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  1. CDQICKGT

    Another HP guestamate!

    My current set-up is a B cam, gt40 upper/lower, stock heads with SVO 1.6 rockers, and hedman headers(shorties). I dont know what im making now but in a month or so i wanna try this combo, let me know what you think. Ported GT40 upper/lower ported GT40 heads same 1.6 rockers with new rods...
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    engine tapping

    Ive been hoping this is'nt to bad, When I first start my car for the day the oil pressure is great and i have no tapping. When it gets warm the oil pressure drops down and the tapping starts. The tapping only happens at idle, as soon as i blurp the throttle it goes away. I pulled the cap on my...
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    Kinda proud of my ole' beater..

    Well I was on the way home today and when I check my mirror what do I see playing peek-a-boo with me?.?.? A early 90's vette(94-95 maybe). Well, after giving each other the "i'll suck the paint off your doors look" we both made a left(onto a private track, closed to the public of course) and...
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    opinions on this magical knock/tick sound...

    ive had this awesome noise for a little while now. its only at idle though and sounds like its right under the valve covers. I was thinking either lifter(s) or rocker arms. it has a b cam and 1.6 svo rockers that were on it when i bought it. Let me know what you guys think. YouTube - CIMG6321...
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    re-chroming cobra r's??

    I bought a set of rims on here from a guy a while back that had "minor" pitting. Well when i got them the "minor" pitting was really MAJOR PEALING! Anyways, anyone had any experience with getting cobra r's stripped and re chromed? cost..hassle?
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    My accidental project for the weekend.

    So my fuel pump pooped out on my way home for lunch. When I got home I hopped on 50resto to order an new pump and suddenly I blacked out!:D When I came to I was staring at the invoice to... UPR kmember/arms W/ adj coil overs, MM CC plates, new rack and pinion with steeda bump steer kit and poly...
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    is my fuel pump craping out?

    When i turn the key it primes fine and starts right up with 38l# of pressure. when driving it hard it feels like is short on some HP though. When i turn the engine off the pressure is back down to 0# before i can hop out of the car and check the guage.
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    2 for the price of 1.... help please.

    1st of car is a 89GT W/tilt steering, b-cammed long block with gt40 upper and lower Alright heres problem #1- My steering wheel has ton's of slop in it and i've narrowed it down to the pivoting joint directly behind steering wheel(i can turn the wheel an inch or two before the wheels react...
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    bump steer kit 100$ shipped

    have a bump steer kit left over from my 04 when i sold it. its brand new never used.
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    dizzy rotor play...normal?

    Well i was battling the idle demons again and i was running down the check list when i put my hand on the dizzy cap and could hear and feel the rotor scrubbing the points on the inside if the cap.:( So i turned off the car and popped the cap off. I grabed the rotor itself and gave it a good...
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    MAF convert stuff

    i have a complete mass air setup off a 90GT. make me an offer.
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    Can this block be saved?

    I know what everyone is gonna say, "find another one they are plentiful". i am on a strict budget right now and this is a spare engine im bout to start on. Can it be saved though? im hoping thats the only crack. It ran great, had no water in oil or vise vesa. What would be an average cost to fix...
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    O2 sensor prices

    Whats everyone forking out for o2 sensors...brand....from where? I checked oriellys and the want 80$ a piece for ford brand. 40$ for the bosh heated one.... anyone used bosh o2's?
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    Koer codes...some quick answers please.

    i finally got a new test light and pulled the koer codes on my 89gt, heres what i got. 21-coolant temp sensor, 41-p/s o2 lean, 91-d/s o2 lean, 31-egr( its removed). Heres my question. Ive been battleing a rough idle, running hot ( especially with ac on), and feeling a over all loss of power...
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    Picked up electric fan today

    Went to the local pick&pull today and found a ton of dual electric fans from taurus's,contour's,and winstars. could'nt help myself and had to get one today. I also came across a few aluminum drive shafts... going back tomorrow to check length, if they will work ill be grabbing those to.
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    what are your rpm's @ 70mph?

    Just outta curiosity what rpms is everyone turning @ 70mph? when i bought my 89 hatch i was told it had 4:10's in it.( havent pulled the cover of to check yet)... at cruising speed im pulling around 3k. i have never had 4:anything in the gear dept as ive always been partial to 3:73. how much MPG...
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    New mounts...wow what a difference!!!

    Just changed out the motor and tranny mounts on my 89GT and wow what a improvment. Now more difficult shifts, vibration, shifter shake, clunking, and it now the whole car doesnt shake like it has the worlds biggest cam in it. Have'nttaken it on the highwau yet but i hope its alot smoother. I do...
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    04 gt bump steer on a 89 fox

    I have a new bump steer kit left over from my 04gt, Will it work on my 89gt?
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    Wiper Motor Governor...where is it?

    My wipers only work on high, can anyone please tell me where the wiper internal govenor is at and what it looks like. thanks. chris
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    tranny cooler

    Got a tranny cooler for sale, not sure what brand but its pretty nice, pics upon request. first 30$ takes it.