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  1. shawnster

    Wide Tires

    I have a 88gt and what are the widest tires I can run on 15x7 rims? the quad shocks are off so they wont be a problem..I'm running 225's now and have no traction out of the hole..Thanks
  2. shawnster

    Quiet Mufflers

    I have headers, off-road H-Pipe and flowermaster American thunders and the car is just too loud..I get the dreaded 2k drone and want to get a quieter exhaust system..does anyone make a system that I can bolt right on to the H-pipe...I want to replace the tail pipes too..I know Flowmaster makes a...
  3. shawnster

    Do you want a 3.73 rearend?

    I know this is not a tech question but I installed a rear end with 3.73's FMS gears and now my car is too fast to drive! I use the car for a daily driver and the 3.73's are just too much for me..I will trade anyone on here for another rear end with less powerful gears..like 3.27's or 3.08's..I...
  4. shawnster

    Engine Temp..What is it supposed to be??

    I just installed a rearend with 3:73's..It takes off like a rocket now! anyhow, my temp was reading 230* is that to hot or is it normal for a 79* day? I wasnt running the air and i never had the car above 4000rpm..any help will be highly appreciated! BTW..its a 88gt 5.0 5spd
  5. shawnster

    lower control arm bolts

    I'm installing another 8.8 rear end in my 88gt (it has 3:73's in it, the rearend in my car now has 2:73's) I only paid $200.00 for it and that a lot cheaper then installing gears ($700.00) I'm having problems with getting the lower control arm bolts off..I wd40ed the crap out of them and all...
  6. shawnster

    Idle problem solved! I hate dumps!

    I took my ride out for a couple of hours today and I cant hear and have a major headache from breathing in exhaust fumes on account I was too lazy to put the tail pipes on(which well be put on tomorrow!) anyhow, I had the famous surging idle and I fixed it! all I did was unplug the iac..the...
  7. shawnster

    question about 85 5.0 block

    I got a deal on a 85 5.0 engine..The heads have just been rebuilt and it has a 303 cam..now, heres the question..the guy pulled the motor because he wanted to switch to fuel injection because this is carb'ed motor..I have a 88gt..will my fuel injection unit fit on this block? I want to build...
  8. shawnster

    Trac-lok rebuild question

    Does anyone know where that article is about rebuilding the Trac-lok clutches? I seen it on here a couple months ago but I cant find it..Thanks
  9. shawnster

    Corvette Z06

    I was in my work truck today and a 2004 Corvette Zo6 pulled up next to me..I dont like Vettes but this one was bad ass!! it has the 405 HP 5.7 Liter LS6 V8 engine, I wish I would of had the Stang..I would have gotten my ass handed to me but it would have been fun!
  10. shawnster

    Junk Headers!!

    I bought a set of Brand New Headers (flowtech) and I got them installed and took the car for a 30 min ride..I got the car back to the garage and opened the hood and HOLY CRAP!! all the paint was flaked off of them and they look like total crap now!!..why did they even bother painting them? Im...
  11. shawnster

    throttle cable

    does anyone know where I can get a throttle cable for a 88GT? thanks
  12. shawnster

    Grinds into 2nd gear

    my car is grinding going into 2nd gear when I'm getting on it..what do I need to do to fix it? can the clutch cable be adjusted?..oh..its a 88gt
  13. shawnster

    Fuel pump shut off question

    I have done this before but forget the wire that I used..I want to put a fuel pump cutoff switch in my 88gt (poor mans alarm system) I got a heavy duty switch with a round circle key, I want to mount the switch in the ashtray, what wire do I need going to the fuel pump?..I think the wires are...
  14. shawnster

    Do you believe this??

    This guy says this car has NO mods yet look at the exhaust..I dont think thats original..It also says it only has 620 miles on it.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6236&item=2467197449
  15. shawnster

    Please Help! I need firing order!

    I got my 88gt all put back together and I checked the haynes manual (which sucks btw!) and I dont understand how to get the firing order right..I started the car and its running like crap because I dont have the firing order right..I screwed with it for a hour today and I need a idiots guild for...
  16. shawnster

    Dumb question..

    I dont know if this would work but I have a 93 ford ranger at work with a 8.8 rear end with 3.55 gears..did they use the same rear end in mustangs and rangers? It would be great if I could put it on my car because it would save a ton of money but not sure if it would even fit..Thanks!
  17. shawnster

    Not related to 5.0 tech, but...

    I know this is not related to the 5.0 tech section but how to you get your picture to show up in your signature? I've tried everything and Im lost! Thanks!
  18. shawnster

    Just got back from Summit!

    I just got back from Summit Racing and bought from the H-pipe back Flowmasters exhaust system..It is the American Thunder..The guy that works there says they sound good..What do you guys think? I seen stuff on exhausts on here about series 40, 2 chamber, 3 chamber..I have know idea what that...
  19. shawnster

    Questions on my exhaust??

    I have a 88gt and I put 1 5/8 headers on it and bought a 2.5 H-pipe from Summit..I got the old factory h-pipe off today and I was planning on using the Flowmasters that are on it but the have a lot of rust on them so I would be better off just replacing the whole thing..My question is what I'am...
  20. shawnster

    Rear End Rebuild..too much?

    I have a 88gt and want to get 3:73 gears..I went to a garage and the guy said He would do it for $380.00 plus tax and I have to buy the gears and the install kit...does that sound a little high or is that the going price? I wanted to get new rims and the rear end built this winter but Thats a...
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