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    Strange miss problem, need some help

    I bought a 1999 Cobra mustang a few weeks ago. When I test drove it I felt what I thought was a miss when I was driving it. Now I am not sure if its a miss but something more like a bad connection somewhere. What happens is when I am drving and the RPM's are around 4-5k and I am driving...
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    Just bought a 99 Cobra, tune up tips?

    I just bought a 87000 mile 99 cobra that is in great shape, inside and out. The guy I bought it from didnt drive it much and I can tell it needs a tune up but want some tips from other 99 cobra owners. Other then just a tune up( oil change, spark plugs etc) what else should be done to it...
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    1999 Cobra sunroof?

    I am looking at this 99 cobra that I might end up buying, the guy said over the phone that it has a sunroof? I have been checking around and cant find any information about the cobras coming with or having an option for a sunroof? So did the 99 cobra come with the option for a sunroof? Or is...
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    Please help! I need some insight!

    Ok so, I have a question about a problem with my 87 GT. It all started when I did a new exhaust install, I went from a crappy stock system with 2 inch tail pipes to BBK headers, off-road h-pipe and flowmaster 40 catback. The car idles just fine but it sounds like it misses or cuts out when you...
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    NEED HELP! Hesitation problem!

    Last weekend, I replaced my exhaust, headers to tailpipes, well after the install I noticed a hesitation that only happens under load. The car idles just fine but when I drive it and give it gas it misses and hesitates as the rpm's climb. I replaced the cap/rotor, plugs, wires, and will...
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    Replacing stock exhaust

    Well, I am finally upgrading my old stock exhaust to BBK headers, BBK o/r h-pipe and flowmaster catback system. Any times on removing the header bolts and the stock h-pipe to header bolts? Figure I would buy a few cans of PB Blaster and just soak the bolts but wondering if anyone knows and...
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    No Speed limit in Montana?

    I live in seattle and will be making a trip over to montana soon. I know that in the late 90's there was basically no speed limit on montana highways during daylight hours and safe conditions. I am want to know if it is still like that. From my research on line I have found that technically...
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    17" wheels on 87 gt? re-alignment needed?

    I have a question, I have been thinking of upgrading to 17" cobra 4 lug rims but not sure if it is a direct swap. Would I need to get the car aligned? Would the car ride the same as with 15" stock rims? Basicly, if I buy them can I just put them on and not worry about anything an drive as...
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    Car work space rentals?

    I have a question that someone here might be able to answer. I live in an apartment in seattle and dont have a garage. My 87 gt needs a lot of work that I cant do on the street or in a friends garage for weekend. Does anyone know if there are such places like rental garages? I have seen...
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    Volts reading w/cooling fan and loads on?

    I am trying to figure out why my 3G and electric fan instal is draining my electric system so, what does your volts read while the fan is on, head lights and radio etc on aswell when the car is at idle. I had my alternator tested at idle and it was just over 13 volts but there has been times...
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    Taurus electric fan speed? (for stangs w/taurus fans)

    I have heard that the electric fan out of a ford taurus has two speed settings, which speed should I have it on. I think right now its on the high speed which would take more juice to power. I'm just trying to figure out why my volts are down when my fan is on even though I did the 3G...
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    Electric Fan problem after one month HELP!!!!

    About a month ago I installed a 3G alternator and an electric fan out of a Taurus. Well within the last week, my volt gauge is getting lower and lower. When I first installed the set up, and when I would be idling with the fan on and my head lights on the volts would be pretty high, around 13 or...
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    Supercharged mustang for daily driver??

    I've got a question for you supercharged guys or anyone for that matter. I have a lead on getting an 89 stang with a supercharged 302(also has many other mods), the guys says it can run in the high 11's with slicks. My question is, would it work as a daily driver? I drive about 11 miles each...
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    Catco h-pipe??

    Anyone know or have a catco h-pipe with high flow cats? I found a cheap used one on craigslist but not sure if its worth it. Also Idont see any o2 sensor holes on the pipe? Catco h-pipe good bad???
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    Harmonic balancer????? wobbly????

    Well this is strange, lately when I have been driving my stang on the highway at speeds over 60 I am getting weird vibrations and shutters from the car when I press the gas, I thought this was due to the fact that some a-hole on their cell phone cut me off and I got some flat spots on my tires...
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    Spring ride height and suspension mods?

    What is the best springs (1 to 1.5 inch drop) to get? I have slowly been working on my stang's performance and doing small mods here and there. I have done a lot on the motor but now am thinking about doing some supension mods. Basicly I want the car to handle better and corner better (pushed...
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    3G alt and electric cooling fan install

    Well after about a month of research I finally completed my install of a new 3G alternator and cooling fan with out much trouble. I installed in yesterday and then had a small problem, I didnt use the right connector for the black and white and the AMP light on the gauge kept blinking, also I...
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    5.0 Intake Install question

    I am looking to get a gt-40 5.0 efi intake on my 87 stang. How hard is it to replace the upper and lower intake? I have manuals and guides on how to but I just want to know from someone who has done it before. Did you run into any roadblocks? Is there anything I should know before I do the...
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    Power steering pulley HELPP!!!!

    This is driving me crazy, I bought an a/c delete kit and I rented a pulley removal kit for my p/s. There is a hex screw in the middle of the pulley, I cant get it out nor in my research have seen anyone mention anything about this hex bolt, some say all you need to do is pull the pulley off but...
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    Electric Fan wiring question

    I have a question about wiring up my electric fan on my stang. My question is how do I wire in my electric fan control thermostat unit into my ignition switch so that my fan will turn off when my engine is off? This is the only thing that is stopping me on this install. I know some guys just...