Aidan's loose oily bunghole actually runs a track lap
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I'm going to agree with G. Motorcraft isn't for track use. Amsoil should stand up to higher temps. Heat shield will happen eventually.
I'm surprised with how the welding turned out. I'm not going to show off my practice pieces.
I'm surprised with how the welding turned out. I'm not going to show off my practice pieces.
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I know you aren't into the whole "engineered solution" thing...
https://www.designengineering.com//c...um-pipe-shield
https://www.designengineering.com//c...um-pipe-shield
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Yes. But I didn't trust my welding enough to drill that big of a hole. I also didn't have a big enough bit.
Its not a high flow area so I'm not worried.
Its not a high flow area so I'm not worried.
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I guess 2 feet might be all I need. I'll measure tonight. I should be fine just covering around the trans case right?
If its on prime I'll order tonight.
If its on prime I'll order tonight.
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Just one datapoint: I've been tracking my car with Motorcraft for a few years and it seems to be working well... I switched to the Amsoil and it made my 3rd gear synchro feel like it was gone. Switched back to new motorcraft and all is well again.
And I'll do 5 track days on the same motor oil.
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But! WTF!
ebay 3/8" NPT Weld bung
$17 + $10 shipping and the outside edge of the stock isn't even finished. And they claim they've sold at least 5. I should start making and selling weld bungs on ebay with the scrap aluminum I have around.
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I think I might purchase it.
Gesso, the weld bung had a lip in the middle of it. And I made sure it was facing the correct direction.
Its already installed and working.
Gesso, the weld bung had a lip in the middle of it. And I made sure it was facing the correct direction.
Its already installed and working.