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    Finally got my OBD1 plug working, now help with codes?

    So it took forever, but with the help of this board (especially Giddyup306) I got my OBD1 plug back to working order. Now I need help with the codes it's giving me.. lol I got 23,82,10,11. The 23 and 82 repeated twice for some reason, I dont know if that matters.. Thanks!
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    MSD 6al?

    Hey, So I have a friend selling a used MSD 6al ignition for $100.. I believe he had it in a Honda Civic. I was wondering if this will fit my 87 GT, or if I need to buy other things for it to fit.. Not sure the model number yet, he is going to let me know what it is later tonight. What can...
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    How to 18's fit on our cars?

    So I found someone selling 4 Cobra R rims close to me.. They are 18x9 (275/35/18 and 245/40/18) I was originally looking for 17's, but if these look good I will buy them. Do 18's fit ok? Do they rub at all? Thanks..
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    Is this a better trans?

    Hey, I found this on Craigslist: 1994 Mustang Cobra T-5 Trans My 3rd gear is starting to grind, so I am wondering if this is the same transmission in my 1987 GT or is it any better?
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    Can someone post a picture of OBD1 plug?

    So my car doesnt have an OBD1 plug.. It looks like it may have broke and the last owner just let the wires hang. I got 2 plugs from the junk yard, one with 5 wires going into it and one with 4 wires going into it. Neither match the wires I have, I can only find 3 loose wires in my engine bay...
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    How much should I pay for used Cobra R's?

    Hey, So I found some used 4 lug Cobra R replicas that I really want. There are no pictures but he told me there were in great condition.. He is looking for $500 for rims and tires, which I don't even want the tires. Is $400 a good price for them if I tell him to keep the tires? Can I go...
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    3rd Gear Grind?

    So I was driving today, and when going into 3rd at higher speeds it grinds. Sort of like going into reverse, like its not synchronized. At low speeds it doesn't happen.
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    Mac or BBK Headers?

    I did a search, but came up with nothing. I am looking for ceramic coated long tubes and am wondering which are better, Mac or BBK? Thanks
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    Does anyone have smoked brake lights?

    I was lookinginto replacing my cheese graters for some LX tails.. I saw on 50 Resto that they sell both smoked and clear lights also.. I think I may want to go for the smoked (including the 3rd brake light).. Has anyone used these or have pictures? Thanks
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    Which subframe connectors?

    I wanted to get a set of subframes, but on AmericanMuscle.com they have several choices. They all seem about the same, is there really a difference between the $90 and $155 one?
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    How much for an upper and lower Cobra intak? How much power?

    I was looking for a cobra intake, I could use some more power and love the look. How much should I expect to pay for it? How much of a gain would I feel? All I have right now is a Magnaflow.. Thanks..
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    Engineer Gets 110 MPG Out Of '87 Mustang

    Thought you guys might like this article... Engineer Gets 110 MPG Out Of '87 Mustang - Automotive News Story - KMBC Kansas City
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    10.5 MPG?

    My mustang is killing gas. I took it out for a few days, filling it up with 93 gas before I left. I drove a total of 116 miles (as per the odometer) and filled up with 10.88 gallons of gas. that's 10.66 miles per gallon! I have a stock 87 5.0 with only a Magnaflow exhaust. I just replaced the...
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    Write up for electric fan?

    I did a search but couldn't find it. I wanted to do the electric fan upgrade (from a 97-98 Mark VIII). Does anyone know of a write up that has been made for it?
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    upstream vs downstream oxygen sensor

    Hey, I was going to replace my oxygen sensors so I called up Autozone to get a price. They were asking me if I wanted an upstream or downstream O2 sensor. What is the difference between them? Which one do I need?
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    Black stuff coming out of exhaust?

    So I've noticed this for awhile but haven't done anything about it.. If I have my car idling on my driveway for a few minutes, this will start forming under the tail pipes.. Mostly on the passenger side one. I have a Magnaflow exhaust with a stock header/mid pipe.
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    Fixed vacuum leak, now bad idle

    Do my car was running bad, when I looked under the hood I found 2 big vacuum leaks. I repaired the leaks, now what I start the car, it dies right away. Start it again, it dies right away. Then usually on the 3rd try it will stay on but idle will fluctuate from 500-750 or so, and after maybe 5...
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    No power when I give gas...

    So this has been happening for awhile, but my Mustang has been sitting in the garage so I never fixed it.. While I am driving, I will press the gas pedal does say 50% and hold it, I will get minimal pull from the car, like I am only holding it 10% but after holding it for 2-3 seconds, it will...
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    Brake light on...

    Hey, So I got all new brakes today (drums, pads, calipers, lines, etc.) and had them installed at a local shop. When I got home, I noticed the emergency brake light stays on, even when the brake is down. I am taking the car back tomorrow to get checked out, but I was wondering if anyone on...
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    What size rim/semi slick?

    I am looking to buy rims and semi slick tires.. I want to buy chrome or black cobra r rims from American Muscle, either 16 or 17... Which size do you guys think will be best? Also, I wanted Mickey Thompson et semi slicks, what size do I need for those rims? Do I need to do anything to the rear...