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  1. BradM

    Got excessive smoke or catch-can that keeps filling up after valve cover work?

    Just FYI. Starting a new thread but this is a related to my recent timing set work where I also replaced the spark plug tube seals in the Bank 1 valve cover. After I completed the project, my catch-can would fill up after 45 minutes of run time. It turns out that I damaged the air-oil separator...
  2. BradM

    2017 PI - phasers/timing set/water pump install with parts list

    Just FYI. I've had the start-up rattle about every 10th cold start so it was getting time to do this before winter sets in. I also resealed the oil pan (was weeping). Someone had the timing cover and oil pan off before (police maintenance) but I couldn't figure out what they did so I did it all...
  3. BradM

    OEM turbo smokes like Snoop Dog after 5000 miles

    Just FYI. Brand new Ford OEM turbo decided to blow oil out of turbine side. I installed these turbos 5000 miles ago and I've probably done 100+ hits at the track. The turbos were from eBay (new open box but Ford OEM). The day was cold but the car had been running for 30 minutes. I did one fairly...
  4. BradM

    Publicly Available Taurus Gen4 Ford Service Manual

    I'm sure somebody else posted this but I found a Ford service manual good for at least a 2014 Taurus. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Enjoy. https://www.fortau.com/
  5. BradM

    Quarter mile goal...achieved

    Just announcing I hit my build goal today. 11.988 @114.27mph, DA 2400, temperature 78. My goal was to build an 11 second police car running stock turbos. Some of the build info listed below. Hats off to Ford...this drivetrain has almost 13,000 hours of run time on it. Now I have to do it twice...
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    Intercoolers and IATs

    I'm trying to get some IAT data from folks who run quarter miles. I wanted the GH intercooler but they seem to have no interest in selling them so I went with a Mishimoto J-Line and the Schwartz plumbing kit. When measuring the OEM and J-line cores, the OEM core has 462 cubic inches of area and...
  7. BradM

    '17 Police Interceptor with incorrect OEM bypass valves

    Just an FYI for those who may be running a PI. I discovered that my all original 2017 PI has bypass valves that are used by the single bypass valve Ecoboosts (Navigator, Expedition, F150, Transit Van). The part number is FL3Z-9U465-A. However, the PI's and SHO's call for part number...
  8. BradM

    Experience installing CHRA turbo cores from CR Performance

    Just documenting a few things that might help others. The install was on a 2017 Police Interceptor sedan. 1) The OEM-spec CHRA's from CR Performance are made in the UK by Melett and they claim to use their own parts. They come with the needed o-ring for the turbine housing. Avoiding Chinese...
  9. BradM

    What tire compound are you running for drag strip runs?

    I need to make a tire decision. My build is primarily for weekends at the strip and not a daily driver (my build is for trying to reach 11's). I've watched countless SHO launches on YouTube, some spin tires but most don't. I'm wondering whether I can use a summer-only performance tire (treadwear...
  10. BradM

    New here, building on a Police Interceptor

    Just saying hello. I bought a 2017 PI as my winter project. Not a daily driver. Goal is an 11 second car for weekends at the strip. I'll continue to suck up all of the knowledge here and will (hopefully) ask questions that haven't been answered a hundred times (I hate that).

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