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  1. V8_Kind_Of_Guy

    Expired Mustang Foxbody 302/351w Turbo Kit - Makes 500+ Rwhp

    Selling my custom turbo kit (made by FinishLine performance here in Denver, CO) off my 88 Foxbody with a 351w. This sale is for a NEAR complete kit. No fuel injectors, fuel pump, driver side header (cuz you use the factory or aftermarket shorty header) and no maf sensor (maf pipe calibrated for...
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    Car Idles Fine, Give It Gas And Wants To Die

    So my car has been down for the past year after 3rd gear blew apart. Got a new transmission in it now. But all of the sudden, it wants to die if you give it any throttle. Idles perfectly, no codes in computer. All the sensors were replaced when I rebuilt the motor just before the trans went. If...
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    Expired Turbonetics Housing

    Brand new Turbonetics turbine housing for "Q" trim wheel. Housing is a .96 a/r T4 flange and has a predrilled/tapped spot for checking back pressure. I believe the p/n on the housing reads 0393-81 96. You can see from the pictures that housing is completely clean, never used. Tried to get a pic...
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    SOLD 04 PI Heads and Intake, Look AMAZING!

    PI Heads and intake that came off a 2004 4.6 model. Everything is SUPER CLEAN! I had the heads mounting surfaces cleaned with professional tools that use a plastic material to clean, NOT sand paper or metal brushes. Intake has the updated aluminum crossover. Looking to get $550 for all. I'm in...
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    Aod Or 4r70w? Which Is Better?

    I'm trying to pick a transmission for my car.I thought about going with a magnum t56, but had a change in heart and want to go auto. I can't tell which is the better transmission, AOD or the 4r70w? my car specs are on my sig, but want something to hold about 800hp for next time I upgrade the...
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    reinstalling same ring and pinion, need help

    I removed my old ring and pinion set up in thinking I was going to swap it out for a different ratio set. Now that things have changed, I am sticking with my current set. However, putting it back together, with a new crush collar, and trying to tighten down the pinion nut, the pinion itself...
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    Ring and pinion sets dont interchange!?

    I was always under the impression that all 8.8 factory ring and pinion sets were interchangeable. According to LRS website, FRPP sets are all the same for 86-2010 models. I have a 3.73 set from MotiveGear that I took out of my car and wanting to change to a factory set of 3.27 from a 95 Gt auto...
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    TPS fluctuates from 1.0v-6.5v engine running

    Here's the problem, the tps voltage was set at .98v, and it rises smoothly and normally to 4.8v at wot, all done with key on engine off. while the car is running though, voltage keeps jumping around, 1v, 3.6, 2.0, 6.5,5.0,1.9, etc. I have already changed the tps to double check that, no...
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    Centerforce 2 clutch power rating, ok for 600tq+?

    My car is in he shop right now. They installed a centerforce 2 cltuch. The only thing I could find online is that its 60% stronger than stock, but that wouldnt be enough for my car. The shop said they have cars with more power than mine will make, running on that same clutch, but it worries me...
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    Fox 351w swap motor mount help

    Hey, i've started to swap in a roller 351w into my fox. For the most part, things have been fairly smooth until now. As I try to install the engine, the motor mounts I ordered dont seem to work. As one side will go in, the other seems to be an inch or more off (away) from the k member. The...
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    351 swap distributor question - plug is diffrent

    Hey, Im doing a 351W swap into my fox and ran into a small speed bump. The distributor plug is diffrent than the plug on my engine harness in the fox. I havent heard of anyone having this problem. Its a factory roller block from a 94 f-150. Is there a connector I need to buy between the...
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    Extremely Weird Problem

    So Im trying to help a buddy out with his car. Maybe someone has some better ideas than us. The car starts, but idles at 3000 rpm and the check engine light is on. But when you push in the clutch, the idle drops to a normal 700-800 rpm and the check engine light turns off. Hot or cold, in...
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    351 W F4TE questions? Answers I cant find

    I just picked up a 351w "F4TE" engine from a '94 truck with 80K on it. I am wanting to put it in my '88 mustang but cant seem to find the right information Im looking for. I have looked at several diffrent sites. First, will the double sump 351 stock oil pan work? I keep reading about a new...
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    New TF heads, the head bolts keep breaking

    Need a little help, my buddy just bought a a trick flow 350 hp top end kit from summit. We have been trying to install the heads but the head bolts keep breaking. We follow the torque sequence and specs that came with the heads. The left side head went on and torqued with no problem, but the...
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    Dyno numbers for similar combo?

    Trying to figure out how much power I might be making with my current setup. I have seen people with similar add ons like myself, just not as extensive. - GT40 Tubular upper/lower intake w/ 3/8" spacer - 70mm TB/EGR - 75mm MAF - CAI - GT40P heads - 1.7 rockers - 2040 crane cam (same as...
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    which size phenolic spacer will help more?

    What's up guys? My question starts off as what do you guys think is better? I have an '88 5.0 with just about all the bolt ons. Electric fan, aluminum flywheel and driveshaft, 3.73 gears, CAI, 75mm MAF, 75mm Throttle body and EGR spacer, 24 lbs injectors, A9L computer, GT40P heads. And now I...
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    Correct combo? Doesn't feel fast

    Hey everyone, new guy here. I have an '88 GT 302 5 speed but don't know if I am using the right engine combo. There is very little torque below 3000 rpm, but when 3000 comes around, it really takes off. I have raced against my friends '86 gt that only has an aluminum flywheel, gears and full...