, radio, etc... and I am using a steering column out of a >1976 Maverick that has the ignition key in the column (yes, I do carry >a fire extinguisher with me). > >I just want to rip everything under the dash out and start over... with >enough circuits for AC, power windows, door locks, electric fan, etc.. I used a fuse panel from Painless Wiring in my 35 Pickup, but used a stock reproduction wiring harness and added some additional wires to get directionals and an electric cooling fan. I also used the gauge hookup harness from Painless since I had modern gauges. This harness has a bunch of extra wires I don't need (such as stuff for a high beam indicator and other connectors I don't remember). It was still easier than splicing all the ground and 12V connectors I would have needed to do one by one, but I haven't tucked it all underneath the dash as well as I could have. I don't have any personal experience with the various kits. You might try looking around on http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.listquest.com searching the through the archives for the Fordnatics e-mail list. I remember some comments from people who had used various wiring kits. Example: one kit (I don't remember which one) uses all black wires with numbered or labeled tags every foot or so. This was much prefered by someone who is colorblind (for obvious reasons), but having the use written on the wire could still be easier for some things than having to go back to the wiring diagram to remember what the orange wire does. Tom Teixeira mailto:tjt world.std.com 94 Taurus SHO 5-speed, 91 Taurus SHO+ NESHOC/SHO Registry '66 Mustang convertible (200 cid auto) http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://world.std.com/~tjt '35 Ford Pickup (flathead V8) ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2000 04:33:39 -0500 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: CustomAuto Dear Ford Truck Enthusiasts list members: We have a new advertiser on our web site. Since the beginning, our practice with our web site advertisers has been to make a brief announcement. Please show your appreciation to them for helping to support the web site and the lists by checking out their site. Our advertisers enable us to continue to grow the scope of services offered to you on the web site. CustomAuto.com's website is a virtual experience that allows you to display your truck, in your color and then "dress it" with an array of automotive appearance products as if they were actually installed. Once the specified products are chosen, you will be able to purchase the items far below any existing retail price and arrange for immediate delivery. Either visit our site directly and click on their ad or go directly to www.customauto.com for a method of accessorizing your Ford truck that is truly unique. Now returning you to our regularly scheduled program... Regards, Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ End of perf-list Digest V2000 #35 ********************************* ---------------------------------------------------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts Performance, Hot-Rod and Custom Truck List Send posts to perf-list ford-trucks.com If you ever want to remove yourself from this mailing.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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