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This is a father/son project to get him in his first set of wheels. I have an abandoned '94 V6 mustang with a blown engine on my property and we're installing an '01 3.8 Mustang engine to get it back on the road. Here are some of the things we've found so far regarding this swap: 1. The...

I have a 94 3.8 V6 w/auto that my son abandoned on my property. The engine doesn't run. I was thinking about converting it to a V8. Some questions: Is the manul trans xmember different than the automatic? Do I need one from a V8 car or will any manual trans xmember work? I have tons of...

For those with a Steeroids rack, when the car is on a lift with weight off wheels, does the centerlink move when the wheels are moved up through their travel? The reason I ask is because my design is very similar to Steeroids, and there is noticeable movement as the rack rotates in the...

Hello, I'm helping my son get his '95 running. I checked the technical sticky, but didn't find anything that dealt specifically with the fuel lines. We're trying to re-assemble the fuel rails at the engine. Is there anything we need to do to ensure that it locks in? We had to use a tool...

I was browsing ebay when I found a 99 up 3.8 longblock for sale. There was a tube that ran down the middle of the lifter valley in the picture. My 96 3.8 doesn't have this tube. Can anyone tell me what it does? Do I really need it? thanks in advance for any help

After replacing the heads, and using new bolts with the craziest torque sequence I've ever heard of, we tried to install the manifold but couldn't get the bolts to line up. Or so we thought that was the problem. Turns out the replacement heads were '96 vintage while the engine is a '95...

Hello, I'm helping my son replace a blown head gasket, and we're stuck. I was able to get one of the fuel lines off, but the other one won't budge. I bought the plastic tools that slide in around the line, and it worked on one of them, but I'm afraid to just keep pulling on it. Are there...

I know this would be much better with pictures, but I've been unable to upload any because my internet connection is too slow (satellite sucks!). They just time out. Anyway, I've been working on redesigning my front suspension using the new Wilwood ProSpindle. I don't think I would have tried...

I'm organizing (and I use that term VERY loosely) a driving event from Reno, NV to Tulsa, OK in 2010. The Restomods in Reno show is June 11 to 13. The Mid America Shelby Meet is June 16 to 20th. I plan to attend both. We will be leaving Reno on Monday the 14th at 0800 and will drive approx...

Hello my late model brethren. I normally hang out in the classic section, but I need some info on late model parts. Specifically, are the calipers on the GT aluminum? Are they interchangeable with PBR calipers? Do the baskets have a 5.092 c to c spacing? Thanks in advance for any help you...

Well I signed up, so come hell or high water I will drive my car across this country. Now here is the technical part: The one thing I can't find new or rebuilt is the windshield wiper motor. As luck would have it (and mine is always bad) the last time I turned mine on, the wipers stopped in...

I did a google search looking for information on Boss 429 shock towers when I stumbled across this on Dynacorn's website: Name: Mike Mike's Question: Is Dynacorn considering making the Boss 429 shock tower assemblys anytime soon? They would be GREAT for any 67-70 Mustang that needs...

A local cable channel did an interview with me in late September for a segment called "Your Custom Ride". It was at the local Arby's where they have a cruise in every Wednesday night from April through September. This was the only night of the year I showed up, and there just happen to be a...

I was on my way home from this month's local Mustang club meeting Saturday when the engine suddenly started making a bad popping noise and lost power. I nursed it the rest of the way home and pulled the passenger side VC. The #2 exhaust valve spring was broke in 3 pieces. The valve was stuck...

I did a quick write up on the bottom of page 5 of my Cardomain site showing how I mounted the C5 'vette PBR calipers to a '70 up (or Granada) disc spindle.

This has been plaguing me for some time now, and I'm finally ready to admit I need help. After finally getting my engine installed and running, the ALT light came on, and I confirmed the battery was not charging. So I took the alternator to A Zone and had it tested. It tested good, so I...

I posted this call for help in the Fox section, but I know there are lots of smart Ford guys over here too, so I'm posting my questions here as well: ... I need help from you late(r) model guys. I have a D1AE casting 351W block that I had converted to a one piece rear main seal. It's leaking...

Hello Fox guys. I normally post in the classic section, but I need help from you late(r) model guys. I have a D1AE casting 351W block that I had converted to a one piece rear main seal. It's leaking like a son of a %$^*. I did a search in your forum and I may have caused it myself, but I...

Lest I ever take myself too seriously, I'll have to humble myself by recalling one of my bonehead moves. Yesterday evening after work I was buttoning things up and getting ready to go for a ride. I was in a bit of a rush because I don't want to be out after dark. The old headlights are just...

I've had my engine out for some repair that I couldn't do; the lifter bores were too loose and one of the lifters was beating itself to death. The engine shop tore it down and did a light hone on the cylinders (.002), put in a fresh set of piston rings and sleeves in all the lifter bores to...