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    Just Picked Up V6 With Known Bad Head Gasket. Shakes Terribly

    I picked up a 2000 v6 for $500 with a known blown head gasket. I drained coolant and replaced plugs. My plan was to get it into the garage and shut off for repairs. Compression is next to nothing in front 2 passenger side cylinders, cyl 1 and whichever is one behind it. Finally got the engine...
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    3650 Remote Shifter Location Mod

    Hello.. I am building an AC Cobra and came across an 05 Mustang 3650 transmission for free. I did not receive a shifter and will need to purchase one sometime during my build. I understand that the shifter location sits further back than what the sn95 version sits. Does anyone know if there...
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    Broke Heat Control This Morning - What Could It Be?

    Well I got up this morning at 6:15 am in Northern Michigan and it was pretty cold out. Decided to start the car up then go back in to get ready for work. Started the car and went to adjust my heat (blend door). It had a little resistance to it so I backed it off a little seeing if it would...
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    Engine 4.6 Oil Pan Differences Gt, Mark Viii, Town Car

    Hello, I have a question about 4.6 oil pan differences between these cars. I am aware that the Mark VIII oil pan has a baffle attached to the side of the oil pan. Well, at least some of the years. I have a 97 Mark VIII parts car that I bought to use for an AC Cobra project that I am working...
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    87 Mustang - Keeping It Stock Of Make A Few Small Changes

    Hello, I am in a position where I am not sure which direction I should take. What I have is an 87 Mustang 5 speed with 108,000 miles on it. It is all original, as far as I can tell. Overall, I would say the car is in pretty good shape. I would give the body a 7 or 8 out of 10. Because of the...
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    My 87 Gt Convertible Feels Faster Than My 94 Gt Coupe (stock)

    I am having a hard time understanding how my 87 convertible feels faster (stronger) than my 94 GT did when it was stock. The 87 is a 5 speed with 2.73 gears. The 94 was the same. Maybe its just me but it feels stronger...
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    Polished Up The Mustang Today

    I bought this mustang about a month ago and posted some pictures. I got around to polishing up the mustang today. I used turtle wax brand polishing compound and then a wax. Nothing special. Looks a lot better now. I've removed the red stripe around the car since the front bumper was missing it...
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    Headlight Flickering On/off

    I havent had this mustang gt for very long so I do not have any history on it. I was driving back from my sons football game and we were on the road for an hour and a half. After about an hour of driving, I noticed my headlights would flicker on and off very quickly when going from low beam to...
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    White Face Gauge Questions

    I have a situation with my factory gauges where I am seeing green light showing through the tach and left side gauges. I was wondering if I were to put a white face gauge over this if it would fix the problem. Not really sure how thick those overlays are. Do you remove the black portion on...
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    Replaced Heater Core And Now Conv Top Switch Goes Click Click

    Just as the title says.. I replaced the heater core today and found that it was replaced by the previous owner, which I might add was a complete hack job. After getting the dash back on, I noticed that the top switch goes click. This happens in the up positions and down position. Not really...
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    1987 Mustang Gt -- Slow Start, Gas Gauge Wanders -- Possible Ground?

    Hello everyone. I havent had this Mustang very long and I am noticing some issues with starting after it sits for a few minutes. First off, the timing has been set at 10 degrees. The car starts fine when cold. If I drive it for 10 minutes or so, shut it off and start it up after a couple...
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    Just Bought -- 1987 Mustang Gt Convertible 105k Miles

    Its been a while since I have been active on this forum. I used to own a 94 GT that I dropped in a 351w EFI. I sold the car a year and a half ago and missed it dearly. I found this Mustang and paid $2,000 for it. It needs some work to it but the structure is very clean. Has no rust...
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    1987 Gt -- Gauge Cluster Showing Green At Night

    Just curious if anyone has come across this issue and what it could be. I am seeing green bleeding through the cluster at night. It shows up over the tach & left side gauges. Its almost like there is too much light trying to shine through the back side of the gauge.
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    1987 Mustang Gt Convertible - Is It Worth It??

    I found an 87 GT Convertible for sale. It is black with grey leather. It has 105,000 miles on it. 5 speed. There is no rust on the body but does have some paint fading on the passenger door. The top was replaced 3 years ago. It has new shocks, new water pump, MSD wires. It appears to be...
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    Looking at making some changes to my 351w roller.. Need advice

    Hey guys. I have a 94 GT with a 351w that I put in a few years back. Last fall right before having to put the car up for winter I blew a head gasket. I didnt mess with it. So now spring is coming around and I am looking to get it out and get it fixed. I thought that since I am tearing have...
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    94 GT with Eibach Sportline springs and need to make changes.. need advice

    About 10 years ago I replaced the stock springs on my 94 GT with a set of Eibach Sportlines for a fox body Mustang. However I did not change the shocks. 10 years later my shocks are shot and are original to car. I have roughly 130,000 miles on my Mustang and the suspension is all stock except...
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    Need help in choosing cam for 351w

    My current cam in the 351w is too small. It is a TFS stage 1 with 1.7 roller rockers. Ideally I would like to go with a custom cam but my future plans would be to build a 393 or 408. It would be at this time that I would go custom. Anyway, the cam is too small and I want something with more...
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    eec extension harness?

    I was wondering if anyone makes an extension harness that will allow the eec to be relocated for easier access.
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    Steering rack with play in front wheels and steering wheel

    I have had a problem for a while now with some play in the steering wheel. It isnt terribly bad but it is more then I like. I replaced the inner and outer tie rods recently and found fluid to be leaking out of the rack from where I removed the boots. The other day I had it up on a rack at a...
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    Suggestions or advice on my Pro-M setup and engine combo

    I am thinking about getting rid of my Pro-M 77mm setup. This is the large aluminum style. I am unsure if I should stick to a 77 or go to an 80mm. Ideally, I want something a little smaller so it fits into my fender better (cold air). Should I go beyond an 80mm? Also, I have 30# injectors...
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