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Hey guys, Question regarding water pump bolts. When I bought the water pump there were two bolts holding the water pump to the plate, which then gets bolted to the block. Do I keep those two bolts where the water pump bolts to the plate in. There are 2 bolts on the reverse side of...

1987 Mustang GT - stock suspension - still on 4 lugs. Would these fit my stock application without spacers? Also what size tires could I run on these? Bolt Pattern: 4 x 4.25 or 4 x 107.95 The size is 14 x 6.5. The backspace is 3" Thanks, -rS ((posted in tech no1 answered...

1987 Mustang GT - stock suspension - still on 4 lugs. Would these fit my stock application without spacers? Also what size tires could I run on these? Bolt Pattern: 4 x 4.25 or 4 x 107.95 The size is 14 x 6.5. The backspace is 3" Thanks, -rS

Just wanted to see some custom or factory like t-top paint jobs. Post your car, or others cars. Just need to get an idea for mine. More pictures at http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery.fcgi?p=999&gid=18921453 Thanks, -rS

I was looking at a Fox for sale, the title has 230,000 miles, but the owner says the engine was replaced, but he doesnt know how many miles are on it. How do I know if hes telling the truth, and if he is roughly how many miles on the engine? Thanks

Hello all, While driving around tonight with the 87 gt, began to smell some very delicious pancakes. While driving thinking its just some coolant spillover, I decide not to stop. Get home, and let her idle before shutting her off and huge clouds of smoke come from under the hood. (white...

Hello all, just got back from a 2 week vacation.. (happy holidays all) and forgot to disconnect the battery. 5.0 v8 1987 gt I tried to start her up and got the gerrrr gerrr you hear when the batteries dieing. I try to give it jumper cables from my f150.. put the key in.. gerrr gerrr...

I'm having some overheating issues :notnice: The coolant reservoir tank that is attached to the fan is leaking.. Do I need to replace the entire fan or just the tank attachment? Also where can i find the tank attachment thingy, i looked on summit and couldnt find it.. I am also...

Can anyone steeeer me in the right direction if this is the right process to burnout if you dont have a trans break. :Track: :Track: :Track: :Track: 1- engage clutch 2- clutch engaged, shift to first 3- REV RPMS, disengage clutch 4- slam break, while accelerating 5- Let go of break...

Hey all, My gas cap door seems to be locked and wont open. I try to use the button in the glove box but it just seems locked shut. It hasn't been open in a while, which the past owner said. This is the first time driving the car and it was about to hit E. Really need to get that gas cap...

Hey all just got a 1987 gt, I have been reading a few books i purchased and was wondering what exactly is the difference between the 87's speed density compared to 88/89 MAF.. When i would go to purchase my intake/manifold and throttle body would i be buying seperate parts, really confused...

Hello all, I just bought my first 5.0. It's an 87 GT T-Tops in black, pics soon to come this weekend. It has 64,000 miles and is a manual. No service records though :bang: .. I'm going to be doing a full tuneup, and its the first time ive tried to do one (im 20 and a shade tree mechanic but...

I am looking to get a 351W off of either a 74 or earlier or a later model F-150 or E-150 .... they are the 5.8 engines. I plan on boring the 351 .030 to make it a 357 ... then adding a stroker/rebuild kit to make it a 408W ... How reliable is this and what else would i need to change...

$$ - Bore .030 inches over $1,559 - Buy 306 Stroker Kit (SC Super Comp Stroker Kits from http://www.f-p-s.com/engine_components/index.html ~At the FPS site do I buy the 306 Stroker Kit or the 331 or 347 ?? $ 1,335 - AFR 185 Heads from http://www.treperformance.com/Heads...RFord185cc.html...

I was looking at these engine rebuild kits: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?Ntt=rebuild+engine&N=4294908331+4294840126+4294924930&part=FEM%2DMHP173%2D000&autoview=sku&Ntk=KeywordSearch ... would AFR or APR 185 heads work with this rebuild kit and will this kit work with the stock...

Hey All, I am in the market for an 88-91 GT .. I want this car to be daily driveable but still hit 12's. I also want the car to have a new motor and World Class T-5 Tranny with 3:55 gears(i do alot of highway miles, so no 3:73) ... I am wondering if any can help me pick which...

Are there any highly trained Fox-Body shops nearest to New Jersey ... I'm looking to rebuild(motor, tranny, short block, long block) an 89 GT ... Thanks in advance! PLEASE POST!

I am a college student on a budget with two years to rebuild a car for when I get out of college. The car I am about to buy is a 1989 mustang gt hatchback with 130,000+ miles nothing rebuilt. I plan on taking out the engine, tranny, suspension, and interior the whole nine. I need help deciding...