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Originally Posted by khell86
You can't assume that they combined the track pack components to remedy the overheating issue as well. It could have been done simply due to the lack of takers on a base GT350 as well as a TP GT350. As far as I know, most GT350's were ordered with the Tech package (probably more dealer oriented than buyer).
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Lack of takers on a base GT350 as well as a TP GT350? They combined for
70% of the GT350 sales!
And absolutely I can assume they combined the track components. It's
stated in Ford's supplemental to the owners manual that it is needed for track days.
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Originally Posted by Ford GT350 Supplemental Manual Page 28
Operating at High Speeds and on Track
Days
Your vehicle is capable of sustained high
speeds and track day driving if equipped
with powertrain coolers (Track, R model).
Note: Obey all traffic laws and only operate
your vehicle at locations designed to do so
safely.
Before operating your vehicle at high
speeds, follow these guidelines.
• Verify your tires have the correct tire
pressures (see Tires in this
supplement).
• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and
damage. Replace any damaged wheels
or tires.
• Do not operate your vehicle at high
speeds with more than two passengers
or while carrying cargo.
• For sustained high speeds or track day
use with a Base or Tech model, we
recommend that transmission and
differential coolers are added. Your
vehicle has electronic controls to
reduce power and/or limit RPM to
reduce powertrain temperatures if
required.
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But assumptions don't win in court, and that is why the lawyers need to ask Ford why they made the changes in the GT350 from year one to year two. That to me is damning evidence/arguement that Ford found there was an issue and addressed it for the year two model GT350 but chose to ignore and not make amends to year one GT350 drivers.