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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Walsh View Post
    This GT350 thread just slipped sideways....
    LOL!!! Love it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PHHHHTT View Post
    In response to 1stMerc's question:

    I don't know when Motorcraft first offered full synthetic oil, but my 14 GT500 requires the use of 5W-50 full synthetic and the only place I can get it, that I know of, is the Ford dealer. The oil bottle states is produced specifically for the Boss 302, GT500 and the Ford GT.
    High RPM/high load engines need thicker oil for the oil film strength & anti sheer properties on the bearings.

    I had always heard that to make a very wide viscosity range motor oil (5w-50) requires a LOT of friction modifiers in the additive package.
    Thus these 'wide range' oils break down quicker than a typical 5w-30 or 15w-50.
    You have to change them more often and they are more expensive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Walsh View Post
    Wide load/high load seats need thicker padding for the strength & anti sheer properties on the leather from excessive bum bum ratings.



    I had always heard that to make a very wide seat requires a LOT of friction modifier and even more anti assozone treatment in the leather package.

    Thus these 'wide range' seats break down quicker than a typical Recaro made for slim to medium bum bums.

    You have to change them more often and they are more expensive.


    I think your autocorrect was way off Joe. I fixed it for ya.




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    Quote Originally Posted by justbob View Post
    I think your autocorrect was way off Joe. I fixed it for ya.
    Thank you!

    I get so confused in these meandering dual topic threads....

    Now, back to our discussion about oil burning, 8,250 rpm leather seat covers.
    Last edited by Joe Walsh; 02-06-2019 at 12:20 PM.
    2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
    2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
    1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
    1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
    1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual

    SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
    w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
    Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
    Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
    B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
    SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
    'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
    Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18

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    I am buying a new 2019 GT 350. Maybe an R version but I can say this for certain- It is the best car on the market for under 100 K.

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    Ford has replaced several GT350 engines due to high oil consumption but so far has not offered an explanation......Lotsa chatter about it SVTPerformance.com!!

    https://www.svtperformance.com/threa...f-oil.1163874/
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