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    Car won't start... I think its the alternator

    My car had a hard time starting last night, and it wouldn't start this morning. The battery is about 2 months old, and does not have any corrosion on the jacks. I haven't jumped it yet, however its just not getting juice. (cracks, but barely) This sounds like the alt, right? I should...
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    Mac Prochambers pass for cats?

    My local speed shop said if they swapped out my Mac O/R H pipe with a Mac Prochamber it would pass visual inspection for having cats. Does this sound true? Btw, I'm in Buffalo NY (no emissions)
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    If I autocross my stock 89 Convt will I break it?

    I have a stock 89 GT Convt AOD Only bolt ons like 3.73s exaust (new wheels 17x10.5 in the back 275x45 in the rear / 17x9 245x45 in the front) How likely will it be that I will break my car if I autocross it? I now that this is a broad question. I'm not worried about springs, shocks and...
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    How to do minor fender rolling?

    I have slight rubbing in the rear end of my car. I'm going to flip my quad shock (rubs ever so slightly) I seems to rub in other places back their to though, exp when I have 3 passengers. How can I do some light fender rolling, I know many use a baseball bat. (btw, I will chalk my...
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    How to tell if O2s are bad?

    The check engine is Not Lit (however it did go off a few days ago for a second) Car is running good, however it is getting terrible milage and the exaust smells. I don't want to spend $100 if I don't have to.
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    HELP... how important is that porcelin in Spark Plug?

    I was re-gapping my sparkplugs on my lunch break at work... I accidentally cracked the porcelain part of one of the plugs. So about 1mm of the top art of the porcelain broke clear off. all of the metal is good though. Can I drive it safely like this until I hit a car store?
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    Stock: SP Gap .40 or .54??

    Spark Plug gap, 1989 Mustang .. stock :shrug:
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    rough idle..

    I changed out my plugs yesterday (I started a thread to show your guys... they were bad) Yesterday and today it stalled when I started it and had a rough idle for a few minutes. Would this have anything to do with the plugs/wires? Or, is it just my IAB Valve going bad again?
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    Look at my old plugs!?

    What do you think of my old plugs?? My car is getting 5-10mpg w/ bolt ons :bang: The tips are WHITE, they are autolite 25s ps, sorry for the big picture
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    Spark Plug gap

    Stock 1989 5.0 I have autolite 25s
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    Cheapest way to make exaust legal

    What is the quickest/cheapest way to make my car legal.... It has LTs, O/R H and Mac Pro dumps. I would like to put it back they way it was afterward. I'm in NY and I believe that it must have cats in stock possition Btw, does anyone know of any work around in NY.. as in my car is 15yr...
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    97 miles to tank ... bolt on GT?

    Anyone ever get 97 Miles to the tank on a bolt on 1989 Mustang. 3.73s on AOD. Pullies Timing Exaust Thats about it. It doesn't smell like its leaking gas. Runs pretty good too. Anyone experience milage like this? :owned:
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    How much do you think my GT is worth

    1989 GT Convt AOD - Rebuilt w/ less than 1,000 miles and 1 year warr that just started. 89,000 miles 1 year old Convt top Cobra R (4lug) wheels - mint almost new tires One thing to note is that the leather seats have wear from age. Aftermarket: 5% on sides and back window (Glass...
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    Inspection shop in Buffalo, NY?

    Does anyone know an inspection shop in Buffalo, NY. I have LT, O/R H & Mac Pro-Dumps
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    Will this destroy Tranny?

    When I'm slowing down sometimes I downshift into D1 (<3000rpm) Or other times I may put it in D1 and go 75% throddle until 3000rpm I have a stock AOD w/ Cooler
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    How bad is this for Tranny>???

    When going into a parking lot or stopping ... sometimes I downshift to 1st (I like the sound and feel) I never go above 3500rpm And this.... When stopped, I like to hold 1st ... not WOT, just give it some gas to about 3500rpms How bad is this for a tranny?? I know manually shifting when...
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    Check this out...

    I just got into this easy txt based game called Kings of Chaos. It's basically an online MUD strategy game that's free and gets pretty addicting somehow. http://www.kingsofchaos.com/recruit.php?uniqid=rh66g32r This link helps my army get bigger. Just click on it and click on the...
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    Take out MAF Filter??

    I have a stock MAF, should I take out the filter? I'm using a K&N btw
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    Anyone here from Buffalo??

    I have a O/R H I need to get my car inspected, any garages? PM me.
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    Mustang AOD vs Truck (5.0) AOD

    I just had my tranny swaped out with a Truck AOD It feels very similar to my Mustang AOD. What are the differences between the two?