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  1. JChalfan

    Anyone Added A Steel Frame To A Fiberglass Hood?

    I have a fiberglass hood on my '66 I've had for years, and I'm quite happy with the fit. However it doesn't have a metal frame, and I have an old hood in rough condition laying around, so I was thinking of removing the steel frame from the factory hood and glassing it into my fiberglass hood...
  2. JChalfan

    Loc-tite on flywheel bolts?

    I have heard some people say you should put loc-tite on flywheel bolts, and others say it's unnecessary. I just put teflon sealer on mine, and torqued them to 80lbs. Sound ok? I just want to be confident before I drop my engine back in. Thanks, Jeff
  3. JChalfan

    trickflow trickery?

    You should give us a list of all the mods done to the car. The MAF sample tubes that summit sells are only for specific MAF meters. There is no way to re-calibrate a stock MAF to work with larger injectors, without having a custom chip burned or using some sort of tuning device.
  4. JChalfan

    Did I screw up my pilot bearing?

    Thanks for the replies, I just bit the bullet and bought a new pilot bearing. I figured $20 was well worth not having to pull the trans later. Jeff
  5. JChalfan

    Did I screw up my pilot bearing?

    Ok, I'm 99% sure I'm just fine here, but since I've got so many hours into this project I thought I'd ask before I drop the engine back in... When I got my new pilot bearing, the center bearing part stuck out past the race probably 1/16th or 1/32nd of an inch. When I was installing it into the...
  6. JChalfan

    Where to purchase King Cobra clutch? Need to order tomorrow...

    Thanks for all the input, hopefully I can get my clutch on the way tomorrow! Jeff
  7. JChalfan

    Where to purchase King Cobra clutch? Need to order tomorrow...

    Cool, thanks for the input. I'm always a little nervous about ordering from some place on eBay I haven't heard from before, so it's good to know they're legit. Did it ship out pretty quickly, if you remember? Jeff
  8. JChalfan

    Where to purchase King Cobra clutch? Need to order tomorrow...

    I need to order a King Cobra clutch for my car, and the prices went up a lot since the last one I bought. Summit wants $320 for the kit now, and jegs wants $270! A place called Astroperformance has them for $169 plus shipping (Astroperformance.com - Your Manual Drivetrain Specialist), and...
  9. JChalfan

    Balancer question, AOD and T5 the same?

    Cool, thanks for the info guys. Jeff
  10. JChalfan

    Cobra Motor Question??

    The cobras also had hypereutectic cast pistons, since they were '93 and newer motors, same with all '93 newer Stangs. Jeff
  11. JChalfan

    Balancer question, AOD and T5 the same?

    I just purchased an engine out of a 1990 Lincoln Mark 7 to put in my 1990 Stang, and I wanted to make sure the harmonic balancer on the auto engine will work with my 5-speed setup. Is there any difference in balance between the auto and stick balancers? Thanks, Jeff
  12. JChalfan

    Piston ring question (budget rebuild)

    Will do, thanks. Jeff
  13. JChalfan

    Supercharger Rebuild

    What model Paxton? If it's a ball drive SN Paxton, get in touch with Craig at Paradise Wheels. Google "Paradise Wheels" for contact info, I don't think they have a web site, but they are the best place for SN stuff. If it's a newer model, I dunno... I'm sure someone here can help.
  14. JChalfan

    Piston ring question (budget rebuild)

    I'm going to be pulling my engine this weekend to re-seal it and replace the cam and lifters, since one of the roller lifters stopped "rolling" and was making unpleasant noises. While I have it out, I am planning on putting new rings and bearings in it. It's a 1990 engine with 145k miles on...
  15. JChalfan

    Beef up 7.5 rear end?

    I definitely wouldn't put any money into rebuilding a 7.5. If you already have a working one, you could just run it till it breaks. You would be better off spending the money on a used 8.8. All the 8.8's from 5.0's are traction lock too, I believe. Jeff
  16. JChalfan

    BEST Subframe connectors

    I've got the maximum motorsports full length subframe connectors, and I like them just fine. Everyone seems to say good things about them. I would definitely recommend welding any subframe connectors you get. Jeff
  17. JChalfan

    What kind of diff is this?

    I'd be pretty happy to pull my diff apart and find an Auburn posi i it...
  18. JChalfan

    Anybody know or used these rockers?

    I'm always skeptical when people won't say who makes the part. Combined with the too-cheap price, I personally wouldn't buy them. I agree with gtcobra302, spend a little more now, you'll probably save in the long run.
  19. JChalfan

    Pictures of capri-stang hybrid

    I like the capri flares on the 'stang a lot. I don't think I'd ever do the swap though, because I like capris a lot like they are stock, with their cool 4-eye nose. If I bought a bubble-hatch capri I would probably have to swap it for a regular one, but that's just me.
  20. JChalfan

    Pictures of capri-stang hybrid

    I was at a ford show at the local community college last weekend, and I ran across this Capri/Stang. At first I thought it was just a Mustang GT, then when I got closer I realized it started out as a Capri (I think). I think it looks pretty cool with the Capri flares. Anyways, this isn't my...