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    JBA shorty header install/observations

    Well, after working the past four days off and on I finally got finished with my JBA 1 5/8 shorty header (1625s-9) install on my 2001 GT convertible. My goal has been to open up the breathing of the 4.6 in prep for a Kenne Bell 6psi in the next year or two. By making intake, engine, and...
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    Anyone with Fox Lake or VT Stage 2s and Comp xe262ah ?

    Got the heads off the car and just trying to figure out what would be best to go with my otherwise stock n/a. Does anyone have Fox Lake or VT Stage 2's with Comp xe262ah? Questions are: 1) is there much lope with this setup (i want to minimize lope and rough idle) 2) how much hp can i...
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    Bad lash adjusters???

    I had a problem with something stuck in the intake valve. I removed the obstruction but then the valve no longer worked. I removed the valve cover today and saw that the rocker for the intake valve had fallen out. I placed the rocker back on but noticed that the lash adjuster is sticking way...
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    Metal stuck in intake valve....how to remove?

    I recently swapped my intake manifold and looks like some piece of metal dropped down into the head and is now jamming the intake valve open. Any suggestions on how to remove it? It's jammed in there pretty good but i can wiggle it around a little. Can I push down on the valve to give me some...
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    Help! Car runs like crap after intake swap and fuel pump replace

    This past week I did some work on my 2001 GT. I first replaced the intake manifold and then replaced the fuel pump and filter. After all was done and buttoned back up I started the car, and it started up ok but it ran like crap. With the hood open it sounds like a cross between a diesel...
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    2001 GT Fuel Pump Replace - Stock or Focus SVT?

    Ok, I'm pretty sure my fuel pump is shot. I get power to the inertia switch and when I wired directly to the black/pink wire the fuel pump didn't come on. So now I'm wondering what fuel pump I should go with. I've got a couple of options I'm considering which all cost about the same: 1...
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    Which v6 exhaust is better...MAC dual or Kenny Brown ?

    Anyone have either of these dual exhaust systems on their v6? Any recommendations?
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    Group Purchase: Snow Performance Boost Cooler Kits

    I setup a group purchase for my fellow Mustangers for Snow Performance's Boost Cooler featured in Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords July 04 (supercharged 5.0 picked up 80 additional hp) http://www.musclemustangfastfords.c...snow/index.html and Hot Rodding June 04 issues (turbo 67). Water/methanol...
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    Steel shavings in oil...what to do?

    I bought my Stang used this summer. After 3 months I changed the oil and noticed small bits of steel in oil when I did an oil change. I put in a new Motorcraft filter and changed the oil. 3 months laters I changed the oil again hoping not to see as many steel shavings but there were still...