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  1. TheFleshRocket

    Help! Attempting To Troubleshoot Mach 460 Front Left Tweeter Not Working.

    I'm trying to troubleshoot a wiring issue with the Mach 460 in my '04 Cobra. I get no sound out of the driver's side tweeter. (Swapping speakers and even the head unit doesn't help, so the problem is somewhere between the radio's harness plug and the end of the speaker wire.) To the best I...
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    FS: Mach MP3 stereo head unit from '04 Mustang

    I FUBARed one of the channels on the 6-disc Mach 460 head unit in my '04 Cobra so I bought this Mach MP3 head unit from an '04 Mustang, assuming that it would be a plug and play installation. Of course, that isn't the case, so I'm selling the head unit. I don't have any way to test it since it...
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    What factory Ford stereos will work easily in an 04 Cobra?

    I am pretty sure that I blew a channel in my Mach 460 6 disc so I bought a Mach MP3 head unit from an '04 Mustang. Of course the connectors on the back of it are different from my Mach 460. Are there any MP3 capable Ford head units that will be a plug and play replacement for my Mach 460? I've...
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    Quick answer: Safe to make a couple dyno runs?

    With what I've been reading about Terminators overheating the number 7 and 8 cylinders during high speed, high RPM pulls, I am wondering if I have anything to worry about making a couple of dyno runs. Thing is, the guy who sold me my '04 claims it put down 463rwhp and was tuned to around a...
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    HELP! My "new" Cobra is at the dealership; got warranty and fuel map questions.

    Yesterday my '04 Cobra stalled out on me several times and then finally would start but idle at 500rpm and die as soon as I touched the gas pedal. I was about 20 miles from home so I went to the nearest Ford dealership. They had the car towed there and got it looked at today. The first...
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    Auxiliary input on '04 Cobra stock 6-disc?

    I'm picking up an '04 Cobra this weekend, and then driving it 660 miles home. This is probably a dumb question, but I couldn't find the answer by searching. I'd like to hook up my MP3 player to the stock 6-disc head unit but wasn't sure if that was possible or, if it was, what kind of cable...
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    Bought my first Cobra.. suggestions?

    I bought a Cobra on Ebay this weekend--picking it up next weekend. This is my first Cobra, so have a look and let me know if you have any comments or recommendations. Thanks...
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    Just bought an S-Trim--need help picking out supporting hardware.

    I just bought a used Vortech S-trim from this auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8041008240&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT I'm planning to pick up a set of 42# injectors and a calibrated MAF. I've seen 42# injectors with a 76mm C&L MAF on Ebay which...
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    Are my gears toast?

    I've been noticing a clunking noise from the rear end of my '89 Mustang. I assumed it was a U-joint going out, but I checked them out and they seem to be tight. The clunk is coming from inside the pumpkin. When I twist the driveshaft by hand, it moves about 1/4 of an inch before I hear a clunk...
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    How to repair small tear in convertible top?

    I've got about a 1" tear in the top on my Stang. It's not on a stressed part of the top so it's not going to tear any more, but I'd like to fix it up. Anyone know of a convertible top repair kit, or some other good way to cover up this tear so it doesn't look like it's there?
  11. TheFleshRocket

    Idle surging when decelerating.. ?

    When I'm slowing down and put the clutch in (to put the tranny in neutral or downshift), the engine will sometimes drop to around 500rpm and then surge up to around 1400rpm. It will drop then surge a couple of times before settling back to the ~900rpm idle. If I blip the throttle lightly while...
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    How to tell what ratio gears are?

    I know I can count the number of teeth on a set of gear to tell what ratio they are. But I haven't had any luck finding that, so please point me to a URL or chart that will let me convert teeth into a final drive ratio.
  13. TheFleshRocket

    Just lowered, need suspension help..

    I just finished lowering my '89 GT today with H&R road race springs from MM. I've got 17x8s up front with 245/45s and 17x9s in the rear with 275/40s. I used to have occasional rubbing problems in the rear. I would either get rubbing while cornering (on the chassis itself) or when going over...
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    How does a clutch firewall adjuster work?

    The previous owner of my Stang said that he installed a firewall clutch adjuster. He has the clutch set to engage all the way near the top of the pedal travel, which I don't like. Soo.. a few questions: What does the adjuster look like? Is it located on the passenger compartment side...
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    Shifter or tranny at fault?

    When I downshift from second to first while rolling (this happens often since I have tall factory 2.73 gears), the tranny grinds. If I push the shifter towards first and give it a split second to let the synchros kick in, I get a nice, grind-free downshift. I also occasionally notice a bit of...
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    Exhaust install difficulty?

    I've ordered a Magnaflow catback for my '89 GT. Is this something I can bolt on myself with some basic tools and a set of jackstands, or will it require a welder and/or a knowledgeable shop to put it on? Thanks!
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    Which gears to get?

    I've been trying to decide which gears to install to replace the factory 2.73s in my '89 GT vert, and I made up this chart to help me decide: - - - - - - - - - - - @70mph @140mph, Redline @5500rpm @5000rpm 2.73 = 0% shorter, 2000rpm, 4000rpm, 210mph 192mph 175mph 3.27 = 20%...
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    What I'm gonna do for wheels on my '89 vert

    I've been searching the forum archives concerning what wheels and tires will fit on my '89 GT vert. The consensus seems to be that 17x9 Cobra Rs with 275/40R17s will fit in the rear, but will probably require flipping or removing the quad shocks. This doesn't bother me, because I plan on...
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    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    I've got my mind made up that I need another Mustang. I want an '87-'93 LX 5.0 convertible. KBB.com lists private party value for the early '90s models in excellent condition with under 100K miles to be in the upper $4k to low $5k range. I've been doing some shopping and thus far have...