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Was getting the 94 tuned at a shop and they had issues getting it tuned, had a flat spot they could not get right and then would not return my call or email. Had to take the car to another shop. The new shop had a Mustang dyno and the other shop had a Dyno jet. The dyno jet showed 391 rwhp...

I've got some 36 lb injectors that have been sitting for a year since buying them used. What the procedure for checking them and cleaning them? Do I need any parts, cap, screen? Rebuild kits? Thanks D

Give me some pointers, tips tricks for remove the engine... :) I'll be pulling the engine in the 94 soon, hope this week. Are there any tricky parts to look out for? I've pulled engines in older vehicles with no problems, but will be the first for a fuel injected car. what about the heater...

What is the best street oil pan. Will have some 1/4 passes a year and possible a open track or auto cross event. The "T" style or the 9" deep strip\street? I don't plan on long tubes in the future. This will be on a 331. Also any truth in you cannot use a 1 piece oil pan gasket with the...

Hey, I tried on a set of 07 Shelby GT 500 rims and tires on my 94 Cobra. The rims are 18" X 9.5" on all 4. The front tires are 255-45-18 and the rears are 285-40-18. The tires are on the tall side, especially the fronts. The fronts needed 1/2" spacer (used some washers to get the spaceing...

Is the lower Cobra and explorer intake the same? Not sure, just making sure.

I got my seats recoved at a local upholstery shop. Had some black inserts on the tan seats along with the Indy wings (on the stock one in the Indy pace cars) & Cobra's on the front & back. Here are the pics: I'm pleased with the work they did, nice soft leather & they...

What color is the hood hinges on a 69 Mach I? Thanks

I'm looking for a strut tower brace that will clear the Powerdyne supercharger.. And be CHROME.. I know Steeda has one that fits the 351 with a aftermarket hood, but it is not chrome. If I have to I could get that one then have it chromed. Does any others clear the supercharger and is...

I rebuilt a 351 W recently & I got it running. It runs OK, not great. Have a Edelbrock carb that was previously on the car & it ran good. When at idle the funes are eye burning real bad. At idle with the digital timing light with rpm, the rpm will flucuate from 700 to 1000, after the the car...

I have a Cervini Cobra R hood & the underside is finished. So I had a local airbrush guy paint a Cobra on the underside of the hood. Also on the topside I had "SUPERCHARGED" airbrushed on it also. Here are some pics, it looks better in person: What do you think? It's mainly...

Hey, I am restoring a 69 Mach I & just got the engine in last week. Started it up & runs good. Now the brake pedal goes almost to the floor. I replace the master cylinder & the problem is still there. I blead the brake system after bench blead the master cylinder prior to installation. The...

Hey, I just finished putting together the 351 W for the 69 Mach I I'm restoring. This was after blasting & painting all the parts before putting the engine together. Rebuild is mostly stock, .030" over bore, app 9.3 compression ratio, 3 angle valve job, small cam (.472" intake life, 214...

Before I ask, I will check the piston to valve clearance, but just want to see if any one has had clearance problems with a cam for a 351W. Cam specs are: Intake Exhaust Lift: 472" 496" Dura @ .050 214 224 Lobe Center 107...

What RTV is best for sealing up a engine on a rebuild? Blue, black, copper or ???? I usually use blue for water pumps. I'm putting together a 351W & am wondering what is best to use on oil pan, timing chain cover, water pump & intake ends & what ever else needs sealing. I'm open to using...

Got the block back from the machine shop. So I painted some parts, valve cover, intake, block, timing cover, air filter assembly, oil pan, block & heads. Painted Ford engine Corporte blue. Gonna let it cure for a day or 2 then start putting the engine back together & install in the freshly...

I need the paint code for a 69 engine in a Mach I... It is not the darker blue, it's the lighter blue. I will be painting with a spray gun, so I need the code for PPG or other brand. Thanks for any help.

I'm getting the 351 block & heads back from the machine ship next week & I want to paint the block, heads, intake, valve covers, intake & timing cover. When is it better to paint them all? Seperatly or put the parts on the engine or paint them after the engine is completly rebuilt with...

I just replaced the balencer & when I started up the car there was a vibration from the engine only at 1100-1200 rpms. At idle it is smooth & anything above 1200 rpms it smooths out, reved it to 4500 rpms & it is smooth. I checked the balencer part number & it appears it is the correct weight...

I'm redoing a 69 Mach I, 351W auto. I have the engine removed & am working on the engine compartment & suspension. Here are a few pics of blasted engine compartment & the black primered paint. Now the black primer: I will be painting the engine compartment black over...