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  1. mattkimsey

    What T5 do I have...4cyl or V8?

    Ok - I'm doing a rebuild on the trans and the little metal ID tag says "13-52-199" Also, on the tailhousing it has "13-52-066-919" and the maincase has 13-52-065-908" The 2nd gear has 31 teeth. Is this a v8 trans or 4 banger?
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    How to paint intake cover emblem?

    I want to do this: Where should I start...which grain of sandpaper?....what type of paint? It seems like it would be quicker to paint the entire thing red, let it dry and then tape it off and do the white.
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    R12 freeon or R134??

    I'm planning on recharging my A/C system and R12 is $30 per can and R134 is $6 per can. Thus, $90 for R12 and $18 for R134. With R134 I would need to convert my A/C, but is it worth it? It seems very involved and expensive. However, the freeon is very cheap.:shrug: If I can fix the...
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    1st to 2nd gear grind.....can I fix it?

    I have some questions for you guys. When I shift from 1st to 2nd, my transmission grinds (badly). From what I've read, it's probably the syncro and I'll also need to check the gears to see if any need to be replaced. So I'll need to buy a rebuild kit and possibly gears. Which rebuilt is...
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    Car and Driver lap times -- Cobalt faster than GT?

    These are the lap times at VIR: 1) Ford GT - 3:00.7 2) Z06 - 3:01.1 3) Viper SRT10 - 3:01.6 4) Lotus Elise - 3:09.2 5) Corvette - 3:09.3 6) Cayman S - 3:09.5 7) BMW M6 - 3:10.0 8) Shelby GT500 - 3:11.0* 9) 350Z Track - 3:12.5 10) Lancer Evo MR - 3:13.5 11) Charger SRT8 - 3:18.2 12)...
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    The ultimate bench race Cobra$$$ vs. 5.0$$$

    Ok, I'm trying to decide which car would make more financial sense to run 10.0 in the 1/4. This thread isn't meant to bash either car OR to name call and act childish in gereral. I just want to get an idea of the parts needed and prices. Keep in mind, both cars will be built over the next 5...
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    Help me add to the parts list, Dart based

    I want a low-mid 10 sec. eventually.... Dart 347 shortblock $4295(does anyone know where to get it cheaper? Maybe with the dart sportsman?) trickflow H/C/I package $2000 used 65 or 70mm TB $75 maf $125 used shortie headers $75 31 spline axles $250 subframes $50(ebay cheapies) 30 lb...
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    1/4 window molding

    Can anybody tell me how to restore these? I remember seeing a link with instuctions, but I cant find it.
  9. mattkimsey

    Amsoil oil change intervals?

    I was wondering how often Amsoil should be changed, I was talking to a oil dealer and said one of their oils only needs to be changed every 35,000 :shrug: Has anyone tried this? If it last just 15,000 than it would be cheaper and less of a hassle than changing regular oil every 3,000. How...
  10. mattkimsey

    '05 @ your house.

    Does anyone have an '05 Stang sitting in their driveway?? Any pics?
  11. mattkimsey

    ~Trick Flow Kit or PTK turbo~

    I've got a bone stock 5.0(flows and h-pipe) with 80k miles. Which would be best to add to it? 1. PTK turbo kit $3800 -or- 2. Trick flow engine kit $2050 I like the idea of having a fresh top end of the motor but I know the HCI would require a lot of other stuff to support it. The hci may end...
  12. mattkimsey

    -Applying Wax-

    I was wanting to ask whats a good orbital I can use just to use the paint cleaner wax (McQuiars step 1) and to put the Tech Wax on. I want something thats is the least abrasive to help me put it on so I don't have to wear my arm out. Could I get one of the cheap ones at Advance Auto? Also can I...
  13. mattkimsey

    MM brake upgrade

    Is this kit for $250 worth it for a daily driver? The website says the average stopping distance when tested was 114ft, that sounds too good to be true because thats better than a 99+ GT with 4 wheel disk brakes. What do you guys think...if its worth it I'll get it.
  14. mattkimsey

    NC emissions law

    I heard that starting in 2006 the counties in NC that check for emissions will no longer do it on cars that are 95' and older? or 90' and older?...Is this true?
  15. mattkimsey

    1st time at the track

    I just got back from running the 1/8 mile track, my one and only run was a 9.51 with a 2.4 60'. Being as nervous as I was I forgot the mph, the reason I only ran 1 time was because my clutch went out, its been bad for about a week now but today finished it off. My car is a 90 lx hatch 5spd. with...
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    mm brake upgrade kit

    Has anyone used the brake kit? is it any good? I just thought 250 dollars doesnt seem like a bad deal if it does what it says.
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