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  1. paultippit

    2008 3v engine swap?

    It might seem like it .. but the 24v engines actually put out as much if not more HP stock than my 32v. The power adders are pretty cheap and variable camshaft timing is very appealing. I am having some problems with compression on the 5-8 cylinders and have been trying to evaluate the...
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    2008 3v engine swap?

    rlmesq How is this going? I blew a head gasket in my 03 Mach 1 and considered doing the same thing.
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    Mach 1 New exhaust, front to back

    03 Mach 1 (Azure blue) ok.. so I am having to pull engine and work the heads over (don't ask) and I figure while I am at it I would change the exhaust which is something I have not done yet. I am wondering what would be the best exhaust system front to back (headers, mid pipe, and cat backs)...
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    Can I remove the radiator support from 03

    I have an 03 Mustang Mach1 and am not quite a novice mechanic but in no way seasoned either. I am about to undertake the daunting task of removing my engine from my Mustang and am studying, reading, and questioning the best way for me to do it (I do not have access to a lift so I cannot take it...
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    Mach 1 Mach 1 clutch/idle issues? HELP

    I am at 56k mikes 3rd set of tires and am about to change out my clutch (I can feel it slippin). Any suggestions?
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    Mach 1 What are the advantages to wider tires in the back

    Well... my pony is almost 4 years old and I think it is about time to get her a new set of shoes. In my quest for the perfect wheels and tires, I come upon a delima. Many places are offering options to have 9" wide in the front and 10" wide in the rear. While I know that sometimes a...
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    Mach 1 How to change spark plugs on a MAch1

    Ok... I have been like a shade tree mechanic since before I could drive and in the past changing out spark plugs was a snap. Well I have an Azure blue Mach1 and I bought new plugs for it and figured I would save some bucks by doing it my self (easy enough). I open the hood and could not seem to...
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    How to remove your center console

    I thought about that, but am not familiar with the tension mechanism. My vision of springs flying every where concerns me. However, based on what you have said I think it is probably the only thing I can do. Either that or jack it up and take the wheels off and disconnect the ebrake, which would...
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    How to remove your center console

    I am way past unscrewing the shifter knob. And yes the lighter is unplugged. But don't seem to be able to manuver the console out with the handbrake in the way and it will only come up so far. It will not come straight up.
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    How to remove your center console

    Problem, my hand brake does not come com straight up. If it did, then I would not be having this problem. all the screws are out. Not sure about interior though. I had to get a new read head pad for my car and I ordered it from Ford. They tried to give me a flimsy piece of crap for like...
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    How to remove your center console

    Yup, I got everything unfastened. The bolts to the center dash, the screws from under the console, even the outlet is disconnected. I pull the hand break up as fas as I can (and I am pretty strong), but that is not straight up and down. I cannot get the console out. De I need to disconnect the...
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    How to remove your center console

    Does anyone know how to remove the center console on like an 03 mustang? I hav a Haynes and the instructions are crap. I have all the fasteners loose, but I do not seem to be able to manuver the console around the handbrake. Any help is appreciated.