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  1. sweet88gt

    4 Cylinder to 5.0 swap talk

    Well after 6 months without the Cobra, I am planning on purchasing a local 4 cylinder coupe. With that being said lets talk about the things I may need to take into account for the project. Reason is I have gotten soft in the past 3 years with just adding bolt ons to my old 04 Cobra and will...
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    polishing nitrous bottle

    I have a quick and stupid question. I am in the process of polishing a nitrous bottle and will be buffing soon. Which color compound do I start with?? I have stripped all of the paint down with aircraft stripper. Sanded in stages from 220,400,600,800,1000.1500,and 2000. I figure I am about ready...
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    New to me 04 cobra coupe

    I have been doing alot of research after the purchase of an 04 redfire cobra coupe. What mods have you done and regretted?? Why?? I plan on the simple things but want to know about quality and fitment issues you may have had. I would like to add nitrous to this car and would like some feedback...
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    Both front calipers are locked up

    So, I was driving back to my house when I started to feel alot of strain on the motor and I was slowing down for no reason. I give it more gas and realize there is a problem and pull over to find smoke coming from both front calipers. They are locked up and locked up good. I have noticed...
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    So, I went to the track

    And as the title says I came back happy and disapointed at the same time. My home built motor being a stock botom end 302 from the junkyard didnt blow up thats good news:nice: The engine felt strong for running with the wide band at safe and steady 10.2-10.8 at WOT. It went a best of 12.6 at...
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    Speedo cable purchase

    Other than Ford, is there a company that sells a Ford speedo cable replacement for my 88 GT?? I have 2 problems with the orignal. 1 is that the needle jumps around from say 25-35 mph. I know this is common but I want it fixed. The second problem is that I cant keep the cable from leaking trans...
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    Discussion on different ways to run a PCV system

    I have a few questions about the PCV system as it pertains to mounting locations. I have thought about remopving my GT 40 intake with something different. I am interested in one intake but dont know how I would run a PCV system?? The intake ia a Reichard Racing modified TFS air gap. As...
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    13" Cobra front brakes and 15" Welds?

    Can or has anyone ran Cobra 13" brakes on the front of a fox with 15" Weld draglites?? If so, what were they and any pics?? I have 95 spindles with 99 cobra front cailpers and brakes, stock 88 a arm with tubular K member with spring perch, stock front springs, with kyb shocks. I currently run...
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    Oil leak in new motor

    I rebuilt a new 302 for my 88 GT. I have approx 50 miles on the motor and it has a nasty oil leak. I think this is the problem. The plug in the picture top of the block is not on my new block. I know it was there before install but there seems to be an open hole there now. What would cause...
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    Aftermarket fuel rail issue

    OK, I'm trying to get this car back together and the fuel rails are holding me up. I bought them last year at a swap meet. I put them on and I know I need to space them away from the upper intake. I cant seem to make the brackets work to hold the fuel injector down without it leaking fuel. I...
  11. sweet88gt

    Is a MSD box water tight?? pics

    I ask this question because of the location in which I want to mount the MSD 6al. In the pictures you will see that it is mounted on the frame rail but open to the bottom. I am concerned that it will get wet and fail. I am currently running out of space in the engine bay. Is the MSD water tight...
  12. sweet88gt

    31 spline Ford trac lock??

    I just got back from the junkyard and pulled the limited slip out of an 98 Mountaineer. Is the flange from the driveshaft different that mounts to the pinion gear?? Is it different from the flange than the one that is currently on the car?? I pulled the limited slip and the gears (3.73) and left...
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    Special tools for t5 rebuild?

    I have the trans out and on the bench. I have the downloaded PFD of the WC t5 and have followed it thru a few steps. I noticed I will need a few more hand tools to complete the task. I need to know are there any special tools need for rebuilding?? I know I'll need a press for the bearing, but...
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    Pic of AFM power pipe on P1SC?

    Looking for any pictures of an installed AFM power pipe on a fox with a P1SC?? I have the motor out and need some pics of the enlarged hole thru the inner fender. Thanks
  15. sweet88gt

    Strut tower problem with additional help needed

    So I have the motor out of the car and notice some rust at the bottom of the strut tower on both sides. The passenger side being the worst. How is the best way to fix this issue?? h.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The second part of my project is does anyone run a tubular K member with coil overs and 17x9...
  16. sweet88gt

    Coolant leaking into heads??

    I recently pulled my motor to swap with a rebuilt stock shortblock. When I removed the lower intake I found that antifreeze must have been making its way into the intake of the heads. I know this is common problem when not sealed properly. What type of affect would this cause when running??? I...
  17. sweet88gt

    Quick question about the dreaded surge??

    I have read up and performed alot of tests on the sensors and they check out ok. I pulled codes and all set there- codes present are for deleted smog. I am going to purchase a break out box for my car but have 1 small question before it arrives. I am having a surge and when I release the...
  18. sweet88gt

    Tweecer/Pms vs standalone ??

    I have been on the fence but need some more infromation. I have a custom burned chip which is not working for my application. The tuner is leaning towards a standalone system to fine tune my car. Long story short I need the good the bad and the ugly of each way to tune my car. I have what I...
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    Contuined problems code 15??

    I am still working on my drivability issues. I have walked away from the car for a week or two and am starting back on it. I replaced the air charge temp sensor that was on high limit range and cleared all codes. That seemed to help but could not get it to restart hot. I installed the "band-aid"...
  20. sweet88gt

    What am I doing wrong? A few questions

    I cannot get this car to have any driveability whatsoever. I have narrowed it down to a few possible issues. #1 how much does the computer (A9L) try to compensate for difference in clyinder pressures?? I have a high mileage 302 stock bottom end with whats in my sig below. Nothing too major. I...
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