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My first download on a brand new computer is to download Google Chrome and make it the default browser instead of Edge (Firefox is probably fine too). I'm not sure how bing search is now, but it was always terrible compared to google, you'll want to make sure that bing isn't set as your default. I pretty much ignore the windows store crap, the search function still works fine for opening local applications you have installed.

It looks like there are guides to disable the windows store completely, but I have never tried it, so I don't know if it negatively impacts anything else (I sort of doubt it). It partially involves registry editing which is straight forward, but technically can screw up a computer very badly (requiring a reinstall of Windows) so I would follow the guide to a tee if you want to go that route, but it isn't really necessary.

You might have some other bloatware that came with the laptop you can probably just uninstall too.

Wasn't there a lincoln that actually had an E85 sensor (continental maybe)? I think everything after that used an inferred value to calculate ethanol content

I still have not installed my quarterhorse if pictures of that would be useful.

FN (function) keys are specific to laptops and maybe some compact keyboards that allow you to have stuff like volume and brightness controls without needing extra room.

I don't know if there is a setting to change it from a toggle or default to use the function keys since it is primarily a hardware thing.

I would definitely check under the valve/timing cover. I'm not super familiar with where the cam sensor sits on 4v engines, but you might be able to snake a borescope down there if you've got one and see if you've got some broken chain guides without pulling the valve and timing covers.

Wonder if they got hit by the EPA, seems like they discontinued a lot of their stuff, not just the Ford stuff.

Turned out the guy on Craig's had literally no idea what he had. He was selling used timing components from a 5.4 3v someone shot the parts cannon at before switching to OEM components (from what I gathered). He posted the wrong part number from freedom racing with no photos of what he actually had in the box. Still tried claiming stuff was new after I pointed out the rust, engine oil, and other signs that these were probably the original components out of the truck. Worst of all? No X4.

I may go the PCMFlash and Mongoose route for the long-term investment, don't really have any plans to sell current vehicles, but may end up with more.

Any idea if the Mongoose will function as a pass-through for stuff other than Ford? I know that typically manufacturers will only give support if your J2534 is "officially supported" even if the issue has nothing to do with the J2534. This would help justify the purchase for the little bit of mobile-mechanic stuff I've been doing on the side. I assume since it is a J2534 device it should work with at least some other manufacturers, but can't see anything definitively saying it does or doesn't, even if it is "unofficial" support.

This guy? https://www.smoothboost.com/p-41-centri ... boost.aspx

Were they a manual valve like this https://928motorsports.com/product/mega ... ter-valve/

Or was it more of mounting a wastegate with a boost controller?

Will probably call up 928 motorsports and see how confident they are that it can handle limiting a JT Trim vortech and not get boost creep. I believe even with the largest vortech pulley it probably will still make around 17 lbs which is just way too much for a stock 4v, but an aluminator block has been acquired for a built motor.

Worst case it sounds like there is plenty of room to just put a second BLV on the piping before the intercooler, but probably just want to do that when the kit is built if it's needed.

Probably the US 1st gen 83-85 Turbo GT Escort assuming it uses a Ford ECU and not a Mazda ECU.

There was also the Mustang 4 cylinder 2.3 Turbo starting around the same era? That should be an EEC-IV for sure.