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    Ignition component recommendations....

    First off this is a newly-built engine with boost in mind so: First off is the distributor, I need a new one sometime down the road. The cam-drive tooth is looking rather rough, the shaft has some wobble to it so the bushings are about shot, and it has a few other issues, so what's a decent...
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    Ignition timing advance

    I cannot find out what the problem is but what does the ECU use as input to know when to advance the timing in these cars. Reason I ask is because I have base timing at 12 degrees on the engine and 22 with the SPOUT connected, but I get NO advance with response to engine rpm (maybe +/- 2 degree...
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    Valve Cover Vacuum

    I have been trying to search for the answer on this one. Anyone seem to know what kind of problems would exhibit a lot of vacuum inside the valve covers?
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    Idead of poor running new engine???

    Idea of poor-running new engine??? The list: 304 with 165cc AFR heads, SRP dish pistons with 8.9 CR, Eagle SIR rods, balanced assembly, MLS head gaskets, 1.6 roller rockers (stud), Comp cams XE270HR-14 I have been trying all I can with the running condition of this thing. The foundation is...
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    Rear coolant ports on lower intake.....

    I happen to have a bare (and only a bare one) lower gt40-style intake manifold. The problem i'm having is as to what goes in 1 of the 2 coolant ports on the rear of the lower intake. All I have is an ACT sensor between the 5 and 6 runners, a coolant temp sender on the front left, and a coolant...
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    Conflicting ring gap suggestions?

    I have been told by many different people various gaps and now it is confusing me. For the record, the engine is a 304 sporting about 8.8:1 compression, forged 4032 SRP aluminum pistons, Speed pro plasma moly rings, and aluminum heads. The engine itself is roughly a 325hp engine, but with (key...
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    Head gasket and AFR questions

    I'm looking at my AFR 165's and maybe it is just me but which one is left and which one is right, I cannot find any identification besides one side says #140 and the other says #1400 on both heads....? Also does anyone happen to have the part number or know of it for the upgrade to 7/16"...
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    AFR and rocker arms....

    I know everyone awhile ago was ranting that the stock studs on the AFR heads were terrible, anyone know if they are still a major problem of if they have been fixed? This may be a silly question but I have no idea as to the answer, the 165cc heads as well as the other major two heads for SBF...
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    New engine - anything not look right?

    Well I yanked the 281k mile SOB and am about to get it back from the machine to put it back together. Here is what i'm placing on the assembly line: -304 stock block -DSS main support -ARP rod and main bolts -SRP dish pistons 4.020" w/ 8.8-8.9 compression roughly -Speed pro plasma moly...
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    Common rebuild machining procedures?

    At what point would you actually regrind a crank say .010" undercut with the use of oversized bearings for a rebuild? Would it be limited to such things as a spun bearing or very excessive wear? Who would just use standard size bearings and put it back in there? Same thing goes for factory...
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    Girdles...fact or fiction?

    I have been hearing so much that any type of girdle has its drawbacks, on the other hand they make things stronger, last longer, and so forth. Main cap - I have heard that they can make the configuration stronger than some 4 bolt blocks out there, that they can decrease main cap walk. Also...
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    Aftermarket 28-splines

    If the axles were made strong/well enough, does spline count really matter then? Also, would you have faith in some aftermarket 28 spline axles from moser or strange?
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    POR-15 versus Rust Encapsulator.........

    Yes there have been so many posts going back and forth between the two. I have read many threads that totally favor POR-15 and others that completely bash it and say rust encapsulator is king. Well after the debates and all, in terms of price, ease of use, quality, and especially integrity of...
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    Rear disk brake options......

    Ok so I have the infamous 87'-88' TC rear disk brake conversion on my stang. My question is what replacement rotors could I ask for in terms of choices or interchangeability? My bigger and more important question is to go to 5-lug with the ranger/aerostar axle conversion, what 5-lug rotors could...
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    A few current rear axle overhaul questions.........

    Okay so i'm ripping through my rear axle and redoing everything, 3.55 gears, all new bearings and seals, rear disc brake conversion, new brake lines, painting, and a nice torsen differential. So my question is that for some reason I happen to have the deluxe ford installation kit and am a little...
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    Vacuum advance.....

    On an 87' 5.0, how do you prepare the engine for base ignition timing? I know the rest and all anyway but How do you disable the advance on the distributor so you could check for the 10 degrees BTDC? I get 23 with advance at idle which I know is in the range for idle with advance, but how do you...
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    T5 leak!

    What exactly would cause a T5 to leak from the bellhousing area? If i'm thinking it is what it is then is there a seal behind the quill/ throwout bearing retainer? Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance!
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    Front control arms......

    Who first of all makes a good aftermarket front control arm, and second does anyone know of a company that makes a tubular control arm that still retains the modified macpherson front setup (using a coil spring and not a coilover that is)?
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    Question about rear disc and 5 lug.........

    Say if a fox of the 87-93' years was to have a rear disc conversion, say the SSBC setup that uses the 87'-88' TC setup, with it still installed, is there any way for future use of a 5 lug conversion, or will the current rear disc brakes not work?
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    Rattling from front end?

    Well anytime I hit an abrupt bump I hear a metallic rattle sound. It is kind of hard to explain but I almost want to say it is something like the control arm bushings but I have no clue. It has done it for a good while and I just can't find it. I have since replaced the broken sway-bar endlinks...
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