shelbymotorsports Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 ........... and it was intentional that it ended up that way. Ford arranged to have a Boss 302 placed on its side at last weekends Barrett-Jackson auction here in Las Vegas. Pretty cool to see these cars up close this way. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 They had one in Mustang Alley that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Neither one has the trans scoop!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Is the left side cat bent on purpose? and if so why? I saw it on the one in Mustang Alley and thought someone goofed, but it looks like the one in Vegas is the same, the picture is fuzzy in that area which leads me to believe it too is squashed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Ford would probably like us to call it a "crimp" instead of bent but yes it appears they are all that way. I may be wrong but I would think that is a reasonator and not a catalytic convertor. This also makes me think that crimp is a way to fine tune the exhaust sound. Anyone know for sure? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 They had a laguna seca on it's side at Carlisle in June. Very nice display of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlangvardt Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Ford would probably like us to call it a "crimp" instead of bent but yes it appears they are all that way. I may be wrong but I would think that is a reasonator and not a catalytic convertor. This also makes me think that crimp is a way to fine tune the exhaust sound. Anyone know for sure? Steve I talked to the Ford Rep at the Black top Nationals in Wichita Ks. a couple of weeks ago and he laughed. the left and right side are the same part. One side needs to be crimped that way for clearance so they use one part for both sides. The right side is just tuned so the crimp can't be seen. One part for both sides makes for easier installation at the factory, installers don't have to wory about putting the wrong part on the wrong side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Ford did this w/ a Raptor at the NY Auto Show...really an awesome way to check out a vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Looks awesome at any angle!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Anyone know if these 'tilters' are a good investment? Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I gotta get one of those diff covers...very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I talked to the Ford Rep at the Black top Nationals in Wichita Ks. a couple of weeks ago and he laughed. the left and right side are the same part. One side needs to be crimped that way for clearance so they use one part for both sides. The right side is just tuned so the crimp can't be seen. One part for both sides makes for easier installation at the factory, installers don't have to wory about putting the wrong part on the wrong side. Cha ching!!! Good answer, thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Anyone know if these 'tilters' are a good investment? Link That would make me very nervous... :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Crimp in the exhaust is for fuel tank clearance. Use the same part number for each side. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Anyone know if these 'tilters' are a good investment? Link Not sure what purpose you are looking at one for, but if for restoration purposes, look at this for a much safer system! It is also awsome as one person can spin the car around. http://www.rollerhoop.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Not sure what purpose you are looking at one for, but if for restoration purposes, look at this for a much safer system! It is also awsome as one person can spin the car around. http://www.rollerhoop.com I dont really have the room or cash for a lift. Thought this 'tilter' might be an option. I would assume all fluids would have to be drained so it's most likely not very practical. In fact, the more I think about it the more it looks very impractical. I was only wondering aloud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I recall seeing "tilters" advertised at car shows several years back, somewhat like the Ford one using the wheel bolts to mount it to the car. Of course they had bikini clad ladies demonstrating how simple it was to use with just a simple electric drill to rotate the car onto its side. What always struck me odd was the claim that you didn't have to drain any fluids. And I just couldn't believe that claim. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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