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  1. stangguy50

    Starting issue

    Hey guys, I have to get this figured out. So when I start first start the car for the day, it starts great. I will drive it for 20 minutes or so. If I run into a store, come back out, it roll's verrrrry slow, and sometimes wont start. So today I pulled the starter, took it to Advance Auto...
  2. stangguy50

    Oil?

    I have a stock 83 GT, and am wondering what people running stockers, or lightly modded engines are running. My oil pressure gauge is indicating lower pressure when it reaches operating temp, and it was suggested that you can get a little more psi when running a thicker oil. I am going to throw...
  3. stangguy50

    Got the 83!

    Hey guys, I went and purchased the 83 GT Vert! I love it. I will take some pics as soon as I clean it :) It is rust free 76000 Original miles 1000 miles in the past 10 years A couple of small issues I am hoping you guys can help with. When its starts up in the morning, it fires...
  4. stangguy50

    Quick question on an 83

    Did CFI start in 83 or 84? I had CFI in my 84, and struggled with it. If it is stock with carb, would it have factory duals? Thanks guys
  5. stangguy50

    Could not stay away!

    Hey guys, 4 years after selling the love of my life (car, not wife), I have decided to return to the 5.0 world. Life is good, and will only be better with some American Muscle in it! We have been digging for a while to find a hidden gem, and have a couple lined up to look at this week! Wish...
  6. stangguy50

    CarFax PLEASE!!

    Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone is around that could run a quick carfax for me? Thanks! 1FTZR45E93PB70944 -Aaron
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    Carfax PLEASE!!!

    Hey guys, Buying a 2003 Focus for a daily drvier and wanted to know if anyone could run a carfax for me. Its saying 8 records so i dont know what to expect. 1FAFP34383W136198 Thanks as always!
  8. stangguy50

    Fuel Tank/Gauge/Pump Ground wire?

    when driving my 84, sometimes the gas gauge will just drop, even if i have a full tank. im thinking that a ground may be loose somewhere? anyone have any ideas where too look?
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  10. stangguy50

    Hammer shifter, Yay -or- Nay?

    I have been looking into getting some things to beef up my AOD. I know i want to go with a shift kit, but i know i will get this installed due to, i have someone to blame if something goes wrong with the VB. And also, anyone know anything about the B&M Hammer shifter? Hows the shift, and how...
  11. stangguy50

    Anyone have any Ranger Knowledge?

    I have asked this on ranger forums, but no response and i need help. I just bought a 96 XLT 4cyl 5spd. The clutch has to be on the floor like standing on it to get it to shift going down the road. and when i stopped at as top sign today i had to shut it off put it in first and start back up to...
  12. stangguy50

    What Gears?

    After much debate i have decide to keep my car. now i want to get gears. I drive alot. so i need something the will bo OK on the highway, but yet more snappy out of the whole. Is there such a monster?
  13. stangguy50

    T5 swap into 84?

    I have been flirting with the idea of swapping a t5 into my 84. can i use a t5 out of any fox? and other than tranny, pedals, what else do you have to do? im sure this has been brought up before and sorry if it has. i just know that this place i can get some answer. and also, are there shops...
  14. stangguy50

    Anyway to make a CFI a little more snappy?

    Ok so i get my car back from the body shop tomorrow. And have came to the conclusion that the car is just in too good of shape for me to get rid of. So my question is this. Is there anyway to get a little more power out of this CFI/AOD? I dont have duels yet (stupid fuel pump) but i have rap all...
  15. stangguy50

    Muffler/Exhaust Questions

    I have a 84 GT CFI car. I really want to run duel's. but as most of you know on the pass side there is what appears to be a fuel pump. is there such a thing as a round muffler? and how good are they? does anyone think there is a easier way to do this? -Aaron
  16. stangguy50

    Muffler Question

    I have an 84 CFI car. It has what looks like a fuel pump on the pass side where a muffler should go for duels. are there any round or "tubular" style mufflers that i could use?
  17. stangguy50

    Weird drivetrain sound

    For the past couple of months i have noticed some weird noises from the underside. when traveling around 55 if i take my foot off the gas and get on it again it makes a loud noise. there is also some play there. seems as if something is loose. also if it shifts into OD any slower that 55 it...
  18. stangguy50

    CFI Running Rich?

    I have a 84 gt with a CFI motor in it. It is running rich i believe. It smells pretty strong of gas and it likes to back fire, especially when backing off at high speeds. anyone had problems with the cfi like this or might know of anyways to fix it??? thanks in advance.
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    CFI to EFI Conversion

    Has anyone done this? What all needs to be done and how much money would i be looking at?