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    formula

    Anyone know the formula for calculating horspower when you know the vehicle weight, and 1/4 mi mph? I remember something like: horsepower = vehicle weight x (.0046 x mph)cubed but something is not right. Thanks
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    Ford Pro-Cal tool

    Does anyone have any information on Fords Pro-Cal tool? How does it compare to the Predator or X-cal? Does it allow adjustment for changing axel ratio and/or tire size? Air fuel ratio? Timing?
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    ambient lighting

    This is an option for the 2008 Mustang GT for $295. What is it?
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    PCV valve

    I want to clean my PCV valve before my smog test on my 2001 Mustang GT. Where is it? Both valve covers have a place for one. The passenger side has a hose going to the throttle body. The driver side has a hose going to the air intake.
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    Engine wont stay running

    Engine wont stay running. It starts up immediately, but dies immediately unless I give it gas. Any ideas?
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    What size is front sway bar for 01 Cobra?

    I'm concidering new sway bars for my 01 mustang gt. So far my search has yielded the following results for the sway bars: front / rear gt 26.5mm solid / 23mm solid bullitt 28mm tubular / 21mm tubular Any help will be...
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    Help needed with strutts

    I'm installing Eiback Pro strutts for my 2001 Mustang GT. I installed one side with the suplied spacers even though the original strutts didn't have any. I can't install any spacers for the other side. Any suggestions?
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    TR3650 transmission gear ratios

    I recently had my transmission rebuilt. Now my 5th gear ratio is .62 when before it was .67. What happened? Did the transmission place replace my transmission with another kind such as a T-45, or a T-5? The receipt states "REBUILT TREMEC 3650 UPGRA". The transmission shop guy told me that...
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    Who makes Motorcraft shocks?

    Just curious as to who makes these shocks. I know Ford does not make their own.
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    Thoughts on 245/45/18 tires for 1.5 inch lower Mustang

    I recently lowered my car about 1.5 inches with Eibach-Pro kit. I think 245/45/18 tires will easily fit in front based on some sigs in this forum. I've seen 245/45/17 tires in front on 2 inch dropped Mustangs. I want tires that are 1 inch taller than stock for the following reasons: 1) It...
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    Trouble replacing steering rack bushing

    I'm trying to instal off-set bushings for my steering rack. I'm having trouble pulling the rack on the drivers side out far enough. Do I need to pull the shaft out? If so how? I'm afaid of damaging it.
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    Off-set bushings steering rack

    I'm replaceing the steering rack bushings. I'm having trouble getting the rack out far enough on the drivers side to remove rear bushing. Do I need to remove the shaft? If so how with out damaging it.
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    Front end Questions

    I went in for a wheel alignment today and the mechanic found the following problems on my 65,000 mile GT: 1) Left Inner tie-rod end had excessive play. 2) Rack & pinion mounting bushings were worn. Questions: 1) How much play is acceptable for the inner tie-rod ends? There has to be some...
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    Eibach Pro-kit question

    Lowering springs install Regarding the front brake calipers, I've read two different ways to deal with them. 1) Remove the two inner bolts to remove the whole caliper. and 2) Remove the two outer bolts as when replaceing the pads. Is one way better than the other?
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    Stock spring rate for 2001 Mustang GT

    I want new springs to lower my car. I need to know my stock spring rates for comparison.
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    Trouble cold starting engine:What got wet?

    I washed my car with the hood not closed all the way. This allows me to wash the headlights. I have been washing my car this way for 5 years with no problem. When I try to start my engine it immediately dies. I have to keep the engine at 2000 rpm for about 20 to 30 seconds. Then the engine...
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    2007 engine different?

    How is the 2007 4.6 3v different from 2005/06 engines? Rousch website states that a $200 kit is needed to make their 2005/06 supercharger work on a 2007. This would explain why there are few 2007 Mustang 4.6 3v superchargers.
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    bleeding brakes with vacuum pump bad?

    I was watching "HorsePowerTV" and they said that they were not using a vacuum pump to bleed the brakes because it could damage the ABS. Is this true? I just blead my brakes with a vacuum pump. The test drive did not though any codes. Should I bleed the brakes again the gas pedal pumping way?
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    Replacing front brake pads

    The manual says to replace the caliper bolts. I don't have any with me. Does everyone replace them? I don't remember reading to replace them anywhere else.
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    rear brakes

    I'm compressing the rear disk brake piston and adjuster into caliper with caliper adjusting tool. When do I stop turning it? The fluid has stoped coming out but the piston still turns. The caliper fits over the new pads now. The answer seems obvious but I want to be sure.