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    Need help with finding correct headers

    headers You should call Stan at FPA. I live about 10 miles from his shop. My girlfriend and I just installed a MII front end in her 64 comet with a 408W. Stan let us borrow some of his headers to test fit on the car. The drivers side fit great but no go on the passenger side. The comets frame...
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    302 distributor

    The engine is still sitting on my stand. I do not have a Distributor at this time so any input on a good one to buy with part # would be helpfull. I will have this car put on a Dyno when it is finished. It is under going a complete restoration.
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    302 distributor

    It will only be driven during the summer and spend Saturday nights at the track. I will need a compromise between street driving and drag racing. What about the MSD dist compared to the ford duraspark?
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    302 distributor

    What is the best distributor to use on my 65 Mustang with a 347 roller block? I will be using a MSD 6AL. It will be driven on the street but is being set up for drag racing. Can I get away without The Vacumn advance for street use?
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    1965Gt Mustang Long Tube Headers

    What are the best 1 3/4" Long tubes that fit well with a 1965 mustang 347 c-4 manual steering? Thanks
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    front frame rail distance apart

    not one person can help me with this. that's Sad.:shrug:
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    front frame rail distance apart

    can someone give me a measurement of the distance between the front frame rails just before the firewall on a fox body. Thanks, Mike
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    what lower control arm?

    opentracker
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    Best intake for my 347

    I kept the compression at 9.4 so I can add a supercharger down the road.
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    RPM Questions

    This method has always worked for me, I shift just before it blows up.:D
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    Best intake for my 347

    I picked up a new victor jr for $150.00. I am having the intake port matched to the heads. I should have my engine back early next week.
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    engine question/need advice

    I would remove the valve springs and have them checked. Also I would check the cylinders for any rust from sitting. Make sure you prime the engine using the oil pump shaft before you start it up. You should be fine with that engine.
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    9 inch Currie Rear End

    It will work just fine. Did you also buy currie axles? I have a one in my 65 Gt with currie axles, very nice stuff.
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    Best intake for my 347

    I am looking at using the ron morris engine mounts with the 1/2" drop. I want to keep the stock hood. Thanks for the info. looks like both will fit.
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    Best intake for my 347

    I am looking into the RPM Air Gap or Victor JR and would like some opinions. Engine is a DSS level 20 with 9.4 compression AFR 185 Heads and the cam is a B-41 Anderson Ford Motorsport roller 228 duration Intake 236 Exhaust,The lift is .544 intake and .568 exhaust. It is going into my 65 Gt with...
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    351w stroker kit

    You can use either of those short blocks and you will make lots more torque but if you want the top end power above 5500 rpm I would use better heads and a bigger cam. or have some port work done on yours. Just my opinion yours may vary.
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    HELP, No more high RPM

    Fuel pump or plugged fuel filter.
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    16 inch wheels on a 65gt

    Well I have done some research and it looks like on a 16x8 a 4.5 backspace will work and on the front with a 16x7 a 4 inch backspace would work. I was hoping someone that has 16 inch rims might chime in. Does anybody use a 16 inch rim on this forum?
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    16 inch wheels on a 65gt

    I have decided to go with 16 inch wheels on my 65gt. My question is for people that have run 16 inch wheels on these cars. With a 16x8 on the rear and a 16x7 on the front what back spacing would be the best. My main concern is on the front with the control arm and ball joint being so close to...