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  1. Calgary351GT

    Paint and Body 90' GT Front Bumper Cover Repair

    Hi All. I'm planning on doing some repairs to my front bumper cover. I'm having trouble finding anything online in regards to removing just the bumper cover . Do I have to remove the entire bumper assembly to do this? Thanks!
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    Engine 427w header issue

    Is anyone running a foxbody Windsor swap setup with either afr 205 or dart pro1 225 heads? What I'm really asking is, are you using a 3" flange setup. If so, what headers are you using? I'm considering A 427w with either head but want to know if anyone has had to change out any other...
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    Fox Msd Ready To Run / Fitech Efi

    I'm going to pick up a FiTech 600PA EFI for my current carb setup windsor. Currently, I run a MSD ready to run pro billet with a 6AL ignition box (at the time, RRR's were the same price as 2-wire versions). Fitech's timing control option will not work with RRR. Rather than replace with new...
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    Stripped Intake Bolt

    Just finished intalling a Vic jr intake and stripped a bolt. Damn torque wrench didn't click:mad: I was wondering if I can helicoil it with the intake on. Be a shame to have to start all over again for one stinking bolt.
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    My 'wimpy' Windsor

    Spun my 351W powered 90GT (manual) on the dyno last weekend and it made a dissappointing 300rwhp. I was hopng for at least 350. Any suggestions as to what I need to do? This is what I have. -flat tops, around 10.5:1. -Comp Cams Magnum 280H hydraulic flat tappet.(pwr from 2000-6000)...
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    Intake gasket blow outs

    Anybody have problems with Fel-Pro 1262 gaskets blowing out? I'm talking about right at the top of the rear coolant ports where the gasket is thin. It's happened to me, twice. One on each head. I get hard on the throttle (6000rpm) and steams starts pouring out of my hood.:mad: These...
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    Buying Wheels

    I'm looking at picking up an extra set of 8" Welds for the back of my 90' GT for street tires. I'm wondering about going with a 4.5" or 5.5" backspace. The tires I'm getting are 255/60 R15's. Right now I'm running with M/T Street ET's(26x10.5) with 5.5" backspacing, but the tires come...
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    Supercharged 351W

    I'm looking into supercharging my carbed 351W combo in my 90' GT. Does anybody know if this has been done? I would have thought somebody has tried it somewhere but have had no luck finding anything. I was thinking about a Paxton, using my stock accessories. I've emailed them, but haven't...
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    Blowing Gaskets

    I have just blown yet another gasket due to excessive coolant pressure. This time it was the intake. Last time it was the water pump gasket itself. It goes when I buzz the engine over 6000 rpm. Has anyone had in problems like this? I figure it's that the pump isn't made to flow coolant at...
  10. Calgary351GT

    MSD ignition power shortage?

    Has anyone ever ran short on power for their MSD ignition (6AL) to the point where their car sputters on the track at high rpms? First of all. I've upgraded to a 3G alt. on my 351W, 90 GT. (carbed). I've checked the output of the alt. and it is fine until I turn everything on...
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    351W timing question

    Just wondering what guys have their 351W initial timing set at (ballpark). Mine's a pretty hot street engine at about 10.5:1 comp. It runs well at 25 degrees, which seems awefully high. I'm wondering if I have my timing marks messed up.
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    Weld Racing wheels

    Has anybody ever had in problems with Weld wheels???? I bought a set of draglites for the front of my car from a local speed shop. They were an odd size and had to be brought in from a distributor in Mich. It took 2 weeks. When I got them one's lateral runout was so bad it couldn't be...
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    Tires/Wheels

    Hi all. I'm looking for new wheels and slicks for my car. Gonna go with M/T ET streets. (no luck with radials) and a set of Weld draglites. I'm wondering what guys are running for sizes on their fox platforms. How big can I go with the tires without cutting fenders and/or ground affects...
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    Slicks

    Anyone know how big I can go with slicks on my 90' GT without cutting the fender? I am currently running 26x9.5 M/T street radials and can't hook for S#@t.:shrug: I want to go with the street ET's.
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    Slick size question

    I'm currently running 26x9 MT Street ET radials(15 inch wheels) on my 90' GT and cannot hook. I am about ready to give up on them. I've done the upper and lower trailing arms as well, have gone with drag shocks and struts. I've tried several tire pressure settings (10-20psi), and launch rpms...
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    Carb size

    For anyone who remembers carburators... :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm currently using a 650 dbl pumper on my 351W in my 90' GT (3300lbs w/driver) I'm wondering if its big enough. My engine: -10.5:1 comp. -Comp Cams 280H cam. 0.512 gross lift, 280 dur. -AFR 185cc heads. 2.02 int.,1.60 ex...
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    Driveline vibration

    I'm sure this is a thread that has already been covered at some point but... A few months ago, I installed a set of lower trailing arms in my 90 GT, after which, I discovered a vibration through my shifter at about 60mph, especially under exceleration. I had no vibration before the change...
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    Speedo Gear

    I'm running a T-5 with 4.10 gears and 26" tires. Anybody know what speedo gear I need or where I can get one?:shrug:
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    90/10 struts

    I was wondering if anyone on here has tried 90/10 front shocks on the street with their Fox Mustang. I've got Competition Engineering adjustable rears. The car is no daily driver, but I DO drive it on the street. I had some serious traction issues last summer at the track and am thinking...