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    Clicking sound when turning... what is it?

    I get a "Click...click...click...click...click..." from my front wheels when turning. If I make a right turn, the left-front wheel clicks. If I make a left turn, the right-front wheel clicks. Never both at the same time. And the click-rate increases as I speed up, and decreases as I slow...
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    Re-use main studs on engine rebuild or get ARP???

    Oh, I won't be doing it myself. I just want to try to get as many of the parts as I can for my engine builder to save them time and me from too many surprise-costs. If you can't already tell, I have very limited knowledge of building engines. The block is out in my garage wrapped in...
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    TKO 600 or T56?

    I had T56's in both my Z28's and they were ok, if that counts for anything... I think the T-5's in my previous 4 stangs felt smoother and more stout, even though I know they weren't haha. I don't see the justification for the extra cost of the T56 though. I don't know how the T56's for the...
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    Re-use main studs on engine rebuild or get ARP???

    Aaah, well crap. I could have looked in my Haynes to answer my own question. Thanks, Kilgore. Lets see... at least 8 bolts right? 8 / 380 = nearly $50.00 per bolt. Better be some pretty good bolts. :D
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    Re-use main studs on engine rebuild or get ARP???

    Can you use the stock main-cap studs again? They aren't one-time, torque to yeild are they? How much power will they hold? In a couple weeks, after my forged rotating assembly arrives, I'm having the the Cobra aluminum short block assembled. If I'm pushing 650HP at the fly, do I need to go...
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    Building an engine on a budget..

    Aluminum block is $1300.00? I picked up an 01 Cobra Teksid block for $300.00 in perfect shape. (Please no one start the whole, "No Teksids in Cobras after 99" argument) I think you could find an aluminum block for a reasonable price if you look around. Mine weighs 75 lbs bare. Some say...
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    TKO 600 or T56?

    How much heavier is the TKO600 than the T56?
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    Engine Builders -> How to spot junk/quality internals?

    That's one of MMR's claims to their Manley piston strength. They've said: "...Manley/MMR pistons have the thickest upper ringland available, we have never had a ringland failure up to 2000 HP. For the other brand we cannot say the same and so we no longer offer them." I don't remember...
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    Engine Builders -> How to spot junk/quality internals?

    MMR frequently runs deals over on the Corral. They have one right now for their Cobra crank, 4340 rods (or Manley upgrade for $95), Manley's MMR spec pistons, rings, bearings and bolts that they claim is good up to 800HP for $1700.00. Thats the best deal I've found so far, but I wanted to get...
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    Engine Builders -> How to spot junk/quality internals?

    Oops, double-post
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    Engine Builders -> How to spot junk/quality internals?

    I've heard of stock Cobra cranks being weak. I've heard it more than a few times. People seem to suggest that the nodular iron GT cranks are stronger, but that they don't hold up under high RPM's. I keep referring back to MMR because they've been great about sharing alot of details with me...
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    Engine Builders -> How to spot junk/quality internals?

    Application: Aluminum Cobra block, freshly machined +.020...looking for internals to handle 15+ lbs of boost up to 650-700 BHP. I'm looking into internal rotating components and was wondering about the quality of each manufacturer's parts. Manley seems to make some good pistons (like the...
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    GT500 brakes for us!!! How to get 14" brakes for less than a grand $$ ->

    Did you really just bring figure-skating into my thread? :rlaugh: I'm kidding, you make a good point. I knew that larger diameter wheels made a big difference. I could feel how much it slowed my car down to go from 17x8's to 18x9/10. I never imagined brakes would make that much of a...
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    GT500 brakes for us!!! How to get 14" brakes for less than a grand $$ ->

    I'm not really afraid of cutting into the car, but I'd like to keep the spare in the tire well. Grigg's says the spare won't fit after you weld in their replacement piece to allow for their Watts Link. Your example of the rock on the string seems logical. I never thought about it that way...
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    GT500 brakes for us!!! How to get 14" brakes for less than a grand $$ ->

    Tom, the more I do to this car, the more I start to think about making some open track events a regular part of its duty. I'm still learing a ton about road-race and open track cars. Can you explain to me why the larger diameter rotating mass is bad? Is it something similar to a gyroscope? I...
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    GT500 brakes for us!!! How to get 14" brakes for less than a grand $$ ->

    By the way... the author of the thread I posted told me he would reproduce the brackets for me at a fee. If anyone is interested send him a PM and possibly he will extend the same courtesy.
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    GT500 brakes for us!!! How to get 14" brakes for less than a grand $$ ->

    Yeah I know I don't need14" brakes. Road-racers/open track guys will go on all day about how standard Cobra PBR calipers will do just fine with the right pads and fluids for the heat range you're brakes will experience depending on the car, weight, the track, your driving habits, etc... They...
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    GT500 brakes for us!!! How to get 14" brakes for less than a grand $$ ->

    Just about the time I start thinking, I'm going to buy the 14" GT500 brake kit and machine my own brackets...someone beats me to it! All the better, I suppose, in case it turned out to be impossible, haha. http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=897686&highlight=GT500+brakes I still...
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    Why won't 2005+ brakes fit on 1996-2004 spindles?

    The 2005+ 14" brake kits are reasonably priced, but everyting I read says that they won't fit on any Mustang older than 2005. Are the spindles drastically different?
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    Rear brake upgrade brackets

    Why not just do this and use your existing caliper?: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=6355
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