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    How to clean pistons

    I just got my motor pulled apart. Any ideas or tip on how I can, or should, clean my pistons and get some of the carbon buildup off of there? Thanks guys!
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    How much difference between a 302 and 306?

    Beside the obvious cube size difference, is there any big difference in peformance gains if the same parts are used?
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    Upgrades Opinion

    Hey guys, just wanted to get an opinion on what upgrades you would choose. I know this has been asked before, but I do have upgrades in mind just wanted to hear a second opinion. This is for a 90 LX. The car is pretty much stock except for Dynomax mufflers. I was going to go with the TFS HCI kit...
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    Got my new wheels and tires on!

    It's a 90 LX. I don't know what 5-lug swap it has but the wheels fit perfect! I was even able to get the center cap on without any dust cap issues. I am running 17x9 all the way around with 245/45/17 on the front and 275/40/17 in the rear! I had to flip the quad shocks but other than that is has...
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    Rim Clearance

    Will I have problems if I get 17x9 rims for a 90 lx with a 5 lug swap? I am looking at some black FR500s. Any help would be appreciated!
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    Got myself a 5.0

    1990 LX 5.0 5-Speed, 104k Miles, I had a 96 GT and after selling my Gixxer I had to get a 5.0. It's got SN-95 V-6 rims which are going to go as soon as I scrape together money for some new rims. 5 lug swap. I will most likely get black FR500s. PowerSlot rotors and Hawk pads and steel braided...
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    AC Removal on a 4.6

    I have a 96 GT that I would like to take the AC out. I have used it maybe twice since I bought the car and dont really need it. Anybody got any input or suggestions on this, or has anybody done this?
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    Got my Heads

    I just got a pair of non-PI heads. They are getting port and polished as we speak. What kind of cams, valvetrain should I get? I want an aggressive cam, but one that will bring the best results. Any input?
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    Folding Mirrors

    Not sure if this would fall under tech or not but here we go. Anyone know where I can buy folding mirrors for a 96 GT? Is there such a thing, or can I possibly take mirrors off of a newer cobra and put them on mine....
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    Anyone run Nitrous with 4.30 gears?

    I have a 96 GT that I want to add some Nitrous to this winter. The motor will most likely also get an overhaul (cams, pistons, P&P, etc), my question is whether or not anyone runs Nitrous with 4.30 gears or similar gears.
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    Need Some Help From The Cobra Crowd!!!

    alright, i know my car isnt an svt....its a 96 gt with nothing more than a few bolt ons and gears. question i do have though is this.....i am hoping to be able to pick up a 4V motor this later summer or fall. i am guessing there isnt a big difference between the 96-01, but the 03/04 have cast...
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    pics of 94-98 stangs with mach 1 chin spoilers

    can you guys post some pics of the sn-95 stangg with the chin spoilers? i installed mine a few days ago and i just wanted to compare it to something to make sure it looks right. i havent really gotten a good view of it yet cuz its been sitting in the garage for almost two months now. i pulled it...
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    4.10 or 4.30

    i have a 96 gt and i cant decide for the life of me if i should get 4.10 or 4.30 gears. anyone have either and can you post if you like them or not? also whats your rpm at around 60 in 4th or 5th. thanks
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    non pi heads......

    i have a 96 gt...is it worth just getting the non pi heads port and polished and then getting some cams...i really dont want to spent a crap load on the pi heads, also what could i change on the current heads to squeeze some extra power out of them?
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    cant decide on exhaust

    i got the money saved for a whole exhaust setup. i had my mind set on mac long tubes, mac pro chamber, and the mac pro dumps. now i am hearing the mac long tubes suck, the pro chamber isnt worth it, and the pro dumps will shake and rattle. i was told to go with bbk long tubes, an off road x or h...
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    Bullits or FR500?

    alright so my car is gone now and i am looking into buying an sn-95 gt very shortly here....i just got one question for you guys. if you could choose between some 18" chrome bullit style rims or the fr500 rims which one would you choose? i really hope i can find a white gt just because i think...
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    Twin Turbo Mustang?

    hey everyone....i am hoping my car will sell this weekend so i can finally buy a stang!!! anyways..my question was about twin turbo mustangs. i have found a few companies who sell the kits and iw as curious if any of you are running twin turbos and what you think about it? i think it would be...
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    WHATS THE TOP SPEED???

    ok...my friend owns a 1972 mustang mach 1 with the 351 4v cobra jet in it. its bone stock his knowledge i guess and he says it has traction bars. what i am curious about is the top speed. he says he was driving around and he got it up to 150mph next to his car and supposedly he had still a lot...
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    Whats a good start?

    hey everyone, i am new to this website but i have been in love with mustangs forever! i have been wanting to own one for a while now but was never able to afford one. i was just curious as to what you guys thought might be a good starter mustang? i know that the v-6 will be a little nicer on my...