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  1. patdow1

    85 vs 95 T-5 in a Fox

    I am converting my AOD to a T-5 and want to know what are the differences in the 85 vs 95 T-5 transmission besides the age of the tranny. Need help diciding pretty quickly. Thanks in advance for any help that is given :nice:
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    Need Avise from those with Electric Water Pumps

    My stock water pump gasket is leaking like a stuck pig and now its time to replace it and I was figuring that while I have everything off I might as well replace the water pump itself. My question is ,Do electric water pumps flow any better than say a Edelbrock/Summit one and are they practical...
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    Anybody have experince doing 5-Lug Conversion

    I live in Murrieta CA and am ready to finish up my 5-Lug conversion. Is anybody willing and able to lend me a hand? This is what I already have please chime in if I'm missing anything important. 96 V-6 Booster and Master Cylinder 96 Spindles/rotors/calipers/pads 96 Rear...
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    Need Advise on Air Tube

    I recently bought a Bassani Off-Road X-Pipe, that had the air tube capped off with a bolt which was welded in place. I had the X-Pipe installed this past Monday but the exhaust shop failed to cut off the bolt and re-connect the air tube. By not using the air tube will my performance suffer...
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    Anybody from Murrieta CA?

    Hello My Name is Pat and I just bought a home out there and will be moving in June 12th. If possible I would like to get to know some of you guys that are in the area. I've alredy met a really cool guy by the name of Dan S. at Pacifica Mustang & Cobra. L8
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    Where to get bead blasting or Sand Blasting in SD

    I'm finally ready to complete my 5-Lug Conversion but want my calipers and Spindles cleaned up before I either paint or powdercoat them! But who does bead blasting or Sand Blasting here in SanDiego? Thanks Pat
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    Anybody burning hoses in AOD

    I just installed a set of BBK 1 5/8 unequal shorties in my 89 5.0 and as I drove home after the install I noticed a burning smell so I pulled over to investigate and found out that my air tube hose that comes off the H-Pipe into the engine compartment (passenger side) was rubbing up against the...
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    Question about porting Headers?

    I just got a new set of BBK unequal shorties and like most of you have experienced they have a lot of sloppy welds and splatter. I took my dremel to the collector side ports and smoothend them out really nice but was a little hesitant to do the flanges where the headers meet the block. My...
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    What is pipe diameter on stock H-Pipe?

    I can't say I ever heard this topic discussed, but does anybody know what the stock piping diameter is on a stock 87-93 5ltr H-Pipe? The reason I ask is I don't understand how to properly proportion the piping on my exhaust set-up. I have a set of Heddman Hedders 1 5/8", stock H-Pipe and...
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    I need some diagnostic advise

    I recently had a harmonic balancer go out on me, I've since replaced it with a Pioneer balancer and I've been hearing a ticking noise? I adjusted my timing which didn't solve the problem and have since bought a set of Crane 1.7 "Cobra Rockers" and FMS hardened push rods since I thought I may...