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    somebody PLEASE tell me this can work...

    :shrug: Ok... So my tags are up at the end of the month for my 1990 5.0 LX and I don't have cats, I live in DE and I failed the emissions test. The cheapest I could find to get em put on was 500 bucks, which to some of you may seem cheap, but i'm broke and have a ton of bills so to me its a...
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    Installing projector headlights on a fox..

    I just bought these headlights for my 1990 5.0, they have a few extra wires for the projectors, what's the best way to hook these up?
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    What else do I need for a tranny swap??

    I am taking the 5 spd. out of my 4cyl. and I'm putting it in my 5.0 I know I need the pilot bearing, and i purchased one already. Do I need a new bellhousing and block plate? Even if I were to purchase a new one, should I get the T5 bellhousing, or the T45? What T5 parts are interchangable onto...
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    Gas tank leak...

    Ok so I was @ the gas station the other day filling up with 3 sumthin gas, and right when I was done filling up I looked down and there was my money spilling all over the ground :notnice: so i got her home, and siphoned the gass out till it stopped leaking. It's coming from where the spout...
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    SUSPENSION:best bang for my buck

    I was looking into replacing my struts/shocks on a 1990 vert, I am on a tight budget but don't want cheapies. I think tokico and koni might be out of my price range, but I don't know what a good price for them would be. I was looking at the KYB GR2's and they seem to be in the middle price and...
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    O2 sensor...can't get it out!

    How the hell are you spose to get the left O2 sensor out?? Is there a wench for it? There's no way I'm gonna be able to get it with a wrench cuz i can barely get my hand in, i tried ot get it from below, but that didnt work either :notnice: I having a surging idle, and the right O2 sensor had...
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    swapped engine concerns...

    I just bought a 5.0 vert, the woman we bought it form informed us that it was not a 5.0 originally, and that they did an engine swap. However, she said the only thing they changed is the computer. So the rest of it is running on 4cyl parts. Is there anything that needs to be changed, or anything...
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    Tranny swap-4cyl to 5.0

    I just got a 5.0! the only thing i dont like is that it's automatic, so I was gonna take the manual tranny from my 4cyl stang and put it in the 5.0 What parts are not interchangable and what do i need to buy new? The bellhousing? I was looking at the centerforce dual friction clutch to replace...
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    Tranny swap from a 4cyl??

    I am looking into getting a 5.0 stang, but so far i can only find them in auto. I am def not interested in an auto, but i do have a 4cyl stang thats a manual, can i do a tranny swap to a 5.0? What all needs to be changed if i do
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    Projector Bulbs

    A friend of mine with a 97 stang just got projector headlights, and he was wondering what the best type of bulb is for the projector part of the lights. ALso, if anyone else has these, what's the best way to wire a switch up in the car? I'll put up pics if you guys want when we put em in, they...
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    CANT PASS INSPECTION-BRAKES

    Well I have a 89, 2.3 L convertible that's kind of a project car for me and my dad...the only problem is we can't get it to psss inspection. We replaced the rotors, calipers and shoes on the front and the shoes, and springs on the back and got the drums cut. we took it to get inspected, and we...
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    shifter insulation??

    I'm pretty sure there's supposed ot be some type of insulation under the shifter panel, cuz right now there's heat coming up through there, but i haven't ever seen anything like that on ebay, so where should i look for it??
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    Vert window install??

    I am looking into getting a new back window for my 89 vert which doesnt have one at the moment, and i was leanign towards glass. The installation doesn't look that difficult but it would be nice to have some instructions or pics of how to do it just in case, thanks!!
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    how to install front bumper cover

    Do I need to get mounting hardware to attach a saleen front bumper cover to an 89 lx?? How would I go about doing it? Thanks, here's the pic of it:
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    Black on black

    What do you all think of black rims(with silver lip) and black paint? Does any1 have pics of it on their car? Also, does any1 know a site that sells the black bullitt rims for 4 lug? I know thy amke them cuz i've seen them b4, but i cant find them, thanks!
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    Opinions on DIY flames

    I am really interested in getting some flamework done of my 89 vert, but after the new paintjob i know i won't be able to afford it for a looong time. So, I was considerign trying ot do it myself. I am wondering if it is too unbelievably hard for me to even attempt and to take the chance of...
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    How do u make a 2.3 sound better??

    Is there ANYTHING that will make a 2.3L engine sound better?? I don't have the money to do an engine swap (or afford gas for a 5.0), so I'm trying to make do with what I have. I haven't found anything for a 4 cyl, so i'm guessing they don't really make anything? I wouldn't be surprised, but I'm...
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    Carlisle show/sale

    has anyone been to the carlisle show/sale in PA?? I plan on going to a few of them this year and i'm wondering if any1 has any tips or suggestions on where to start or wut to look for hwen i get there, thanks!
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    Painting the interior

    I'm looking to change my interior from red to black. is there a special type of paint i need to use? what would be best (and cheapest if possible)?? has anyone done this before and has tips? thanks:)
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    Best exhaust for 2.3

    I want the biggest baddest sound, but i dont wanna spend a ton of money. any suggestions?? :p
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