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    Work In Progress 95GT

    So I just bought the 4th V8 Stang I have ever owned, 3rd 5.0. It has 49k miles. Immediately I put new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, air filter, fuel filter, oil and filter, and brand new IAC from Ford. She is 100% stock underhood, o/r x-pipe, flowmaster catback, and 4.10 gears (assume). Problem is...
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    1987-93 Factory H Pipe and Intake Manifold

    I have an amazingly new looking factory h pipe and intake manifold (upper and lower) from my old 90 5.0 lx. I have kept it so long because of the condition it is in. Now its gotta go. Make an offer and take it PLEASE. I live in South FL.,
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    Cure for front end popping!

    I have been experiencing the infamous popping noise coming from the front end since I owned her. So today I pulled my cowl off to check the tightness of my strut tower brace; hoping to find a loose bolt which would cure the pop. While my bolts were NOT tight, they now are. But still no progress...
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    QUICK HELP..cant reattach steering column!!

    Ok, finished installing new rack bushings, now I cant get the rag joint to slide back over rack input...the column will slide onto the tip of the input, but it just wont settle into it. I know its not fully settled because there MIGHT be only a 1/4 inch of insertion. Hope someone has a...
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    TOWED LAST NIGHT...now a new noise

    What could have happened? I was an idiot and left my temp. parking pass in an "unobvious" area, and she was towed. Before she was towed, I had her parked in first gear with the e brake pulled. Today, after recovering her, there is an obvious new noise coming from the rear that is reverberating...
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    Replace clutch cable now or later

    I am attempting to get the most out of my current clutch, just to spread out the cost of numerous upgrades needed. Would replacing the cable and quadrant (adjustables), help me get more life out of current clutch? If not could any harm be done?
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    Dead Speedometer After Battery Jumped

    What the hell is going on...I jumped my car(not sure why it was dead yet)...ever since then she is not good. Speedometer will not budge. She has died on me 3xs since this happened, but only when the ac was on. BTW, how bad is it to spike the clutch to restart her while rolling say...30mph? I did...
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    Gear Install in South Florida

    Anyone recommend a shop in South FL? Preferably in Palm Beach County. I got some slop in my axle and looks like it is time.
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    Directions for U-Joint Replacement

    Anyone know of any decent directions on the web? I searched and couldnt find anthing on stanget....I am doin them in the am and am not so sure of the how the snap rings and pliers work...sounds stupid
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    Need new shocks you think?

    so I was checking out my ball joints with the 12 and 6 wheel wiggle...I noticed my shock actually will compress slightly...this normal?? Im slowly looking at replacing all suspension bushings with poly and found this.. what you think?:flag:
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    What is this?(pic)

    I was searching for a possible vac. leak and found this....any ideas what this could be? Do your motors sound really "vacumy" to yall? Sorry that wasnt specific, Im refering to the little brass screw under the spring...
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    Should my UCA move?

    I was under the rear tightening every fricken bolt I could find this past weekend. (tits amazing how loose some of the bolts were, everyone on here should def do this) neways...when cranking on my pass. rear UCA bolt I noticed the whole arm was kind of twisting. When I let pressure off it...
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    Help FAST!! Car wont turn over at all!

    I just finished cleaning my MAF....after waiting forever....of course I reconnect the battery when finished....I then try to start and nothing! I got a few clicks...and now no response at all when I turn the key...? All electrical is working...radio,lights,locks, trunk... what do you all...
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    Adjustable or Non Adjustable UCA's?

    I am holding off replacing my U joints because I assume they are worn due to my car being dropped nearly 2 inches. Do you all think getting the adjustable UCAs is the only smart move? After looking at bids on ebay I am confused what brand to get. I found some Lakwood adjustables that fit from...
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    Fluid Pump

    So I was using the typical bulb and hose type pump today to attempt to refill my tranny. The F ing thing SUCKS. It does not work. I am sure some of you all have already experienced this. Sooo I came up with idea to cut small slit in my rubber trans boot(under the shifter), run fill hose up...
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    Best place to buy a U Joint??

    I am gonna replace my U Joints. Should I get them from Ford or would a Napa or Autozone joint be equal in quality? I have searched, cant find any answers...
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    How much does yours move?

    With the car in 1st gear, you standing in front, how much can you all "rock" or push your car back and forth? I expect there to be some kind of movement, but I was waxing mine yesterday and noticed she will move a good half foot or so. Is this normal? It always feels like I have slop in my...
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    Bad Pony!

    OK, so I searched previous posts, found nothing. How can I tell if my motor mounts are bad? I have multiple suspension upgrades (springs, strut brace, etc...) Car is nearly impossible to shift smoothly and quietly. Changed to poly tran mount. No improvement, but the tranny noise does seem...
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    Mach tune vs GT tune

    :flag: :flag: OK i got a bud that just bought a used diablo tuner. He bought it used from a guy that also owned a MACH. Question is...how could I use this to tune my 02 GT or cant I??? Would this be beneficial? Mods are gears, mid and catback exhaust, plenum spacer, timing adjuster (at 14)...
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    AHH Some one help

    oK Been while since post Soo today I was messing with my intake and I cleaned the throttle body with spray cleaner...and put the hot air deflector back on.. So after i ran it for 30 sec, sparingly sprayin into tb, I took neg terminal off, then drove it. While driving I noticed my odometer was...