The Mark is Supercharged - Page 2

phreakness · 06-26-2007, 08:30 PM

beware of those focus pumps. their not designed for constant voltage return fuel systems unless you converted your PCM, the programming and all the other sensors over to retrunless. I personally burned up a set of aviator pumps with my car. and the suck thing about it is that they go one at a time slowly so it creates a lean condition. and with a BAP that may make it worse. Just a heads up.

Dr. FrankenCougie · 06-27-2007, 11:08 AM

Looks great and has the balls to back it up. I know Aric spent some serious time polishing up those tubes so keep em clean!

-Scott

doodaa · 06-27-2007, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. FrankenCougie

.... so keep em clean!

I'd lay a sizeable wager that will NOT be a problem for Mike. They'll be polished and have 15 coats of wax on 'em before he's had it back 48 hours.

mlschultz · 06-28-2007, 10:10 PM

I am going to pick up the Mark tomorrow afternoon

I stopped by the shop today, and Aric had the Mark completely detailed inside and out including a Zaino treatment for me

I truely appreciate that.

He is installing all new battery cables from a Mustang GT, since Ford no longer has a battery cable harness available for the Mark VIII.

He had Joey Bell weld the Vortech mini race blow off valve directly before the intake of the intercooler(drivers side of the IC) - venting to atmosphere. He also kept the bypass valve installed in it's original location. Ryan is going to send me a picture of the blow off valve installed.

He has the transmission shifting done, and we were going to take it for a ride until it started raining. A couple things he noted were...

The TC would unlock when the A/C would cycle on (or the other way around - I can't remember all he said). This is a Lincoln thing to not disturb the passengers with the engine load change. He fixed that.

The other is a little more complicated. He said this car will just flat out totally roast the stock tires now, all through first and second gear by just stabbing the gas.

The problem is while in second gear, the computer is reading 85mph and is commanding third gear, when in reality, it might be going half that speed. When the wheel spin finally stops and it hooks in third gear, the transmission is then commanded to drop back down to second.

The brakes, rims, and tires are on order, and the rears are 10 1/2" wide rims and the tire size is now going to be 305/35/18. Bad news is, it is looking like August time frame before everything comes in.

Thanks for the heads up Phreakness. I told Aric about it.

Scott, I can't thank you enough for helping Aric out with this build. It is really appreciated. I owe you big time, and I promise to keep the Mark spotless too

LOL Marvin, You know me all to well

kdanner · 06-28-2007, 10:44 PM

No wonder I've had such a hard time getting Aric on the phone lately, he's been busy. Looking good.

GODSPEED · 06-28-2007, 11:16 PM

Looks good, cant wait to see some numbers on that. What offset are you going for on the 10.5" rear wheels?

-Joel

Grasshopper · 06-29-2007, 08:29 AM

Yeah, again....really nice!

mlschultz · 06-30-2007, 06:23 PM

Thanks guys.

Joel, I will post all the rim measurements when Aric sends them to me.

Well everyone, The Mark is home now, and we are getting reacquainted again

Here are some final result SC build pictures, and the final dyno tune sheet. I will post a time slip from the drag strip, and bring closure to this thread.

I would like to thank everyone for their participation in this thread, as it did help me alot. Hopefully, everyone has learned something along the way, and the next person doing this type of SC build can use this info to help them with their build.

Finally, A huge THANK YOU to Injected Engineering, for making my dream come true

Enjoy!

Grasshopper · 06-30-2007, 09:22 PM

That's just freakin' awesome, Mike!

smokymance · 07-01-2007, 03:19 AM

now thats one sleeper....

JohnE · 07-01-2007, 08:03 AM

You sure have a beautiful performance car! Nice progressive power to play with too. I only wish I could buy a sedan version of your ride.

John

GODSPEED · 07-01-2007, 08:09 PM

Mike what audio/video deck do you have in that car? Do I see a Pioneer logo?

-Joel

mlschultz · 07-01-2007, 08:59 PM

Thanks, Everyone.

Good eye, Joel. Yes, it is a Pioneer GPS Navigation Multimedia AVIC-D2 in-dash head unit, and a Myron & Davis AD525 1/2 DIN DVD Player with remote control, installed in the glove compartment. Here are some pictures of it:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...D2%20large.jpg

smokymance · 07-02-2007, 05:18 AM

thats the radio im thinking of getting for my mark...love it cause it looks like factory and a stock dealer option...except the shinny P brand

krazy4 · 07-02-2007, 01:42 PM

VERY VERY COOL

thats such a cool car!

Two thumbs up from me.

awdRocks · 07-02-2007, 01:48 PM

Very nice. Congrats. Super clean. Love the interior.

96 GoldBird · 07-03-2007, 09:21 AM

Sweet ride, inside and out, all the way around. Talk about a "luxury" hot rod !!

Great dyno results for the pulley you're running.

Atlanta seems to be the place to bring your Cat/Bird/Mark ...

... if you can't get her to Texas...

Aric's shop is top notch, and he was paying attention and taking notes during all those Team Ford "J" tuning sessions over the years. I've spent some time in his shop and at the dyno and watched him work.. I've seen sweet rides go through his hands, and your's is one of them for sure.

Aric and Scott make a great team...

I had the same thought as Johnny when I saw the single disc PI TC. Mine wouldn't stay locked up under N/A power, and when it went back to PI, they said there was nothing wrong with it ... I predict a call to Circle D in your future...

Another candidate for SSHS up in Commerce this November???

Aric should have GB on the dyno within the next few weeks. I'm sure I'll be up for the fun .. if all goes well I should be test driving her on the street of the Greater Atlanta Area .. maybe our paths will cross.. I'd love to see your Mark in person...

Keep her going in a straight line !!! nah, that's no fun...

-mike

mlschultz · 07-03-2007, 03:46 PM

Thanks again, Guys.

Mike, Thanks. I have been at SSHS the last three years, and already signed up again for SSHS7 as car # 281 http://www.sshs7.com/

lol, Our paths have crossed a few times already.

We originally met at SSHS three years ago. You had the Vette, and Scott brought Cougie and Linky. A couple of us Mark VIII guys had helped VicRattlehead fix his brakes that year. Last time we talked was at Team on January 27 to watch GB on the rollers. You and Scott gave me the grand tour of GB

Have Aric give me a call when you are in town again. He has carte blanche use of the Mark, and can take you for a spirited ride if you like. Please let me know when GB is ready and going back to the dyno. I would really like to see that again.

96 GoldBird · 07-03-2007, 04:14 PM

I guess it was the Darth Vader Mask that had me fooled...

I remember now...

I'm not sure how it's all gonna play out. Last time I chatted with Scott he said he might take a couple of days off during the week to swap the pulleys and final prep GB for the next dyno session. Since Aric isn't locked in to using Team Ford's dyno on Saturdays any more, whenever she's ready she can hit the rollers.

I asked Scott to let me know when he and Aric come up with a plan. There are a couple of guys up that way that want to be notified, Timb and Russell, I'll add you to the list of invitees... The more the merrier.. There's one other thing Aric and those guys do well, and that 's EAT. He and Scott seem to know the best breakfast and lunch spots around Kennesaw/Marrietta... If nothing else, we'll eat real good...

Gotta make sure I make weight ....

I'm not signed up for SSHS 7. We're close, but we're not there yet.. I sure don't want to put any undue pressure on Scott, ya know...

I'd love to take a ride in the Mark.. Look forward to it ..

-mike

doodaa · 07-03-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlschultz

.... A couple of us Mark VIII guys had helped VicRattlehead fix his brakes that year....

And some of us were more of a hindrance... I shoulda just stuck to hauling him to the parts store.

Mike, I'm not sure you and Scott can't be held responisble for him catching the bug, at least in part. He was ok until that year when he gets up there to SSHS and sees all those nice cars, and Irv just toastin' them in a car that looks almost like his. After that he just can't put his wallet away ....

Shhhh... don't tell anyone but Mike has a secret to "making weight" too... Hardee's biscuits.

jc91sc · 07-05-2007, 08:24 AM

Nice...very VERY NICE!!!

James E.
jcurry@AdrenalineTuningATL.com

mlschultz · 07-14-2007, 12:02 PM

I went to the track last night, and wanted to post the results.

I did a total of 5 runs, and Aric did 3 runs. Traction was a big issue, and the shift points still need work. Aric loaded up a cool program on the xcal2. A totally electronic manual valve body He used it on the last run of the night. This file will turn the Mark into a manual shift car. Leave it in third - and it will stay in third, even leaving from a stop light. I have it on video, it is the last video below.

The best run of the day was a 12.745 @ 108.43. It is the first video below. Here is the slip:

60'.....1.865
330'....5.337
1/8.....8.179
mph.....86.26
1000'..10.660
1/4....12.745
mph....108.43

I am the driver for the first video during the day. The three night videos are with Aric driving the Mark.

Click here to see Video

driller · 07-14-2007, 12:22 PM

Showoff!

Burbank 95sc · 07-14-2007, 05:31 PM

Nice looking mark and great runs at the track.Get better tires,wait for colder weather and go back to the track for lower times.

Good job

mlschultz · 07-17-2007, 12:04 PM

Thanks, Guys. There is going to be more to come by SSHS7

mark007 · 07-23-2007, 11:00 AM

very nice rid ethere mike. your setup was done very nicely. i too am trying to get my mark ready for the sshs event, but lookin kinda grim at the moment, but if not i'll be in the stands just like the last 4years rootin' for all the marks.

RichardM · 08-02-2007, 12:25 AM

Don't know if this is a real issue, but when I was running big HP and starting in second gear once it blew the TC shaft seal out of the trans and bled fluid out like a mother fer.
I wonder if the pump feedback gets overwhelmed in those instances.

Very very nice work all around on the car. Wish I had the coin to finish mine.

mlschultz · 08-03-2007, 08:01 PM

Thanks again, Guys. Hope to see you at SSHS7!

Ryan and Aric received the newest addition to the Mark the other day. Reichard Racing Ultra Grip 3.1 Pulley. Should be good for 11-12 PSI. This won't go on the car until just before SSHS7.

http://www.reichardracing.com/ultra_grip_pulley.php#

mark007 · 08-03-2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlschultz

Thanks again, Guys. Hope to see you at SSHS7!

Ryan and Aric received the newest addition to the Mark the other day. Reichard Racing Ultra Grip 3.1 Pulley. Should be good for 11-12 PSI. This won't go on the car until just before SSHS7.

http://www.reichardracing.com/ultra_grip_pulley.php#

very nice prepare for alot of belt dust though. i was going to use reichard pullies on my setup but felt upgrading to a 8rib setup was better.

Dr. FrankenCougie · 08-04-2007, 11:42 AM

Personally, I'd rather have belt dust then belt slip.

Mike, Nice to see you and the Mark up at Aric's last week. The car is perfect and has the power to put my Mark to shame...for now at least. I'm doing another Century (100 miles) on Sunday and will be sporting an Injected logo on my Team Jersey. Thanks again Injected for sponsoring my team (Atlanta Pro Bikes) and keeping Me and the Modulars on the east coast running strong.

Injected... always at the front of the pack.

-Scott

06-26-2007, 08:30 PM	#31
phreakness 4th Gear Poster *Membership Expired* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: outside of ST.louis Car: 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Engine: 04 Cobra motor Posts: 231	beware of those focus pumps. their not designed for constant voltage return fuel systems unless you converted your PCM, the programming and all the other sensors over to retrunless. I personally burned up a set of aviator pumps with my car. and the suck thing about it is that they go one at a time slowly so it creates a lean condition. and with a BAP that may make it worse. Just a heads up. __________________ Poor is the man whose pleasures depend on the permission of another 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Mods: SCT tune, MAF, exhaust, 04 cobra motor blah blah blah Click here for Cardomain link.

06-28-2007, 10:10 PM	#34
mlschultz 3rd Gear Poster Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Car: 1998 Mark VIII LSC Engine: Vortech 4.6 Posts: 185	I am going to pick up the Mark tomorrow afternoon I stopped by the shop today, and Aric had the Mark completely detailed inside and out including a Zaino treatment for me I truely appreciate that. He is installing all new battery cables from a Mustang GT, since Ford no longer has a battery cable harness available for the Mark VIII. He had Joey Bell weld the Vortech mini race blow off valve directly before the intake of the intercooler(drivers side of the IC) - venting to atmosphere. He also kept the bypass valve installed in it's original location. Ryan is going to send me a picture of the blow off valve installed. He has the transmission shifting done, and we were going to take it for a ride until it started raining. A couple things he noted were... The TC would unlock when the A/C would cycle on (or the other way around - I can't remember all he said). This is a Lincoln thing to not disturb the passengers with the engine load change. He fixed that. The other is a little more complicated. He said this car will just flat out totally roast the stock tires now, all through first and second gear by just stabbing the gas. The problem is while in second gear, the computer is reading 85mph and is commanding third gear, when in reality, it might be going half that speed. When the wheel spin finally stops and it hooks in third gear, the transmission is then commanded to drop back down to second. The brakes, rims, and tires are on order, and the rears are 10 1/2" wide rims and the tire size is now going to be 305/35/18. Bad news is, it is looking like August time frame before everything comes in. Thanks for the heads up Phreakness. I told Aric about it. Scott, I can't thank you enough for helping Aric out with this build. It is really appreciated. I owe you big time, and I promise to keep the Mark spotless too LOL Marvin, You know me all to well __________________ Mike 11.751 @ 120.80 SSHS8 Class D Runner-Up

06-28-2007, 10:44 PM	#35
kdanner Like Titles Matter *Lifetime Member* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Austin, TX Ya'll Car: 1996 MIAFD Engine: MIAFD Age: 41 Posts: 1,834 View Photo Gallery	No wonder I've had such a hard time getting Aric on the phone lately, he's been busy. Looking good. __________________ EFI Tuners Organization Administrator/Gatekeeper 96 Thunderbird LX- 12.54@106.08 NA 98 GT - 11.51@122 01 Lightning - 12.15@110 96 GT 248A - ?@?

06-28-2007, 11:16 PM	#36
GODSPEED CEO, WT Club Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: KCMO Car: 1995 Ford Thunderbird Engine: 4.6L V8 Age: 27 Posts: 2,591	Looks good, cant wait to see some numbers on that. What offset are you going for on the 10.5" rear wheels? -Joel __________________ '95 Thunderbird 4.6L V8 - Performance White Bought 01/12/08 w/ 33,000 original mi. Build in progress. Old: '95 Thunderbird 4.6L V8 - Performance White Leaky shifter @ 137,441; what a good ride. Gone to the crusher, but not forgotten... moth and rust doth corrupt. '06 Mustang GT 4.6L V8 Auto Performance White - Daily Driver '98 F-150 XLT RegCab 8'Bed, 4.6L V8 4x4 ORP Oxford White - Work Truck '05 Grand Prix GT2 3.8L V6, loaded Black - For the Misses

06-29-2007, 08:29 AM	#37
Grasshopper Birdless *Membership Expired* Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Moore, OK Car: - - Engine: - Age: 38 Posts: 2,721	Yeah, again....really nice! __________________ A man may smile and bid you hail Yet wish you to the devil; But when a good dog wags his tail, You know he's on the level. --author unknown

06-27-2007, 11:08 AM	#32
Dr. FrankenCougie Overkill Fetish Freak *Lifetime Member* Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: On the edge Car: 94/8 Cougie & Linky Engine: 2 4.6'rs, 2V & 4V. Age: 44 Posts: 2,287	Looks great and has the balls to back it up. I know Aric spent some serious time polishing up those tubes so keep em clean! -Scott

06-30-2007, 06:23 PM	#38
mlschultz 3rd Gear Poster Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Car: 1998 Mark VIII LSC Engine: Vortech 4.6 Posts: 185	Thanks guys. Joel, I will post all the rim measurements when Aric sends them to me. Well everyone, The Mark is home now, and we are getting reacquainted again Here are some final result SC build pictures, and the final dyno tune sheet. I will post a time slip from the drag strip, and bring closure to this thread. I would like to thank everyone for their participation in this thread, as it did help me alot. Hopefully, everyone has learned something along the way, and the next person doing this type of SC build can use this info to help them with their build. Finally, A huge THANK YOU to Injected Engineering, for making my dream come true Enjoy! __________________ Mike 11.751 @ 120.80 SSHS8 Class D Runner-Up

06-30-2007, 09:22 PM	#39
Grasshopper Birdless *Membership Expired* Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Moore, OK Car: - - Engine: - Age: 38 Posts: 2,721	That's just freakin' awesome, Mike! __________________ A man may smile and bid you hail Yet wish you to the devil; But when a good dog wags his tail, You know he's on the level. --author unknown

07-01-2007, 03:19 AM	#40
smokymance MaleWhore Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Car: 1997 T-bird Engine: 2V SC Age: 24 Posts: 2,315	now thats one sleeper.... __________________ 97 SPORT SUPERCHARGED, LOUD, AND COSTLY 98 LSC LOWERED AND DAILY DRIVEN

07-01-2007, 08:03 AM	#41
JohnE 3rd Gear Poster Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston Car: 2000 Grand Marquis LS Engine: AED 4.6 Age: 37 Posts: 168	You sure have a beautiful performance car! Nice progressive power to play with too. I only wish I could buy a sedan version of your ride. John __________________ 2000 Chestnut Grand Marquis w/HPP 0 to 60 in 5sec, 1/4 mile 13.3 @ 101 * Rennigade Forged Engine and ported npi heads * AED 9psi Supercharger, 70mm FRRP TB, 90mm LMAF, Marauder Airbox * 3.55 Trac-Lok w/extra clutch + F-150 spring, J-Mod Tranny * Reinhart Exhaust, KB Dead Pedal

07-01-2007, 08:09 PM	#42
GODSPEED CEO, WT Club Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: KCMO Car: 1995 Ford Thunderbird Engine: 4.6L V8 Age: 27 Posts: 2,591	Mike what audio/video deck do you have in that car? Do I see a Pioneer logo? -Joel __________________ '95 Thunderbird 4.6L V8 - Performance White Bought 01/12/08 w/ 33,000 original mi. Build in progress. Old: '95 Thunderbird 4.6L V8 - Performance White Leaky shifter @ 137,441; what a good ride. Gone to the crusher, but not forgotten... moth and rust doth corrupt. '06 Mustang GT 4.6L V8 Auto Performance White - Daily Driver '98 F-150 XLT RegCab 8'Bed, 4.6L V8 4x4 ORP Oxford White - Work Truck '05 Grand Prix GT2 3.8L V6, loaded Black - For the Misses

07-01-2007, 08:59 PM	#43
mlschultz 3rd Gear Poster Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Car: 1998 Mark VIII LSC Engine: Vortech 4.6 Posts: 185	Thanks, Everyone. Good eye, Joel. Yes, it is a Pioneer GPS Navigation Multimedia AVIC-D2 in-dash head unit, and a Myron & Davis AD525 1/2 DIN DVD Player with remote control, installed in the glove compartment. Here are some pictures of it: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...D2%20large.jpg __________________ Mike 11.751 @ 120.80 SSHS8 Class D Runner-Up

07-02-2007, 05:18 AM	#44
smokymance MaleWhore Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Car: 1997 T-bird Engine: 2V SC Age: 24 Posts: 2,315	thats the radio im thinking of getting for my mark...love it cause it looks like factory and a stock dealer option...except the shinny P brand __________________ 97 SPORT SUPERCHARGED, LOUD, AND COSTLY 98 LSC LOWERED AND DAILY DRIVEN

07-02-2007, 01:42 PM	#45
krazy4 PDL2MDL Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Car: 1994 thunderbird Engine: V8 Age: 19 Posts: 594	VERY VERY COOL thats such a cool car! Two thumbs up from me. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMjdto07tuk LX w/ true duals, cutouts cone filter Bird is gone replaced by an LS1.

07-02-2007, 01:48 PM	#46
awdRocks PostWhore *Membership Expired* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cancun Mexico Car: 2002 Explorer Eddie B, Engine: 5.0L SOHC SC Age: 36 Posts: 1,522	Very nice. Congrats. Super clean. Love the interior. __________________ 2002 EXPLORER: 400+whp 2v/M90 434tq / 401rwhp @ 9psi.. suv, 20's, IRS, slush box COMING SOON: Modular Performance 324ci, Trick Flow Heads w/custom grind cams, Tork Tech TVS SC

07-03-2007, 09:21 AM	#47
96 GoldBird Seasoned PostWhore *Membership Expired* Join Date: May 2003 Location: Palm City, FL Car: 1996 LX Engine: 4.6 SOHC Age: 60 Posts: 2,546	Sweet ride, inside and out, all the way around. Talk about a "luxury" hot rod !! Great dyno results for the pulley you're running. Atlanta seems to be the place to bring your Cat/Bird/Mark ... ... if you can't get her to Texas... Aric's shop is top notch, and he was paying attention and taking notes during all those Team Ford "J" tuning sessions over the years. I've spent some time in his shop and at the dyno and watched him work.. I've seen sweet rides go through his hands, and your's is one of them for sure. Aric and Scott make a great team... I had the same thought as Johnny when I saw the single disc PI TC. Mine wouldn't stay locked up under N/A power, and when it went back to PI, they said there was nothing wrong with it ... I predict a call to Circle D in your future... Another candidate for SSHS up in Commerce this November??? Aric should have GB on the dyno within the next few weeks. I'm sure I'll be up for the fun .. if all goes well I should be test driving her on the street of the Greater Atlanta Area .. maybe our paths will cross.. I'd love to see your Mark in person... Keep her going in a straight line !!! nah, that's no fun... -mike __________________ 96 GoldBird '96 T-Bird LX 4.6L Alive & well & living in S. Florida N/A: Renegade NPI heads/Comp Cams; OEM intake manifold; Bolt-ons 245 rwhp; 13.713 @ 99.35 (Commerce, GA - November 2003) BLOWN: Renegade NPI heads; Renegade shortblock; Intercooled T-Trim; some other stuff Pump Gas Numbers - 547 rwhp / 525 ft.lbs; Best Time - 11.388 @ 118.68 (Commerce, GA - November 2007)

07-03-2007, 03:46 PM	#48
mlschultz 3rd Gear Poster Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Car: 1998 Mark VIII LSC Engine: Vortech 4.6 Posts: 185	Thanks again, Guys. Mike, Thanks. I have been at SSHS the last three years, and already signed up again for SSHS7 as car # 281 http://www.sshs7.com/ lol, Our paths have crossed a few times already. We originally met at SSHS three years ago. You had the Vette, and Scott brought Cougie and Linky. A couple of us Mark VIII guys had helped VicRattlehead fix his brakes that year. Last time we talked was at Team on January 27 to watch GB on the rollers. You and Scott gave me the grand tour of GB Have Aric give me a call when you are in town again. He has carte blanche use of the Mark, and can take you for a spirited ride if you like. Please let me know when GB is ready and going back to the dyno. I would really like to see that again. __________________ Mike 11.751 @ 120.80 SSHS8 Class D Runner-Up

07-03-2007, 04:14 PM	#49
96 GoldBird Seasoned PostWhore *Membership Expired* Join Date: May 2003 Location: Palm City, FL Car: 1996 LX Engine: 4.6 SOHC Age: 60 Posts: 2,546	I guess it was the Darth Vader Mask that had me fooled... I remember now... I'm not sure how it's all gonna play out. Last time I chatted with Scott he said he might take a couple of days off during the week to swap the pulleys and final prep GB for the next dyno session. Since Aric isn't locked in to using Team Ford's dyno on Saturdays any more, whenever she's ready she can hit the rollers. I asked Scott to let me know when he and Aric come up with a plan. There are a couple of guys up that way that want to be notified, Timb and Russell, I'll add you to the list of invitees... The more the merrier.. There's one other thing Aric and those guys do well, and that 's EAT. He and Scott seem to know the best breakfast and lunch spots around Kennesaw/Marrietta... If nothing else, we'll eat real good... Gotta make sure I make weight .... I'm not signed up for SSHS 7. We're close, but we're not there yet.. I sure don't want to put any undue pressure on Scott, ya know... I'd love to take a ride in the Mark.. Look forward to it .. -mike

07-05-2007, 08:24 AM	#51
jc91sc 2nd Gear Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga Car: 1991 SuperCoupe Engine: 3.8SC Age: 33 Posts: 148	Nice...very VERY NICE!!! James E. jcurry@AdrenalineTuningATL.com __________________ http://www.coolcarsATL.com For your audio, video, performance, wheels, and tire needs, contact jcurry@coolcarsatl.com or call 404-284-7000

07-14-2007, 12:02 PM	#52
mlschultz 3rd Gear Poster Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Car: 1998 Mark VIII LSC Engine: Vortech 4.6 Posts: 185	I went to the track last night, and wanted to post the results. I did a total of 5 runs, and Aric did 3 runs. Traction was a big issue, and the shift points still need work. Aric loaded up a cool program on the xcal2. A totally electronic manual valve body He used it on the last run of the night. This file will turn the Mark into a manual shift car. Leave it in third - and it will stay in third, even leaving from a stop light. I have it on video, it is the last video below. The best run of the day was a 12.745 @ 108.43. It is the first video below. Here is the slip: 60'.....1.865 330'....5.337 1/8.....8.179 mph.....86.26 1000'..10.660 1/4....12.745 mph....108.43 I am the driver for the first video during the day. The three night videos are with Aric driving the Mark. Click here to see Video Click here to see Video Click here to see Video Click here to see Video __________________ Mike 11.751 @ 120.80 SSHS8 Class D Runner-Up

07-14-2007, 12:22 PM	#53
driller 6th Gear Poster *Membership Expired* Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Car: 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Engine: 4.6L DOHC V8 Posts: 697	Showoff! __________________ JP 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII 13.113 @ 104.31 306 RWHP / 313 RWTQ Photo Albums

07-14-2007, 05:31 PM	#54
Burbank 95sc 5th Gear Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Romeoville,IL Car: 95 SC & 96 GT Engine: 4.6 DOHC Age: 29 Posts: 370	Nice looking mark and great runs at the track.Get better tires,wait for colder weather and go back to the track for lower times. Good job __________________ 96 GT - 4V,T-56,2.2 - video 01 F-150 - work beater 95 SC - 4.6 DOHC,4R70W -sold 94 LX - 4.6 SOHC - scraped

07-17-2007, 12:04 PM	#55
mlschultz 3rd Gear Poster Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Car: 1998 Mark VIII LSC Engine: Vortech 4.6 Posts: 185	Thanks, Guys. There is going to be more to come by SSHS7 __________________ Mike 11.751 @ 120.80 SSHS8 Class D Runner-Up

07-23-2007, 11:00 AM	#56
mark007 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deer Park Car: 1990 Mark VII Engine: 5.0 Posts: 667	very nice rid ethere mike. your setup was done very nicely. i too am trying to get my mark ready for the sshs event, but lookin kinda grim at the moment, but if not i'll be in the stands just like the last 4years rootin' for all the marks.

08-02-2007, 12:25 AM	#57
RichardM Veteran Poster *Membership Expired* Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: nm Car: 1996 Thunderbird Engine: 3.8l Posts: 772	Don't know if this is a real issue, but when I was running big HP and starting in second gear once it blew the TC shaft seal out of the trans and bled fluid out like a mother fer. I wonder if the pump feedback gets overwhelmed in those instances. Very very nice work all around on the car. Wish I had the coin to finish mine.

08-03-2007, 08:01 PM	#58
mlschultz 3rd Gear Poster Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Car: 1998 Mark VIII LSC Engine: Vortech 4.6 Posts: 185	Thanks again, Guys. Hope to see you at SSHS7! Ryan and Aric received the newest addition to the Mark the other day. Reichard Racing Ultra Grip 3.1 Pulley. Should be good for 11-12 PSI. This won't go on the car until just before SSHS7. http://www.reichardracing.com/ultra_grip_pulley.php# __________________ Mike 11.751 @ 120.80 SSHS8 Class D Runner-Up

08-04-2007, 11:42 AM	#60
Dr. FrankenCougie Overkill Fetish Freak *Lifetime Member* Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: On the edge Car: 94/8 Cougie & Linky Engine: 2 4.6'rs, 2V & 4V. Age: 44 Posts: 2,287	Personally, I'd rather have belt dust then belt slip. Mike, Nice to see you and the Mark up at Aric's last week. The car is perfect and has the power to put my Mark to shame...for now at least. I'm doing another Century (100 miles) on Sunday and will be sporting an Injected logo on my Team Jersey. Thanks again Injected for sponsoring my team (Atlanta Pro Bikes) and keeping Me and the Modulars on the east coast running strong. Injected... always at the front of the pack. -Scott

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