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re: Ford F150 - 2.7L vs 3.5L

Posted by AutoYes_Clown on 4/8/26 at 11:55 am to
This is my hill to die on: Ford 2.7L is one of the best Ford engines ever made. Dont trust me, go search.

The 10 speed transmission, not so much. Get early 6 speed or post-CDF drum fix 10speed. Its a big deal, rebuild/rebuilt job is $7k-$10k and wont last 30k miles if not done correctly.

The 2.7L nor 3.5L is what limits the F150, however the 3.5L does have a list of common problem areas specific to 3.5. But even then, most problems you will see are not engine.

The 2.7L can tow, its mostly the 1/2 ton part that limits it. My untuned 2.7 on 93 oct tows 7500lb GVWR travel trailer at 70mph in Louisiana, 65mph with slight hills. The only issue with towing is coolant and trans temps for steep hills which are easily regulated by speed. Even if I towed it 12 times a year around Gulf Coast, Im ok with 1/2 ton 2.7L. I do have supporting mods of max brakes, max tow, WDH, etc.

re: Crazy idea?

Posted by AutoYes_Clown on 4/6/26 at 10:47 pm to
My first vehicle was a '68 C10 SWB I regrettingly sold in college 20 years ago. At the time, I had added power brakes, steering and AC. The popular thing at the time was swapping front frame from newer truck. Im wanting to say the front frame was similar from 67-89 with only differences being bolt holes. It was a way to semi-modernize the chassis.

Now, I think the popular but much more involved is doing full chassis swap with newer vehicle of same wheelbase. I think the SWB 115" wheelbase swaps ro a Tahoe/Yukon. I think it swaps from 1999-202x so you can get as new driving of a 1969 as your pockets and ability can do.

There several facebook groups and youtube channels covering this.
I have a family member that runs an in-home service company. One of the workers was in a home and the home owners miniature Dachshund lept off the back of a recliner and tore into the workers face. This was their 2nd attack by a miniature Daschund while in a house. My family member put the miniature Daschund on the company's "agressive breeds" list and refuses service unless the dog is outside. They are on the same list as Pit Bulls.

I didnt realize until after that they were bred to hunt badgers and be vicious with a mean bite.
I did not think I would see this in my lifetime.

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DOTD Announces Permanent Closure of Washington Street exit on I-10 – East Baton Rouge Parish

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:18:01 AM

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces the permanent closure of the Washington Street exit on Interstate 10 in East Baton Rouge Parish. Work will begin on Wednesday, February 18, with nightly closures in place through Sunday, February 22.

The closure is intended to eliminate dangerous weaving movements and reduce bottlenecks that have contributed to crashes and delays, particularly from the high volume of vehicles merging from the Mississippi River Bridge. Removing the exit will improve safety and traffic flow along this corridor.

Work will include installing concrete barriers, removing signage and restriping the area. The ramp will be fully removed as part of the ongoing I-10 widening project.

DOTD received approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and ensured compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act prior to proceeding with the closure.

Motorists seeking access to downtown Baton Rouge are advised to use the I-110 South exit to Terrace Avenue or the I-10 West exit to Nicholson Drive/Highland Road exit.


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gambling operation that took place from January 2021 to November 2023....

totaling $2.7 million, with an estimated profit of $500,000



I want these two to be regular sportsbook talking heads on 104.5 ESPN. :bow:
Is anyone here a Marine Biologist?



What exactly are the GoA/GoM great whites feeding on? Are they preying on and catching 150lb+ tuna or are they scavenging and are there enough dying whales and such keeping them sustained for weeks/months?
The 18 year old has died.

I saw a lot of posts on FB last week that it was not looking good but I didnt want to post any potential rumor.

Kiran LINK
Ive said this before on TD and Ill say it again if Kiran, Nakamoto, Brittany Weiss or any of the local invesigative news teams are reading...

There needs to be an investigation and audit into the MOVEBR, traffic light syncing and the Advanced Traffic Management Center. There is no way it is working as advertised.

Audric Estime over Kenneth Walker?

Posted by AutoYes_Clown on 12/18/25 at 11:55 am
Full PPR

Scouting report says Walker is fading, hasnt scored TD in 4 games. Last TD being against Rams who they face again tonight. Rams are giving up fewest points to RBs and have top 10 rush defense.

Estime will split with Hull and I guess technically Taysom and Shough designed runs. Estime is receiving and check down threat. Jets are bottom 5 rushing defense and allows 2nd most fantasy points to RBs.

Estime is projected 1pt more than Walker
Biffle and Youtuber Cleetus McFarland are pretty close. Cleetus is hosting Christmas Tree Drag Race this weekend in Bradenton next to Sarasota. This plane might have been headed down for the race.
For the BHM OTers... 107.7 the X, Beaner and Ken Show was GOAT. Then came the shock jock Lex and Terry from Jacksonville and moved to Dallas.
Im not saying good or bad for the raise, but if its who I think it is, Shamlin is the only one in those Council meetings that knows what he's doing. The only professional in a room of clowns.
Just saw my first one, looking to the east.

re: Watching Home Alone

Posted by AutoYes_Clown on 12/7/25 at 11:13 pm to
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Hollywood can't ever make movies like this.


There is a scene where Kevin panics in the store and shoplifts a $3 toothbrush. It caused a chase scene from store stock boy and then included cops chasing Kevin through the city.

Imagine that in 2025 :lol:
My "plane" vs "jet" family game thread.

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Final verdict: Plane was deemed NOT acceptable. It was said to not be specific enough. We had similar arguement over a picture of a "sloth" and not accepting "animal" and another not accepting "dinosaur" for a "triceratops".

I was team "plane" and we lost. :rolleyes:
I need a ruling for the following image, is "Plane" an acceptable answer for what is on the card?



This has my family in argument going on 30 minutes. There was a challenge and a vote. The vote is deadlocked and resulted in 5 saying "Plane" is acceptable, 5 saying saying it is not and only allowing "Jet" or "Jet Plane". Votes came in from ages 6 to 72.

The game is "Words are Hard" and the goal is to flip over circular card in 1v1 format. The first person to come up with a new word, that starts with the first letter of the image, wins. The game purposely uses images with silent first letter and images that some could mixup or have multiple definitions causing challenges. The most difficult part of the game is you cant use a previously used word and remembering what was used. Theres 200 cards so 200 unrepeated words.


For Plane the person used Pyramid. This came in first.
For Jet, the person used Jungle.

Would you accept "Plane" ?