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  1. Dean85GT

    Finally finished my car....pictures

    I had started a build thread on here a while ago (before there was 50 build threads on the first page). Long story short almost two years later I finished the car. Ended up building another motor for it too. Its still a 306 and should be well into the 11s. Enjoy. Its...
  2. Dean85GT

    5.0 wont run right

    I got my car running tonight but something is off. It cranked and started and the timing was set properly but it sounds like something is off with the timing. I reset the timing like 3 times and something is still up. A couple times when I was messing with the timing it backfired through...
  3. Dean85GT

    Which battery relocation kit?

    Im looking to buy a track legal relocate kit to put into my car. This means its gonna be aluminum. The taylor kit is like 150 but Im finding other ones on ebay for cheaper. Whats the difference here? Taylor kit...
  4. Dean85GT

    Poly motor mounts...which side is which

    Is the bolt on the energy suspension motor mounts supposed to be closest to the front of the car or the rear? Ive got no markings on mine and it looks like they would fit the same both ways but I dont want to find out the hard way.
  5. Dean85GT

    1.6 or 1.7rr on my TFS heads

    Ive got twisted wedge heads to bolt on and am running a TFS1 cam. Car also has a weiand stealth intake. Now I was contemplating putting in a TFS2 cam...but I would rather not pull the engine down that far. How would my car run with 1.7s compared to 1.6s on the TFS1 cam currently in the motor...
  6. Dean85GT

    Help buying engine gasket set

    Im trying to get a nice engine gasket set but I cant figure out which one I need. Here are my specs 1988 block bored out 0.030 over. TFS twisted wedge heads CARBED weiand stealth intake bbk longtubes stock oil pan Is this the right kit? Does anyone know which headgaskets are...
  7. Dean85GT

    18x9 bullits on the front of an 85 with coilovers

    I have the chance to trade my 99 cobras for a set of Deep Dish bullitt wheels. The fronts are 18x9 and the backs are 18x10.5. I have a UPR coilover and K member setup in the front and I am wondering if anyone else has any experience running a big tire with coilovers. I really want bullitt...
  8. Dean85GT

    Changing flywheel on internally balanced engine

    So when my 306 was built it was internally balanced with the stock flywheel on it. Now I want to upgrade to a 10.5 inch clutch so I have to use the bigger flywheel. Am I going to have to have the engine completely rebalanced with this flywheel?
  9. Dean85GT

    Nitto 555 vs Falken Azenis RT-615

    Having a dilemma here. Anyone have any experience with either of these tires? I am only putting them on the front for now and on am looking at 245/45/17. When my 85 gets done I will put them onto that car which will be set up for corner carving. Let me know
  10. Dean85GT

    Front poly control arms bushings worth it?

    So with all the major rebuilding I have been doing Ive got the opportunity to swap out the front control arm bushings. Energy suspensions sells a poly kit for the front, its cheap and all but Im just wondering if its actually going to be worth it. Im mainly concerned with installing and...
  11. Dean85GT

    03 Cobra braided lines on a fox

    Im gonna be buying some 03 cobra brakes and some stainless lines will be included. Will I be able to use these on my 85?
  12. Dean85GT

    Maximum Motorsports control arms vs UMI

    So I came across this new company called UMI. Apparantly they make alot of suspension parts for GMs. Anyways I was looking at their lower control arms and Im actually quite impressed. I really wonder how these stack up to against the MM arms. They look to be constructed well and have...
  13. Dean85GT

    Where to buy sleeves for mounting Steering rack

    I was just wondering if anyone sells the sleeves that mount on the k member where the steering rack attaches. It is the sleeves that look like they are almost pressed onto the kmember and they have the long bolts that run through them. Any ideas?
  14. Dean85GT

    Steeda X2 balljoints worth the hype?

    Im getting ready to buy some sn95 balljoints as part of my project and for my 5 lug conversion. I came across the steeda balljoints and was wondering if anyone has any experience or insight to offer about these. I dont quite buy the claims they have an am unsure of them. I can get a good...
  15. Dean85GT

    What Ive been up to.......(warning, 50 pictures)

    Long story short. I DD the car this summer. Got sick of it and decided to completely tear it down and build it back up as a road racer. Im painting the undercarriage and all that jazz. Here are the pics from the beginning to now. Before And here we go...
  16. Dean85GT

    Cobra front discs with rear drums?

    How will this combination work? I know it is not ideal but the problem is I already have a built 31 spline rear end with c clip eliminators.... This would just make life 1000 times easier. What will I have to do about the proportioning valve and master cylinder?
  17. Dean85GT

    Best handling struts/shocks to match B springs

    Im converting my drag setup to something that can carve corners. What are the best matching shocks and struts to go with my Ford B springs. Im not looking to have a super harsh ride but I do want it to turn.
  18. Dean85GT

    94gt brake booster and MC for 5 lug swap

    I know on that bobbit site that the v6 booster is recommended but I can get a 94gt booster and MC right now. I am doing a 5 lug swap with cobra brakes all around, 13inch in the fron and the 11s in the back. With this booster and MC be correct and work for this application or no?
  19. Dean85GT

    What wheel size with SN95 rear end?

    Will 17x9s fit out back on a fox with sn95 axles? I know they push out the sides 0.75" but will they stick out?
  20. Dean85GT

    Serious dilemma...about to buy heads, CNC edelbrocks or TFS

    Ok so I am getting all my prices and numbers for my big head purchase (well, big deal for me anyways). What is boils down to is the following...paying 1280US for a set of TFS heads with the upgraded valve springs http://store.summitracing.com/partd...+0&autoview=sku OR CNC Performer...
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