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  1. rude_life

    Cracked my thermostat housing

    I have a 1995 Mustang GT with no upgrades so far. I was replacing the thermostat today and was not aware of the torque specs for the housing bolts. I heard it pop when cranking the lower bolt down and when I filled the radiator, I noticed the housing had a crack running from the bolt hole up to...
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    which octane fuel is best for your Stang?

    I have a 1995 Mustang GT w/ auto trans...NO mods whatsoever. 139k miles. I have owned two other Stangs both moderately modified. I used this forum a lot when I had the other stangs.. I have read a lot of people on here say that the motors are tempermental and some have theorized a poor...
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    Electrical Issues 1995 GT Automatic trans

    Hey guys its been a long time since Ive been on here, I got a new 1995 Mustang GT AOD with 130k, thing is in great shape...other than a few problems. The preignition problem I had with the 95 Convertible and the 94 GT is back, and it seems just as bad if not worse but thats another story. I was...
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    Where are all the stangs?!

    Hey guys it's been about 2 years since Ive owned a Mustang but I am in the market for another 94-95 Stang...the only problem..I CANT FIND ONE!!! :nono: There was a time not too long ago that I could go on Autotrader and search within 100 miles and like up to $5K and find 4 pages...the last...
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    Hey guys..Ball Joint question

    It's been a while since I have been on here, I hope everyone had a great Xmas.. I found a set of brand new Steeda X2 balljoints for a 94 Mustang GT that I bought like 4 yrs ago and never put in...I cant remember what all came in the kit..I don't have a stang anymore but will be purchasing the...
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    2003 Lincoln LS

    ok guys..I havent been on in a while, busy with work mostly...But I got a new car and you know what..you guys were always real helpful with the Mustang and I wanted to tell you about the new ride and I also had a couple questions..I know i might sound kind of like a trader but I just got tired...
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    ..And the Saga Continues!!....Please Help!!

    Ok for some reason I still have not given up on my car so I am stuck with all of it's problems..Lemme run this scenario by you guys.. Difficult to start, Turn's over pretty slow sometimes...Here's the main thing..My car is cutting out and hesitating at all RPM's..its almost like its got Vtech...
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    CODES..Not sure what they mean

    Well I tried pulling my codes and from the crappy reader I was usuing I got 191, 189, and 181.. I THINK Can anyone sum these up for me?
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    TFI Module..What is it..Do we have one??

    I have read a lot about how they go out when they get hot and how they can make cars stall and all that..My car has a lot of the same symptoms and I was wondering if we had one and if we do where it is located and what exactly it does
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    Ok i F**ked UP!!! Please help

    Well I got the bbk shorty headers installed and the off road h pipe bolted up and I start torquing the bolts down. I think I am done and I start the car and huge exhaust leak.. I take the h pipe off and on the passenger side header..the h pipe and header didnt seat properly..It was crooked and...
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    Exhaust upgrades..How much power??

    Hey guys I just got the BBK shorty headers and a Hedman off road H-Pipe non-catted... How much power can I expect to gain in terms of horsepower.. Keep in mind..I pulled my header off on the driver side last night which I knew had an exhaust leak, It was cracked in one spot and broken IN HALF...
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    GOING SHOPPING!!! (For the Stang!)

    Alright guys I already have the BBK Shorty headers for my 95 Sitting in the garage..Well I just did my taxes and I have $2,000 to spend... My shocks are blown. My tires are bald. My mid pipe is trashed. I need a bumpsteer kit. My clutch is trashed. I thin I need new dampners too.. I have...
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    New BBK shorty headers

    Whats up guys.. I just got the BBK shorty headers and I was wondering if I am going to have to change my mid pipe or will the bolt right up? The collector looks pretty wide Kris
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    New BBK Headers!!! Which Bolts do I use??

    Whats up Guys..Im ordering the BBK shortys today and I dont know which bolts to use...I know the stockies dont work good for aftermarket headers...Please help guys..Your input ASAP would be awesome!!! Im just waiting on a response from you guys to order so your prompt response is greatly...
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    Brakes failed!!! SCARY!!

    So im on the freeway doing about 85-90mph and i get off to get gas..Im pulling into the gas station and my brake pedal sinks to the floor!!! No resistance on the pedal and the car keeps rolling..No braking power whatsoever...I pull my E Brake and roll into a space and theres a puddle of brake...
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    Exhaust combos..Help me pick!!

    Whats up fellas..its time for Kris to get some exhaust..I have a combo in mind and i want to know what you all think...BBK shorty headers, Full length non-catted mid pipe, Mac-Flowpath Cat back chrome tips...Comments please!! Thanks Guys! Any suggestions welcome Kris
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    Bad Catalytic Converters..??

    Is there a specific sound a mustang will make when the cats are bad?? I have this LOUD ANNOYING rattling sound coming from my exhaust, mostly on deceleration
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    Ford Emblem

    Anybody know where I can get a full webpage sized Ford emblem for the backround of my webpage??? I would appreciate any suggestions..
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    Grindage In Reverse..

    Does anybody know why my gear grinds really bad if I try and put it in reverse while Im rolling backwards slowly.?? Thanks.. Kris
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    Brakes SUCK!!

    I took my car out for a spin last night and was haulin you know what and i went to brake down a hill and my brakes didnt work..It was like pushing my foot down on a brick..I had to downshift to 2nd and cut the corner so i didnt hit the business at the end of the block..Scared the $**t out of me!!