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    87 no spark with spout in?

    I have an 87 Mustang. With a inline spark tester between the coil and distributor I get no spark with the spout connecter installed. I get spark with the spout connector out but will not start, any ideas? Car was running fine then died on road and has not started since. I had the...
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    AOD to T5 and cruise control

    I did the T5 swap in my 93 over the weekend. Everything went great, have to press the clutch to start, back up lights work... I noticed today the cruise control does not work anymore. What should I check on first? I did install the button/switch on the pedals. Also, I used a brand new...
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    Plug on side of t5z?

    I am almost done with my T5 swap in my 93, just have to get the exhaust, clutch cable and console back together. On the T5z there is 2 small studs that look like an electrical connector on the drivers side. What do I do with that? What is that for??
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    intake suggestions?

    What would most likely be a better intake for the 1500-6200/6500ish rpm range, the TF track heat or the BBK SSI... or other?
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    dyno numbers--Suggestions??

    Had the car dyno tested on a Dynojet today, I was a little disappointed (251hp/282 tq). I have a the X cam, TFS street heat intake, and AFR 165 heads. They guys at the shop told me I really needed the AFR 185 heads. Any one agree? Disagree? Suggestions? Air/fuel was good at just under 14...
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    What AFPR with TFS st heat?

    What AFPR can I use without having clearence problems with the EGR using a TFS street heat intake? I am using the stock fuel rails, stock EGR spacer and TB. The Kirban will not work (just tried)...
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    ??? Brake pads ???

    I have done the swap to the 73mm/Mark VIII fromt brake calipers on my 87 mustang. Now what brake pads do I use? Seems like the Hawk pads I bought (for the stock calipers) wont work now.... Thanks
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    Main bolt ?

    Do you have to use the factory type main bolt (the one with a stud on the end) to hold the oil pump pick up tube? If you use a regular main bolt do you just let the oil pump pick up be held in place by the oil pump?
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    AFR bolt holes

    I am installing ARF 165s (part #1472). After getting the everything off the front of the stock motor it appears that one of the accessory holes on the front of the AFR head is going to be too big for one of the stock studs (driver side if I remember right). Is this correct or was I just...
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    Central Coast Mustang

    I am considering ordering the "Aluminum Head Longblock" from Central Coast Mustang. I would get the forged pistons for +$250. Has anyone here had any experience with their engines? They claim "All New Parts" I have not spoke with anyone there yet, still trying to get all my ?'s in order...
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    Advice please: Sad Day

    After 210,000 miles the bone stock 5.0 in my '87 bit the dust (cant even turn it over with a braker bar with all accessories and starter off). What do I do? This is my only daily driver car. My first inclination is to buy a ford crate motor and be done with it... I know, from reading here...
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    What brake pads?

    I am installing the larger calipers (Lincoln M VIII, MC, lines, rotors...) on my 87. What Hawk brake pads do I need to order? Just the ones for a 87+ mustang? or pads specific for the 73mm calipers?? Thanks.
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    AC Blower moter (quick, in middle of changing)

    Does the dash have to come out to replace the AC blower motor/housing in an 87 5.0?
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    Brake parts ?

    Where do I get the "3-2 Port Kit " that is referred to on http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net/
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    mirror swap ?'s

    Sorry for the cross post but I just realized it would fit better here.. I have an 87 LX (5.0/5 sp) coupe and want to change my outside mirrors from the manual (joystick type) to power. What do I need besides the obvious (power mirrors and "controller")? Is this an easy swap?