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Dana 50 Auburn Ected

With 4.88 gears
24485909 Posted July 25 2009 11:41 AM by David Kennedy - Editor

 Here's the Dana 50 front differential I just regeared. It's for a Ford F-250, but will work in '80 to '96 F-150s and Broncos too.

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Tech Tips, Anyone???

6.0L Intercooler Into Old Body Style
23530805 Posted July 16 2009 12:45 PM by Mike McGlothlin

Anyone out there ever put a 6.0L intercooler in their old Ford Power Stroke?  

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For Performance For Swaps

Dry Sump For Swaps
18402583 Posted June 1 2009 01:31 PM by jason.thompson

    I snapped a photo of this dry sump setup at the TS Outlaw Event in Kentucky.     

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Time, Water, and Sitting Still

Replacing Brakes
16448579 Posted May 27 2009 04:13 PM by jason.thompson

Since Project 300 sat for almost 2-3 years without being driven it needs some help.

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Preventing Hernias

Vehicle Pusher
17552491 Posted April 21 2009 04:23 PM by jason.thompson

 From my limited experience working as a mechanic and an autobody technician I came away with the idea that the biggest problem with fixing cars is actually getting them where you want them.

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From Hot Rod's David Freiburger

Jack Safety
18343383 Posted April 17 2009 10:16 AM by jason.thompson

    This is an article we all need to read. Safety first.    

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Too Much Firewall

ATS IDI Turbo
17375620 Posted April 7 2009 01:35 PM by jason.thompson

Here is a different way to make room for the downpipe and turbo inlet on a diesel truck.

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IDI Fixed and Jack Breaks

IDI Water Fuel Seperator
17991792 Posted March 30 2009 05:06 PM by jason.thompson

    Cheap tools work until you abuse them.            

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Sound Check For Cracked Blocks

Testing Materials' Strength with Sound
14944364 Posted February 27 2009 10:58 AM by jason.thompson

    Ever wish you could tell how much life your engine parts have left?               

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Simple Problems, Simple Fixes

An Ode To OEM Parts & Aftermarket Gauges
17856645 Posted February 25 2009 11:00 AM by Mike McGlothlin

About four weeks back, I noticed my EGTs were starting to fall off slightly slower than they used to once I parked my truck and let it idle down (380-ish as opposed to 325-ish)…       

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EGR Tech

Ditching Or Dealing With It
17716224 Posted February 10 2009 02:03 PM by Mike McGlothlin

We’re considering a story on the good, the bad, and the ugly in regard to the EGR-equipped 6.0L Power Stroke…

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Dead-Head HEUI

7.3L Fix
12896648 Posted December 9 2008 04:45 PM by Mike McGlothlin

While the inherent problems of HEUI in Power Strokes may never be fixed, there are ways to increase efficiency, fuel flow, and allow you to make that next step in adding power…

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Maintain Vs. Buy New

Ford Fix Up
11459997 Posted December 4 2008 12:14 PM by jason.thompson

    Project 300 is transforming from a scrap iron candidate to a reliable driver. If car manufactures stop making vehicles, will we just maintain the trucks we have instead of buying new ones?...

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Finding the Weak Link

Clutch Pedal Linkage
10689352 Posted October 20 2008 03:14 PM by jason.thompson

    The absolute worst location of a vehicle to work on is under the dash.          

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Diesel Smog Checks Coming to Cali

Diesel Smog Checks
Diesel Smog Check Posted April 10 2008 06:30 PM by FeatureEditor

One of the benefits to owning a diesel vehicle in California has been that trucks, (and cars), have been exempt from smog checks in the Golden State. That it, up 'till now.

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