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  1. rbonella

    Last pics before a butt-job

    Going to the body shop soon for a cobra rear bumper and cobra spoiler so I washed it up and put a few miles on it even though it's still winter, and colder than s**t!
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    Got my car out for spring and guess what I found?

    My driver's side head is cracked! There is a crack that starts inside the exhaust port (closest to front bumper) and wraps around towards the front where my power steering bracket is located. I have had these Aluminum heads for many years now, and so it looks like I will be doing a much needed...
  3. rbonella

    one dim head light, few ?'s

    I'll make this brief all parking lights are bright hazards are bright when low AND high beams on=passenger side lights become dim (headlight, & 2 parking lights)??? running about 50% power This is my protocol tonight: check ground on pass side light replace passenger bulb (process of...
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    MSD=My Spark Disappeared

    I'm done with MSD components :mad:
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    Going back to Drag set up fellas

    I want a polished wheel that looks killer. No drag lites...that was my old set up. Looking for a 15x3 (that will clear 13" cobra brakes) and a 15x10 w/ 6.5 BS. Im looking to do a MT 275/50 OR 275/50/15 DR. I want the tire to have the "stuffed look" so I think I will be able to stuff a 50...
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    Why are the tops of my struts going to hit the hood??

    Throwing on some new KYB Gas-Adjust struts and everything was going as smooth as one could hope for and then I realized very quickly that the tops of my struts where the nut goes is sticking up a few inches too high to where It will hit my hood? What's going on here? Everything looks good to...
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    Removing A/C components, Question

    Sitting at work so I don't have the car in front of me so bare with me...for the guys who have removed the ac components, how are you guys removing the canister on the passenger side firewall? It has hard lines going to it (2 I believe?) One guy said he simply broke the lines off but that...
  8. rbonella

    what gauge for battery cables?

    Im doing a battery relocation and I don't know what gauge cables to buy? Also, are you guys running the positive in cabin or under car? Thanks!
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    warm weather guys stay away...I don't want to hear it lol

    Well, It's supposed to snow 6+ inches tonight so I took the mustang for probably the last run in 2010 last night. It was 24 degrees out and the car ran like a raped ape....always dose when it's cold. I always hate this time of year because I know that it will be months before I can pull the...
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    going back to factory...need some help

    Ok, I just purchased a factory GT spoiler that is in great shape to put on my 88 GT. Been running a saleen spoiler for years but it's time to go back to the factory look. Anyhow, I would like to find some sort of material to put between the spoiler mounts and the hatch itself....like a gasket...
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    dyno session, what a reality check lol

    well, our mustang club had its spring dyno day yesterday. I am disappointed in my numbers. Cars were ran on a Mustang Dyno which i hear is the most accurate real world rwhp/tq chassis dyno, it was a humbling experience to say the least. 357 w/10:1 Venolia pistons aluminum GT40 heads with...
  12. rbonella

    water coming in from behind my dash!!

    Yup, just washed the stang outside in my driveway and noticed that when I hit the passenger side of the windshield with water, that water ends up dripping onto my passenger floor coming from behind the dash? I don't know if I have a bad seal around my windshield (original glass, 88GT) or if it's...
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    coilover guys, chime in

    I was thinking about buying a set of coilovers front and rear. my knowledge on spring rates is limited my car is a street car with limited drag use so I do not know what spring rate front and rear to get. I have seen 350lb,300lb,250lb, 175lb, 150lb spring rates front and rear but I do not...
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    smoked lights from LRS

    Well I just recieved my smoked headlights from LRS yesterday and spent the evening installing them. The tops of my hands do not have skin anymore lol. Anyhow, the main rectangle lights have so much friggin rubber going around them I am having a hard time making them look clean. Are you guys...
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    Cam Guys...Chime In

    Well I have acquired my top end finally and I need a cam to tie it all together. 69' block 357 windsor, Venolia 10.5:1 pistons Victor Jr. hand ported 210 heads 60cc w/ comp pro mag roller rockers Super vic efi intake w/edelbrock power elbow 80mm mass I have 75tb & a 90tb available 30lb...
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    Help me decide which heads to buy

    Well, I'm getting married in october so I better do it now lol. Iam replacing my heads on my 357 windsor. I have narrowed it down to 3 choices. first off...supporting mods I have acquired 80mm mass 90mm tb anderson power pipe TFS R 351 90mm intake longtubes 1 7/8 w/ 3" collectors HEADS...
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    Cooling advice...

    I'll try to make this as short as possible, my 357 has had cooling issues (fine when driving) but stuck in traffic in 100* midwest humid heat...temps start to rise. I have a 3 core aluminum rad, 180 stat, factory clutch fan w/factory shroud and most important...FACTORY ALT! I know markIII...
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    Difference between Lightning GT40 intake, and FRPP GT40?

    I have tried searching for a difinitive answer to this, so I'm asking you enthusiasts... What is the difference (visually or flow performance) of the lightning 351-based GT40 tubular intake and the old-school FRPP tubular GT40 intake? I know the Lightning lower is a well engineered piece...
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    4.6 SVT shortblock on CL

    If anyone is looking for a 4.6, it's cheap! Ford 32 valve Aluminum 4.6L Complete short block. Teksid cobra SVT
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    Stangnet needs a meet/ open track day

    Has this ever been done? I know there are members all over the country, neighbors to the north, and the islands of Hawaii, but it would be cool to find a neutral location where members could gather to run their pride and joys, meet members and their families, and have a great time. A race park...