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I finally got my car to the track last night to make a few passes. This was the first time that i had ran it with the new motor and trans in it, and although i know it has a lot of potential, i just need a few pointer as to what would cause a problem like i had with the car. First off the track...

Hey guys, i have emailed Vortech with no reply, i was wondering if anyone knew if their standard 5.0l kit will fit a 351 also? I realize the belts will probably not fit, but as far as that, the other mounting points are the same between the 351 and the 302 right? If someone could clarify this i...

Hey guys, i have a question on something i can not find anywhere. You know the plastic clips that hold the fuel line to the fuel filter? I managed to break some in the process of changing it, and cant find them, where can you get them at? Thanks in advance! Anthony

Hey guys, i did a search for this but couldnt find a good answer to my question. I drove my car about 3 miles last nigth and it died on me, no spit sputter anything, just plain quit, and wouldtn start back up. I couldnt smell any fuel at all, and i had spark and the fuel pump was priming and...

Hey guys, i was just wondering how long it took for most to get there FTI Cams? I emailed my build sheet on thursday night and i havent heard back that he received it or anything. My motor is down and i need to get a cam made soon, just wondering if anyone knew how long it took to hear back from...

Guys, i have a big problem. I built a dart block 427w. I purchased the short block already built and had them install and degree a cam. The first question is, they never installed a thrust plate on the cam, is there supposed to be a thrust plate on it? The cam had some play in it and i never...

I am hooking up a dynojet wideband commander in my car and to install the tack pickup for the software the instructions say to tap the wire into the switch (non power) side of the coil. Which wire is this on the coil connector? Thanks for any help you can give.

Hey guys, how much gear oil do i need to purchase to refill the diff when i am through? Thanks! Anthony

I bought a chrome FRPP water neck for my car during the rebuild. I can not get this thing to stop leaking. Someone told me to use RTV on the both sides of the gaskets and it will stop for sure. I have never had this much trouble getting one to seal. I checked for cracks in the housing and on the...

I have a question about the ride height of the eibach drag launch springs. I have a 89 mustang gt and the previous owner of the car had lowering springs AND cut them too, the K-member would hit manhole covers....not kidding. I figured that the intrax 2" drop springs would raise the car enough...

Hey guys, i installed an AFM PMS system and need to adjust the TPS to correspond with the PMS. Which wires on the TPS to a probe to the voltage? Also, i just installed the motor and primed it about 2 weeks ago with the motor out of the car, should i prime the motor again before i start it, or is...

I was wondering if anyone knew the colors of the wires for the reverse lockout on an 89 mustang, i am installing a C4 and i have to wire the reverse lockout on the quarter stick shifter. Thanks! Anthony

I bought a set of the AFM/Bassani 1 3/4" short tube headers for my 427. On the anderson website it says 5.0/5.8. I got the set new cheap off ebay, and the only reason i bought them is because the afm site said they were for either. I decided to call AFM and ask them if there were different part...

I was wondering what the ATF quart capacity was on a c4 with an aluminum pan? This is a case fill unit and this will be filling it for the first time, including the converter. Also, shoud i use mercon in it? Thanks in advance! Anthony

Hey guys i am looking to buy a diff for my car to handle the power of my new motor. I was looking on summits website and they have a bunch to choose from. The trac loc is the most affordable of the bunch in 31 spline but they also have a Ford racing auburn pro in 31 spline and its about 200...

I just installed a rear main seal on my engine today and this is the first time i have done this. I used to hammers or anything like that and greased the seal to help slide on the crank. My question is, it seals around the crank nice and tight, but the outside edge of the seal has about an 1/8"...

I purchased the ford motorsport power steering bracket for the 351 swap, and was wondering what bolts the guys on here used for the conversion? I cant seem to find any that i am sure that will work. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks guys! Anthony

Hey guys, i was wondering if any of you had any experience with the competition engineering roll cage fitment. I found them on summit racing and they price is really cheap, but i am kinda wondering if that has to do with the quality of the kit. I have someone that will install for about $250...

I am getting ready to install an intake on my motor and i have a dart block. The PCV valve on the block is threaded for a plug. Being that these cars have so many problems with the PCV valve, could i just plug this hole and run valve cover breathers instead of the PCV valve? This car will...

I was wondering if anyone could fill me in on the correct way to measure for pushrods? I will have my Roller rockers in a few days and i have a pushrod length checker, but not sure how to have the rocker sitting on the valve to get the correct length, if anyone could help i sure would appreciate...