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  1. 1985 5.0

    getting a r6

    first bike. i know its getting winter time but i ran up on a killer deal that i cant pass up. its an 01 r6, 30k, bright red/white/black, chrome rims, full exhaust. new tires, chains, sprockets, plugs, clutches.....$3100
  2. 1985 5.0

    So I was looking at the new MM&FF at Wal Mart....

    Waiting on my mom when I opened the magazine to see my carjack story letter of the month. It seems like I wrote the letter a long time ago. Needless to say I was very shocked to see my story published lol
  3. 1985 5.0

    Looking to buy some rear shocks

    I'm a college student so I can't fork out $350 or whatever it is to buy the KYB package, any recommendations?? Only plan on doing the rear ones right now, just looking for some advice
  4. 1985 5.0

    Thinking about getting a civic

    For the gas mileage of course...im going to look at a 97 auto with 170k. Hunter Green, 2 door, 18 inch rims (probably sell & get some money back), CAI, and the annoying typical civic exhaust the guy claims 38-40mpg but i know theres no way with an auto. Only wanting $2400. I figure it...
  5. 1985 5.0

    Need Mod Advice

    So after two years, I finally talked my friend (04 GT, 5spd) into going to the dragstrip. He's got 3k hes wanting to spend on it, and I didn't really know what to tell him spend it on. Soooo I figured why not ask the ppl who have been there done that:D
  6. 1985 5.0

    How much difference?

    OLD=7.5 w/ 2.73 best et 9.43 consistent 9.6's NEW=8.8 w/ 3.73 what kind of time can i expect?
  7. 1985 5.0

    Hatch Won't Stay Shut

    Serious problem...my hatch wont stay shut. It is not latching when I shut it, meaning I do not have to have a key to open it up. I went to the Ford dealership and they said they do not carry the latch to the hatch (lol) anymore I have tried searching on 50resto but i cant find it anywhere...
  8. 1985 5.0

    Autometer Phantom Gauge

    When did they start making the Autometer phantom gauges? I found one on ebay that was bought in 1997 and has never been used. Its a fuel pressure gauge with isolator....i just didnt think this gauge was in production then:shrug:
  9. 1985 5.0

    Can't decide which gauge

    Im stumped as to which gauge I want to get. I was told over at doug herbert performance that i could get the fuel pressure gauge w/ isolator for 125. but the thing is that i have seen these air/fuel gauge for around 100 and it seems like that gauge would be more useful. :shrug: ive already...
  10. 1985 5.0

    Who wins?

    My friend: 02 r6 600 all stock except for a pipe....i looked up that his bike will run around a 7.7 1/8 mile?? My car: 150 shot...2.73 gears+signature
  11. 1985 5.0

    Just ordered nitrous kit

    http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=BG1+01 i cant wait to get this kit installed. im just planning on running the 75 shot till I get a fresh engine in.
  12. 1985 5.0

    Turbo Coupe Rear End?

    I found a turbo coupe rear end and I was wondering if this would bolt right into my 85 with out any problems?? Is it the same width as the other 8.8s?? Ive heard that ill need a brake proportioning valve and a new park brake cable. The guy only wants 200, but it needs rotors and pads.
  13. 1985 5.0

    Buying A Rear, What to look for??

    Im going to pick up a 8.8 with a 373 friday afternoon. What should I look for to make sure I'm not getting screwed over?? And how was it to make sure it was really a 373, Ive seen it somewhere but I have forgot. All help appreciated.
  14. 1985 5.0

    04 gt clutch price & installation

    my friend has an 04 gt and the ford dealership told me $800 for the clutch kit and the installation. does the price not seem a little bit rediculous? i know installing a new clutch is a bet of work, but dont $800 seem a little bit far fetched??
  15. 1985 5.0

    Need Opinions

    plans for the spring involve buying a 302 block, boring it out .030 over and stroking it out to a 347 with a small shot of nitrous. the kit im looking at runs for only 800 http://www.coasthigh.com/Specials/Specials_current.htm ive heard a lot about how 347 burns oil, but i wont have a problem...
  16. 1985 5.0

    Reckless driving ticket today..help

    I got a reckless driving ticket today because I was turning around and stepped on the gas and made the back end come around unintentionally. There just happened to be a cop sitting at the back of the parking lot. Now the question is, will a new clutch+straight drive+icy parking lot=any chance of...
  17. 1985 5.0

    8.8 swap

    Is an 8.8 out of a 90 going to bolt right into my 85?? What all will be needed to complete the installation. thanks in advance
  18. 1985 5.0

    wtf- 2010 Mustang Wagon??

    http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/14/german-mag-speculates-on-2010-mustang-wagon/
  19. 1985 5.0

    Salt on the roads, anything I can do?

    Ok so we had a nice snow yesterday and now there is a lot of salt out on the road. I need my car to go pick up some things, is there anything I can do to help mimimize the salt from getting on my car??
  20. 1985 5.0

    Is it just me?

    Is it just me or do you get pissed off when you see a v6 drive by with dual exhaust and cobra emblems all over the car. It seems every time I look around on campus I see this. IMO, if its not a Cobra, then a Cobra emblem has no place whatsoever on the car. Then again, this girl I work with has a...