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    I need HELP...Car trouble again...BIG PROBLEM.

    UPDATE So the other day I did a compression test on cyl #3 and it was 60 psi...the others were around 150 psi...However, the pressure stayed in the cylinder...at 60 psi until I took the gauge off...SO what would cause such a loss in psi? It can't be a bent valve...because the pressure stayed...
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    how much should I mill the heads to go from 64cc to 54cc?

    well...as much as I preach to do things right the first time...its time to bite my tounge...I have an oil leak from one of my heads...I purchsed them used and didn't bother to flat mill them...and now one of them is leaking oil from underneath the head gasket...no oil is getting into my...
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    Please HELP...it's hot warm outside and my windows won't go down!

    Hey guys...So its finally starting to get warm outside...it was like 75* here in Chicago and the weirdest thing happend...I put my windows up and now they won't go down! I checked the fuses and they don't appear to be blown...The weird thing is that all my windows including the rear convertible...
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    which header...1 5/8 or 1 3/4 with AFR 165's...

    Well wich one...I have seen on AFR website that they actually test with the 1 3/4...Also numurous people on FTI's website run the 1 3/4 as well...Currently I have a set of 1 5/8 Bassani headers...I spoke with Ed C and he tells me that I am fine with the 1 5/8...,however, my concern is with the...
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    Yet another T-5 diagnose this/thatquestion...

    tried the search option...and came out empty...I have a T-5 tranny that is a Tremec T-5 since it is a 92...I ran the number's on the tranny to verify that it was...anyways...the problem is that for some reason I cannot downshift to 2nd gear...and if the tranny FINALLY allows me to...its very...
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    Cobra intake vs Edelbrock Performer...which is better for AFR 165's?

    Hey guys...which of these two intakes would work better for me...Currently I have a Cobra intake...Tmoss ported the lower intake to match the AFR's...however, I have not used the intake yet since it was a left over project from my other car...I will be going with FTI cam and it seems as though...
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    Got in a car accident...NEED HELP and advice.

    Hey guys...well this has to be the worst month thus far...yesterday I got in a car accident with my new (92) Notch...It wasn't my fault but I hurt my car...It could have been a lot worst than it is but I am worried about the outcome this accident will project...I hit a Honda :nonono: on the...
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    Considering Long Tube headers...what brands? Need opinion...

    Hey guys...well I am considering Long Tube headers...I was looking at BBK ceremic headers but for some reason they are no longer 14 gauges...they are now 16 gauges...Did they cheap out on the headers due to all the metal increase in price thanks to Iraq? Anyone have them? how is the ceremic...
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    Explorer throttle body...what to do to make it work on a 5.0?

    Hey guys...I have an Explorer 65mm throttle body...I want to put that on my Mustang and I have to change the throttle linkage supposedly...is that the metal part where the cable clips on to? If so can I use my stock throttle linkage on the Explorer throttle body? BTW: is the TPS still the...
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    Can too much cam hurt the car...?

    well can too much cam hurt the car especially in high RPM's? Here is the setup in question... CNC ported GT-40 cast iron heads...(possibly stock valves not sure)(1.84/1.54) exhaust side if fully ported to 1415 felpro...intake side is opend up to 1250 felpro Ported GT-40 lower intake...
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    anyone know one or two thing about this turbo? Turbonetics 60-1 T4 Turbo

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33742&item=7927560714&rd=1 any info would be appreciated...would it fit a 5.0L...? according to this eBay page it would...
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    Vortech Superchargers on H/C/I engines...how much psi is lost or needed?

    I need some input as in regareds to the loss of psi due to an engine equipt with heads cam and intake...I am putting a combo together and am not sure how much psi I will lose which is critical to the superchareger I choose...the combo consists of the following... CNC ported GT-40 iron heads...
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    I need a clutch cable that is made in the USA...is that too much to ask for?

    well is it? :shrug: I just ordered and received one from Ford Racing and it's made in Taiwan...I'm really upset since before I placed my order through Summit I actually called Ford Racing and specifically asked if it was made in the USA...they lied to me...Nothing against the people from that...
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    3.73's to 4.10 possibly 4.30...is that too much gear for a 5.0L?

    Hey guys...currently I have 3.73's in my car...the car is a 91 GT 5 speed vert...the following mods are done: GT-40X heads GT-40 intake FTI cam rest of the bolt ons...I want to swithch gears from 3.73 to 4.10 or even a 4.30...would 4.30 be too much for a 5.0L? Would I run out of gear by...
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    6.200 inch pushrods and shims!are my valves on GT-40X heads not opening all the way?

    Well my car has not been running to it's full potential...And NO I don't think I am use to my car...I started thinking and I found out that my pushrods are 6.200 inches instead of the standard 6.250 and I also have shims that are about 15 thousandths...SO are my vavles not opening all the way...
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    Need advice on good street/strip shocks...

    I need shocks that perform good on the street and do their job on the strip...is there such thing :shrug: Please tell me what you got...I'm think I want some 90/10 and some 50/50 but who makes a nice set without braking the bank...my limit is $220 give or take $20...thanks...
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    Is too much timing bad?

    I'm running 20* timing with 48psi of fuel with vacuum off out of 30lb injectors...cars feels like crap...WTF...is it too much fuel or too much timing? Help me set the car where it is suppose to be at...I know that the stock fuel pressure should be around 39-40psi...however, it seems as if I set...
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    anyone running Mickey Thompson Drag Radial 275/40/17 on a 17x8 rim

    anyone :shrug: will they fit on a 17x8 rim...Summit recommends a 9.5 inch wide rim...Mickey Thompson website recommends 9 inch rim...anyone know if the drag radials will fit on a 17x8 rim...thanks
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    How can one tell if a valve job has been done to the valves?

    :shrug: How can you tell? I'm gonna take the valves out but what should I look for? anyone have pix or an explanation? Also how can you tell between 3 angle and 5 angle? Is the area in red the seat area where I should be looking to find if I have a valve job?
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    Lower intake runners are bit bigger then head runners...How bad is this?

    I have the systemax 1 intake wich goes with the stock upper intake...I also have a set of Powerheads, however, the runners on the lower intake are a bit bigger than the ones on the heads...The lower intake mates with the FEL-PRO 1250 gasket perfectly while the heads are a tad smaller...This...
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