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  1. MikeR351w

    EFI to Carb Distributor Shaft length question...

    Hello, I am building a Factory 5 Cobra with an 89 GT mustang engine. To make it more period correct, I am going to a carb set up. I have it almost finished and just bought a Distributor for a 85 Mustang GT 5 speed. The old TFI dizzy was longer and this one is shorter. I checked with a gauge...
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    Engine Help identify this 302, pictures included

    I bought this 89 5.0 Mustang engine and I found that it has stock GT 40 P heads on it with stock springs. I removed the heads today and found the stamping YYY In the lifter valley with a steel lifter hold down plate, not plastic. I know that this stamping is a generic code for a Ford 302 but it...
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    1989 Mustang Carb conversion, need pics.

    Hello, I am converting my 1989 Mustang GT, 5 Speed, to Carb and need to know how to wire the alternator to a 1985 set up. Currently I have the 86-93 stock alternator on the engine and would like to retain it. Also, for those that have done it in the past, other than the distributor to coil...
  4. MikeR351w

    100 octane. No fuel pressure

    Hello. I have a quick question. Car is a 1998 Mustang GT. I was driving it the other day and everything appeared to be normal. It has been running 100 octane for 6 years now (fully built 4.6, 11:1 compression ratio, tons of mods and tune). Anyways, it wouldn't start. I noticed that the gas was...
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    Progress Thread 11:2:1 Compression Tune Advice!

    Ok. I bought a new mustang. 1998 GT. The car is fully built. Here are the mods. (I listed everything engine/drivetrain in case you have questions). There is a ton more suspension mods as well but that's not applicable. 4.11 Gears Ford Racing Rear Diff Cooler Trans Cooler TKO600 Trans RAM...
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    Cobra Dgas Coolant Bottle - Fox Mustang

    Ok. I have all the parts needed for mocking up my Degas Bottle. Its the same idea on the 1993 Cobra R. I got mine from a 95 Probe GT. I have attached a diagram and chime in if you have any suggestions or ideas.... I am not 100% sure if the Degas Bottle has to be HIGHEST point in the cooling...
  7. MikeR351w

    Fuel Rail Bolts????

    any suggestions would be appreciated. I got these aftermarket rails. Unknown brand. They were on a fox mustang 5.0 so i dont know why the bolt holes hug the rails so close. A standard bolt wont turn because the 5 point part of the bolt head hits the rail. What should i do?
  8. MikeR351w

    Engine Best Harmonic Balancer...

    I have a R302, stroked to 331. I got about 7k in the engine. I have a cheap balancer (chineese junk) and want a better one. Any suggestions? I need one that will not use any adapters if possible. Thanks!
  9. MikeR351w

    Engine 50oz Balancer Bolts...

    Hello I have a 50oz balancer on my 302 setup. I cant seem to re use the stock crank shafter bolts. they dont fit for whatever reason. Anyone know if they are a different bolt from the factory balancer???
  10. MikeR351w

    Tf Aluminum Heads Ported, What Ex. Gasket To Use?

    Hello, I have a 90 LX 5.0. Long story short, the Trick Flow Aluminum heads were ported and flow a ton of air. Bad news is I took my exhaust gaskets up to them and they are too small now. There is not much room for trimming them wider. They fit the height but the width is now 5mm too large...
  11. MikeR351w

    Custom Fuel System Setup Assistance Help!

    Hello, I have attached my proposed diagram for my setup. Keep in mind, I bought the system with the car and it came off of a Fox Body 5.0 and is going onto my 1990 5.0 LX hatch. The main line is -8 and the return from the rail to the regulator is -6 fittings. I got all the parts together and...
  12. MikeR351w

    Fuel issue: 92 LX Vortech V1 w/wideband gauge

    Hello, I have a 92 LX 5.0 with an auto trans. About 130k. Mods for engine only are as follows. Edelbrock Perf RPM II intake 38lb injectors w/80mm mass air meter and 65mm t/b Anderson FMS intake w/k&n filter 8lb blower pulley H-Pipe w/no cats Shorty headers Engine timing is at 14deg...
  13. MikeR351w

    Installing Kenwood deck in 87 LX, w/6speaker setup...

    Hello, I have an 87 LX Mustang and I am finally getting rid of the factory tape player. My car originally came with a 6 speaker factory setup with the factory amp behind the stereo on the hump. I am in the process of removing the dash and I am halfway done. I already removed the radio &...
  14. MikeR351w

    Supercharger Tuning Question

    Hello, I have a 93 LX 5.0 with 125k on the motor. I currently have the following modifications: -Vortech V-1 Supercharger w/9lb pulley -Anderson FMS Power Pipe that goes into fenderwell -80mm Mass air meter -38lb Lucas Injectors -255lph fuel pump -NO FMU -Edlebrock Performer RPM II...
  15. MikeR351w

    Fuel pump cut-off switch - HELP with simple question!

    I have a 93 LX 5.0L. I park it in a bad area. I recently wired in a fuel pump cut-off switch about two weeks ago. I wired it in between the positive (12v) going to the relay. This morning, the fuel pump was stuck in the priming mode and would not shut off. I turned the pump off by using...
  16. MikeR351w

    Vortech V1 in 93 LX - AOD question

    I have a 93 LX 5.0 with an AOD trans. I recently put a Vortech V1 on it and its a beast! I have now noticed after hammering on it that the trans tends to skip (or VERY quickly shift out of second) second gear and go right to third. Is this normal???? It also does it when I got from "1" to...
  17. MikeR351w

    Help wiring fuel pump cut off switch...

    I have a 93 LX 5.0 hatch. I want to wire in a cut off switch to the fuel pump relay. I bought a 30amp switch which has three prongs. Is this switch rated at 30amps, too high or too low for the power that will run through it. Also, do I ground it or just run both hot wires to the different...
  18. MikeR351w

    White junk in Oil Separator:Supercharged 5.0

    Weird question: I have a 93 LX 5.0, with a V-1 Vortech Supercharger on it. I have an oil separator in between the PCV valve and the intake for blow by. The last 500 miles I have noticed that there is white junk, almost sap like substance in the catch can. What is this????? Smells a bit like...
  19. MikeR351w

    Tuning for a Vortech V-1...

    Hello, I was wondering what timing recommedations anyone has for the following mods: 93 LX 5.0, 120k, auto trans and the following mods... -Vortect V-1 Supercharger, 9lb pulley -Power Pipe -BBK Catback exhaust - No CATS - Flo Pro Mufflers -65mm T/B and 80mm Mass air with 38lb injectors...
  20. MikeR351w

    HP guess...

    Wondering if I can get a few HP guesses... The car is... 93 LX 5.0, 120k, auto trans and the following mods... -Vortect V-1 Supercharger, 9lb pulley -Power Pipe -BBK Catback exhaust - No CATS - Flo Pro Mufflers -65mm T/B and 80mm Mass air with 38lb injectors and 255lph fuel pump -A/C...
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