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    Looking For A Shop To Rebuild My Bottom End

    Aloha everybody, I'm losing oil pressure on my stang and think it might be time to rebuild the bottom end of the motor, has approx 175K. I am in Hillsboro, OR and would like to find someplace close. I'm not looking for anything super fancy, maybe a standard or 306 rebuild or if the price is...
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    Need help w/ my 92 5.0!!!

    So here is the deal...car shredded the serpentine belt and in the process knocked loose some emissions items like the part that feeds into the nipple of the H-pipe. So i replaced the belt and had to weld the nipple part together because it was so worn out it wouldn't stay in place. Car was still...
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    Need Help...Car has started shaking and exhaust tone is different

    While driving the stang the other day, it started making a noise kinda like a plastic bag stuck under the car but definitely wasn't. After a minute or two the noise stopped but car started shaking both at idle and while driving in gear and the exhaust tone changed. After getting the car home I...
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    Need help choosing a nitrous kit

    I know someone else just posted a thread similiar to this, but i didn't wanna hijack his thread plus i have some different questions. I know that I want a wet kit, and would prefer a plate system but not sure who makes the plate systems. And would probably go with a TB system for the right...
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    msd digital-6 location

    Getting ready to install my msd digital 6 box and just wanted to find out where everybody with digital boxes is mounting them. I believe they recommend it be mounted in the interior. I was thinking of either mounting it on passenger side against the trans hump or in the hatch against the seat...
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    MSD Digital 6???

    Just got done doing my H/C/I swap and am looking to upgrade the ignition. The shop I had my work done at recommended the msd digital 6 box over the 6AL, etc. Just wanted to see who was using the digital 6 and how they like it. Already have a MSD Pro Billet distributor on the way.
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    pypes exhaust

    Just got done put pypes exhaust (catted xpipe & catback) on to my 92 LX 5.0 and wanted to let everyone know my experience. :bang: On the upside, the sound is very deep and muscle sounding. Overall, I am very disappointed in the system and would never recommend or by another system from them...
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    3G alternator upgrade

    Anybody in the area do a 3G alternator upgrade using a 1-wire type on their foxbody that is being used as a street car? Just wondering how they like it and if they have any issues? Figured it might be a good idea to get the input of people who drive under the same driving conditions. My...
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    3G alternator ?

    My alternator died on me last night, so I'm thinking about doing the 3G swap. Looking on ebay and noticed quite a few are the 1-wire type, some people reference the 1-wire as being for a race application not for the street. Would like to hear peoples opinions on the standard 3G vs the 1-wire...
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    H/C/I swap ?

    I am getting ready to do my H/C/I swap and have couple quick ?'s.:shrug: 1. I am using TFS TW heads w/ 1.6 rr and TFS Street Heat intake manifold, do I need the tall valve covers or can I use stock ones? 2. I have a 1" phelonic spacer, do I need to use this with stock valve covers or just...
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    1.72 RR fit w/ stock valve covers?

    I purchased a set of used aluminum heads and the guy left a set of Scorpion 1.72 RR on. Will these fit under stock valve covers?
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    need someone to weld

    Wanna put in my subframe connectors but need someone to weld them in. Anyone out there do any welding or know of someone who can weld them? Hoping to find someone on the side to do it assuming it will be cheaper than taking it to a shop.
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    need help with a part name

    My passenger window will roll up/down using the driver door controls but does nothing when you use the passenger door controls. I'm guessing that the passenger controls need replacing but I dont know the exact name of the part...does anyone know? I'm trying to locate the part so I can replace...
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    Twin Turbo Kit on Ebay

    Anybody seen these kits on ebay?:shrug: --link to active ebay ad removed-- Only $900, seems a little too good to be true. Any feedback or anyone who knows anything about these kits, help it appreciated.
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    Weld wheels fit problem

    I just picked up a set of used Weld wheels, 15 x 3.5 front, 15 x 8 rear. When I tried to install the skinnies up front, they slide all the way on and press up against the brake caliper, do i need a spacer? Do I need longer wheel studs? Not sure of any backspace numbers or if there is any...
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    How much lift?

    I just picked up some TW heads and an XE270HR cam. My question is how much lift can I get before I need to start worrying about notching pictions, etc.? (totally stock bottom end) When I bought the heads they had 1.72rr which would give me about .550 lift, with 1.6rr lift would only be .512...
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    all-wheel drive dyno?

    Anyone know where to go to get an all-wheel drive car dyno tuned? I have a buddy w/ WRX STi wants to get his car dyno tuned before we start hittin up PIR, but he has no idea where he can get this done. Any help would be appreciated.
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    H/C/I questions

    Been looking into cams and am pretty much decided on Comp Cams Xtreme, but not sure which one. I am looking at the XE266HR, XE270HR and XE274HR. Which one do you guys think would be best if i'm running NA, but will probably add a vortech (10psi) in the next year or year and half. Which one...
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    broken seat stud

    Does anyone know anyone or someplace where I can get a seat stud replaced correctly? I have a broken stud on the driver's seat and it has kind of a half @ss fix and it's driving me nuts cuz now the seats starting to move. any help is appreciated.:bang:
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    header won't go in!

    I installed MAC headers and o/r h-pipe over the weekend. However, I am having a problem getting the driver side header in. It won't clear the steering linkage that is on that side, can't even get it in far enough to line up the holes. It has been suggested to me that I replace the motor...