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  1. notch22

    Got my MGW installed last night

    Only took an hour. After looking at the how-to on here and a couple of other threads, I dont understand why everyone was taking the console off. All you needed for the front two bolts on the boot cover was an 8mm wrench. :shrug: Anyways, I love the shifter. The throws are about 1/3 as long...
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    SFCs in a DD?

    After a bit of searching, it seems that most of ya'll take your car to the strip periodically and need SFCs. What about for a DD? I may, on a very VERY rare occasion autocross with it. In knowing this, would SFCs benefit me at all?
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    Ceramic coating on headers

    Will ceramic coating on BBK longtubes keep them from heating the starter up so much? The starter heat sink is a pretty big deal-breaker for me.
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    Oil leak on upper rear of motor

    I have an oil leak on the upper rear of the engine. It is running down to the top of the bellhousing and dripping onto the ground. I have not had it apart yet, so I dont know what it may be. I am thinking lower intake gasket. What are other possibilites of what it may be?
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    OUCH! Drift Patrol Crash...

    Sad to see something like this....look on the last page and there is a nice pic of it sideways. http://www.driftlive.com/dl/formula-d-pro-am-west-region-final-photos/
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    For those who REALLY get intimate with their car....

    This is for you. http://www.transbuddha.com/mediaHolder.php?id=432
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    Special tool for a/c hoses?

    Ok, I am trying to remove the ac compressor, hoses, and condensor from the notch. Is there some special tool that I need to get or is there another way to get all of it loose? Thanks.
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    Am I just too tall??

    Hey guys, quick question. I drove an 02 GT yesterday and it seemed like I was too tall for the car. I am 6'4". How tall are you guys? I dont really know too much about the workings of these style cars.....is there any difference in travel between the electric and manual seat rails? I really want...
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    7.5 e-brake cable work with an 8.8?

    I may be buying an 8.8 in a day or so, I was wondering if the parking brake cable from the 4-banger 7.5 work with the 8.8?
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    How long can an engine sit?

    Ok, I found a complete engine for a good deal, but I wont be able to have the car put all together and running for a while. How long will the engine be able tod sit without being run. I dont want it to sit too long and then have a ton of problems with it when i first crank it. Thanks.
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    Now that everyone knows what DOES need to be swapped....

    Ok, we all know what you do/dont change on a 2.3 to 5.0 swap as far as suspension, wiring, and drivetrain. My question is, are any of the accessories compatible? Would I be able to keep my power steering pump, alternator, etc.?
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    Old cam, will computer like it?

    Need some help guys. I have an aftermarket cam, it is a solid hydraulic cam with 292 degrees duration and .518 lift. I also have an A9L computer that will be going in the car. Is the computer going to accept the cam?
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    Need some input

    Alright, now I'm finally converting completely to ford from my stupid Hemi. Lookin at buyin a mod mustang. The problem is choosing between the 96-98 or 99-04 model. Basically what i need to know is how they react to high mileage and mods. Any rants about either? Thanks for the help in advance.
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    Need some advice for top end

    Alright guys I need some help. I have a stock block, cast crank, 11:1 pistons, cam is .518 lift 292 duration. The question is, what kind of heads, intake, and injectors would work best with these things? This will be a street car and will see the strip occasionally, so i want to keep reliability...
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    Not a swap repost....

    Ok, new guy here....I've done the searching, found threads on 4-cyl to 302 swaps, and it seems like all replies are opinions about it. I need facts. Got a 1990 lx notch with the poor 4 and 5 speed tranny. Gonna swap to a 5.0 efi. Tell me what I need to change to convert to the 302 and a T-5 or...