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    Post your Average Fuel Mileage and Car here.

    Now don't go crazy in your descriptions, but list whatever is relavent to mileage. Here is an example: 1970 Mach 1 M Code (351C-4V) Mild CAM, long tube headers, 5-speed Tremec, 670 Holley Avenger = 13-15 MPG (not including road trips) 1965 Convertible (top is always down) 302-2V with a...
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    NE1 Convert a Pre-72 V8 to EFI ??

    Who has before and after Mileage when one of these systems went in place??? :)There is a nice Edelbrock system for about 2k. I thought it might reduce my gas mileage and provide better driveability and power. The car is a 1965 with a 1971 302-2bbl. Just rebuilt to stock specs (a slightly...
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    Transformers Movie and 2007 Mustang

    First the movie is awesome. Best I have seen in a Theatre since ID4. Anyway, there is this pretty cool Decepticon named Barracade. He is a 2007 Shelby Mustang Police Car. He dukes it out with Bumble Bee ( a 2008 Camaro). Anyway, it was the only Ford in the movie, everything else was...
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    How much pedal play do you all have after Disc Swap?

    Pedal has almost 3inches of play. About 3 years ago I swapped in 1977 Grenada front discs (p/n 101614 A1-Cardone). Prop valve, rear pressure reducer and master cylinder. All new hardware. Rears are adjusted tight MC is 1977 Grenada Disc front drum rear manual brake unit. Brakes have...
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    1965 Convertible Top Works Sometimes.....

    Works for only 5 seconds and then quits. After 2 or 3 minutes it works for another 5 seocnds. Takes me 10 minutes to lower or raise the stupid top. Any idea why?? I think the switch may be getting hot during the 5 seconds of use. Not sure. Anyone experience this??
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    Buying 1999 Roush Cobra SVT today I think...need opinions

    Buying 1999 Roush Cobra SVT today I think...need opinions 1999 Black Cobra Convertible Roush Stage 2 from Roush factory (serialized) Has 18" Roush wheels, side exhaust, body kit, sub frame connectors, intake, computer ECU, Roush tool kit. Shor :lol: t throw Roush Shifter Suspension Kit...
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    Totaled 85.5 SVO w/40k miles..Parts car or race car?HELP

    Hi everyone. My Show car 85.5 SVO was just totaled. The front end was hit and both front fenders were crinkled, winshield cracked. My questions is this. The insurance company said I could buy it back for $1200. The car has the following : 6 New Red konis (under 50 miles !) 3" down...
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    NE1 have no cats and a reduction in power??

    A guy told me today that taking the cats out would lower the back pressure too much and the turbo would lag horribly. Can anyone confirm this?? I though the less back pressure the better??... :bang:
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    NE1 put glasspacks on there SVO or GT turbo??

    I am thinking about the Dynomax Race Bullets or the Summit Racing Equivelants. Anyone install these? How do they sound?? Loud or not?? I mean the car has a turbo, so the exhaust is quieted down alot anyway right?? The car is really quite now with the factory system. 1985.5 stock car...
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    Bi-wing Restoration How to

    How can I restore a Bi-wing and still be concourse?? Or, if I decide to paint the wing, which flat color most closely resembles the factory color?? Anyone done this before. :rolleyes:
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    The 70Mach has a girlfriend now. Bought 85.5 SVO Saturday, need answers??..

    What wheels will fit this car in a 17 incher?? The car is bone stock and has 39k on it. I am going to make it a concourse restoration since it has EVERYTHING straight from the dealer down to the dealer license plate frame, SVO audio tape, window sticker etc etc.... Anyway, I want the 17's...
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    Can I put a T-5 behind a 351C?? Please help I am about to spend big $$$

    My mechanic (which I use occasionally) just told me he can't put the T-5 in my Mustang becuase it has a 351C engine. Maybe he is confused about the 351M or 400M??? Does anyone have a T-5 hooked up to their cleveland ?? :bang:
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    Need info on Tremec TKO swap in 1970 Mustang

    Will it fit without trans tunnel mods? T-5 may not be able to handle my engines power and torque. 450lb ft at flywheel. I have an FMX now. Please help car is inoperable.
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    1970 351C Dyno Numbers (you should all be interested in this)

    Well, my car is still alive (1970 Mach1 351-4v Cleveland, FMX trans, 3.00 gear, Xtreme energy Comp cam 513/519 lift 218/224 duration @ .050 with 110 seperation), dual plane edelbrock, MSD 6al, Holley 670 Avenger, roller rockers, custom full length headers, electronic dist with adjustable vacuum...