Great write-up and pix, with diagrams, I just have to say your white gloves replaced anytime you get a little oil on them, that's professionalism bordering on obsession.
Its not a bad thing (maybe?)... it shows you have a passion in this line of work.
Taco Bill,not to get off subject here ,I see you trimmed your shaker.What did you use on the edges for trim? I've got a shaker also and was thinking of trimming mine too.Thanks.Legend GT..........by the way super write-up and great looking "appearance" mod!
Taco Bill,not to get off subject here ,I see you trimmed your shaker.What did you use on the edges for trim? I've got a shaker also and was thinking of trimming mine too.Thanks.Legend GT..........by the way super write-up and great looking "appearance" mod!
Thanks!
My buddy Leo did the same mod to his Shaker shroud and he had some door edge trim leftover (I'm pretty sure he bought it from Pep Boys). I used a router bit on the Dremel for the cut, then a hand file to smooth and even out all the edges.
That's not driving Bill! Driving is actually putting miles on the odometer! My 07 already has 6,000 miles on it, Cause I drive it. Please do us all a favor and get that car out of the museum and drive it!
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Bill, Why is your engine so clean? Do you ever drive that car? Oh my gosh , you must spend hours keeping it clean. Great write-up as always! Cheers!
LOL!! It's not that clean. Didn't you see the dust on my COP's?
Since it's not my DD, it get's spared from the rain and such, that itself helps a whole lot in keeping the engine bay clean. And yeah I drive it, just broke 1300 miles!
I am sure that with this mod alone - he is producing an additional 15+ HP...... you must be careful however.... with the lighter aftermarket cam cover this may create unwanted wheel lift during launch. (said with extreme sarcasm of course -- its just for looks man)
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Is it faster now? Does the engine funtion better and more efficient? Whats the point?
The adhesive in the door edge moulding is not suitable for great cars like the Mustang. I would never use it on the doors as here in Vegas, the heat will melt it and you'll have a grill cheese sandwich effect and will have to use goo-gone to get rid of the crap.
For the scoop? Well time will tell.
As for the valve cover install, If I had leaking gaskets and the extra cash, I'd go for the changeover too, but for just a simple "appearance" mod, its really not worth the trouble to me.
Great write up as always Bill. I painted mine untill I could justify $400 on Valve covers. Well, We know you like working on it. How about driving it and putting some smiles on your face that way. 1,300 on an 06? It will stay clean if you keep up with it. Mine is an 05 with 20,000 miles on it . It still looks ok inside and out.
Great write up as always Bill. I painted mine untill I could justify $400 on Valve covers. Well, We know you like working on it. How about driving it and putting some smiles on your face that way. 1,300 on an 06? It will stay clean if you keep up with it. Mine is an 05 with 20,000 miles on it . It still looks ok inside and out.
I find these cars are meant to be driven and had fun with, not pampered and decorated like a sacred cow.
Why put earings on your horse to show it off so YOU can look impressive when you can freely ride her and have everyone admire her for her natural beauty?
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When you already have a bunch of power mods donethen why not dress it up? I do not get your posts either.... are you just trying to get people aggrivated on this forum? Taco Bill posts his mods, step-by-step, to share with everyone that is considering the do-it-yourself route. I totally appreciate his posts - even if its not something I would do to my own car. Maybe someone will post a step-by-step manual showing you how to remove your head from your third point of contact.
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I find these cars are meant to be driven and had fun with, not pampered and decorated like a sacred cow.
Why put earings on your horse to show it off so YOU can look impressive when you can freely ride her and have everyone admire her for her natural beauty? <----- probably for the same reason your dad put a dress on you!
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Fog, everyone has their personal reasons for modding and driving their vehicle. I don't preach to anyone that they must keep the miles down or keep the engine or undercarriage clean.
Keep all subsequent posts related to the thread topic, please.
hey, does the cut shroud still maintain all the necessary mounting points?
The Shaker shroud is fastened down at 3 points, the 2 throttle body bolts and 1 ball cup mount that's over the intake manifold (just off center towards the rear).
I to do not use my mustang as my daily driver and it is garage kept with 650 miles on it. I take pride in keeping my cars pristine that i buy new and don't beat the crap out of it. Mine is mostly for car shows/cruises so i like to keep it nice as i'm sure Bill does also. Everyone has a different reason why they bought a mustang, reguardless of what we decide to do with it.
I followed Bill's instructions but decided to paint mine. About 12 hours (over 5 nights) with 2 coats of primer and 3 coats of paint. Added the Scott Drake 6 peice Billet cap set when finished.
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