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  1. SLiM JiM 156

    88 5.0 LX No Spark, No fuel pump

    I have an 88 5.0 with a problem that I can't figure out. Was driving on the freeway when all of the sudden the car just cut out. Pulled to the side and couldn't get it to start. Popped the hood and the the wire going from the e-fan to the coil wiring was totally melted. I took voltage readings...
  2. SLiM JiM 156

    Quick Question

    I need to get my 87 2.3 smogged for change of registration, and the emissions label is gone and I want to check the timing to make sure its on, does anyone know what the base timing is soposed to be for smog? Thanks Jim
  3. SLiM JiM 156

    Clutch Cable Bad??

    On my car the point where the clutch engages is almost all the way at the floor, I have to be putting my foot throught the floorboard for it to go into gear then the car goes right when i lift my foot from the floor. Is the stock cable just stretched? Do i need a new cable since the stock one...
  4. SLiM JiM 156

    lots of vibration

    ever since i got my mustang (87 lx 5.0) it has vibrated alot above 3k. The car has solid motor mounts but when i am draggin it the whole car is shaking and it feels like its about to blow up if it shakes any harder. Would solid motor mounts cause it to vibrate this bad? I was thinking the...
  5. SLiM JiM 156

    Flucuating idle when starting car

    when i start my car it will start and then the idle will drop really low before it goes back up to the regular idle. It only does this right when i start the car, sometimes it goes so low that it makes the car die. Does anyone know what this could be? I have replaced the O2 sensors, plugs, and...
  6. SLiM JiM 156

    CA smog question with cam

    I am looking at getting a cam and i live in CA. The E303 is the only smog legal one right? what makes the other ones fail the smog test?
  7. SLiM JiM 156

    shocks bottoming out

    I recently lowered my car about 2.5 inches but now the shocks are bottomed out and it is a really bumpy ride. Does anyone know what the right shocks would be to buy with it lowered?
  8. SLiM JiM 156

    Procharger Install Question

    Me and my buddy are trying to install a p600b on his 87 lx. The only problem is that he didnt get any instructions with the kit (used). The charger is cog driven so it doesnt run off the main belt. We installed the crankshaft pulley and got everything put back together, the only problem is the...
  9. SLiM JiM 156

    surging idle.. help

    ok well it all started about 3 weeks ago, i took my car down to get it painted and when i started it up to take it there the idle sounded like i had a big cam. I turned it off and looked around and didnt see anything so i started it up and it was fine. I got the car back and now it surges all...
  10. SLiM JiM 156

    Procharger Questions

    Ok well im selling my 4.6 to buy another 5.0, the guy is selling his 87 lx that im going to buy. He has a P600B procharger that he is throwing in that is not installed. I was spinning the charger and it felt like it was grinding a little or something like gears meshing, and if i remember...
  11. SLiM JiM 156

    What do you think my buddies car will run *rant*

    Ok well me and my buddy got into an arguement over what his car will do at the track. We would just take it to the track and settle this but he has shaved door handles and no cage, so we have to bench race. lol. his mods are D.S.S Low Comp. 306 Procharger D1 @ 16 lbs of boost AFR 185 Heads...
  12. SLiM JiM 156

    What'll she run?

    What are your guys guestimates on what the car will run? 87 LX converted to mass air, 5sp w/ 3.73's Pro 5.0 Short Shifter Procharger P600B charger pullied at 12lbs (if it holds lol) o/r x pipe flows etc etc..
  13. SLiM JiM 156

    Could this blower work on my car?

    Well a buddy of mine has a novi 1k blower that he just had polished & rebuilt that hes trying to sell, he is selling it for a really cheap price and I was thinking about picking it up.. The thing is that all the mounting brackets and piping are for 94-95, and i have a 98 GT.. I was just...