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    Zinc Yellow v6s around Georgia???

    I live in Statesboro, GA and I am looking for a V 6 in the area to swap some parts with me for free. All you have to do is meet up with me, and I will even do all the work. I am looking to swap my zinc yellow side scoops, and trunk for a zinc yellow wingless trunk, and some v6 side scoops. I may...
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    Engine build up help!

    I was curious as to what a good method of cleaning an old engine off was? I have an old 66 289 engine fully dismantled, and some pieces have rust on them? Are they a lost cause or can I somehow have them restored? What are my options? The heads seem to be rusted up and full of gunk (old oil...
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    Fuel injection?

    Hey guys, I have a 289 that I am working on putting in my Cj2a Jeep project. I am rebuilding the engine and I was wondering how easy it would be to convert this engine over to fuel injection? Could i use some old stuff off a 302, is there a year with fuel injection an no mass air meter? Any kits...
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    Where to get parts for a rear end build up?

    Just curious as to where I can buy all the goodies to beefen up my rear end. Thanks!
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    Where to get 289 parts?

    Hey guys, just drifting in from the 4.6 forums but I have some questions regarding my 1966 289 engine. The engine was originaly taken out of a Mustang back in the 70s and put into my late step father's CJ 2a. I am currently in the process or restoring the jeep as it sat for close to 20...
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    Roll Cage with 5 point belt vs standard belt and air bag?? Which would be better?

    I am considering a roll cage in my car this summer, but I was wondering how it would be in a daily driving wreck without a helmet or neck protector vs the standard belt and air bag? What do yall think? Could the airbag be more harmful in the car if I had 5 point harneses and a roll cage...
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    How to change transmission fluid, and what brand to put in?

    Where can I find a good instructional on how to change my car's tranny fluid? (5 speed) Also what is a good brand to use? I dont want to take the car to ford since its like 150 for the change. Thanks!
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    Dr. GAS or Bassani/ Magnaflow or Flowmaster

    Hey guys, I am finalizing my exhaust set up right now and just wanted yalls opinion on what to get. this is for a basically stock Mustang GT manual 5 speed with 4.10s and looking to be set towards drag racing. BBK LTs Dr. Gas X pipe, or Bassani X pipe with Magnaflow catback or...
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    Best Place to Buy This Stuff???

    Hey guys, looking to get serious this summer and buy some stuff for the stang so I just wandered where all I could find this stuff and what I could expect to pay? I am looking at BBK LTs Bassani X pipe Flowmaster or Magnaflow catback looking to beef up the rear end, need...
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    Should I sand this down???

    Hey guys another quick question. I am gonna port my own upper plenum since I have two laying around now and I was just wondering if this is a fabrication mistake of does it serve a purpose? Thanks PS: its the notch on the bottom of the pic.
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    Thermostat housing question

    Just a quick question. When I put the new thermostat in, what do I put down first? The Thermostat or the rubber round gasket? Also, how tight should the housing be?
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    Back Pressure, Good or Bad???

    Whats the deal on back pressure? I have heard from some that its a good thing, and some that its bad. I would figure a very free flowing exhaust would be good, but some say I would want a little bit of back pressure. Can anyone clear this up? Thanks
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    Car is hesitating.....

    Hey guys, once again the stang is having problems. :mad: I fired her up this morning and all was well. I let her warm up a bit and then proceeded to get on the highway. The car had been idling just fine and there was no problems under normal acceleration. Once I was in 5th gear crusing along...
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    How to get 12s NA?

    I have been searching around and have not been able to find the thread on the best mods of a 12 second NA car. I was looking to read up on that and consider the mods for my car. Can anyone tell me where I can find that article? Thanks!!
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    Went to the track today

    Well ran at Jackson today but still not happy. I went in December and here are the best results from December 7th, and bellow them Ill post todays. December 9th My lowest ET for that night (first time racing) was this: RC:.488 60':2.216 330ft:6.190 1/8 ET:9.349 1/8 MPH:77.93 1/4...
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    What do stock Lightnings run in 1/4?

    Im looking to trade my stang in for a 99 to 2002 Lightning but dont really know much about them. Is it possible for 3 people to fit or do lightnings only have 3 seat belts. How about MPG on these years? Thanks!!!
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    Does the SES light effect performance?

    Anyone know because mine has been on, and I just haven't gotten around to fixing the MILs. I had the codes checked just to be sure and it is the o2 sensor but I was just wondering if it would effect performance at all. :shrug:
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    Where and how to mount Fire Extinguisher?

    Hey guys, I was just wondering where yall mounted your fire extinguishers, and how yall mounted them. Mine didn't come with any mounting hardware so Im not sure. I was thinking Either the passenger A piller, or on the right side of the tranny in the passenger boot. I would be worried about the...
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    Cobra Killer kit questions and set up problems.

    Hey guys, just more questions for ya. Right now the intake on my car is warped, and has two mild leaks where it sit on the engine. I have been told It will hold but eventually will need replacing. So ofcourse I am thinking of replacing it with the Bullit intake. So I went to...
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    Different kind of Cat Back question

    Hey guys, I have a question but its not like one I could find in the search. I have single flow chambers on my car and love them, but im looking to find bigger pipes for the cat back. Maybe even considering buying an already bent and made cat back with some quiet mufflers, but for now i just...