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    Advice on my Notch Project

    So I bought a pretty nice '89 Mustang notch back in '06. Here is what she looked like the day I got her: So, I took her to a shop to get restored. The guy ended up getting evicted, and he pretty much abandoned my car. The landlord said that if I didn't happen to show up that day, it...
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    Trying to recharge A/C, no luck......

    Hey all, My A/C does not blow cold air on full blast anymore. I tried recharging the A/C, but the A/C compressor clutch does not engage at all anymore. I figured that was some type of safety mechanism when there is no free-on in the system. I jumped the A/C compressor, but the system is...
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    Where is the turn signal blinker unit??

    Hey everyone, My turn signals don't work on my '89 notch. The hazards work, though. I looked up the location for the turn signal blinker unit in my Chilton's manual, and it says its under the dash panel reinforcement. Do you know how to get to it? Do I have to tear apart the dash? Also...
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    My ignition tumbler is stuck!! Someone please help!

    Guys, I feel like a complete idiot and have the stupidest question.... I try to start my car (1989 Mustang 5.0), and the key wont turn at all. I guess when I turned the car off, the steering wheel was rotated 180 degrees. So now, when I try to start the car, the tumbler wont move forward or...
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    Brakes locked, someone please help!!

    Ok, let me start off by saying that I am an amateur. I was changing the front two brake pads on my car. After changing the pads, I had this retarded notion that I had to bleed the brakes after a pad change. So I bled the brakes. That is where the trouble began. I had someone pump the...
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    Wheel weight question

    Which wheels are lighter the 10 holes or the turbine wheels? Just wondering if anyone knows.
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    GT Wrecked!! What to do!!

    Here is the problem....My 2001 GT was badly damaged in a high speed collision. The front frame was bent, the door was scratched, air bags went off, and both front fenders damaged, but the engine is fine! The car had only 27k miles and it is my baby. The rest of the car is perfect. I only had...
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    Need 600+ rwhp!!!!

    Sorry guys, I'm new to 5.0's. How expensive is it to get a 5.0 into the 600 rwhp mark using forced induction? Is it cheaoer to do it with the new 4.6s?? Thanks
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    Need 600+ rwhp!!!!

    I've got an 01 auto GT with a borla stinger catback and o/r x pipe. I've been fortunate enough to recently run into a lot of cash. My buddy has got an "average" Supra TT. I know they make some serious power. I want to know what is the best way to stay competetive with him. I figure I'd...
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    Exhaust Leak on 01 GT

    I have a noticeable exhaust leak after installing a mustangtuning off road x pipe. The exhaust leak is close to the headers. There is a compression joint on the passenger side and a ball joint on the driver side. I was just wondering what the best way would be to seal these leaks? It seems...
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    O/R X Pipe causing bad gas mileage

    I just installed a Borla Stinger catback and a mustangtuning O/R X pipe. I put on a set of used MIL eliminators. I get no check engine light. BUT I am getting horrible gas mileage. I just got 100 miles out of 3/4 of a tank!! I think the car might be running too rich. In park, the car will...
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    Advice for a Vortech V2-SQ!! LONG !!

    Alright guys, I just got the supercharger. Let me give some background on my car first. I have a STOCK 01 gt auto. And I HATE the auto tranny soooo much. It shifts soo late and it seems like I am always out of the powerband, but I guess that is expected with these things. Anyways, the...
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    Nitrous express questions with 100 shot and MSD window switches

    Ok guys this is a simple question. I've finally bought the NX wet kit for my 01 gt. And I've been searching around on stangnet and have found that some people are leaning out when running NX 100 shots. Is this a common problem? What have been your experiences? Also, I bought an MSD...
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    Fuel Puddling Issues with NX Kit

    I've been reading up on stangnet about nitrous kits and 9 out of 10 posts say that NX kits are the best kits to get. The posts also say that if you get all the safety accessories (Genx-2) upgrades then you dont have to worry about fuel puddling problems. My questions is this.......How long...
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    Supercharger tuning

    If you are going to run 8lb (stock pulley) of boost out of a Vortech V2-SQ, is a mail order tune going to be safe enough? I've picked out my entire setup, but I just need to find a proper tune. The tuners in my area charge about $600 to get a dyno tune and a mail order tune from...
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    Please solve Vortech Tuner Kit Mystery

    I've been searching around the forums all night now, and I really can't find a concrete answer as to WHAT is included in Vortech "tuner kits." Someone please break it down for me because this is really escaping me.... Here is the parts list for a complete Vortech Kit 01-02 V2-SQ...
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    I was Frauded by a Michigan Resident!!!

    Hi, I really need a huge favor from anyone that is willing to help me out! I noticed that another fellow stanger helped out someone when a classified's deal went sour. The same thing happened to me!!! :mad: I have been saving up for a supercharger ever since I got my car (01' GT). I...
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    Supercharger for 96-98 Mustang GT

    I hope this is okay, but I live in Chicago and have a new and unused allen supercharger kit for sale. I posted it up on stangnet classifieds. If there is anyone in the Chicagoland area that is interested, I would be more than happy to show you the kit. I will let go of it for a GREAT price!
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    Allen supercharger safe at 9 psi??

    I finally got a power adder for my 2001 mustang gt. It is the allen supercharger 9 psi kit. Here are the kit contents for those who dont know: - one-piece cast aluminum manifold - air to water intercooler - mechanical water pump - Eaton M90S-ported supercharger - integral bypass valve -...
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    4.6L Stoker Kit Question

    4.6L Stroker Kit Question Does anyone have any experience with the 4.6L Stroker Rotating Assembly kit that is on sale at sean hyland motorsports for $2,295? What kind of work would be required to install this in an otherwise stock 4.6? What kind of horsepower gains would you see? Here is a...