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    RIP 89stang?

    alright, I just picked up a 1996 Ford Probe SE. Nothing great, but it works great. Now, im pondering if I should just fix this car up or still try to fix my pony into a racer...gah!!! what should i do!? matt
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    shopping list...

    alright, i parked my stang (had to take off the exhaust to move her cayse my cats are completely shot...heh oh well. Ive got a 96 Ford Probe as a daily driver now, till I can get my pony back on the road. So im going to assemble a shopping list of things that I need to get to get her back up and...
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    what should i do!?

    Ok my pony has SERIOUS issues. Let me start from the beginning. 1) I have an incredible amount of heat coming from the shifter while im driving. Ive heard that was due to the fact that I was missing the heatsheild from the transmission to the computer. I know im missing it, so im not too...
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    Rear End Swap?

    Ok, im about to get a new rear end for my car. I was looking at getting the 88 Thunderbird TurboCoupe rear end for my car. I was wondering though, should I get the master brake cylinder with it as well? I eventually plan on getting cobra vented brakes for my car as soon as I get the 5-lug...
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    engine stand bolt size?

    Hey guys im about to start rebuilding my turbo motor, I went and purchased an engine stand, But I dont know the size of the bolts needed to bolt my engine to it! lol any help would be great peoples! ~matt
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    New Problem..

    Ok when im driving my mustang Ive noticed over the past month that I have a new problem. Just after I got my transmission in I put 4 new tires on my car. Ok when im driving the car, it feels like my car has no grip to the road and feels like im floating. (i know it may sound weird, but thats...
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    Strange heat?!

    Ive noticed that since I swapped my car from an AOD to a T-5 when im driving sometimes the car gets REALLY REALLY hot. It gets so hot my ashtray cover burns to the touch. It never did this before, but now its doing it. Ive noticed also that my exhaust is hanging lower than it used to...are the...
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    Difference between 2.3Turbo and 2.3N/A blocks?

    I have a 2.3 turbo engine that im building but the block seems to be cracked, nothing due to stress but where the engine would bolt up to the engine stand, one of the holes have broken off. I have a spare 2.3 n/a block...if I take all the guts outta the turbo block and put it into the n/a block...
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    Free to a good home in Texas -- Headlights

    Lol, I got a set of used headlights, the entire 6 peices up for grabs for anyone in central texas. If anyone wants em just PM me or email me at [email protected]
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    ok so i got a 2.3turbo engine....

    Alright I got a 2.3l turbo engine in my garage in parts. What would be the best way to rebuild this engine? Ive read that porting the head and such and getting a bigger turbo are all options, i did a quick check on Turbofords.org, but havent gotten any names or numbers. Any information...
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    WHOO HOO! AOD to T-5 Finally Finished...

    yeah, its finally finished... here is what ive learned from this experience... 1) Dont trust AutoZone....when you have to have an arguement with the assistant manager about your mustang being a rear-wheel drive car...there is SOMETHING wrong with the picture... 2) Always make sure you get...
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    CenTex Junkyard - STAY AWAY!

    If any of you mustang enthusists are looking for Mustang parts dont go to Action Autos (also known as Mustang Specialist) in Temple Texas for anything, they overcharged me for my AOD to T5 parts and then didnt give me all the parts that i needed (and paid for) and when i went back to get them...
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    AOD to T5 wiring?

    ok, im just about done with my AOD to T5 swap and i have two sets of wires hanging from under the car. one is coming from the tranny and the other from the engine area....they are both 2 prong wires and they dont connect to each other...any ideas? lol, ive checked the tutorial but it doesnt say...
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    merkur?

    ok i found a merkur for sale for VERY cheap. its the XR4Ti model. I was wondering how hard would it be to swap that motor into my 89 Mustang. lol, i tried to search, but im in a little bit of a rush. thanks in advance! matt
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    Custom T-Tops?

    I was wondering if anyone has ever t-topped their mustangs themselves. i know that the last year of production t-tops was in 87, but how hard would it to t-top an 89? lol, prolly a stupid question. thanks anyways!
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    Need pointers on n/a tune-ups

    ok, im just about to get my 2.3 n/a on the road again after the nightmare that was my tranny swap (didnt get all the parts, entire underside of my car is coated in oil, spilled tranny fluid EVERYWHERE, ect.) and i was wondering what are some good tips on tuneups? ive heard that the bosch...
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    parts, free to good home inTX

    ok im just about finished with my AOD to T-5 swap, just like to thank you all for your help dealing with such a noob. anyways, i have the AOD Trans, Inspection plate, flex plate, flywheel and other parts that go to the AOD that are just sitting in my garage / yard. if you all need them just...
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    AOD to T5 problems still...

    as i said before i have no idea what im doing. i have a friend helping me who is mechanicly inclined but isnt a mechanic. eitherway, we cant find the torque converter or inspection plate or flex plate. im at a loss... any help would be great. thanks
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    AOD to T-5 woes...help?

    ok, im having problems getting the bolts off of the driveshaft...whenever it feels like the nut is about to break, it slips. there are only 4 bolts to the driveshaft right? any suggestions on what i can do!? matt
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    In the middle of a T-5 swap...

    and i realized its a lot more work than i originally thought!! lol, im following the article at http://stinger-performance.com/howto.html so HOPEFULLY i wont mess anything up. for your knowledge, im not mechanic savvy...in fact i know nothing at all of what im doing. so...wish me luck!!!