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    Two makes of MT et street drag radial tires... which is the best?

    I have a set of 17" rims, x10.5 in the rear, and im in the market for a new set of drag radials for the spring ( my old bfg's are worn out... 315/35 r17) and i noticed there are two seperate makes of the MT's im looking at. one, while smaller width wise, says its especially designed for...
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    Two makes of MT et street drag radial tires... which is the best?

    I have a set of 17" rims, x10.5 in the rear, and im in the market for a new set of drag radials for the spring ( my old bfg's are worn out... 315/35 r17) and i noticed there are two seperate makes of the MT's im looking at. one, while smaller width wise, says its especially designed for...
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    HELP!!!! Changing brake pads under time constraint...stuck!!

    Ok, this might make me sound stupid but screw it. I changed the brake pads on my van (chebby) yesterday with no problems, right? well, the mustang needed it bad, so im doing them right now, and im stuck! at the beginning! Is there some sort of trick to getting off the caliper?i have been turning...
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    Aftermarket hood hinges???

    Ok guys, ive proposed this before, but I have an idea and this is the only way I will possibly get this to work. Does anyone have any idea where i can get reverse hinges for my hood? I wanna get an extended cowl hood for my mustang but I dont want it to lift off, I wanna be able to lift it...
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    new cowl hood?

    well, some animal REALLY wanted to get something on top of my car, and the whole hood is scratched up. While I was buffing out the scratches, I realized I really, REALLY dont like the stock hood. I did some thinking and I think I want to go with an extended cowl hood, and attach the hood so that...
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    car is throwing a code i cant figure out...

    my beater is throwing a code, P1131 manufacturer contrl fuel air metering, but i dont know what and the hell it could be. The car is running like ****, surging and jurking, and ive gotta fix it. And ford customer service :notnice: , so im doing it myself
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    What Cam for future blower combo?

    ok, been thinking of next mod, and cams comes to mind. I was wondering what cams (specs) I should go with to compliment a future kb 1.7 im saving up for, but will be ok with my n/a set up (until i save up the money, like a year). The car is not a daily driver and i dont need a tame idle, and i...
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    Black out pieces for rear bumper?

    Ok, this is talking about parts, but not really tech. Im confused so mods move it if you want (obviously!). Anyway, I wanna get a chin spoiler for my GT (like the Mach 1) however If i do something on the front i have to do it to the back (a little OCD kickin in, it has to be symmetric!!) and Ive...
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    Install question...

    Ok guys, its been a long time coming but things keep coming up taking up my time on the weekends...I think im gonna be able to install my gears and my subframe connectors this weekend ( :banana: , i hope). The gear install i get, however, but i have a question about the MM full length subframe...
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    how much power can the stock 2v block handle?

    on my quest to decide whether to swap the motor out or not, with forged internals, how much power can the stock 2v engine block handle? Ive heard no more than 400 hp, but that seems low to me..
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    Finally got my vid of exhaust combo...magnapacks & o/r x pipe

    For those that wanted to hear it, I finally got a video of my exhaust combo. Magnapacks with a magnaflow o/r x pipe on an otherwise stock engine. Special thanks to christiesledd for hosting the video for me! Tell me what you guys think?? Oh, To cut down on ul time (I have dial up) its only about...
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    Having ideas for possible motor swap...opinions?

    Well, I have a paper due tomorrow so here I am on Stangnet procrastinating, and I got to thinking about future mods. The day is coming when I buy the stang off my wife's lease (she wants a new jetta, so I finally get a Stang of my own, good bye MINIVAN :banana: )But the stang is a 2000 and she...
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    Got a vid of my exhaust combo...can anyone host?

    A few people from multiple boards have asked to hear a stock gt with magnapacks and an o/r x pipe. I got a vid tonight 4000 kb (20 seconds) but need someone to host it for me! Anyone able to help me?
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    Longtube headers with o/r x and magnapacks...

    Hey guys, im at my wits end here. I am dying for a set of longtube headers, but do not want to give up my magnaflow x pipe and magnapack combo, I paid alot for them and damnit I would just think it was a waste. Anyways, what can I do to keep the combo and top it all off with a set of longtubes...
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    Subframe connectors came, here is the plan...

    Ok, here is my plan. I have the MM full lengths, bare steel (didnt wanna pay extra). I am going to tape off the areas to be welded, spray them down with a few coats of rustoleum spray paint (i am taking color suggestions, i am thinking black but red would match the car... who cares, noone but a...
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    Importance/ benefits of subframe connectors?

    I just ordered a set of MM full length subframe connectors (not powdercoated) and I was curious, did I just waste my money? My mustang cracks and pops quite often, and from what I understand a stiffer chassis is ALWAYS better, and the unibody chassis is not very sturdy (from my understanding)...