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  1. russ1979

    sweet smell when heater on

    so when my heater is on i have notced that there is a sweet smell comming from the vents. the heater still works, but it takes a long time to heat up so it will blow warm air. i'm thinking heater core is going out. does this sound right to you?
  2. russ1979

    is my GT really a GT

    my gt hatch is a little odd. it is missing the power windows and power door locks, and power mirrors. in fact almost all of the comforts that one would expect from a GT are missing. (i do have the gt seats) my buddies and i had a theory that it's really a lx and somebody put a gt body kit on it...
  3. russ1979

    HELP: idle/ stalling problems

    for some time now the motor has been having idle problem when cold but after the car warms up it's fine. well yesterday it got worse. i have to keep the eng alive by reving at lights and full throttle when on the gas. there is no check eng light and the car runs but i will prob. get arrested if...
  4. russ1979

    found a good deal on f cam. would it be worth it with my combo

    after talking to some of you guys about my car i was going to get started on susp. to help hook. BUT..... i was on my local craigslist and found a used F-303 cam. looks like the guy is selling it pretty cheap. if i could get a good deal on it.(say $60 to 80$ range) Would it be worth putting...
  5. russ1979

    Whats holding my combo back? (whats next?)

    i just posted where i ran a 13.8 @100mph. i'm really happy with what i have but... you know the drill... whats next? what do you guys think my combo need the most. --Right now i have a vortech v3 sci pushing 6psi, ford racing headders, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, alum shaft, 3.73 gears...
  6. russ1979

    is a 13.8@100mph good for my combo

    This weekend i was out at the track testing my new supercharger. FYI: the car has full exhaust, fiber glass hood, alum shaft, 3.73 gears with a built 31 spline diff,and now the vortech v3 sci pushing 6psi (4 here) i ran a 13.9 @ 100mph then i ran a [email protected] with a 2.026 60ft time...
  7. russ1979

    What can I do to prep for a track day?

    This Saturday night I'm taking my 88 5.oh to the track to see if i can beat my best time. last time i ran a best time of 15.003. (the track is at 5,500 ft and it is hot most of the time) i added a vortech V3sci putting out 6psi since then. i want to do some things like remove the ft sway...
  8. russ1979

    can I put these slick on my fox?

    i have a Chance to pick of some used slicks for free. not the best cond. but still some good runs on them but they are free. the size is 15x12x28.5 i want to put them on my stock 88 turbine rims then on my fox. does anybody know if they will fit. stang is stock susp. and stock ride hight
  9. russ1979

    prte e7 VS aftermarket alum heads

    i have a opp. to trade a cold air for a set of stock e7 heads. i don't need the cold air anymore as my new supercharger came with it's own. i was thinking i could get the stock heads then have them ported and then do just a simple swap one for the other. it would cost about 650 to 700 to...
  10. russ1979

    will a 94 cobra h pipe fit on a 88

    i think i know the answer to this but will a 94 cobra h-pipe fit on a 88 gt?
  11. russ1979

    help with base vortech kit

    After i pay some bills with my tax refund i hope to have about 1k left. i was thinking of doing a supercharger but it need to be on a budget. i found this kit: http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/VOR-4FA218010L/1986-93-Mustang-50L-Satin-V-3-Si-Trim-Low-Boost-Vortech-Supe i was...
  12. russ1979

    Question for -11 mustang owners (v6 and 5.0)

    i took one for a test drive the other day and noticed that there was no gas cap. whats the deal with this? how do you keep people from stealing you gas?
  13. russ1979

    will a 93 cluster work in a 88?

    I want to swich from the 85mph cluster i have now to the 140mph unit. i found one localy from a 93. does anybody know if it will work. or do i need a 87,88,89 unit. thanks for any help.
  14. russ1979

    how much radiator do I really need???

    my $250 radiator that i have had for about a year creaked and now i need a new one. buy do i really NEED the 20 core alum radiator that everybody seems to get. right now the 5.0 is almost stock. but soon i will be getting a h/c/i Will the stock radiator work with a h/c/i car or should...
  15. russ1979

    where to find 140mph "stock" cluster

    i'm looking to swap my 85mph cluster for the 90 and newer 140mph cluster. where do you guys suggest i go? how much should expect to spend? how hard is the install? (on a scale of 1-10 my mechanal abilty is a 4 or 5. just below or at average)
  16. russ1979

    special mag on 94 to 04 performance

    yesterday i found a topic on here about a special issiue of 5.0 mustang that was in the stores. i cant find that topic anywhere. did it get deleted and if so why? nor can i find the mag at any stores here in new mexico. does anybody know any thing about this?
  17. russ1979

    how good is this short block (link inside)

    my 5.0 is burning oil and it's time to re build the eng. i thinking about buying this short block from LRS. it has forged pistons but is much cheaper then others buy ford stokers, dss and coast high. but i want to put a top end kit on it like the trick flow or edelbrock performer or the...
  18. russ1979

    what rear gears for a twin screw 5-speed 4.6

    so the rear end on my wife 04 is leaking bad. i think it is just from the seal but i'm thinking as long as we are going to have the cover off anyway this may be a good time to swap out the rear gears. but what size???? 4.10's are out as it does do a far amount of hwy travel and we want to...
  19. russ1979

    how to remove wiper arms on 94 GT?

    i want to remove the wiper arms on my wife 2004 gt the sun has faded the black paint. i want to remove the arms give them a coat or two of paint and then put them back on. any tricks to take them off? any special tools?
  20. russ1979

    What needs to be done to my 5.0 to keep up with 11 5.0's

    so i really have the itch to sell my 5.0 and get a new 2011 5.0.. but thay want a lot of cash for the new mustangs that i do not want to spend. so what kind of power would i have to make in my 88 5.0 to keep up with the new 5.0 stangs? i want to be able to run high 12's on street tires...