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    New to Cobras.. buying a 97'

    Hey guys.... I have always owned fox body 5.0's. I just sold my 90' and I am soon purchasing a 1997 Cobra. It was 47,000 miles on it and it is all stock. The guy wants $12,500 for it. First I would like to know if this is a fair price. Also, does a 97' cobra ride a little better than a foxbody...
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    1985 CFI 1990 EFI Swap

    Hey guys.... heres the deal..... My father has a 1985 GT with the CFI engine in it. I have a 1990 LX 5.0..... Is it possible for a shop to drop my engine into his car? What else needs to be changed out other than the engines???? Let me know what this job entails... any info would be great!... Thanks
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    Tb Cleaner Disaster

    Hey guys, yesterday I bought some trottle body cleaner and cleaned out the TB. I did not take the TB off, I just opened the butterfly and cleaned both sides of it. I also took the MAF off and cleaned that as well. When I re-installed the CAI back on the TB the car will not idle at all. The thing...
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    Debating on what brand X-pipe to buy?

    Hey, I desperatly want to get rid of my h-pipe for an x-pipe but do not know what brand to buy. I really dont want to pay $300 for bassani, but I will if need be. How are Magnaflow, UPR, BBk, and other brands. I also do not want Dr. Gas, I do not want to have to weld. What do you guys suggest?
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    Hesitation under acceleration only when cold?

    Hey guys, My car just started to hesitate yesterday under acceleration. However the hesitation stops when the car gets up to normal operating temperature. Do you guys have the slightest clue on what it could be? I just finished my t-5 swap... could that do it? Any help would be great guys. Thanks.
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    Car vibrates in reverse, Need serious tranny advise!

    Hi guys, I'm having a small nervous breakdown right now! I just installed my freshly rebuilt t-5 tranny and the car is a real bitch to get into reverse. Sometimes it will grind in... some times it takes a few tryes to get into reverse, Other times it goes in fine. tonight it actually started to...
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    SMOG PUMP PIPE ON H-PIPE?

    Can I just yank that think out? Has anyone done this and still run the pump? the pipe is all bent out of shape... what can i do with this thing?
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    Friggin Neutral Saftey switch!

    Guys, as you know I just finished my T-5 Swap. However I can not get my car to start. The only way I have been doing is is pulling the wire off the selinoid and using a screwdriver. WHERE THE HELL IS THIS PLUG UNDER THE DASH? I have looked everywhere and I'm getting really pissd off. I can not...
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    4 cyl. T-5 Crossmember fit 8 cyl. T-5?

    Hey guys, My buddy has a 4 cylinder crossmember from his T-5 he will give it to me for free. Will it fit a 5.0 T-5? Please help me out guys asap! If it doesnt fit I need to buy one tommarow!
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    How much does a AOD tranny weight?

    Hey guys, simple question... does anyone know how much an AOD tranny weights? I'm selling it and need to know how much that sucker weights.
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    Where can I buy a wiper transmission?

    Hi guys, my wiper tansmission is all messed up. The knobs that turn the wiper arms are completley stripped, and the mechanical arms that turn the knobs are completley worn out. Ive checked all the local junkyards and they do not have one. I checked ebay and there are none on there either. Is...
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    Fininshing my motor! What will I end up with?

    Well this is my combo when its all said and done: Trick flow street heat 1.7 rr's already Thumper heads fms 65mm Cobra 70mm MAF full exhaust 190lph holley fuel pump I was hoping for 270 rwhp, Do you think that this is wishful thinking? This is my dailey driver and I did not want to...
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    Modifying valve covers HELP!

    Hi guys i'm modying my valve covers right now so my crane cam 1.7 RR's will fit, I grinded the metal done under neath that metal plate. Do I need to replace that plate? Or can I just leave it off. Thanks. :shrug:
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    Can I install 1.7 Rockers myself?

    hey guys, I purchased some Crane Cam 1.7 RR's yesterday. Decided to save some money and tackle the job myself this weekend. I have never taken the intake off the engine before. Is this a hard job? Will I be able to handle it myself. I am good with cars. I have the common mechanic knowledge to do...
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    FUEL INJECTOR SIZE?

    Hi guys. I will be installing 1.7 RR's Trick flow street heat intake, 65mm FMS TB and larger MAF soon. I was wondering if you can get by with the stock 19#er's? I'll more than likley install a regulator with that to increase the fuel pressure a bit. Will I still be running very lean? I do not...
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    B & M Hammer Shifter Install

    I just purchased a B&M Hammer shifter. I was wondering how everyone who has one likes it? I have a B&M Transgo shiftkit will that effect the shifter at all? I also would like to know how the install went? Should I go to a professional to get it installed? Tell me everything you know about this...
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    Whats wrong with my car?

    Hey guys, I was wondering if you guys could pin point my problem. When I'm braking, I can feel continous thumping in the pedals and the steering wheel shakes. It is alot worse when i brake at higher speeds. I was thinking either the brakes were warped or the steering rack and pinion need to be...
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    Who runs BRIDEGSTONE Potenza RE750's?

    I couple people tell me that these tires are awesome, however everyone that told me this wasnt driving a mustang. I was wondering if anyone has these mounted on their stang or knows someone who does. I really need tires asap. My Nitto drag radials are completley bald. They only lasted about...
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    How Often Should You Tune Up The Stang?

    Hey guys... I was just wondering how often we should tune up the mustangs. When I got my car with 52,000 miles on it I replaced the plugs,wires,cap,rotoe and coil... The car now has 75,000 miles on it. Is it time to change everything out? Lemme know what you guys think about this.