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  1. killer5.0

    Pros/cons of a full tub on a foxbody

    Street/show only. Plan is to put a pretty big wheel/tire combo out back and get it sitting right. Full tubs will allow me more clearance for the taller tire on the fender side than a mini...just wondering if there are any cons to doing this...this is mainly being done for me to fit what i...
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    Gas coming out of valve cover breathers?

    So long story short car was taken to a shop to have work done...they did a hack job and i took my car home before too much damage was done...fuel tank was removed and replaced by them and very little fuel put back in when i got it...car wouldnt start when i got it home to pull it off the...
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    Tapered or bolt through bumpsteer kit?

    MM k member and control arms...car is going to be lowered quite a bit. Cobra rack. 96+ or possibly drop spindles. Not sure which kit i should get.
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    Stock ride height measurement 93 gt...

    Im going to be installing a MM k member and want to drop my car more than it currently is. Looking for a stock ride height measurement of a 93 gt with a set reference point since wheel and tire selection will change ground to fender measurements. I want to see if i should just run 96+ spindles...
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    Looking for a shop in ny, nj, mass area for mini tubs and other suspension work

    The shop I had my car at in PA screwed me and now my car is useless. The factory tubs are cut out...or hacked out i should say and my pride and joy is now back in my garage. The one saving grace is everything was undercut so it needs to be cut out more to install the tubs. This is for a street...
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    Need to move my car to another shop mid mini-tub process....how to transport

    Long story short this shop i trusted to do work for me isnt delivering and the car needs to be moved...im practically sick over this ordeal....i cant continue to let them work on it....as of now they have the tubs cut out and notched the frame...rear end is still in place via upper and lower...
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    Getting mini tubs and some other work done...have a few questions...

    So dropped the car off for some mini tubs and other suspension work yesterday...how much are you guys paying labor wise to have this done? All the custom/metal shops by me are time and material so trying to get an idea of what ill be looking at. Also planning to keep the factory fuel...
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    Who has deep dish wheels on a foxbody? What size, offset, etc

    Trying to figure out how deep of a lip can be had on stock length axles and tubs.
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    Who has mini tubbed their foxbody? Do you regret it? (Street driving)

    Pretty sold on a mini tub just for a few reasons...asthetically i can get it lower and bigger wheel/tires (i also show it)..and the bigger tires etc will help me hook...currently at 514rwhp...will go to 750-800rwhp when i build the dart (next year hopefully). I want to keep my factory fuel...
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    Widest wheel tire with mini tub and stock fuel tank?

    Thinking about mini tubbing to open some real estate for bigger wheels and tires and so i can lower the car more...wondering what will fit and any cons of doing this? Street only car
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    Cowl hoods....who makes the best fitting/quality....what are you guys running?

    Thinking of getting a cowl hood. Prefer a 3". What are you guys running and how does it fit, quality etc. Pics would be awesome. I know there are alot of old posts but havent seen any updates recently.
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    Supercharged street foxbody...what temps for my fan controller hi/lo?

    I cant remember what i had the hi/low fan settings at. I have dual oem fans with a digital dakota controller. On the low setting it runs one fan on high it runs both. What hi on/off temps and lo on/off temps should i run? I have a 180 tstat, Fluidyne, and high volume edelbrock waterpump.
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    Best suspension setup for a street fox?

    Have a few questions on whats the better setup for a street only fox? 500rwhp currently. Want to run tails and a 10-10.5" rear wheel with 295-315s. Not sure what will or wont work with tails and wheels/tires and whats the best setup. I have coilovers in the front but i see some people go...
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    Satin paint...whats the best method...a single stage or a basecoat/matte clearcoat?

    Considering having the car painted next winter and going with a satin black vs gloss. I show my car as well so i want a good paint job that will last a long time and that can be maintained etc. My car is garaged and would only see rain in the rare event i get caught in it. I was going to wait...
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    Who uses a vacuum cooling system refill tool? What brand and is it worth it?

    I know foxbodys are notorious for air pockets...it looks like these tools are worth it but looking to hear from those of you who have it. And what kit you have. I was wondering how it fills the system past the thermostat though since it isnt open until the motor heats up? And would a 3gal...
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    I have an electrical question about wiring LEDs on a boat not sure where to post?

    So my brother wants me to help him wire up some led lights to his boat. Just wondering how i should go about it and what guage wire to use. The switch panel comes pre wired so i just have to bring power to that, run the power wire off each led to the switch panel and all the grounds go back to...
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    Those running TF wheels on a fox...what size and offset?

    I see quite a few of the 18x10 with a nice lip on them. Im running 18x10 sve drifts right now with 295s with MM road and track springs and bilsteins. I need to massage the inner just a touch as of now i have one slight rub. Planning to switch to rear coilovers...either MM or ridetech and...
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    Dark particulate in coolant? What is it...

    So i took the lower rad hose off because my timing cover gasket was leaking a little and im installing a new one and drained it into this brand new bucket...after it settle overnight i see all this particulate? I have a fluidyne aluminum radiator and its the original block if that matters...and...
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    Okay so considering mini tubbing my street only fox...need input

    Ive never driven a tubbed car so looking for input. Currently running a 8.8" with panhard bar and 18x10s with 295s on the rear with only the lips rolled. I have a look that i want to achieve with my car as well as better traction which requires wider wheels and a lower stance. Thought about...
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    Fox Who has tucked their wheels and whats your setup?

    Looking to lower my fox even more and run as big a wheel and tire combo as i can. I dont want to mini tub. Currently run 18x9 front and 18x10 rear with 295s...fox length axles and only slight rubbing on the inner well in the rear. Ive seen a number of foxes that sit down lower than mine with...