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  1. stangGT97

    Gas gauge is stuck

    The gas gauge on my '98 has been stuck at full since I bought it back in May. I've just been living with it, assuming it was something to do with the fuel pump module which would be a pricey fix. Then something weird happened today (outlined below) 1. After replacing my coil packs on...
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    New FR500s on the Stang!

    18x9s with Sumitomo 265/35r18s in the front 18x10 with Sumitomo 285/35r18s in the rear Bought them from Americanmuscle.com, I ended up getting a decent deal. I really like the hypercoated look... they have a nice shine in the direct sunlight, but look almost gunmetal at dusk. What do you...
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    New wheels - new Speedcal settings needed?

    I just bought new 18" FR500s, with 285/35r18s for the back. My old stock tires are 245/45r17s. I've worked out the overall tire height New: 285/35r18 = 25.85" tall (((285mm*0.35)*2)/25.4(mm/inch) = 25.85") Old: 245/45r17 = 25.68" tall That is a little less than 3/16" or 0.66% increase in...
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    Shifter becomes stiff after long highway drive

    After putting my MGW shifter on, I've noticed that the shifter starts to give increased resistance after driving on the highway for a while (over an hour). The transmission goes into gear very smoothly (no clashing whatsoever), but it just feels like I have to apply an increased amount of force...
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    4.10s in and whining!

    Let me start by saying that nothing automotive related ever goes right for me :rolleyes: I had my 4.10s installed by my friend's father, a 30 year ASE certified, reputable mechanic, and paid $462 for a full rebuild (shims, bearing, t-lok). He seemed very knowledgable, and had done many...
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    Detonation after mail order tune

    I ordered a SCT SF3 tuner with a custom 93 octane performance tune, and I have been running 93 for the last 5 tanks. Here's the deal - I loaded up the tune following the included instructions, then took her out for a spin. Under light throttle, the car felt much stronger to me, but once I gave...
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    Bullitt brake install questions

    I received my Bullitt brake kit yesterday, just had a few questions about the installation. 1. The brake pads came installed in the calipers - should I take them out and apply brake quite to the backs or are they fine as is? 2. Since the caliper is new, do the slide pins need to be greased...
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    Bullitt front brake kit - price disparity

    I'm looking to upgrade my front brakes and I need help with something. Is there a difference between this kit: Buyfordracing bullitt kit, and this one that is available from American Muscle: American Muscle Bullitt brake kit? The only difference I can see is the Buyfordracing.com kit does not...
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    Best mail order tune?

    I recently installed a PI intake on my 98 GT, and I think that a tune would really let me get the most out of it. I'm considering ordering a gear kit from Americanmuscle.com, which comes with a Predator or Xcal3 with custom tune. I haven't read much about their tuning abilities, so I've been...
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    New parts!

    At some point not too long ago, I said I was going to leave my car stock. Guess that feeling faded fast :nice: Oh so what's inside?? Full shot: PI intake kit from Custom Mustang of South Florida. $300 and it includes: PI intake, gaskets, alternator bracket, coolant tube...
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    Reputable gear installer or speed shop in upstate NY

    Can anyone recommend a good gear install shop or performance shop in the upstate NY area? I'm living in Saratoga Springs, so I'm looking for anything in the vicinity, maybe as far south as Albany. I've been having a hard time finding a place that I can trust to install 4:10s for me when I...
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    New 98 GT! (no 56k)

    Hey all, I'm back from the dead and I now have a 98 GT to call my own. I had to sell my '97 back at the end of 2006 so I could buy a winter vehicle (Jeep). As things worked out, now I can afford both :nice: Picked it up bone stock, 60k miles, bought it off a 70yr old guy who put 6K miles...
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    Ditched the Stang...

    I finally got so sick and tired of dumping money into the Mustang that I finally traded it in and put the money toward something a little more reliable and practical for me. I came to the realization that my car was nothing but a money pit.. and not like I was even upgrading anything, all the...
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    Winter driving: How much weight should I put in the trunk?

    Just a question for all you that use your Stangs as DDs. I'm running BFG KDW tires, brand new, and my car goes sideways easing out the clutch in 2nd gear with just some light snow on the ground. I need to put some bags of sand in the trunk, so I was wondering - how much weight has worked for...
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    Pulled the plugs, please help me read them

    Over the weekend I installed a set of AGSF-22C plugs in my 97 GT. Up until now I was running the stock replacement Motorcraft Platinums, and those had only been in for about 10K miles. Now I noticed something really funky upon removing the platinum plugs: Drivers side - All four plugs have...
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    A couple questions about Powerslot rotors

    My brakes are starting to warp, so I will need to do rotors and pads all around. Since my calipers are still good, I have decided to keep stock sized rotors, but I don't want to cheap out on them. I was looking at these: Powerslot fronts and Powerslot rears . I have a couple of questions...
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    a few new pics

    sup everyone, I finally got around to doing a few things to my car, mechanically and visually. Had to regasket my intake manifold, replace a coolant runner and replace the EGR valve... so when I was done, I did a quick engine bay clean w/ Simple green and a hose. It came out pretty good...
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    Water pump leaking @ outlet?

    Hey all, I recently discovered a coolant leak beneath the intake manifold. When I did my manifold install, I fabbed up a coolant pipe because I couldn't get the correct Ford part in time. So I'm thinking that either this pipe has started to leak @ the joints, or the water pump O-ring was...
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    Making the switch from conventional to synthetic oil

    Hey everyone, It's almost time for my next oil change, and I really want to try out synthetic oil in my car. I have about 87K and have been using a synthetic blend for the past 20,000 with no problems. Will switching to a full synthetic oil cause any problems with my car? I was searching...
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    C-springs and KDWs installed - pics!

    Like the title says, I just got my C springs and BFW KDWs, 255/45r17s installed. Springs have poly isolators and no coils cut from them, and the shop was able to get the alignment to within factory specs (~-1.2* camber). I really like how it rides w/ the Bilstein HD shocks/struts, it feels...
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