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    93 DIS to distributor ignition.. HELP!

    I have a Dual Plug 1993 2.3 that's been running really bad lately, I plan to swap my built 2.3T motor in as soon as I get the rest of my exhaust parts made. In the meantime.... can I remove the DIS setup and replace it with a distributor that I have for the turbo swap? I really don't want to...
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    Turbocoupe 4 lug disc swap

    I have a full turbocoupe to pull the disc rearend from.......I know that I need to re-use the 5.0 axle line, what size adapter fittings do I need to attach these to the TC calipers? I have searched the http://svo73mm.cjb.net site but apparently he doesn't want to give the sizes up since he can...
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    Single 3 inch exhaust on turbo car?

    I remember seeing a white SVO a while back in a video that had what looked to be a 3 inch exhaust with a 2J Supra style muffler on it.... ran 9's. Anyone know which car I am talking about? :shrug: looking for single exhaust ideas for my turbo coupe.
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    what's the diifference between convertible v8 springs and hardtop?

    I am looking to buy some eibach sportline springs for my 89 convertible GT and they only list them for V8 coupe models...but there are two listings for the pro kit. I don't like the stance that the pro kit gives, is there really a difference? I always thought coupe and convertible springs were...
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    BBK exhaust driving me crazy

    Well I finally finished the H/C/I swap and added a set of bbk equal length ceramic coated shorty headers to my existing bbk H-pipe. So far I have dropped the H-pipe 5 times and I cannot get the damn thing to seal up at the collectors. I can get the passenger side to line up and seal but then the...
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    Help me save my shortblock!

    Long story short.... broke off a head bolt in the water jacket when tearing the 302 down for the H/C/I swap, had a catastrophy with the Easy-out and hole got drilled crooked. The remainder of bolt was removed and now I have 3/4 of the bolt hole's threads. The head bolt will screw in but I...
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    10 mpg on highway? WTF??

    My 89 gt has been consuming quite a bit of gas lately even for highway miles. I get 165 miles out of a tank and that's with me pushing it when the tripometer hits 170. All the car has is the factory 3:08 gears, bbk H-pipe, MSD coil and 6AL, and a K&N cone. So far since buying the car, I have...
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    Wheel painting/prepping help needed

    got my 99 cobra rims stripped to the metal and I would like to know what would be the most durable method to paint them so they won't discolor or peel/chip. I am looking for a flat or low gloss look. Any suggestion or advice? thanks
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    24lber's from 03 mach 1

    will a set of 24's from an 03 mach 1 work in my 89 5.0? I have a buddy who just put a blower on his mach and upgraded the injectors, he offered them to me for helping him with the install. sorry for such a general question...... :bang:
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    Starter problem

    New to the board, have a tech question. my 89 gt 5.0 5 speed just developed this problem last night. When I go to start the car, the starter hits the flywheel but will not rotate the engine. The battery is a new optima red top and the terminals were replaced so I don't think it is a lack of...
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    Gauge cluster gremlins

    My 89 seems to not have a proper functioning gas and temp gauge. The needles have resistance to them when the key is on but they don't reset when key is turned off. The gas gauge never moves but the temp gauge will move from 160-180 but never go back down after the key is shut off, it will just...
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    Need help with 89 gt ecm

    Alright Alright..I know this topic has prolly been beaten to death but I am a recovering GM addict and I need help with my new mustang........ I recently purchased an 89 gt convertable and I have been having the check engine light come on intermittenly, The car has a BBK H pipe and 2.5...
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    New mustang owner needs help with ecm

    Alright Alright..I know this topic has prolly been beaten to death but I am a recovering GM addict and I need help with my new mustang........ I recently purchased an 89 gt convertable and I have been having the check engine light come on intermittenly, The car has a BBK H pipe and 2.5...