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  1. funkytrunk92

    Odd Cooling Problem ----Need Help!-Long

    Ok so I just got done changing my head gaskets and I am having problems. First, a brief history. 1. Rebuilt engine after buying car with 2 blown pistons. 2. After rebuild, blew head gasket 3. replaced head gaskets, took it for a spin, overheated and blew another head gasket. 4...
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    Cooling Woes!--please help.......

    Well I thought I was going to be able to drive my car finally, but I guess not! Heres the deal. I have rebuilt my motor once. Somehow after the first rebuild I blew a head gasket.(pressure in cooling system, milkshake in oil pan etc. )Changed the head gaskests took it for a drive , maybe 5 or 6...
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    Sunroof Trouble--need help

    I have an aftermarket sunroof in my car and it will not work. It was working, but I started trying to track down my dash light problem and I think I cut the wire to the sunroof. I thought I was doing good by removing all of the previous owners wiring. I think one of the switches I unhooked and...
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    Idle surge increasing with more timing!

    What could the reason for this be? As I turn the dizzy to advance timing, the surge gets worse. at around 12* it idles smooth. Could it be rockers?
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    felpro 1250 questin..need help fast!

    does the black/blue side face up? also, do I need to use the inserts that come with them? 93 cobra, gt 40 heads, cobra intake, thanks (in process of putting back together as we speak):nice:
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    GT40--ARP head bolt question--Pics!!!

    So I got my ARP pn 154-3601 head bolts. I am concerned because they look different from my stock head bolts. They are not threaded as far as the stock ones and they have washers with them. I just want to make sure that I have the right thing, becuase I do not want to do another head gasket...
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    Cobra Lower question!

    I've read several post saying that porting the lower cobra intake is worth some good horsepower. If I do this, will I have to port the heads as well (GT-40 heads) and port match the upper. In my experience, one thing generally leads to doing a bunch of other things and spending lots of...
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    Anybody got pics of MAC 3" Tips

    I am getting ready to put mac exhaust on my cobra and can only find the 3" tipss I was wondering if anyone has pics of the 3" tips. I was thinking that big of a tip might look funny, but I could be wrong. I'v 2 1/2 now and like the way it looks. thanks
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    Advancing Cam - Need help

    This is a continuation of my last post. I have decided to advance my cam timing 4*. The problem I have is when I rebuilt the motor, I remember not being able to get the gear off of the crank. I would get the timing set wih the advance/retard keyways, but I am pretty sure that I will not be able...
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    Quick camshaft question!

    Just looking into cams and had a few questions. 1) What are the advantages/disadvantages of having more exhaust lift than intake lift. I noticed this on some of the cam specs. 2) What are the advantages/disadvantages of more or less lobe seperation. Does more lobe seperation make it less...
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    More problems--no you guys' help again!

    More problems--need your guys' help again! Well last post was about my surging idle. After going through and testing all my check engine codes and solving those issues, my idle still surges. I am resolved that it is likely the intake not sealed or rocker out of adjustment or both. The new...
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    Please help with idle...I just want to drive my car!

    Ok so I have just completed building the engine. 306 cobra motor with e cam. Also has aod with shift kit and stall converter. I am having an awful time getting this thing to idle. Here is what I have done so far. 1. checked for vacuum. reading around 15 2. cleaned MAF, IAC, TB, set tps to...
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    Finally found the problem

    Well, as some of you may know, I purchased a cobra a few weeks ago and have been having various problems. After a compression test showing very little compression in cylinders 7 and 8, we decided to go ahead and tear the motor down. Well, I made it to the head gaskets, and they looked ok. Then I...
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    a/m 93 Cobra Wheel Backspacing

    I know I've seen a thread/webpage regarding the backspacing issues with a/m 93 cobra wheels on a 93 cobra and how to resolve it, but can't seem to find it by searching. Could someone please direct me to the correct place. I have 17 in a/m Saleen Knockoffs on my 93 cobra and would like...
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    LOW LOW #s on compresion test!! HELP!!

    1993 Cobra (had a week) leaks ALOT of oil...replaced pcv valve and screen and just did compression test. OK, I have done everything instructed in my manual as to how to perform a compression test. I have the car up to operating temperature. All cylinders are EXTREMELY LOW and two are dead...Here...
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    Door Trouble

    I have a 92 lx coupe and the door drivers door seems to be loose. When i say loose i mean that when i hit a bump, it is almost like the door is not shut all the way. Yes it is shut all the way, but it still makes a noise. Its like the latch isn't holding it tight enough. Its hard to explain, but...
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    Will it work

    Ok all of you mustang masterminds. I have bbk equal lentgh shorty headers, x pipe(2 1/2) and mack 2 1/2 mufflers. I want to put the stock h pipe back on and eventually stock headers back on. Will the stock h pipe work with the bbk headers and the 2 1/2 inch mufflers, I mean will it bolt up...