25th MKIV #9772 Build NOR*CAL: new vanity plate

[toadster]

after 5 nervous days of - we are locating your crate, UPS finally dropped off the Coyote today!

we tore down the pallet in about 40 minutes, kudos to Mike Forte's team for a solid crate build!
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of course, we started modding instantly LOL

thanks to the insight of Michael Craven who is also doing ABS - I had to change the thermostat housing to the Procharger ATI AB018A-052 2015+ Mustang GT H.O. Thermostat Housing
This changes the output 90-degrees due to my ABS setup blocking a downward facing lower radiator hose, yet one more use of the inch-pound torque wrench

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I also opted to add the MMR Head Cooling Mod for 2018+ PN#455478B , I mean - why not protect the #8 cylinder from over temp issues...
plus it's MUCH easier to do this NOW when you can straddle the transmission to get the freeze plugs out
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glad I didn't spring the extra $20 for an AN fitted hose, it's tight enough in there with just a regular hose for flow