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  1. atey950

    89 5.0, Trick flow stage 1 h/c/i, Megasquirt pnp novice needs help

    After searching thro this forum a bit, I figured I’ll just lay out my scenario. Anyone feel free to direct me to an existing thread or resource that I overlooked. I’m really new to diy tuning. I have a stock bottom end 5.0 with trick flow stage 1 HCI, 24# injectors, 70mm Tb. I unhooked the...
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    My 93 Reef Gt Is Totaled. R.i.p.

    I got out with only a bruised knuckle. Cruising 60 mph, an 85 year old man in a pick up truck attempted to cross from a 2 way stop ahead of me. I had no time to react. I hit head on behind his drivers side door. Boom, airbag, car spun around into gaurdrail. Took the car out to vacuum the...
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    Car won't start immediately after a drive..

    If I take my car out for a cruise and stop for gas, it won't start when I'm done pumping gas. I have to sit for 10-15 minutes and then it will fire up no problem. Any ideas? Some basic specs: GT40 crate, x heads, 24# inj, cartech fmu, s-trim. The car runs great...when it starts! I don't know...
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    Caster Camber Plate install? Any tips?

    I just ordered the Maximum Motorsports cc plates. I understand that the will come with detailed installation instructions. Do you guys know of any tips or additional steps that I should take when doing the install (things that may have been overlooked in the instructions)? I'm also installing...
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    Just ordered plugs for holes in front bumper...

    Car is originally from md. Front bumper license plates are required there. I removed the front license plate and bracket from the car but there are 2 holes in the bumper. I ordered from bumperplugs.com. They spec factory colors. I got reef blue. Anyone of you ordered these??
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    Pics of repairs in progress

    My search for the random start fuel pump has led me past the ignition and relay, back to the fuel pump. Dropping the tank now and checking it out.
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    Anybody running Eibach Sportlines...Please post pics

    I am running sportlines with 245/45/17 up front. I need new front tires and thinking of going to 245/40/17. Please post pics and tire size you are running. Thanks!
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    Guys with lowered cars + 17" wheels...question

    I have eibach sportlines, all other components are stock. Of course with the drop, my wheels lean inward at the top and I get really bad premature tire wear. I want to get the cc plates and get this fixed but here is my problem. I'm running 17x8.5 wheels with 245/40 tires. It seems that when I...
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    My fuel pump is not priming/running...relay?

    I've searched the forums and was wondering if anyone has had a problem like this. I've been working on re-routing some wires around the started solenoid and the general area of the drivers side strut tower. I had also removed the battery. After reinstalling the battery, I tried to start the...
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    Chrome engine bay parts

    I'm looking for: Chrome hood latch hook (the part that mounts on the hood) Chrome radiator hold downs Where can I find?
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    Buying A Car That's Been Sitting For 7 Years

    I sold my 93 GT 7 years ago. The car has seen 500 miles and has been kept in a garage over the past 7 years. The owner has changed the oil and battery. When we started the car a couple weeks ago, it was dumping gas out of the passenger side rear wheelwell. Can you guys think of any areas of...
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    Fuel Leak Above Pass. Side Rear Tire

    Car has sat for about a year and went to start it yesterday. I noticed strong fuel odor so I shut it off and walked around and found that gas had leaked from above the pass. side rear tire. I didn't remove the tire yet to get a good look but does anyone know what this could be? Surely a rotted...
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    What is this part...!?!?!?

    Ok. Please look at the attached picture. I have outlined a part and I need to know what it is. :shrug: I was on the dyno last week and, afterwards I noticed that the car seems a lot louder inside. It sounds like a nasty exhaust leak. I assumed a connection loosened up while being on the...
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    WHERE IS THE CORRECT "FULL" MARK ON THE OIL DIPSTICK?

    Can someone please post a pic or a simple explanation as to where "full" should be..... :shrug:
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    Cleaning Spark Plugs

    Do any of you guys clean your spark plugs........Just curious....Im trying to settle a debate. :mad:
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    Look At My Spark Plug

    Hey guys, I am not well experienced with analyzing a spark plug. :shrug: So I pulled one last night and took a couple pics. Check em out and let me know what you think. The car runs great, but im just looking for some feedback....See my sig for all the mods.... the plugs are DENSO...
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    Where is the best place for me to start with Suspension Mods?

    I want to get better traction first and foremost. My suspension is 100% stock aside from the eibachs. I have already ordered the MM CC plates. So what shousl I do next. Remember I am looking for improved traction first, handling second...see my mods in the sig...The car is dropped 1 3/4".
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    Help with New Air/Fuel Gauge Install.....No reading!?!?

    I just replaced my old air fuel gauge with an autometer. All I did was remove the old one and splice in to the existing wires. When I start the car, there is 1 green light lit in the corner of the gauge, but it doesnt move at all. Now, the old one did this too, so I think it is safe to assume...
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    Different Oil for Different Seasons...?

    Do any of you guys use change to a different type of oil when the climate changes from hot to cold or vice versa? I am jst curious since I have heard a lot of people talk about it.Temperatures here where I live can range from 10 in the winter degrees to 100 degrees in the summer...What do you...
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    Detonation "101".....

    Can someone please teach me what detonation is? I just got a car equipped with the mods in my sig. I want to know what is it? when does it occur? what harm can it cause? what is done to prevent it? Thanks.