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    Help - No Rear Brakes On 94 Gt

    I can bleed the rear brakes but when I bleed them there is not a lot of fluid discharged for each pedal push. I cracked the line before the proportioning valve and have great pressure and volume. I also cracked the line before the HCU and the volume and pressure is the same as I get at the rear...
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    Help - No Rear Brakes On 94 Gt

    I need some help. My 94 GT rear brakes do not work. So far I have installed new rear calipers, new brake fluid, new master cylinder and completely bled the entire system. I can jack the car up and put it in drive WITH brakes applied and back wheels still turn. Front brakes work great. The car...
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    Novi 1500 SL Supercharger going in my 69 Fastback

    Well here we go. I ordered a Novi 1500 self lubricating supercharger for my 1969 fastback and it is at the shop getting installed. It is the very first sl unit produced for a passenger side mount - so Paxton tells me anyway. They have made the engine oil lubricated units for a long time but this...
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    My 69 fastback 408 on you tube

    I have not installed the TCP Rack but it is planned. You know how it goes, change it when you can afford to - 1 step at a time. I love the 408! Man that thing pulls hard. The torque seams endless. I also installed a gear vendor overdrive unit. It converts the C4 automatic into a semi auto 6...
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    My 69 fastback 408 on you tube

    Yes I agree the fans are loud. I had some heat issues with the 408 and Air conditioning and I have to much invested to take any chances. I purchased the largest radiator I could find - Be cool supplied this one with twin 13" fans. They pull lots of air and keep everything cool in traffic during...
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    My 69 fastback 408 on you tube

    Cam specs are in my signature. Heads are Brodix track 1 and carb is holley 770 street avenger. I had it dyno tuned and jets changed to get best air fuel ratio. Thanks for the interest.
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    My 69 fastback 408 on you tube

    No I didn't add the link. You Tube adds links to similar topic videos each time you open one. Yes the car has a nice sound - I installed spin tech exhaust - Great sound and equally great performance. Thanks for the response:D
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    My 69 fastback 408 on you tube

    Hey Guys, I recently uploaded a couple videos of my 1969 Fastback on You Tube. The link to the site is: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=markbell1969stang I have 3 uploaded of the Mustang. One is a couple burn outs on an old country road, 2nd is video inside and out top and bottom...
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    Help deciding on coil over conversion

    I have a 69 fastback and I want to upgrade the suspension. I am currently looking at total control products tubular control arms and coil overs ($2,200). Have any of you installed this set-up or any other set-up you would recommend? I don't want to get into the hiedths (spelling?) mustang II...
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    need help C4 Torque Converter choices

    Thanks again for the response. I contacted edge yesterday and they are closed until 28th. Wish I could shut down the whole business - anyway - I cantacted ATI and gave my specs - previously listed in this tread. ATI proposes a 10" Street master tightened up a bit. Normal ATI 10" #649330 has 3000...
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    need help C4 Torque Converter choices

    I'm not clear on which one is better - i believe you are refering to the Edge but im not sure.
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    need help C4 Torque Converter choices

    I am currently looking at purchasing a TCI converter for my C4. I have given all my cam specs and vehicle info to TCI and they propose a TCI Breakaway converter. They started recommending the Street Fighter model. Problem with the Street fighter is has a tendancy to run hot if driven long...
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    need help cooling my 408 stroker

    Cooling solved - now what torque converter for my C4 I learned one lesson - before I go out on my own and spend more money I will post a question here and try to learn from others first. I am currently looking at purchasing a TCI converter for my C4. I have given all my cam specs and vehicle...
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    need help cooling my 408 stroker

    408 now running cool Thanks for the advice guys. I went home last night pulled the electric fan and shroud. Installed a new 18" flex fan and a 160 degree thermostat. It now idles at 170 and was 175 in traffic. What a waste of money - I spent $270 on that Fle-a-lite black magin electric fan...
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    need help cooling my 408 stroker

    I don't have an oil cooler but I do have a transmission cooler mounted on the front of the radiator. It's mounted directly in front of the fan location. You could be onto something. thanks
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    need help cooling my 408 stroker

    Thanks for the help guys. I have hooked up a second temp gauge and they both had same temp. I have installed a 165, 180 and 190 thermostat. I have ran it with no thermostat. I have ran it with the guts cut out of a thermostat. I have added 6 holes around the perimeter of a fuctioning thermostat...
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    need help cooling my 408 stroker

    I just finished installing a 408 stoker in my 69 fastback. Approx 475 hp. I have upgraded the water pump to an Edelbrock #8843 (jeg's #), 27" x 19" aluminun 2 row radiator with Flex-a-lite black magic 3300 cfm electric fan with shroud. The engine idle temperature is 200, in traffic it is 220...
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    installing 408 stroker in my 69 fastback

    Nothing is easy - still working on the install. I upgraded to Brodix track 1 heads and then added 1 7/8" hooker long tube headers. Motor is in the car and headers do not clear the floor pans. Ends up that the Bodix heads are taller than stock heads raising the headers when they were mounted...
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    installing 408 stroker in my 69 fastback

    I think I will wear a diaper - :D
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    installing 408 stroker in my 69 fastback

    I dropped my 69 fastback to have a 408 stroker put in it next week. The work is being performed by Professional Engine in Mobile Alabama. It is estimated to produce near 500 hp / 500 torque. Will know real #'s when it comes off the dyno. Has anyone driven a 69 with a 408 stroker? What should i...
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