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    SCT TUNER HELP!

    I'm lookign to buy an SCT tuner to be used for a custom tune once i have my supercharger installed. I see one on Craigslist, an X3 Bama Performance version, that the seller is advertising as working with 99-04 mustangs. I have an 05 GT. Question: Are there SCTs that are specific to only...
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    CS/GT Hood Scoop Part #?

    I’ve been looking for the Ford OEM part # for the California Special GT hood scoop. If anyone could provide me with a resource or can actually provide the part number, I’d really appreciate it.
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    Anybody used this rear disc kit?

    Brand: Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. (SSBC) Rear Rotor Included: Yes Rear Rotor Diameter (in): 10.25 in. Rear Rotor Diameter (mm): 260.4mm Rear Rotor Thickness: 0.949 in. Rear Rotor Construction: Vented Rear Rotor Style: Solid surface Rotor Style: Solid surface Rear Caliper...
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    Torque Converter Lock-up Switch?

    I recently bought a '88 2.3 auto coupe...Started another thread about it cutting off when put in gear...Idles fine in neutral and park...Checked for vaccum leaks with no luck... I spoke to my boy's mechanic, he said he thinks its the "torque converter lock-up switch." Being that the only...
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    Engine stalls when put in gear...

    It's a 2.3 with an automatic tranny in a '88 coupe with speed density... all stock... Starts and idles fine but when put in gear, the engine dies immediately... I'm thinkin maybe a vacuum leak? I put this in the 2.3 section but it seems to be pretty dead over there... Figured you 5.0 guys...
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    Engine stalls when put in gear...

    It's a 2.3 with an automatic tranny in a '88 coupe with speed density... all stock... Starts and idles fine but when put in gear, the engine dies immediately... I'm thinkin maybe a vacuum leak? Any ideas and input is greatly appreciated... Thanks in advance...
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    Anybody remember the movie "The Wraith"?

    I used to love this movie. The car in it was a Dodge/Chrysler 2.2L, 16v Turbo Interceptor. Better yet do you remember the way it sounded? I was real hollow, metallic sound, kinda quiet though. Well, I've been searching exhaust sound clips all over the net to find a system that'll get me...
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    Legal to do a 4 cyl to 5.0 fox swap in CA?

    Just as the title states... Really want a coupe but it's tough to find an unmodified V-8 one anywhere...Plenty of 4 bangers to be had though.... Anybody with input on the legality of the swap in CA or any state with strict emissions laws?
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    Ignition Lock - Key release mechanism problem

    I got back into my car after a drive today, turned the key and it spun without engaging the starter...I soon noticed the key was in the "on" position (check engine light on, radio powered) no matter how i turned it or if it was in or out. I checked some threads here and replaced the ignition...
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    Stroker long block install w/everthing else stock?

    I'm interested to know if it's possible to drop my shortblock with new heads and cam while leaving the intake and exhaust stock for the next few months while i accumulate parts to complete the build... I know this isn't ideal for performance, but what would be necessary to get it operational...
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    347, 9.6:1, 5-6lbs boost, stock block

    If my stroked 302 combo ends up around 320-350 rwhp, i'd like to be able to add a little boost (5-6 lbs.) to up the hp to around 400-420rwhp... My 347 is being assembled in a stock block, and the compression ratio with my AFR 185's (611cc combustion chamber) and dish top pistons is going to...
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    Predict Cam Characteristics...

    0.510/0.534 222/223 @ 0.50" 112 lobe sep How would this cam act in a N/A 347 with AFR 185's in terms of: 1. Idle 2. Performance 3. Emissions Thanks in advance...
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    347 + Kenne Bell = stock block?

    Me and my 90GT are in Cali and need to stay emissions legal, so I'm looking at CHP's 347e stroker short block with Probe cam (0.510/0.534, 222/223) to go with my: AFR 185's GT40 lower intake 70mm throttle body 80mm MAF Moroso fender well intake 42lb injectors, etc. & Kenne Bell 1.5L @...
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    Dome light/Electrical Question...

    Already did a search - Simple electrical problem... I've been visiting here for years and have been able to find answers and opinions to practically every question via searches, but couldn't find this one... Car: 1990 GT Problem: Dome light wont turn off and drains the battery...
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    Thought I was done...Need combo help...

    After researching and getting opinions from many of you here i decided on a combo that includes just about everything on the top side of the motor. Now I've since decided to rebuild the motor with CHP's 347 Stroker kit. It'll be a daily driver ('90GT) - but I only do about 15 miles a day tops...
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    Please Rate This Performance Kit

    I’m learning as I go and you guys have been like a Mustang encyclopedia for me. Thank you, truly. Now I need some help evaluating this combo available at Brothers Performance in Corona, CA for about $2500. This is the combo: Edelbrock Aluminum cylinder heads Crane 2040 Cam Edelbrock...
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    Rate this suspension kit for me...

    KYB Gas Struts and Shocks BBK specific rate*1.5 lowering springs BBK polyurethane front bushings package(includes sway bar,strut mount end link bushings,and BBK2508 offset rack bushings) Cost: $425.99 Please rate the quality/cost for me. These parts would all be replacing original parts...
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    Pro50 - How to re-use Inner Boot?

    I'm installing my new shifter (with the Kona handle) and have gotten past setting the gear stops, I've test driven and am putting it back together now... The Pro50 directions talk about reusing the inner boot but I'm not understanding how to... Can anyone help explain this to me?
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    Quick question about window molding removal

    What's the safest way to remove the front and rear window molding on a 90GT without damaging the molding, and without that pronged tool specifically for this application? I want to take them off and spray them. Thanks in advance, folks.