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    Sending The Computer Off To Be Re-manufactured?

    Hi, I have had no luck finding a place that currently sells a computer for my 1993 GT. It comes with the F3zf-FA computer. I have tried finding ANY automatic computer for sale at any of the auto parts places around town. Autopart.com sent me an email back really fast saying they would...
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    "Original" Performer RPM Intake Specs?

    Hi, Does anyone have the specs for the original Performer RPM intake manifold for the 5.0? I can’t seem to find anything but the specs for the Performer RPM 2 manifold. Thanks, Jim :shrug:
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    Injector Swap 2000 GT to 1990 LX?

    Does anyone know if you can swap the 2000 GT injectors into a 1990 LX? From what I can gather, it should work. I just don't want and headaches..... Jim
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    Fuel Injection to Carb

    I bought a 1990 LX 5.0 I want to take out the fule injection and set it up for a carb. I looked around, but didn't find the answers I was looking for. What can I leave in the car as far as computer stuff? If anyone has a stepp by step method, I would apprercialt it. I was...
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    Best Caster Camber Plates

    Ok, time for Caster/camber plates. Whick ones are the absolute best. I may use coil-overs in the future. I'm looking at some D&D motorsport plates right now. They have more bolts than the regular one. They work with the coil overs too. I just want some opinions on which ones to buy...
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    Rear end swap to 3:73, early shift problem

    The rear end in my car is a 3:73. I have a AOD with a tranny kit for better shifting. It shifts fine, it just doesn't shift at the right times when I leave it in OD or Drive. The tranny has shifted early since the mod. "Stack Shifting" I have heard it called. Is there a way to overcome...
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    Car won't start and run when cold

    1990 Mustang Funny thing, it will start and run when it's colder outside, about 40 degrees. I replaced the intake temp sensor. That didn't work. I have replaced the Coolant temp sensor. That didn't work. I have replaced the ignition module. That didnt' work. I have cleaned and inspected the...
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    O2 sensor during cold start...?

    What role does the O2 sensors play during cold start? I know the computer doesn't use the information from them until closed loop when the engine heats up...at least that's what I can gather. I'm still having the cold start problem. The engine starts fine, but them after a few seconds, dies...
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    Does IAC operate on a COLD start?

    I was wondering if the IAC worked on a cold start. Also, what other sensors DON'T work on a cold start. This is a 1990 LX. Does anyone have a diagram ar anything telling what each pin on the computer does. I have gathered info on most of the sensors, but there are a lot more wires...
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    Does IAC operate on a COLD start?

    I was wondering if the IAC worked on a cold start. Also, what other sensors DON'T work on a cold start. Does anyone have a diagram ar anything telling what each pin on the computer does. I have gathered info on most of the sensors, but there are a lot more wires! Thanks Jim
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    Off Center Rack Bushings, What are they for?

    I saw some off centered rack bushings. The box said they were for lowered cars. What is the real purpose of these bushings? Thanks, jim
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    Funny Problem, Limp Home Mode Solves Everything

    Special problem... This is on a 1990 LX Car will not start the first time when cold. It takes a few attempts to start, then it starts fine. but when the O2 get going, the car wants to die...and it does sometimes. If I pull off the MAF sensor power, the car goes into "limp home mode"...
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    Funny Problem, Limp Home Mode Solves Everything

    Was posted twice for some reason.....sorry
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    Hard Starting HOT ONLY, ACT Sensor Fixed The Problem

    I was having a problem with starting when hot. The engine would turn over but not start for a few seconds. If I would turn the car off, then try a restart, it would sart immediatly and run fine. The exhaust was "rich" smelling. I used an actron scanner in "SLOW code" with engine running...
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    Trouble Code 12? fix?

    What do you do to fix a code 12. I can't find anything. Some stuff say the idle control motor. I'll have to do more research. Jim Lane
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    Dies after start, restart, then fine...why?

    I have two Mustangs. 1990 and 1993. Now they both like to die right after start. When you resart, they both run fine. I'm not using any additives, just pump gas....and that gas comes from different sources. I haven't modded both cars the same way...they have different set ups for the engine...
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    1.7 Rockers with E303 cam???

    I have a set of 1.7 roller rockers. The stamped rockers on one head are worn and need replacing. You guys think the stock (NEW) springs will hold up to the extra lift...somewhere around .530 lift??? Well.....I think probably not.....but is anyone running an E303 with 1.7s on stock heads...
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    Bulletin from Ford on Surging/Hanging

    While doing a little research today at my friends auto shop. I was searching with a program he has to buy for emmisions testing. I can't remember the name of it right now. It's ALL something. ALLCAN maybe.....anyway..... I found on interesting thing from ford. A known surging/hanging rpm...
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    smoked computer second time what should I check?

    I have smoked yet another computer!!! What should I be checking?????? Thanks, Jim
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    Computer Litterally Smoked...cause?

    I smoked a new computer somehow. I put it in, and a few seconds later, it smoked. The previous computer was fine I guess, but I thought it was causing a idle problem, so I replaced it. What checks should I make before installing the new computer just to be sure I'm not going to smoke this...