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  1. Redfire 05

    Getting Better Gas Mileage

    With the rise of gas prices over the last few years, and the likelihood that we are stuck with the high gas prices, I thought a discussion on the topic of increasing gas mileage might be useful. Many people are interested in stretching that tank out a little longer and will often go to silly...
  2. Redfire 05

    Headers installed

    So I installed my JDM Shorty headers today. The install was pretty straight forward, and took roughly 6hrs. Pretty easy overall, it just takes a lot of time. I followed the directions in this article if anyone else needs directions...
  3. Redfire 05

    Dynoed Today

    I got my car dynoed today. It was on a Mustang Dyno so I was expecting lower numbers than what you see printed in the mags and discussed. Plus I didn't get much time for cool down as it was dyno day and they were doing 2 pulls per car every 30 min. I showed up early to let my car cool down, but...
  4. Redfire 05

    Steeda's Adaptive Tune

    If I read correctly Steeda's new adaptive tune is available only for 2007 and up mustangs. I assume something has changed in the computer between the 05-06 and newer models to make this possible? I know cars are constantly updated, but what has changed? Is there a possibility that the adaptive...
  5. Redfire 05

    SCT and Data Logging

    So the warranty is up. I decided to start the "non-dealer friendly" mods and ordered an SCT Xcal from Brenspeed. I'll admit I don't know much about them as I've never used one or known anyone that has one. So I've been doing some reading about them. I see that they offer a data logging function...
  6. Redfire 05

    BBK 62mm Throttle Body Help

    First off, I did search the forums, but came up with little except aftermarket TB's suck threads. So I am already aware of that point of view please don't reiterate it. Here is the actual question. I purchased a BBK TB and I've been having some problems with it. I'm positive I've installed it...
  7. Redfire 05

    Smoke problem: change valve stem seals with heads on car?

    So I have a smoke on startup and hard acceleration problem. I'm almost certain the problem is in the heads, ie valve stem seals or valve guides. I say this because the bottom end was just rebuilt. I put a set of heads on that I thought was in good condition, but apparently they were not. I'm...
  8. Redfire 05

    Correct Struts on SN95 Brake conversion

    What is the difference between the Fox (87-93) and SN95 (94-04) struts. Will SN95 struts/shocks work on Fox mustangs? What are the correct struts when using SN95 spindles and brakes? I have 99 spindles and brakes from a Cobra on my 86 if that matters. I have 87-93 struts on the car now, but...
  9. Redfire 05

    Lincoln Mark VIII Fan Install Problems

    I just installed a Mark VIII fan on my 86' but the fuse keeps blowing when the fan comes on. So here is the setup: Mark VIII electric fan Spal PWM Controller w/ Spal Thermostat I wired everything as per spal's instructions. The only notable difference is that the Lincoln Fan has...
  10. Redfire 05

    Fuel Pressure Guage

    Okay I bought a fuel pressure gauge (I attached a picture of the kit I bought) but where do I put it? I tried the schrader valve on the fuel line next to the passenger side valve cover, but I don't get a reading. I tightened it up pretty good, so I'm pretty sure it should have worked. I know at...
  11. Redfire 05

    Don't believe propaganda about clutch cables

    I think it's safe to say if you ask about clutch cables on 9 out of 10 people will say Ford cables are the best and all others cables are crap. Okay, I'm going to go on record and say that the Ford clutch cable is not the best clutch cable out there. I've tried one nameless brand cable and two...
  12. Redfire 05

    Surging Idle w/ e303 cam

    I just got through putting in a new engine w/ a cobra intake ported stock heads and an e303 cam and I've been having problems with an occasional surging idle. Sometimes it happens when the car is cold sometimes it happens when the car is warm. And sometimes it seems to run fine. So I've read...
  13. Redfire 05

    Fitting for fuel pressure gauge

    I have a standard fuel pressure test gauge (from auto zone) that fits the larger schrader valve size pressure testing ports (like what is on GM cars, at least older ones). But it's too big for the port on my 86' GT. If I remember correctly it came with different fittings, but I've lost them over...
  14. Redfire 05

    Ticking noise with new engine

    I just put a new crate engine in my 86' GT. It's a 306 w/ flat top pistons and large valve reliefs (plenty of room), ported GT heads with larger valves and an e303 cam with stock rocker arms. The first time I started it up I heard ticking coming from the passenger side valve train. The ticking...
  15. Redfire 05

    What are these?

    What are these plastic things on the lifters? They resemble the dog bones, and the spider holds them down, plus there is a hole for the pushrods. I'm just wondering if these are okay or should I put the original dog bones back in? Please ignore the bad picture quality. I compressed it a bunch...
  16. Redfire 05

    Question for those with a Flex-a-lite electric Fan

    I purchased a flex-a-lite electric fan for my 86' GT and I'm unsure where to put the radiator probe for the fan's thermostat switch. There is a spot on the fan control box that it fits in I had been running it there. But today I replaced my non working stock water temp. gauge with a new...
  17. Redfire 05

    What size fuse with a flex-a-lite fan

    I just got a used flex-a-lite fan, but it came without the wiring. I can handle the wiring as the manual on line is pretty good. It just doesn't say what size fuse to use on the 12Volt wire. I did a search, but didn't come up with anything.
  18. Redfire 05

    3G alternator and March Pulleys

    I bought a set of March power pulleys for 79-93 stangs, and as I was installing them I noticed a few things. 1) The water pump pulleys are the same size. Why? Shouldn't it be a little larger than the stock pulley? 2) I have a 3G alternator and the stock pulley on it is quite a bit larger...
  19. Redfire 05

    K & N Aircharger Kit Improved MPG

    Has anyone else tried a K&N Aircharger Kit on their 05+ GT. I bought one on ebay for $150 a few months back. It gave a seat of the pants boost and made the engine sound meaner when you mash the gas, but unexpectedly I'm getting better gas milage. No change in around town driving; still max out...
  20. Redfire 05

    3G Alternator Install Problems

    I pulled out an 3G alternator I had purchased a few months ago to install it. When I got to looking at my stock wiring I discovered that I dont have the white/black wire you are supposed to cut and splice the new plug on to. I suspect the previous owner did something funny here as I've found a...
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