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    Pics of custom made pcv baffle

    I am in the process of rebuilding my engine. While I am at it I decided to work on a solution of the pcv sucking oil. I have an Edelbrock Performer intake. This does not allow me to use the larger Ford baffle found on Exploer intakes because I do not have the casting bosses under ther egr...
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    Piston ring end gap excessive on rebuild

    I am currently rebuilding my 306. I have issues with the valve guides and while the heads off I decided while I had it apart I would put in new bearings and new rings. I ordered rings from Summit and they are made by Hastings. Upon measuring the end gap I have .024 end gap on the top compression...
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    Stroker kit what else needed?

    I have a 306 that is smoking so I am looking at the Probe Industries 347 stroker kit to replace the current lowere end. I have AFR 165 cc heads, Edelbrock performer intake, and Comp XE270 hr14 cam.(see signature) Will these components work well with the 347? If so what type of HP numbers should...
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    Pic of new timeslip with MT ET Streets

    Hi All. Attached, is my best time slip with my new Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials. I am car #4. My best 60ft is 1.8692 :(.
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    Vibration after Tremec TKO install

    Hi All, I just completed the install of a Tremec TKO on my 1991 Mustang. Now driving I have a vibration most noticable at between 65-70 mph. I had the driveshaft balanced along with new u-joints installed. I also installed a new polyurethane motor mount and installed the h-pipe hanger...
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    Best drag radials on pony wheels???

    I am looking to buy a set of of drag radials that will fit my pony wheels. I want to have a tire I can bolt on at home and drive to the track. I see many options. Micket Thompson. Nitto, BFG. Hoosier. I am looking for a tire that will give me the best traction at the track and I am not so...
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    Tremec TKO install issue ?? pics

    I just got my new Tremec TKO bolted up. The problem is the top of the transmission almost contacts the tunnel. There is maybe a 1/16 of an inch clearance. This seems like it is too close? :shrug: See pic https://home.comcast.net/~perkin50/trans1.JPG I installed new urethane crossmember...
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    Tremec TKO using stock shifter???

    I just bought an older Tremec TKO 3550. It has the stock shifter that looks to have stops? (see pic) Does the TKO 3550 have internal stops too? Is there a benefit to upgrading the stock shifter?
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    Scattershield for tremec????

    Ok I researched old threads and I am conviced to buy a scattershield with my Tremec TKO. I am not sure which on to buy. I am looking at a Ford universal one through Summit...
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    Replacing heater core. HELP!!

    Hi All, I am in the process of replacing the heater core on my 1991 lx notch. I removed the ac lines from in side the firewall. My question is I am putting the lines back together and I noticed the upper ac line (suction line with the large nut) that arttaches to the evaporator does not have...
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    Tremec TKO swap thread in a foxbody

    I searched the past threads and I did not find a thread for a Tremec install in a foxbody. I am rounding up parts for a Tremec TKO install and need to find out what I need for the swap
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    Steering wander after lowering springs??

    Hi All. I put a set of Eibach Pro-kit springs on my 91 Mustang LX and now I notice it wanders when driving straight. It is very difficult to drive the vehicle striaght without it wandering which causes me to constantly correct. It also seems to follow the grooves in the road. It is pretty...
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    Cold air intake on 5.0 with H/C/I

    I know this is a subject that has been discussed plenty in prevoius posts. It seems most guys on this site come to the consensus that a CAI will not increase any gains overs a stock air box with the silencer removed and a panel K&N filter on a 5.0. There is even an article that verifies this...
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    Eibach spring, what else?

    Hi All, I am planning on buying a set of Eibach springs. (Pro-kit). Is there any other things that I will need. :shrug: Offset rack busings, extended end links, caster camber plates.
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    New track times after H/C/I

    I just completed my H/C/I in April and went to the track the first time. Here are the time slips. https://home.comcast.net/~perkin50/track1.JPG https://home.comcast.net/~perkin50/track2.JPG My car is number 18. I ran on street tires and was slipping in first and part of second.
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    After H/C/I, what supercharger?

    I installed AFR 165 (61cc) heads, Comp XE270 HR14 cam, and Edelbrock Performer intake. I want to install a mild supercharger but do not want to split the block because the bottom end is stock rebuilt. I am around 300 rwhp and would like to be around 400 or so. What supercharger and supporting...
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    Oil in upper intake from PCV hose???

    I removed my upper intake this weekend and found some oil pooled in the upper intake. It was a small puddle and the car has 700 miles since installing the intake. I looked at the fresh air tube that connects the passenger side valve cover to the TB and it was dry. I found the hose from the pcv...
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    BUYER BEWARE!!! Radiator at Autozone

    I am recently in the market for a radiator upgrade. I recently purchased a two-core replacement from Advance Auto that I discovered does not cool that good in stop and go traffic. I decided to do a search on Stangnet and found that many guys have had great luck with the radiator at Autozone that...
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    Supercharger question??????

    I am looking at adding a supercharger to my setup and want to be around 400rwhp. :D I already have a 190lph pump and don't know if I need to get a 255lph? I also do not know what size injectors will work. I currently have 24lb. I know were I can get 30lb injectors for a good deal but will they...
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    Proper fuel upgrade for supercharger?

    I have heard many diffent views towards fuel upgrades with a supercharger. My car has apprx. 290 rwhp and I am adding a M90 supercharger and planning on running it at 7-8 psi. I am estimating it to be around 375-400 rwhp. I have a 190 lph fuel pump but is it enough? What size injectors will...