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    96, bad compressionleak down test

    went to start my 96 Cobra for 1st time in a month. Fired right up and died. Tried starting again and nothing, starter started whining like an electric drill and car sounded like it slipped timing. Fuel pressure is great, good spark and tried 3 different batteries. Pulled starter out and found...
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    motor install, no fire-searched

    installing a running 90lx motor into 89 Gt, using engine harness from motor connected to harness in car. Fuel -40 psi on fuel rail -with spare injector plugged into harness in bowl of water it open, also power at red wire on injector - changed filter -cleaned old fuel out of tank - spray...
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    where to get stereo guage pod

    Does anyone know where to get the guage pod for dual 2 1/16 guages that fit in place of the factory CD player? Ive seen them once on the WWW somewhere but cant find it again
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    ebay suspens. kit any good?

    Been looking at this for my 69 fastback. anyone else bought one or know what kind of bushings are used? Its $140 cheaper than mustang plus!! thanks http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33583&item=7944668977&rd=1
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    69 351 engine accesory seut up?

    Been searching junkyards for a 351 core motor for a 393 project in my 69 fastback. I am undecided between the mid 80s setup with the powersteering and alternator down low or late model serpentine setup. I will be adding "daily driver" A/C way down the road. any experience with setups that...
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    suspension and engine bay paint

    What has everyone used for painting their engine bays and suspension parts(control arms, tie rods, rearend housing) with good results. I dont need it concourse by any mean. Good looks and durable. Im thinking Por-15 with a top coat.
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    differrent granada swap question

    I found a 75 V8 granada. Do all V8 cars have the 11" rotors? If it does happen to be the 10" rotors can I just buy new 11" rotors and use the granada spindles, brackets and calipers from a 10" donor car? thanks
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    donor cars for 69 powersteering?

    I got a 69 fastback which wil soon get granada brakes and powersteering and all bushings replaced. after considering r&p i decided to go with the stock stuff. What cars can i tear all the powersteering stuff out of? I seen a 68 cougar in the bone yard yesterday and then a Granada I seen today...
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    tuner for fans users Qs?

    My 96 cobra has a C&R radiator and 180 thermostat. the low speed comes on right before the "M" and the high speed dont come on til right before the "L". to me that seems really high. i want to turn the fans on earlier. I called hypertech and superchips and they both told me that their tuners...
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    no high speed fan

    My 96 cobra's high speed fan isnt working(A/C or when it gets above "A") The ford service manual points right at the powertrain control module. My questions before oi buy the parts or have ford look at it is this. How many sensors are there? is there one for low speed fan at a designated temp...
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    Cooling and tuner questions

    Today after driving around for bout an hour my 96 cobra started running to the "a" on the temp guage anytime the A/C was on. I was driving and couldnt hear the fan kick over to high speed. I came home and started researching but got a few questions. 1. How hot is "a"? 2. Does the fan kick to...
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    Pics of "new Lime" 69

    Just pulled the codes on my new 69 project. Color is "new lime" with ivy gold interior. I searched all over but cant find a picture. Has anyone seen one anywhere on the internet or did they just make one and stop?
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    MAF problems?

    My 41000 mile 96 cobra is stock except C&L MAF, gears and magna flow mufflers. inconsistantly sometimes it will surge when on the throttle(not WOT), below 4000. It will feel like its pulling hard and then fall on its face and pick up again. its inconsistant and i had the same problem with a 90...
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    4.6 differences

    Looking at doing a 4.6 swap into early mustang.already searched and what i can come up with is the 96-98 4.6 are weaker than the 99-02, correct? are all the same year 4.6s the same? what are the differences between the crown vic motors and GTs? what years came with forged cranks? thanks
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    suggested mods?

    i got a pretty stock 96 cobra. K&N, 3.73s, magnaflow cat back and all else is suspension mods. looking at cated mid pipe or a programmer. Any suggestions for a mod that wont affect driveability? CAI? anyone know how much earlier you can turn fans on with a programmer? thanks