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I showed your pictures to one of my lead Subaru techs. He explained that we have a straightedge for checking head surfaces. If the head isn't warped in any way, we just reinstall them and send the car on its way. Do you have a straightedge you could use to check them?

The 2.5L engine was recently completely redesigned--different bore and stroke, plus many more changes. The old design was a SOHC belt-driven setup; the new design is a DOHC chain-driven design. The Forester got the new engine for 2011, but the Outback did not get it until the 2013 model year.

Hence my part about the specific situation dictating otherwise. If there is reason to pull the block, they'll pull it. If not, they won't. I rarely see these guys needing to re-do a gasket job. (EDIT: I do not think that word means what I thought it meant.)

Book labor times for head gasket replacement are based on removal of the engine. However, pretty much all of our techs can (and do) perform the job with the block remaining in the car (unless the specific situation dictates otherwise). FYI

I installed sequential lights on my 2006 Mustang GT. When the turn signal (or brake) is activated, they illuminate like this: A A+B A+B+C (off) (not my video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxg369eZCvQ This is what some classic Thunderbirds did. It is very easy to do; you just need to add...

Yeah, I've decided my co-worker is loopy for suggesting the 14-bolt. :D But that Summit axle still needs work before installation--there are no spring perches on it, for example. I think I'll stick with my plan and use a Fox 8.8 axle. Two thoughts: #1: horsepower isn't my cause for...

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The ultimate ricer mod: www.youtube.com/watch?v=92eEOJkvdY4 (Sorry--I'm on my phone and can't get the video to embed.)

http://www.cnet.com/news/crazy-bright-90000-lumens-flashlight-turns-night-into-day/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JVqRy0sWWY

Yes. The G-body uses a 57.25" width axle. Fox-body Mustang and Ford Ranger are both 58.75" width, which is fine since the factory tucked the rear wheels far into the fenders on the car. By comparison, the Explorer axle is 59.75" width. Also, from the article I linked above:

(This is not 4x4 related, so that's why I put this thread here.) As most of you know, I recently picked up this 1980 Grand Prix: Not long after, I then bought this 1999 Chevy Express 3500 cargo van: My plan is to remove the 454 and 4L80-E from the van and drop them into the Grand Prix...

Hey, wait a minute... what is Elephant Hill doing on the schedule? The RR4W newsletter said that trail was being dropped from the Safari due to the new (asinine) requirements/limitations. Anybody know what's up?

PM received. I'll respond tomorrow from the office.

Yeah, I understand the whole 'supply and demand' issue. ;)

I still dream of the day when I can be a gunner for an official EJS run. (To that end, at EJS 2015 I did accomplish step #1 and became a member of RR4W.)

This is correct. While the Rubicon 6-speed comes only with 4.10 gears, the Rubicon automatic comes standard with 3.73s and can optionally be upgraded to 4.10s. If you're gonna install 35" tires and then tow regularly, I agree with Greg: a gear upgrade (such as to 4.56) would be worthwhile...

It does not. Why? Because every Pentastar JK with the 5-spd automatic already includes a (large) trans fluid cooler as standard equipment. For the record the Max Tow Package (available on the 4-dr) also includes the 3.73 axle ratio upgrade. Umm... so you can tow a trailer? ;) Are you...

As I was browsing The Car Lounge, somebody there turned me on to this thread in a motorcycle forum. Have you ever built your own shop, shed or garage? Maybe you've only thought about it? Even if you haven't, you'll undoubtedly love watching this story unfold. Pop some popcorn, grab a...

Sorry that I can't post in kind. A friend of a friend got good video footage of my Caravan making a 13.5 pass at RMR, but I never was able to get a copy of it. :(

First, I'm very happy to see this question. Intercooling was long looked upon by the general public as an 'optional' aspect of forced induction. Nothing could be further from the truth. When you add an intercooler to a turbo or supercharger system, it is not the icing on the cake; it is more...