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    Maiden Voyage after MII Install...

    Well I got my brakes bleed and the last few odds and ends put together to make the car "road worthy" since the Heidts MII install. The manual rack is fine once you are moving but at a stand still and backing out of the drive way it is definately a 2 hand project. Heidts claims the...
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    cooling problems

    Alright so I have a 351w in my 67 mustang. I just installed a Mildon Aluminum High Flow Water Pump, a Summit brand 2 core aluminum radiator (cross flow, 19" tall, 30" wide) and a summit brand "high flow" 160 degree thermostat. With the engine idling in my garage on a 74 degree day and both...
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    Heidts MII - Progress + Sway Bar Question

    Hey all, So I have been working on getting my Heidts kit installed as the job/OT allows time. Everythign has been goining smoothy, I'm real impressed with the quality of the kit. I got the Deluxe kit (tubular A-arms) and I am having an issue with figuring out how to mount the sway bar. The...
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    Economical Rear Sump Pan

    Hey guys, So my Heidts MII setup came this week -- Looks great. I am trying to find a rear sump pan but all I can seem to find are high dollar ultra large capacity oil pans. What have others with MII used? I would be happy with just a regular stamped steel rear sump pan. Will the rear...
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    Mustang II Question

    Hey guys that have installed Mustang II (reen buddy ole pal :D). I am seriously considering goign with Heidt's M2 setup. My question is what do you do with you Monte Carlo Bar and Export braces? Are they no longer required because all the suspenstion compnents are now located down on the...
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    EDIS Ignition Control

    So this week I finally did what ive been kicking around for a while now. I bought the Megasquirt, engine stimulator, and relay board. I've got the stimulator and relay board built and the main megasquirt board is nearly complete. My question is how does everyone feel about Ford's EDIS...
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    Anyone reproduce Quarter windows?

    Hey guys, Has anyone tried reproduction Vent widow frames? I see them for sale for about $110 each and I'm thinkin that looks like a good proce rather than screwing with the pitted ones I've got or watchign ebay forever. Does anyone know of rear quarter windows being reproduced...I'm...
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    Valve spring removal

    Hey guys, Do you all think it would be possible to remove valve springs without a spring compressor? these springs im removing only have a 50 lb force at installed height. Also, when the sprin is compressed is the lock free to fall out? Thanks
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    Have I lost it?

    My daily driver 1984 toyota pick is in need of an engine rebuild. Well I got looking at diffrent "performance parts" for the good old 22r and ended up buying a cam, a header and also a spare head to port and polish. So what do you guys think? Did I done go and lose my mind spending extra cash...
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    Narrowed wheels

    Ive heard of people having steel wheels narrowed as well as made wider. Is it possible to get an aluminum wheel narrowed from say 8 inches to 7 inches?
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    Help me figure out why this 302 wont go!

    Alright heres the deal. I appologize for the book. The vehicle is a 1968 Ford pickup. It has a manual 4 speed transmission, first gear is a "granny gear". The truck origonaly had a straight 6 in it and this transmission is what was behind it. The engine is an early 70's 302 with points...
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    Power brakes / Cam Question

    Hey guys, I have an Edelbrock Performer RPM cam in my 351w. (224/234 .496 .512) Is this cam in the borderline area for operating my power brakes? I have disc front and drum back, it just doesnt seem like the car stops nearly as well as it should...takes queit a bit of effort to stop.
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    Chrome Rocker Panel Moldings

    Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could either explain to me the correct method of installing the moldings onto the plastic clips or had a website with a step by step on it. I rivited the new plastic clips into place that came with the moldings. Im not seeing how the molding goes on, it...
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    Power Steering Bracket

    Hey guys good news. I have been putting off my power steering bracket for about a year now. With the 351w and the aftermarket heads and the power steering pump adapter brackets I bought wouldnt work so I went ahead and fabricated my own by modifying the original bracket. It turned out...
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    Re-Tapping Sparkplug hole.

    So my buddy is drivin his 85 Toyota celica down the road today and it Blows a sparkplug right out of the head. I know I know its a toyota and it should be thrown away but My question is this. Is it at all possible to drill and tap and helicoil the hole without removing the head and using a...
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    Heater / painless wiring

    Well Im finally getting back to the painless harness project. Its basicly dont except for some small stuff. Im trying to get my head around how the heater is wired. I have a hot wire from the harness, 2 wires on the blower motor, the plug for the resister on the heater box, a red wire, a blue...
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    Driprail moldings

    I did a search on installing driprail moldings. I followed what I learned which was using a block of wood and a helper to pop them on. This isnt really working out for me. All I have been able to accomplish is to chip alot of paint off the driprails. :bang: What is causing me the most...
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    muwahahahaha

    haha Its Alive! Man its a great day...I finally got my brakes put to gether and drove the stang for the first time. Man does it have alot of power...Laid down a twin patch about 50 feet long before I let off the gas... :D
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    Dyno questions

    HI guys, Ive never taken my car to a chassis dyno and I have a couple questions. DO they specify a certian gear to be in when they take their readings? Do they need to know what your rear end ratio is? Do they need to know tire diameter? I guess what im getting at is how it works...
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    Weld Racing Wheels

    Hi guys, A buddy of mine has weld racing wheels (not sure the exact model) on his truck. (This is slightly non-mustang just because what the wheels are installed on but I thought you guys might have some ideas on the subject.) They make a clicking noise most notable at slow speeds and...