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    VT cams...

    I have a 97 XR7 and am planning my own buildup. Check out http://www.tccoa.com Tons of info for the MN12 platform. As our cars are way heavy, gears, torque converter, driveshaft, cams, and pi swap is the general order of business. just fyi.
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    So a turbo is better than a supercharger?

    turbomustangs.com All in all turbochargers are the holy grail of horsepower. Its very simple: Superchargers operate on the mechanical energy of the engine, via pullies. They are parasistic to the engine, and as boost increases, the more power from the engine it takes to power the...
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    street car, best bang for $$$

    But if I've been researching right, doesn't the PI swap raise compression to 10.5:1 or there abouts? Isnt that in the danger zone for running boost....? Or does something like the Snow Methanol Injection/Water system make it safe to run? Or does a good tune eliminate the danger?
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    street car, best bang for $$$

    i am thinking of swaping or going with a used vortech. should I A) do a full PI swap to itake/heads/cams and do all the bolt ons - pullies,TB,plenum,cai or B) get a used vortech, PI cams ( really want VT stage 2), PI intake? mind you this is not a Mustang, its a 97 Cougar 4.6L....... stop...
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    JLT or C&L?!?!

    JLT hands down. I have met him and he is a stand up guy. His kit works. And it is definitely dyno proven. DTP does great work and are the only peopel I would trust with my car. My dad and I do business with them and you won't find more knowledgeable or trustworthy people. JLT + DTP...
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    Body kits anyone?

    Roush front Saleen rear bumper roush side exhaust cobra r hood no wing 18X9 saleens thats what i was considering.....if i ever get a mustang. :(
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    Scratch Removal

    was the bucket metal or plastic? if its metal it may be oretty bad, but if its plastic it is more than likely a scuff easily removed with a mild hand polish. meguirs makes fantastic chemicals for use by hand. #7 is very good and wont hurt by hand. also useful is Ardex Stereo Glaze numbr...
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    power on a shoe string budget

    I am looking into that also. Some of the guys over at TCCOA are doing 02 explorer swaps. there is a little conversion work required but nothing too big. i am curious as to the difference between the 97 4.6L and the PI versions besides the heads/intake. Anything else major?
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    power on a shoe string budget

    Where can I find a set of PI heads for cheap? I am looking to spend 1500$ roughly over the next few months to upgrade my 97 4.6L. I am thinking PI heads/intake, Accufab TB/Plenum, 87mm MAF, Dyno tune, 3.73/4.10 gears, and a new mustang intake setup. Anyone have advice or info? Thanks...
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    COLD AIR KIT=HOTAIR KIT

    no slip condition my man at the boundary layer. but i do believe off idle there is a heating of the air charge, just from observation and seat of the pants feel. the underhood air has gotten hot and is no longer absorbing heat from the tube, but actually heating it. heat transfers from warm...
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    COLD AIR KIT=HOTAIR KIT

    yes an intercooler/radiator is much different than a hollow tube. the fins increase the surface area through which heat can transfer, giving a higher transfer rate and while keeping pressure up. a hollow tube has parabolic velocity profile. the air near the inner wall will be hotter than the...
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    COLD AIR KIT=HOTAIR KIT

    a moving air charge absorbs heat easily. the convection heat transfer rate between aluminum/aluminized metal is fairly high. sitting at a light the metal heats up as the engine compartment air is relatively stagnant. therefore the inlet air absorbs a greater deal of heat. alot of my friends...
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    sucking noise at idle?

    dude relax, you're just hearing your girlfriend over the exhaust :rlaugh:
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    Which car?

    i would have to say mustang. the 240 will cost you entirely too much money. i just did a custom turbo build with a buddy on his car and it is a damn mess. unless you have lots of time and moiney dont do it. and it will never be faster than a mustang. the camaro are good cars for a basic...
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    Enough power to kill yourself!!!

    MORE COWBELL!
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    thundercat or Mach 1

    HEY! this post was about mach 1's and GT not politics or 350Z vs GT. cant we all just get along?
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    Mach 1 need advice guys

    i htink the 05 is sweet looking, but the Mach is bad ass. love the hood/interior and of course the motor. would you recomend a mach over the GT ( I knwo the answer already ) lol but why?
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    thundercat or Mach 1

    wow i appreciate all the input. i'll adress a few things real quick. my car-- the cougar is great. smooth ride and fun, but i have always wanted a hot rod. it has the 4.6 so i can build it up. but the trans will need upgrading, the rear end, internals, power adder, etc to make the power...
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    thundercat or Mach 1

    everyone i talk to loves the seats inside and the retro look. and i am big on the Shaker hood.
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    thundercat or Mach 1

    .......snicker....... :owned:
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