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  1. chobracobra

    Convert to Carb

    Any one got links on information on making a 5.0 FI motor a carbed one? parts,tweaks...ect thanks
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    My t5 shot?

    Hey its been a while since ive been on here......while making a left turn, i had my foot on the clutch with the shifter in second. when i finished turning and took my foot off the clutch to accelerate.....BOOM! second gear gone. no gear thrash noise, no clattering, just an instant boom. all...
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    Questions before valve covers go on

    I just changed all my valve springs. Before I go ahead and put the covers back on, I want to double check some stuff. When a piston is at TDC and I push down on the rocker arm pushrod side, a little gap develops over the valve stem. Is this normal? Could too much clearence cause loud tapping...
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    Rotate Engine via wheels????

    Im doing a valve spring swap, and was wondering if it is possible to put the tranny in 5th, remove the spark plugs, and get two guys to rotate the rear wheels? will the motor turn relitivly easy?
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    supercharger tune

    My recently supercharged stang has been acting up with dead spots in the rpm band. where can a get a tuner or chip or even get it dynod and tuned. suggestions?
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    Alternator quit!

    I have a paxton novi supercharger and when installing it, the bracketry moved the alternator to the bottom. A few days ago i was driving to work when my amp light came on. I only had 11.5 volts and was running off the battery. The previous day I had to cruise for a bit through pouring rain...
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    WTF? Oil line arcing?

    I have a strange situation. Ever since my supercharger install, the 90* oil fitting on top of the blower has been arcing with my hood! What is causing this? static electricity?
  8. chobracobra

    Do I need a by-pass valve?

    I finished the install of a novi 1000 blower kit on my car. The instructions dont really go to deep into the by-pass valve issue. Do I need one? I know exactly what it it used for, just not sure if it is necessary. The kit makes 5-6 psi. thanks
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    paxton s/c install

    Hey guys. I just got my novi 1000 kit today, and have been reading over the install. The instructions keep mentioning smog pump mods, and the belt diagram includes the smog pump. My pump is long gone! I havnt even opened the parts yet, just a a question before I start. I hope this isnt a...
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    Just got back from inspection....brakes

    Man my car passed emissions which was a huge surprise, but it failed the automated brake test. They said the difference between the left and right rear axles was excessive. what the F does that mean? On what standards do they compare this too. I have freakin drums! How do i fix a balance issue?
  11. chobracobra

    quick question about the AOD

    Will the AOD bolt into a 1986 Ford LTD? I have a guy intersted in buying mine and I need a deffinate answer thanks
  12. chobracobra

    AOD seller question

    well my AOD has been in my way in the garage for too long and i want to sell it. The previous owner told me it had a bauman valve body, which must be true beacuse that thing shifted like a mo-fo. my question is how to i prove it off the car? when i took the pan off, all i saw was ford mo comanpy...
  13. chobracobra

    FOR ALL THE AOD-T5 SWAP GUYS

    I have been seeing a lot of threads of people doing the aod to t5 swap. Aweswome! less aod 5.0's on the street! Anyway a lot of people cant seem to get their car started or reverse lights going. I have a simple quick fix that you can either leave it like or change it the right way.... 1. Cut...
  14. chobracobra

    My Rear End Situation

    Ok guys heres the deal: Car is on jack stands on 4 points. E-Brake off, Rear wheels spin freely ~ When I grab my rear wheel and put steady pressure in either direction, it turns somewhat....maybe 1/2 inch ( guesing:shrug: ) before the driveshaft pinion turns. (driveshaft is off as well) This...
  15. chobracobra

    AOD-T5 SWAP SIMPLE QUESTIONS

    I am doing the swap with my buddy on his notch and so far so good. anyway this is in reagrds to electrical issues. What do we need to buy?? 1. Back-up light harnes 2. nuetral start switch 3. anything else? what gets re-used, or modded? ALSO- When the AOD comes out today, what do we take...
  16. chobracobra

    How to Install throw out bearing

    When I line up the parts, the bearing slides in the fork ok, but how does that thing fit in bewteen the fingers? It just sits on top! Isnt it supposed to be in between the fingers? Anyone with a pic of it all installed, please post. thanks ~Mike
  17. chobracobra

    5.0 MUSTANGS- WORTHLESS?

    I have been thinking about this for a while and was wondering what happens if one of our cars gets stolen or wrecked. What does insurance do? I know my car has about 10 grand in it, and countless hours of blood and sweat, but according to blue-book values for year and mialage it gets about 5...
  18. chobracobra

    edelbrock and BBK?? together?

    This is a question i've had since i've had my car for 3 years, just never got around to it....My 65mm throttle body, (which was already installed) has both Edelbrock and BBK logos engraved on it. really weird and random anyone know?:shrug:
  19. chobracobra

    How many of you have rear disc brakes?

    I just whipped my buddies' M3, and good brakes suuuure feel good. Man, I went from like 90 to 35 in almost a blink of an eye...amazing! I want that.
  20. chobracobra

    Stroker motor question

    I got a deal on a brand new 347 rotating assebly a whiles back. The question is, besides block modifications, what else should i consider? basically the way im looking at it; Increasing the displacement with the my parts will be restricing potential power but at least i have a foundation to...
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