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    Rocker Arms/lifters Ticking--help!!!

    My 5.0 with a .565 lift cam and scorpion roller rockers sounds like a sewing machine, as did my previous 331 stroker. Its a pretty well known occurrence. if its just one or two lifters ticking, id say there's something going on.
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    Rocker Arms/lifters Ticking--help!!!

    If its got aluminum roller rockers its pretty typical to hear the valvetrain.
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    T5 vs Toploader 4 speed???

    Everyone's so quick to bash the T5. I've been banging on a stock 93 GT T-5 in a 400hp 65 Mustang for 19 years without even a hiccup and Lots of people successfully drag race T-5's even with slicks! I know of one guy who's got 8 years running in the 11's on slicks in a fox body mustang with...
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    Suspension Which rear 4 link is best?

    This guys stuff is awesome!! There's at least one 1000hp mustang thats had plenty of drag action running in the 9's and it's also a fantastic handling suspension. http://www.streetortrack.com/Street-or-Track-Rear-Bilstein-3-Link-System-pr-24572.html View...
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    small block 427, what heads should I run

    Im aware there's more than just lift and should have been clearer. My point was don't listen to the naysayers who simply say you need custom pistons, a custom cam shop can set you up and there plenty who run TFS heads without special pistons. I went with a custom cam and am running much more...
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    small block 427, what heads should I run

    The 11R's don't necessarily require special pistons to work, the 11* & 13* valve angles offer more clearance than previous TFS heads. As an example, although not a 427 windsor, I'm running TFS 11R 190's on a stock 302 short block with .565 lift and have tons of piston clearance.
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    Paint detail questions for the 70 SCJ in my shop

    If you're looking for concours correct info, the place to check is here. http://www.concoursmustang.com/ Many of the members of this site are recognized as the finest authorities in classic mustang restoration. Lots of info there so I suggest you use the search feature before asking.
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    Progress Thread Foot Hill's supercharged efi Fastback

    You can change the EFI to batch fire rather than sequential rather easily. Non HO 5.0L engines used batch fire.
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    6 Speed Transmission Swap

    I think your idea is a great way to ruin a vintage mustang and could be classified as criminal behavior.
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    6 Speed Transmission Swap

    Tremec TKO 5 speed will also mate up to a T-5 bellhousing and fit without transmission tunnel modifications.
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    which headers to use. 1966 Coupe

    I have a the full MAC exhaust with longtubes and 2 1/2 pipes. It fits perfect.
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    Vin number may be incorrect

    You can get an idea of the time of year it was manufactured from the date codes on the body panels as I'm told they were generally stamped maybe as long as a month prior to assembly. For example mine has a 2 22 2D on the radiator support. Which translates to Feb 22nd, 2nd shift at Dearborn.
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    Progress Thread The "grátis" 1966 Coupe - final sheet metal repairs

    My position on etch primer is based on training and manufacturers recommendations regarding the brands of products I use. PPG's position is residual acid from the use of etch primer can interfere with the curing of materials applied on top of it. Southern Polyurethane pretty much tells users...
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    The Reenmachine DOHC '67 Shelby Clone Convertible Progress

    I cant believe this topic is still pinned.
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    Progress Thread The "grátis" 1966 Coupe - final sheet metal repairs

    I personally have steered away from etching primers, i think those days are in the past. I've been painting cars for 25 years and there was a time where etch was the direction id go but materials have improved vastly in the last decade making the etch products less favorable. Today, Id only...
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    Progress Thread The "grátis" 1966 Coupe - final sheet metal repairs

    On the media blast topic, have you looked into dustless blasting? They come to you and Ive seen some folks get decent quotes, it REALLY makes life much easier moving forward. Blast it, clean it up good and coat the whole car with epoxy primer than you can take as much time as you want, the...
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    Progress Thread The "grátis" 1966 Coupe - final sheet metal repairs

    I've seen beautiful cars that started much much worse. Alot of folks start a project like this having no clue as what they're getting into, hoping to have some equity when done. I didn't want to see you blindsided.
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    Progress Thread The "grátis" 1966 Coupe - final sheet metal repairs

    Before you dive in head first, id suggest you do an inventory, grab a parts catalog and start adding up costs. From what I see, doing every bit of work yourself, you're going to spend well over $20k on that car. Its a lot rougher than I think you realize and it'll get worse as you dig deeper...
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    Unoffical Poppy Red/Calypso Coral Mustang Club thread

    Poppy red was renamed calypso coral. The calypso coral name was first used in 1968 on cougars, then became a mustang color again for 1969 and 1970. My 65 was originally poppy red, but is now 66 candyapple red. I'm much more of a fan of the poppy red/calypso coral color on the 69 and 70s than I...
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    Fox Bodies At Barrett Jackson

    That $49K fox body convertible was purchased by Brian Murphy of BBK performance. Id imagine the fact it still had the window sticker on the glass played a role in its buyer and the price paid.