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  1. FreeGT

    Stock Pullies!

    I recently installed a kb 2.2 flowzilla on my 89gt. I bought the car w/ underdrive pulleys on it, and I need to replace them with stock pulleys. Before I order my replacement pulleys I need to know which pulleys are not stock, because I cannot tell the difference. Could someone PLEASE tell...
  2. FreeGT

    Aftermarket seat brackets.........PITA!

    I bought a set of pleather seats from summit, and am having a hard time installing them with the universal seat brackets. Anyone know of some company that sells brackets that will mount in the stock position? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
  3. FreeGT

    Need new control arm bolts. What size?

    What are the sizes of the lower and upper control arm bolts. I know the nuts and bolt head are 18mm, but what about length and diameter??????? The reason I am asking is that I DESTROYED my old nuts and bolts during the swap! I am aware I do need hardened grade 8(standard) or 10.5(metric)...
  4. FreeGT

    Drag/Street suspension for dailt driver?

    I currently own a 89 hatch, with a Kenne Bell Blower. I am wondering what would be a good suspension for the street and for the strip. I plan on getting drag radials and a new driveshaft in the near future. The car already has subframes and Ford racing lowering springs. Should I get braces...
  5. FreeGT

    Windsor JR. heads (too small?)

    Anyone know much about the cast windsor JR. heads from WORLD perfomance? I am about to drop a 306 in my 89 GT, and I will be running a kb blower at 8psi (street) to 10-12 psi (track). You guys think these heads are to small to make 450+hp? I believe they have a 58cc combustion chamber and...
  6. FreeGT

    Home made paint booth?

    I recently bought an 6hp 20gal(I think), 155psi aircompressor with a full set of paint tools. I am planning on building a COLLAPSABLE paint booth for my garage or driveway. I want to use either wood w/ hindges, or PVC pipe and elbows. I could do both and nail wood to the PVC, so I can staple...
  7. FreeGT

    Which radiator fan combo?

    I got a 89 gt w/ a blower and a 306 DSS motor, and i was wondering what would a good decent priced radiator would be. Would i need a fan to go w/ it was well? I would like to order it from summit, but this is not crucial. thanks guys, Ian
  8. FreeGT

    Which summit products to get?

    I got some gift cards for summit this year, and i have a few questions........... 1. What are the best control arms through summit, and which ones will get the jobs done on a 400+hp car without paying an arm and a leg. 2. Are the ford driveshaft assemblies any good? (mine's warped) 3...
  9. FreeGT

    Header/E. manifold gaskets

    Do header and exhaust manifold use the same gaskets? If not where do I find a header gasket? Ive got mac shorties
  10. FreeGT

    Rear end shaking

    I've had some tranny problems for awhile, it's hard to engage the shifter in some gears, and it grinds if you shift moderate-hard. mostly in 5th. Well I've learnt to drive it with these problems, but last night when I take it out of gear in 5th when up to speed (60-80ish) the car shakes...
  11. FreeGT

    Gauge cage or tach pod, any problems?

    I'm putting a blower on and i'm adding a boost gauge and a EGT gauge. I am debating as which to get. I already have a full pillar as well. i like the gauge cage because: 1. no mods to dash (just cut fins, and can get new at junk yard) 2. Looks cooler of the two 3. Want to paint consol and...
  12. FreeGT

    Are h-pipe hangers necessary?

    I bought an used bbk h-pipe off a good friend, but the hangers are broken off. I hear of people with custom exhaust not using them, so can I forget about it, or do i have to rig it up some wire clamps and some coat hanger :D
  13. FreeGT

    TwEEcer guys: Custom burn or TwEEcer?

    I plan on adding a kb2.2 in less than a week, I just need some form of timing retard. I could buy an ignition, and add a retard for $350, but why do that when i can get a custom burn? Well the only person that burns around me charges $400 for the burn and $290 for dyno time... :notnice: My...
  14. FreeGT

    Kennedy says this, Kenne B says that...Wut to do?

    Ok my kb2.2 blowzilla is arriving tomarrow :nice:. I'm new to the fuel injected scene, so I've talked to Kennedy, KenneB, and all the local shops. When I ask them what to run with this blower, I keep getting way different answers. :shrug: My motor is STOCK daily driven 89GT 124,xxx. It...
  15. FreeGT

    Custom box specs for 89 hatch

    I've got two JL W2's and no box. I got an 89GT hatchback, and im wondering where I can aquire specs to buil a box, or a place to buy a custom box. :shrug:
  16. FreeGT

    Spark plug wires arching onto header??????

    Has this ever happend to anyone before? I have 8.5mm wires, with stock coil and distributor, and at one of the rubber gromets that push onto the plug is firing THROUGH the rubber and onto the nearby header. The wire has no visual wear or deficiency. What is causing this? Too big of a wire...
  17. FreeGT

    Anyone know a shop in the St. Louis area??

    I'm looking for a dyno tune/chip burnt when I get my kb 2.2 in two weeks (I hope :rolleyes: ) I'm just curious if anyone knows somebody who is familar with 5.0's, in the St. Louis area, I live REAL close to gateway international raceway as well. Hope someone can help...
  18. FreeGT

    which control arms?

    what are the best set of street upper/lower control arms, without having to spending an arm and a leg. Are summit's worth a ****? ^same about trac bars. Lakewood???
  19. FreeGT

    Exhaust poll

    What exhaust would you run on a daily 2 1/2 off-road H or X pipe?
  20. FreeGT

    Clutch or tranny problem?

    I've got a 89gt with a pro 5.0, centerforce dual clutch, ford racing heavy duty t-5, and adjustable clutch cable and quadrant (bbk??). I know you have to put it in first and then into reverse with a t-5, but first gear is hard to get into sometimes, 3rd and 5th grind slightly if you slam them...