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    Camber / caster settiing????? Help

    What kind fo front end settings do you guys recommend for street / strip driving? I have a 88 coupe with a D&D k member, coil overs, camber kit, etc. I need to know where to set it all at so I can get this car goin by sunday. Thanks for the help.
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    Front Tires????

    Ive got 4 17x9 rims with 285/45/17 Nitto DR on the front, what kind and size tires do u think for the front?
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    Custom Cowl Vent Cover??

    I am looking to get a smooth custom cowl vent cover. Does anyone have any pics of one on a car so I have a better idea on what im getting before I send the car out to paint?? Thanks
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    TFS Heads

    This is a stupid question but I keep reading in magazines about these engine build up and some refer to Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads. I have a set of TFS street heats, can these be ported to accommodate a stroker Windsor??? Can they match the performance of a R series head or a High Port Head???
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    1969 351W Block?

    What kind of reliable power can a 1969 351W Block take? I know that the 5.0 blocks can safely handle around 450 but what about the 351. I seem to keep finding old short blocks out of trucks or vans when I search google so if they can handle 550hp, it might be cheaper than buying a brand new...
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    Wide Rims???

    I just bought a notch project that already has minitubs but I dont have the $ in my budget to do a 5 lug swap. Is there somewhere I can get custom 4 lug rims. Id like to get the 2k Cobra rims in 17x10.5 but I cant find them any where in 4 lug. I would like to fit a 315 tire in the back if...
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    Starting Problem

    I have a 89 LX that wont idle. It had a really rough idle and was running way too rich a few weeks ago before I changed the plugs (same kind of plug just new). NOw for some reason its running 20lbs of fuel preasure and it wont hold its idle. I dont think the new plugs are the problem but if it...
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    Block HP limit?

    Im looking to buy a new block for a stroker build but I was hoping to start with a used block. I found a FRPP 306 block for a good price but wil that be any stronger than the stock one I have? I also found a 408 but the block is out of an old 1970 van, am I just better off stick to building the...
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    Front Tilt Hood Kit

    Anyone know where to get one?
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    I need 10.5w rims....in 4 lug

    Any idea if they exist? I really want a set of cobra 03 or y2k 17x10.5 but I cant find it in four lug. Any suggestions?
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    Stroker or Supercharged?

    My father and I just bought a 88 coupe that we are building to be somewhat of a sleeper. We want to keep the stock hood if possible and we want to build a stroker, but if we do itll be a 408W. With tubular K members and A arms the motor should drop about an inch, will this motor fit with out a...
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    Brake Conversion sugestions.

    What kind of brake conversions do u perfer for a fox body. I want to keep the 4 lug because I just bought new cobras for the car and i would also think about upgradeing the axles. It has discs in front right now with powerslot rotors and drums in the rear. Is it worth doing the rears? should i...
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    Whats next?

    My father and I just bought a 88 coupe that has got just about every bolt on / suspension part you can think of. It has full coilovers, control arms, a-arms, 14pt cage, etc etc. The motor is still the stock short block with trick flow heads, cam, intake, etc with all the bolt ons you can find...
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    help out a newb

    im 17 and i have a 87gt 5spd with a GT40 crate motor with the B303 cam, gt40 heads and valve train,etc. the engine is supposed to make 345hp at the crank like that but it now has a cobra intake manifold, fenderwall CAI, off road h pipe, headers, 65mm tb, 180stat. just curious how much that...
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    First 5.0

    Im getting my first 5.0 on saturday and im 17yrs old. Its a 1987 GT with a few goodies including a 302 GT40 crate engine already installed. My question is if itll still be speed denisty or would it be mass air.