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Jul 4, 2012 | 11:25 PM

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rflegal

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Where'd you guys get the boots... Ford dealer? How much do they run typically? Thanks...

Jul 4, 2012 | 11:36 PM

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Where'd you guys get the boots... Ford dealer? How much do they run typically? Thanks...

Parts store? I've heard good thing about ordering all from ebay tho which is cheaper

Jul 4, 2012 | 11:44 PM

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Jul 5, 2012 | 12:37 AM

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I don't get the damn V10's title. Shouldn't it be damn ford modular engines?

Can you imagine how insanely reliable they all would be (4.6, 5.4, 6.8) with more than just 4 aluminum treads holding the plugs and manifolds that didn't break studs. Not saying they aren't reliable btw...

Jul 5, 2012 | 10:06 AM

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I'd say the mod engines are still reliable even with a bad COP and manifolds falling off
The engine will still go

Jul 5, 2012 | 11:13 AM

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I wasn't saying they aren't reliable, was just trying to point out that the V10s aren't the only damned ones.

Jul 5, 2012 | 12:59 PM

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After pondering what to do for a few days, and some influence from my father, She's being put up for sale. I Redid the COPs and she stopped misfirering (for the most part, probably just getting used to her new duds), but she is costing me too much money in the long run. I just got a '96 Grand Marquis (so much better mileage, right?) and she's treating me nicely for now. After a few mods she'll be kicking with some fury. Thanks for all the input everyone, much appreciated.

Jul 5, 2012 | 07:00 PM

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That's a shame.

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Jul 5, 2012 | 11:18 PM

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A damn shame.

Jul 6, 2012 | 03:08 PM

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It really is and I hate myself for doing it, but my wallet can't support her anymore. Tears will flow when she drives off with someone else...kind of tearing up already. When I get more money and a better job I'll find another one though. It shall pale in comparison but it will help a little. For now, my Grand Marquis shall treat me nicely. Till then...

Jul 6, 2012 | 03:16 PM

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I am just glad that your are not going over to the dark side and buying a GM product.

Jul 6, 2012 | 03:28 PM

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I am just glad that your are not going over to the dark side and buying a GM product.

Ford all the way buddy, and it's going to stay that way. Next truck will be a diesel though. Might even grab an old 7.3, if not then drop a 6.4/6.7 into her and she'll be ready to go. No 6.0 though. Just no. Thanks for all the input everybody, much obliged.