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  1. Gearbanger 101

    Engine 87 5.0 head gasket

    The problem with these old Fox 302's is literally everything is a restriction on them. You really won't see a whole lot of benefit from changing just one or two small parts at a time. The real benefit is changing several in combination to get the best bang for the buck. If money allows, this...
  2. Gearbanger 101

    ac unit

    How did you managed to lower the engine?
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    Tapping kind of noise when engine revved and no load on motor.

    Old mechanics trick. Take an old wooden handle (hammer, axe, piece of a broom handle, whatever) and push it tightly up against the accessory component you think is the issue and put the other end to your ear. If there's a problem in there, you should hear it being translated through the...
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    Could a turbo of a small audi be plausible on a 3.8 v6 mustang?

    Anything is "possible"....if you've got the mechanical know how and the means to make it happen. If not and you've got to pay someone to build the set up for you, then it's probably not all that "plausible". You're probably better off going with a proven system. It'll prove less frustrating...
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    Efi 351w Swap

    lipstick on a pig. lol
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    Anyone Else Buy Stuff You Don't Need?

    Nothing crushes an OHV guys hopes and dreams more than finding out that after you'd dropped thousands of dollars into a stroker build, heads, cam, intake, intake/exhaust components, fuel system, etc, etc......that you're still not making as much power as a stock Coyote. :(
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    2014 V6 Pricing??

    For only a $2,000 difference, it would a no brainer for me. The S550 is twice the car the S197 is.
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    Anyone Else Buy Stuff You Don't Need?

    Gotcha....well, that's what I get for being mostly MIA for the last year or so. lol
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    Egr Valve - Cleanable?

    Wouldn't hurt to pull it off and soak it overnight in some carburetor cleaner. Give it a go with a small brush after the carbon is loosened up a little.
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    2014 V6 Pricing??

    Can't help you on pricing, as it's going to be subjective to where in the country you're located....but the '14 V6 is a fine car. Best of the S197 chassis, powered by a silky smooth V6 with plenty of go.
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    Anyone Else Buy Stuff You Don't Need?

    As much as you're willing to try to make with it.....but the block is going to think about crying uncle somewhere in the 500hp range. Headgaskets before that if you don't upgrade them.
  12. Gearbanger 101

    Did The 2007 Gt Come With A 5 Speed Automatic?

    Yes, 5R55S is the trans. Pretty decent....better than the 4R70W it replace and will handle a moderate amount of horsepower.
  13. Gearbanger 101

    SN95 Engine Refresh Advice Wanted

    No, you aren't the only one. Not sure how people got it into their heads that "head studs" were the only way to go when building an engine, but it isn't. I'm running ARP head bolts on my 331 with GT40X heads and stuffing 14psi into it via my Vortech S-Trim and haven't had a single issue. So...
  14. Gearbanger 101

    Forced Induction Vs. Na Build...

    Once you get blown, you'll never be satisfied with anything less. My next Mustang (Coyote powered) will get a blower before anything else under the hood. Bang for the buck is just too good to pass up. Do you need the power....well, nobody ever needs it. The blower car is nicer to drive all...
  15. Gearbanger 101

    New Clutch Slipping....

    Everything back there nice and dry? Rear main seal isn't seeping at all and getting oil onto the clutch, is it? Double check your adjustability. I'll assume you have and adjustable cable and/or quadrant?
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    Afr Head Install Question

    Meh....using that line of reasoning, we should probably be retiring the whole car. ;)
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    Exhaust Smell

    As long as you're running the stock injectors, I wouldn't worry
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    Outnumbered By Idiots

    You guys are bastages. Glad I'm not pert of that Facebook group. lol