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    2.3l non turbo questions

    Okay, I have had a few tanks of gas through the thing, and keep in mind it does run good, it passed smog with flying colors, under 20 hydrocarbons when it was allowed over 100. Anyway two problems, I am only getting like 20 miles to the gallon, WTF? Second the temp guage only marks slightly...
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    door handle question

    My stang is a 89LX. Does anyone know if the stock door handles were crome or black? I ask because I have a crome one on the driver's side and a black one on the passanger side, the passenger's one is not working correctly and I will replace it, but have not decided if I want to go black or...
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    front strut difference?

    what is the physical difference from my 89 strut with a 2.3 to a 89 with a 5.0 engine? i keep seeing two different parts, will the 5.0 struts fit and work?
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    steering wheel question

    I currently have the 2 spoke wheel, and I want to know if it is interchangeable with the four spoke. Also mine has the cruise in it.
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    parts?

    is there any outfit that is selling reproduction parts for a 89lx yet, such as National depot? I need a few things like new door panels, and I really do not want to buy used ones and recover, and my drivers side is relly shot. I also need many of the weather seals and window rubber along with...
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    dumb question

    Finally picked up my Mustang, but I cannot find the release for the gas cover, I will not get into the status of the interior panels. Where should the release be? Second, the 2.3L has new plugs and wires, but sputters a bit off idle, gets smooth with higher RPMs. Any ideas? Last, where...
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    87 2.3l milage question

    what milage should I get with a 2.3L and a 5 speed? How much will the AC hurt the milage?
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    2.3 turbo conversion

    okay, I have a 87 2.3 with no turbo. What exactly do I need for the conversion, other than a full motor with turbo? Do I need the computer and full harness? Is there an easy way out? Full exaust? Cat converter?
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    gas milage on 2.3 turbo

    out of curiosity what kind of milage does a 2.3 turbo conversion do?
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    Wheels for 88 LX4.3

    Wheels for 88 LX2.3 Okay, I am back, I just bought a 88 LX with a 4.3, I wanted it mainly as I cannot afford to keep driving my pickup to work, anyway it needs much TLC. To start I need wheels and rims. What size looks the best and still fits, and does not rob too much power. Right now it...
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    what lowering springs to use?

    I have a 2001 GT and am now deciding on which springs to put in it, I want to drop the height, more for estetics than anything else, and I do not want to make the ride terribly harsh, but a bit more responsive. I am considering progressive verses straight rates. Any ideas on which?
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    tires for 2001 GT

    in the next month or so I will have to swap tires on my 2001 GT, it has facxtory 17inch wheels from the bullet edition. What tires are the best ones for it. I want better than the stock which I felt sucked in the rain, and maybe some more life expectency. I am looking at a Bridgestone with a...