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  1. 66stangmeister

    Engine Swap or Rebuild 289?

    Hi guys, I've been gone around these parts for too long seems like! This type of question has probably bee asked a lot, but I guess my situation is a little unique - I don't know. Here we go: I have '66 with what I thought was a rebuilt 302 motor when I bought it. Over a year ago I decided...
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    Cooling/waterpump questions

    hey guys, i was installing a new lower radiator hose yesterday, and it was leaking alittle bit, but the hose was on correctly and the clamp was tight as it goes. I ran the car for about 10 minutes and the leaking stopped. The motor however was cool on the drivers side, and the passengers side...
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    Is 3 inch exhaust too much?

    Hey dudes, I've begun my next project for my car and that is a new exhaust system. I have a mild 302 in her right now with 2-1/4" exhaust. My friend is insisting that I get a 3 inch exhaust, but I'm wondering if that is too much for this application and if 2-1/2" exhaust would work the...
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    Driver side rear wheel whobble

    Hello Gents, I've got this problem with my car and I was wondering if anyone can give me some ideas as to whats causing this, cuz i've no real clue. Here we go, Bout half a year ago, i was told my driver side rear wheel whobbled. Then a day later, one of my friends that was driving behind...
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    HEI cap question

    Hi all :) I'm currently looking to purchase some MSD ignition wires and new spark plugs for my car. I have a female/socket type distributor cap at the moment, but am using an XR-i for electronic ignition. Is it possible to use a HEI distrib cap in this application? or does the entire...
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    302 High Performance?

    Alright, I bought my '66 coupe with a rebuilt 302 in it. I'm trying to figure out what exactly the motor is. Year wise, and code wise. It has a pair of valve covers and an air cleaner cover that all say 302 High-Performance. Is that an actual engine? like a 289 Hi-po? If so, is it just the...
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    Mustangs Across America program

    Hi all, dunno if anyone caught this on the original air date 12.02.2004, but there's a program on the Travel Channel called Mustangs Across America. It says, A pack of Ford Mustangs journeys 4,000 miles across the United States. I thought it sounded cool. It's on @ 5pm Central time...
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    rivet question

    Hi guys, I have a problem with what type of rivet gun is used to attached the weather stripping to the divison bar/window channel could i get these attached by using something other than a rivet gun? I've only worked with pop rivets so any help would be appreciated. Thanks Ryan
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    How do you roll fenders?

    Hi all, I finally got my new wheels V-40s and 225/50/16 tires. I drove it and it feels like its wandering around alot. Which is what I thought the new tires would fix. SO i'm wondered if they were rubbing and I think they might be. I read before that you may have to 'roll fenders' to fix the...
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    wheel and tire suggetions

    wheel and tire suggestions Hi all, I'm about to make a purchase on a new set of wheels and tires. What are some combos you guys feel are the best? I'm pretty sure my '66 has a 9 inch rear end. Does that affect the backspacing you can have on wheels? I currently have 14x6 wheels right now :(...
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    wheel fitment question

    Hi all, first time posting here so have mercy if this has been asked already lol. :D I have a '66 coupe, 302cin , the guy i bought it from said it had been rebuilt and the transmission rebuilt aswell, and also , that it has a 9 inch rear end. Is the 9 inch standard for the 66 or did...