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    Engine Hoist

    Anyone used the Harbor Freight 1 ton hoist to remove an engine? I can get a good deal on one, but am unsure if it is tall enough or will extend far enough. If not, what hoist do you suggest and have used, brand and size?
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    Crankshaft???

    Does anyone know anything about Sonny Bryant Crankshafts? I am looking at buying one from someone, but done know much of anything about them. The crank is a sonny Bryant billet steel 3.40 stroke that has rod and main journals chromed Is having the journals chromed good or bad? Also is a...
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    Engine build questions

    Of those that have built a 331, did you have to clearance the cylinder skirts, or anything else? Also what is the correct clearance for the crank and rods from the block? Third question, I knew my current crank had been ground down before, but I recently had it checked and the machine shop...
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    Piston to head clearance??

    I am looking at buying a slightly used short block that has twisted wedge cut pistons (dished). I will be keeping my current TFS High Port Heads which are not twisted wedge ( I was using cut flat tops). Does anyone know if the piston to head clearance will work with the two different styles...
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    Brake upgrade parts???

    Well it really wasn't in my plans a the moment, but I know someone that has a 04 cobra that he is parting out. From reading the 2 brake wesites I think I know what to get, but can someone confirm my list. I don't plan on using the rotors, but getting new ones instead, and I also take it that...
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    welder and welding sheet metal

    For those that have done welding on the engine bay or any part of their mustang I have some questions and need some advice. 1. What welder did you use. Please don't tell me I have heard this is good or that I want actual hands on knowledge. Know the common answer will be a Hobart or Miller...
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    Driveshaft removal help/ideas?

    Alright guys I am trying to remove the drive shaft so I can remove the transmission. The 4 bolts that hold the flange are really stuck, my heavy duty 1/2" impact wont even budge it. I have tried soaking them in PB blaster and WD40. Also tried heating them up, along with a big pry bar and the...
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    Cost of Timing Chain Cover ???

    I am looking for a decent price on a timing chain cover for the 90 rebuild. After looking many places they all seem to be from $120 to $150, is this the normal rate. Seems high for a piece of aluminum, or I am looking in the wrong places. I can find several places that have the carbed and...
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    Which oil pump

    What oil pump, would you recommend! After searching I saw several people saying this one. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MEL%2DM68&N=700+4294925232+4294863521+4294908395+4294908331+4294924929+4294840126+115&autoview=sku Some saying not! There is also a...
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    Got Cam Specs now I have questions! Engine Builders!

    So after much deliberation with Crane Cams I finnally know what my cam is and all the specs. Now I have questions about what is possible to do with it? First off, as some already know I am having the motor completly gone through to find definite answers as to what is in the motor as the...
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    Engine Tuning Software

    As I am in the process of giving the stang a face-lift I have been thinking about a adding a tuner to the mix. Since I am in the graphics / videography and photography world I am a MAC guy. I have an older MAC Laptop sitting around I could use for this purpose but was wondering if there is a...
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    Thermostat install?

    I am taking apart the upper and lower to figure out where the coolant leak is coming from. When I took the water neck off the termostat fell right out. I was reading in the my book that some T-stats have locking ears that you turn to lock it in place and the some have a spring like flange...
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    Intake coolant leak???

    Ok, So I am begining the process of getting my engine re-built and I am first trying to determine what is needed to be fixed before I tear it apart. The first problem I am trying to decide upon is where is the coolant going. It is usually always low, but I never see any coolant under the...
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    Floor Jacks

    What brand and load capacity of floor jack do you guys use? I am looking at buying a new one and have had 2 bad experiences with craftsman stuff. I have saw some good online reviews of the Torin Big Red, that they sell at Pepboys. Anyone know about the jacks at Harbor Freight? Any other...
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    Throttle Body ?

    I now see Summit has thier own throttle bodies and are selling fairly cheap. $170 Polished. Does anyone know about them? What would you rather buy, Edelbrock, Accufab, Holley or FMS. I am leaving out the BBK because of many problems I have read and heard about them. I am doing upgrades...
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    Found a good spot for picts!

    Hey guys, I saw this spot over the winter and have wanted to take some picts with the car. Finnally got it out of storage yesterday and snapped a couple before the sun went down. Still looks alright for the factory paint, (except for the front GFX, which has been painted twice). I am...
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    SN95 MASS Air

    I am looking into upgrading to the 94-95 Mass Air Meter since it is bigger and I know my stocker is restriciting my sytem. I can get one pretty cheap, but how does it secure to the inner fender or does it? For now it will be in the engine bay, but plan to move it into the fender, before long...
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    front sway bay and end links

    What is the size for the stock LX sway bar bushings and end links?
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    Head ID Help

    I am trying to identify the heads I have in my car. I was told they were made by Kauffman motorsports, but now I am thinking maybe made by TFS for Kauffman. So here are a few questions. 1. How long has TFS been in business? I know the heads have been on the car since 1992, is why I ask...
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    Signature ???

    I see some people with custom signatures. Do they have to be a certain size? If so what size should they be? Can I just post one in photobucket and copy the link to my signature? Or do I need to host it here? Thanks in advance.
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