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  1. T

    Help!

    I’ve got a 2003 GT mustang 4.6l. I was driving it home and the motor started to make a squeaking noise. When I pushed the clutch in the car shut down. Pulled over and the motor wouldn’t turn over as if it was seized. Let it set for about 15 minutes and then tried again and it slowly cranked over...
  2. M

    Engine First startup in 20 years - protocol

    I will soon try starting up my 82 GT after 20 years of storage and want to make sure I do it right/minimize damage from a dry engine. I've replaced the complete fuel system, rebuilt the carb and now need to focus on the engine itself. Some say just fog the cylinders, take off the valve covers...
  3. J

    Engine Choice Help

    I am really indecisive and cant choose what motor combo I would like to do in my 03 4.6l. The options with cost estimates are $1000 Supercharger w/ 100k mile motor w/ tune $1700 Supercharged w/100k mile motor w/ forged piston rebuild kit w/ tune $2000 Supercharged w/ old motor that needs head...
  4. S

    For Sale 2013 California Special Parting Out

    Car: 2013 California Special Mustang Trim Level: Hatchback Body Style: California Special Interior Color: Black Exterior Color: White Transmission Type: Automatic Mileage: 36000 Location: 274 Old S Ave, Stratford, CT 06615 Prices: Motor Condition: Broken timing chain cover Price: 3000$...
  5. Buddha_DUT

    Engine An Engineering Question On Improved Torque

    So I know that everyone loves to watch your engine twist when you hit that gas. It just speaks raw power. But when I look at that I see potentially wasted torque. Is there a concrete reason why someone couldn't brace your engine and tranny so that they can't twist and flex so that all of that...
  6. B

    My Mustang Motor Swap

    Hello. Am I able to swap out my blown 1997' 3.8l engine (with high miles), with the motor of 1995' 3.8l? And if so, then what exactly needs to be done with my 1997's original computer so that it recognizes and is compatible with a 1995 engine? I appreciate any attention given to my question...
  7. M

    Compression Help!!

    hey guys, Wanna start by saying this is my first build. I've owned fox's since I was 17 (30 now) but I've never built my own. I bought a kenne bell for the fox body 302. But I'm afraid I have to high compression and wanna know what if anything I can change to get the compression down. Here is...
  8. Dondre Richards

    Window Motors No Good??

    The other day my power window on the driver side stopped working. It happened after I came home one day. Rolled it up. Turned off the car. Then I went back in the car so I rolled down the driver window alone and when I tried to roll it back up it didn't. I assumed it would have been because of...
  9. Last Call Racing Cammed All Motor S197 Walk Around - Comp 127600

    Last Call Racing Cammed All Motor S197 Walk Around - Comp 127600

    GoPro - Jonathan of http://www.LastCallRacing.com All Motor 3V S197 walk around and exhaust clip. The car has a 4.75L 11:1 MMR1000 Shortblock. It's an awesome motor that LOVES to rev, unlike the 5.0 strokers that are too much stroke. Ported Heads, Comp 127600 SPR stage 3 Cams, that make...