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    how much can I get for my shortblock?

    I bought a new FRPP M-6009-B50 shortblock assy. This is the stock shortblock version. I used it for about 5000 miles, and now would like to sell it. How much can I get for it with just the block, crank, rods, and pistons? (I will only sell locally (not ship), so this is not a spam to try and...
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    where can I find a cheap radiator?

    The cheaper, the better. I'm selling my car and don't want to spend much... Rick
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    are unmatched used lifters and camshaft a problem?

    If you have either a used camshaft or used lifters (or both), do they develop a matching wear pattern, lifter for lifter per each lobe? Is maintaining this important (labeling each lifter removed as to reassociate it with its mating lobe)? Is it one of those, "it's good to do, but not real...
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    engine been sitting on stand for 2 years - will it run?

    I put my stock 302 (with 140,000 miles) on the stand 2 years ago and didn't do anything to it then (for storage) nor have I touched it since. I now want to reinstall it and have it run. Will it run ok? Should I put something down the spark plug holes into the cylinders to lube them (I didn't...
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    retorque lower intake - engine cold or warm?

    Should you retorque your lower intake after initial install when the engine is warm or cold? Does it matter? I always did it when cold, but I stumbled across this website that says warm. - http://www.theclassiccougarnetwork.com/tccn/encata/tech/v728/efi3.html (It says this in the text next to...
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    has anyone modified or removed their heater tubes?

    I'm talking about the hard tube assembly that runs from the front of the intake to the back to connect with the heater core. Has anyone replaced it with fittings and longer hoses? Got any pics? How was the routing? Thanks, Rick
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    can I benefit from porting my lower Performer manifold?

    With my combo as listed in the sig, is it worth my $$$$ to have my performer lower intake manifold ported? If it was getting done, I'd have Tmoss do it, if he would. How much torque/HP would I gain and where in the powerband would it be? Thanks, Rick
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    do these pics look like my heads have moved/slid?

    Does these pics look as if my AFR165 heads have shifted and "slid" down the deck of the block? Do the heads where they meet the upper block rails (shown in pics) supposed to/typically meet exactly at the point where the deck angles off to the upper rails? Am I paranoid? :rolleyes...
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    can an overtightened lower intake spread/move the heads?

    I believed that I have overtightened my lower intake (http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=590101). Can this result in the heads being shifted/spread apart? Thanks, Rick
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    lower intake gasket probs - help diagnose

    I noticed that my rear lower intake-to-block seal had started leaking, so I removed my lower intake to fix it. I pulled the lower and found a few issues. 1) big split over #2 cylinder. It appears that the top half of the entire left half of the pass side gasket has shifted (racked) a bit to...
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    how fast is a stock 97 cobra conv?

    What kind of 1/4 mile numbers would a stock 97 cobra convert. run on stock sized street tires? Thanks, Rick
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    opinions of NEW MAC catback?

    What are peoples opinions of the new MAC catback? I'm not looking for opinions on sound or power, but quality and fitment. http://www.stangnet.com/Tech-Articles/MACs-NEW-SS-Tipped-Catbacks.html The new style has 3" SS tips (old was 2.5 chrome), and the rest is coated in their new...
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    door window weatherstrip replacement

    I'm looking to replace all 4 door-to-window weatherstrips. These are the strips at the top of the doors that are 'fuzzy' and push against the window to wipe the water off the window (on the outside, at least!). Has anyone done this? Can you give me pointers or suggestions? Any special...
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    can you get tinted glass instead of a stick on film?

    I like how tinted windows look, but HATE the look of film. ESPECIALLY how the film looks around the rear quarter windows with the small dots that border the edge of the window. Same for the rear window. It looks like there is a untinted line. Anyway.... I was wondering if you could get...
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    what the hell is this vine growing in my yard?

    What is this vine? I never really noticed these before, but this year it started growing in my yard, and I've started seeing them around more. I wonder if it is 'poisionous' as the last time I was out cleaning up brush/overgrown crap, I ended up with what I think was poision ivy (dermatitis)...
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    BBK long tubes - what angle are the O2 bungs located?

    I'm considering getting a set of BBK long tubes for my 94. I am wondering at what position the bungs for the long tubes are at. From behind the motor, looking into the collector, are they on the top (12 O'clock) or the sides (9 or 3 O'clock) or somewhere inbetween? What clock position would...
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    with my AFR165's, what is my compression ratio?

    I have a stock shortblock (well, really a FRPP shortblock assy made in 2000 (for the explorer) but I believe it's the same), AFR165s (58cc), Felpro 1011-2 head gaskets. What CR does this work out to? It's hard to compute since I don't really know the size of the eyebrows in the pistons and...
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    base timing and timing lights

    When setting your base idle with the SPOUT connector out, should the timing shown on the balancer be ROCK STEADY? Mine bounces around about 1/2 to 1°. I suspect that my timing light is to blame, as it is old and crappy. If my timing light is to blame, then does anyone have a suggestion for...
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    where to get stock style radiator hose clamps

    Where can I get some of these spring style hose clamps? I suppose Ford, but imagine that they are overpriced there. Is there somewhere else to get these? Thanks, Rick
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    adjusting valves - lifters pumped up or not?

    With stud mount rockers, does it make ***ANY*** difference if you adjust the valves with the lifters pumped up or not as long as zero lash is accurately found with each method? Rick
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