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    A Rebuild.. Cost?

    Hey guys i was just curious what a rebuild would cost me? Im lookin to put a 2.2l KB Blower on it, and it just makes me nervous knowing the engine has 140,000 on it. So i was curious what a rebuild, hone, etc. Would cost me? Id be doing all the work myself, so basically just the price for...
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    Trade my Borg Warner T-5 for a FRPP World Class t-5?

    Hey guys, i have an oppertunity to trade my freshly rebuilt 87 Borg t-5 trans for a, Ford Racing performance parts World Class t-5. With only a few thousand miles on it. Im trading my uncle, so i know the trans is in good shape. The question is is there any benefit for me to swap to this...
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    Blower off tbird?

    Hey guys.. i have a line on a supercharged 3.8 out of a tbird. Im considering getting it for my daily driver. The only problem is my car is a 97..obd-2.. WHat would be needed for this engine to work? Would i be able to swap the blower onto my current engine? Is it even worth it? What kind...
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    Oil Pump Q's.....

    Well its not the easiest job. You either have to drop the K-Member, or pull the motor out of the car. Im pretty sure theres no trick way around this, but if there is.. im all ears.
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    My 89 won't idle when cold

    I have the same problem with mine.... It will surge from about 500 to 2200 when i first fire it up. I pulled the codes and got nothin... basically i just got pretty good at how i touch the gas and when to touch it and i can usually get her to idle in a few seconds. Bascially a quick fix is...
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    Forced induction..High Mileage.. all i get is mixed opinions

    Yea i already converted to mass air, im running a 85mm meter from PMAS. So i should be ready to go there..
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    Forced induction..High Mileage.. all i get is mixed opinions

    Hey guys, My car has about 140,000 Miles on the motor. No Smoke, compression tested good. I did a leak down test but the tested only went in about 1 turn.. so that was pointless. I have a HCI on the car right now. So the top end is pretty fresh, head gaskets/intake gaskets. Also replace the...
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    How many of you are running modded motors wit HIGH Miles?

    Hey guys.. im just curious how many of you are running mods on your 5.0 s with alot of miles. Mine has 140,000 on it, it doesnt burn oil. Only uses alittle bit. I have a HCI on the car now, but im considering upgrading to a bigger head and a bigger intake for some more power. My question to...
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    Need some new tires... ANyone have suggestions?

    Hey guys, i need some new tires.. my original thought was to go with nitto 555's up front and Nitto 555r's in the back, or bfgs up front with bfg drag radials in the rear. Anyone had one of these tires? Pros Cons? Also does anyone know anything about the BFG G-force T/A KD? Their supposed to...
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    Anyone have a "cool" car cover?

    Hey guys im lookin for a car cover from my 87 GT. Im basically looking for anything. A cover with Ford, on it Ford Racing, NHRA, Nascar... Basically i just want a "busy" cover. One with atleast a logo on it or something. I cant find them anywhere. Any suggestions guys, anyone have one...
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    Considering 99-01 4.6 Opinions from owners?

    Hey guys, im considering buying a 99-01 GT 5spd for a daily driver. How are they on the reliability side? Do the motors have a pretty good life span, In case i were to pick one up having close to 100,000? Anything i should look/listen for on the car? Any known problem areas with the cars...
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    QA1 Tubular K-Member, anyone ever use this?

    Anyone know about strength of this?
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    QA1 Tubular K-Member, anyone ever use this?

    Hey guys.. i can get a real good deal on a QA1 Tubular K member. The only thing is the car will, and i stress WILL be driven on the street. Im afraid of bending it. Anyone have any experience with these. Ever bend one? Is it true if you hit a good put hole it will bend it? Thanks for any...
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    AEM Engine Management Unit

    anyone?
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    AEM Engine Management Unit

    Hey guys has anyone used the AEM EMU before? Is it hard to tune a car with it? IS it worth it?
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    Washer Fluid Motor... Just spins?

    Hey guys i took my motor out of my washer fluid tank to clean it, now that i put it back in the motor just free wheels and does pump anything... Anyone have any idea how i can fix this? THanks :SNSign:
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    Muriatic Acid... Ailuminum... Uh?

    Muriatic Acid... Aluminum... Uh? Has anyone ever used muriatic acid to clean anything aluminum? I soaked one of my engine brackets in it diluted today, and now the finish is very grey. Now what? Id like to get it to look as polished as possible.. but it seems like that acid may have took me...
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    So how many of you have swapped out a T-5 for a auto?

    I was just curious to see how many of you swapped out the t-5 for an automatic and why?
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    Best way to clean aluminum engine acc. Brackets?

    Hey guys, im gona be cleaning my accessory brackets tommorow and i mcurious whats a good way to clean them and get them looking real nice? Blue magic? Wire Wheel? Thanks Guys! :SNSign: