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by john keefe
Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Volvo Fused Power Distribution Box & Refreshing Major 12V Connections
Replies: 32
Views: 24522

Re: Volvo Fused Power Distribution Box & Refreshing Major 12V Connections

Dug into the harness on the parts car today looking for splice S1004... All you should need to remove is the upper dash to get to it. Now that I might have a little free time, I was going to check this. Brad, did you mean "upper dash" as in the steering column shrouds and the IC, or actua...
by john keefe
Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Rear coil overs?
Replies: 8
Views: 6361

Re: Rear coil overs?

Not sure what you're referring to with the adjustable sleeve. I've only seen/used the versions in which the shock body is threaded.
by john keefe
Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Rear coil overs?
Replies: 8
Views: 6361

Re: Rear coil overs?

I've run a couple versions, at least for me I've found you may have a tight fit up inside the shock tower, requiring either grinding off some of the top shock eye and/or die-grind some of the internal weld off the inside of the tower. Can't hurt to reinforce the lower shock mount on the STA with a c...
by john keefe
Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Swap
Replies: 52
Views: 45080

Re: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.5 Swap

Ed Lijewski wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:23 pm [John: he cut-and-pasted.]
Ha! Well, I would have messed it up, so kudo's anyway.
by john keefe
Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Swap
Replies: 52
Views: 45080

Re: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.5 Swap

Which begs the question, how to make these dirty 2.9L more efficient and MPG friendly? Stick to the roads that run downhill. Or, at least the very long downhill grades which give you a chance to coast back up as far as possible up the next hill. :D Sorry Brad, wasn't trying to hijack the thread. Gr...
by john keefe
Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Swap
Replies: 52
Views: 45080

Re: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.5 Swap

I liked the TQ profile of the LS duratec, plus its a no brainer to keep the auto that comes with it... ready made to just swap the whole thing in, no adapter(s) needed to make the trans work other than the DS. As a complete package, it'd probably pass the smog ref with fewer headaches. Tell them how...
by john keefe
Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Swap
Replies: 52
Views: 45080

Re: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.5 Swap

Scorpio's did come with a 5speed though, just not many of them. If it is possible to find build information, or someone who has an originally equipped manual trans Scorpio, maybe that could help whoever needs to recognize... I would think the Ranger, Miata, or 2015+ Ecoboost Mustang could supply do...
by john keefe
Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Swap
Replies: 52
Views: 45080

Re: Duratec / Mazda L-Series MZR I4 2.5 Swap

Were there any usable RWD Auto transmission combinations that can be used with the Scorpio? DMV requires the same gearing-and-diff combo that came with the original/donor setup. And, though it'd be nice to convert to a manual, I recall some conversation(s) about CA not recognizing that Scorpios came...
by john keefe
Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Single Stage or Two-Stage Factory Paint?
Replies: 7
Views: 2937

Re: Single Stage or Two-Stage Factory Paint?

Thanks Andy. I understand getting what you pay for, esp. these days... IDK if I need a super-durable CC at that kinda' cost, I just don't want to be doing this again in 5 years, which is why I'm still leaning to the SS, not to mention fewer coats needed. What I know for sure is that the old, factory...
by john keefe
Sat Nov 26, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Unobtainium Rapido
Replies: 8
Views: 4374

Re: Unobtainium Rapido

From what I heard the 19mm could be dangerous in certain situations. Like a quick lane change on the highway. He didn't want people to think bigger was better and pushed for the 16mm. Yeah, I understood what he was worried about, but I was drastically upgrading the whole suspension, and even the RS...
by john keefe
Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Single Stage or Two-Stage Factory Paint?
Replies: 7
Views: 2937

Re: Single Stage or Two-Stage Factory Paint?

Thanks Guys. As mentioned, don't want to waste effort repainting only to find it peeling in a couple years because of the crappy CC repair. So, would you sand off just the CC and get it down to the BC, or take it all the way down to the primer I assuming they shot over the factory black prior to the...
by john keefe
Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Unobtainium Rapido
Replies: 8
Views: 4374

Re: Unobtainium Rapido

I talked with Russ way back when, when at that time I was looking for the larger 19mm ARB. I was waiting on the FMS race suspension parts from the UK, and he was almost adamant that I don't use the 19mm. He said that with the stock suspension, he was getting way too much oversteer out of the rear, a...
by john keefe
Sat Nov 19, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Single Stage or Two-Stage Factory Paint?
Replies: 7
Views: 2937

Single Stage or Two-Stage Factory Paint?

Starting to do some much needed spot and roof damage body repairs, and debating on paint and maybe a color change. But, I'm confused about the factory black (or any solid) colors on these XR's and whether the solid colors were done in single stage. After some prelim cleaning and polishing, and seein...
by john keefe
Sat Nov 19, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: FallenOne121's Project Build
Replies: 14
Views: 17350

Re: FallenOne121's Project Build

Nice! Black paint looks good. What did you go with, brand, single-stage or two-stage (base+clear)?
by john keefe
Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Strut damper?
Replies: 16
Views: 7696

Re: Strut damper?

Like anti-roll bar PU bushings, doesn't hurt to put a little boat trailer grease (blue) where the bushings contact the strut tower metal. Lasts a lot longer and does a better job that plain old grease. Maybe even where the strut hat sits inside the lower cup. That all twists as the wheels turn, and ...