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  1. 89_LX

    anyone with a MM strut tower brace??

    Anyone else have clearance issues between brace and oil cap? I can get like half a turn before it hits the brace, then its stuck. Im driving it around now with only the firewall bolts installed. Is it possible to shorten the filler neck or find a thinner cap? I wont be able to get it back...
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    Speedo correction gear...

    Can I just get this kit? 1983-95 Mustang 21 Tooth Speedometer Gear & Clip Kit, Manual Trans at LRS - Same Day Shipping! Or do I need the extra stuff in this kit as well? 1983-95 Mustang Speedometer Gear Kit For T5 With 3.73 Rear Gears at LRS - Same Day Shipping! Im not sure why they...
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    Fuse not getting power

    The fuse for my instrument panel lights isn't getting power. I searched real quick and read that the dimmer is often a problem but the dimmer would be inline after the fuse wouldn't it? Anyone have this issue before or know what problems I should check for? Again, the fuse isn't blown...
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    RWD '9Taurus SHO

    RWD '94 Taurus SHO Don't know if anyone has ever seen this but i found this wack job on youtube. YouTube - Ford Taurus SHO converted to rear wheel drive He has a couple other vids on it too but they're not of the best quality.
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    won't idle when warm

    my car will start up and idle fine after it sits overnight or all day at work, but if i shut it off and restart it after its warm it wont idle, it gets to about 700 rpm then falls to 400rpm and surges back and forth,sometimes dying, read the surging idle checklist and didnt SEE anything about...
  6. 89_LX

    5lug Rear Disc Completed

    Finally got my hatch converted to 5 lug with sn95 spindles and rear disc setup, it took me a little over 2 days because i didnt have the little tool to turn the rear caliper pistons in. Gutted the stock prop. valve and and used the stock booster with a 94 GT master cylinder, FRPP adj...
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    problems with rear disc brake swap

    two questions 1 I need to push in the piston in the rear caliper so the new pads will fit, from what ive heard you have to twist them in so do i need a special tool or is there another way to do it do they turn clockwise/counterclockwise. 2. what are some ways others have used to...
  8. 89_LX

    Fox Electric Fan

    I have been reading about the topic and it sounds like most agree the the mark VIII fan is the best,(for power and fit) i was just wondering what year of the Mark VIII to look for. I Have a sn95 fan but the plastic is melted around one of the terminals on the connector and fan plug so I...
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    Rear caliper brackets

    can i use the rear caliper mounting brackets off of a 94 to convert my 89 to disc or to i have to buy aftermarket ones
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    sn95 brakes

    I have an 89 5.0 LX and its been lowered about 1.5 inches. Im going to buy a running and driveable 94 Gt with some body damage and wiring problems next weekend for $1,800 and my plan is to swap the brakes onto my 89 fox then sell the engine and trans from the 94 gt. So far the extra things that...
  11. 89_LX

    Adjustable Control Arms

    When I bought my car in Dec. 06 It had already been lowered with tokico springs and adjustable shocks. I dont know how much it was lowered and neither did the guy i bought it from so it was probably lowered before he owned it. One problem i have with the setup is that it looks lower in the...
  12. 89_LX

    non roller 302?

    http://fordspace.com/gallery/view/id_5279/title_302/ This engine is a non roller right? if it doesnt have the spider arms between the lifters it means its a non roller right. how would i tell if an engine has been converted to a roller with conversion lifters
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    Think this thing is really worth $18,000

    I Was Looking at mustang 5.0's around seattle on craigslist, (which I do on a regular basis) as i live near seattle and came across this one. I didn't think this one was worth that much because its lightly modded, and has minor flaws. Or is it really worth 18,000 dollars...
  14. 89_LX

    LIne Lock Installation

    I'm trying to remove the brake line on the bottom of my proportioning valve that goes to the right front wheel to install my line lock kit and the POS will not come loose?? im using a 6 point line wrench and its still stripping out. I payed $160 for the kit so i dont want to give up. but...
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    '89 3G upgrade still has low charge

    I upgraded to a 130 amp 3g alternator from PA performance and the cars carge is still barely above the red zone on my gage. for the installation I cut the plug with the 2 black/orange wires and one white wire, taped off the 2 black wires and ran a 4guage wire from the alternator to the...
  16. 89_LX

    fuel pump eccentric and camshaft ?'s

    I bought a rebuilt engine to install in my 89 mustang to replace the stock 5liter HO The block was from an older vehicle and is just a 302 bored .040 over my first question is about the cam sprocket/timing chain. on the cam sprocket there is something bolted onto it which i think is a 2pc...
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    urethane or rubber engine mounts

    recently removed my 5.0 and it is need of new mounts just wondering from anyone who has tried urethane mounts how bad the vibration and noise is compared to stock im leaning towards urethane just as long as the vibration isnt unbearably annoying
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    subframe connectors

    I am going to buy some steeda subframe connectors and wanted some input on how they should be welded on. arc weld, wire feed, or tig i have access to all three types