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  1. z2o_what

    lead substitute??

    im running d0oe 351 heads on my current engine. i reseated the valves (valve gring and drill) myself. the heads do not have hardened seats, and i have been using a lead additive. so far i have over 200 miles on engine with no problems. so... should it be safe using just the additive or am i...
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    rockerarms loose when valves are closed?

    i have a 88 roller shortblock, with D0oe 351 heads, and tfs stage1 cam that i am building. when the valves are closed the rocker arms have a little side-to-side play.... is this normal for stud mounted rockers, or do i need longer pushrods?
  3. z2o_what

    p/v clearance? non-ho 5.0

    i bought a 5.0 out of 87 lincoln town car, assuming that the pistons had valve releafs. but after pulling the heads i find out they are dished with no releafs. to my suprise the engine has a roller cam:nice: . so..... can i use d0oe 351 heads (stock valves) with a tfs stage1 cam without...
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    anyone use LRS control arms?

    has anyone used LRS (latemadel restoration supply) control arms... i was thinking of buy some, seeing as how the are only $154 for upper and lower. here they are: http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=LRS-5649B%20%20%20%20%20%201&comp=LRS and has anyone had any...
  5. z2o_what

    which clutch cable (searched)

    im almost finished with my v8 swap on my '87 and i need to know what clutch cable i need to use. i used the '86 cable but apparently its too short (was a b**** to get on the fork) and is not alowing the clutch to fully ingage. with the pedal released the clutch fork is directly in the middle...
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    timing cover question

    will a reverse flow water pump flow water through a Timing cover that was made for a standard flow water pump?
  7. z2o_what

    bypass fuel regulator for carb. swap?

    im swaping my '86 5.0 into a 4cyl. car and also changing it to carb. i would like to use the stock fuel pump but have read negative comments about keeping it...but would i be safe to use a bypass fuel regulator instead of a standard??? this way i figure that it wouldn't be such a...
  8. z2o_what

    camaro t5 in mustang?

    will a ford t5 bellhousing bolt-up to a t5 that is out of a camaro? do mustang t5s set at the same angle as camaro t5 (17*)
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    swapping 86 quarter glass for 87-93 (searched)

    i bought a set of '87 rear quarter glass today for $10 and im going to put them on my '86... so...will they just bolt in where the stock glass and luvers are, or will i have to do some cutting?
  10. z2o_what

    4 cyl. rear srings?

    are the rear coil springs on a 4 cyl. mustang the same as a v8 car?
  11. z2o_what

    what rings for 86 5.0 ?

    im rebuilding my motor (86), it has the stock pistons, and for some reason i cannot find rings that will fit i have tried 4 sets, 2 "Hastings" sets and 2 "sealed power" set, none worked the standard thickness wont fit in the grooves......the metric thickness fit in the grooves, but they...
  12. z2o_what

    porting e6 heads??

    i have a set of e6 heads lying around and i was wondering if they could be ported and "worked" to flow as good as e7s. i wouldn't think they could be......but i figured that i would ask to see if anyone knows.
  13. z2o_what

    crank question

    can someone tell me if a 5.0 crank from Autozone, NAPA, or Advance would be as strong as a stock crank (turned) and what would be the best brand of rod & main bearing and rings to buy(stock bore)