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  1. MrKwik

    idler pulley reversal to bypass P/S & A/C

    I have seen plenty of cars that had the idler modified to tension the other direction to run a short belt on cars with no A/C or power steering. But I have searched till my fingers bleed and cant find a writeup on this. Anybody got this info?
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    manual brake questions - anybody got em?

    I'm wanting to convert my capri to manual brakes but there doesn't seem to be alot of information out there on this. I know there are a few kits out there but that is even more confusing. The maximum motersports kit comes with the adaptor and pedal with proper geometry and says to use a stock...
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    what trans in 81 2.3

    Trying to figure out what auto trans would have come in an 81 behind a 2.3. Just looking down there it looks like a c4 because of the removable bellhousing but it also looks like it might have a connector I have never niticed on a C4.
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    any with 4.0 knowledge - sporttrac issue

    yes I realize this isnt a 5.0 question but I also know some of you guys have dailer driver explorers so hopefully someone can help. I think this is an easy one. I need to change the oil guage sending unit on my sport-trac but I'm not positive where it is. There are 2 sensors that appear to be...
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    build a combo from the stuff in my garage

    I am getting ready to freshen and change up the combo in my 86gt look-alike and would like some opinions on what parts other poeple think would be the best match. This is all stuff I already have so please pick from only what is listed. Im too poor to go buy more stuff. This is not a daily...
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    yet another combo thread - but its MY 1st

    I am building a different engine for one of my cars totally out of stuff that I already have on hand. The only things I plan on actually buying are rings, bearing, gaskets and valve springs. Basically I have a few different cams, intakes, carbs and gears that I can choose from. I know what I...
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    stock TB size

    Im trying to find out what the size of a stock 95 5.0 throttle body is. Thanks
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    looking for a turbo motor?

    I'm selling my 88 Turbo Coupe motor that I bought to swap into my 92notch. Decided to go another so now I need to sell it. I have already collected all the parts so this should be everything needed to swap into a 2.3 fox with the exception of the IC tubing. In addition to the motor is an LA3...
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    x303 Cam card

    Anybody have or know where I can find a copy of the cam card for and FMS X303?
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    86 wire harness in a 92?

    I have a 92lx that was an original 4cyl car but is now a carbed V8. I would like to convert it to EFI using the engine harness out of an 86GT. Is this possible? And Im not worried about airbags or anything because that stuff is all gone already anyway. If I could use it, how would I tie it...
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    Anybody looking for a 2.3T project?

    I've decided to sell my 92 notch and turbo stuff as a package deal. The car is a stock 2.3 5-speed that just hit 100k the other day. It has pretty new FMS "C" springs, GT front and rear sway bars and new shocks & struts. The gray and black interior is damn near as perfect as I have ever seen...
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    HO vs. non-HO intake , how to tell?

    I was looking for a stock 87-93 intake for the motor I'm puting in my 86 GT and i know the later intakes are worth a little power over the 86 one. The guy told me that it came off his 88 Mustang. I had specified I wanted a the Mustang one, not the Lincon\couger one. All the 87 up mustang...
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    Selling my turbo motor & extras

    I have come to a point where I have way too many projects going on and I need to narrow them down and clear some stuff out of the garage. I am selling all the stuff I have aquired to do a turbo swap on my 92notch. Here is what is included. complete 88 turbo coupe motor with IHI turbo LA3...
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    2.3t install in old stang or non stang?

    I have a 2.3t that was destined for my 92 notch but I have decided that I dont want to mess with the car because its such a damn reliable little beast. So Im considering installing the 2.3t stuff into either an older 4eye stang or I have been kicking around the idea of puting it in the 62 1/2...
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    C4 Experts...need some help

    Recently did a C4 conversion on my 93 vert. Problem Im having is that when you have the stick in drive and take off from a light, its not starting off in first gear, its in second. Basically its like a 2 speed, just goes from 2 to 3. If you use the stick to manually shift, it gets 1-2-3 no...
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    Fouling plugs...WTF?!

    I'm having a serious issue getting the new moter in my 93 vert running right. I cant seem to run it for any length of time before it turns the plugs pitch black. The motor is a brand new 306 (specs here) Heres what Ive done......sorry but this will get long. Originally fired the motor...
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    86 Turbo swap info

    I have found plenty of info on 88-93 swaps but nothing about swapping a 2.3T into a four eyed car. Anybody know what needs to be done in comparison to the later models or where I can find any specific info? I have an 88TC motor and we have found an 86 2.3 that we might pick up and I would like...
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    C4 trans swap emergency

    I swapped a C4 into my 93 vert and Im having a serious starter dilema. Problem is that the starter kicks out and spins but isnt making contact with the flywheel. I have tried three different starters so far. Everybody I have talked to so far believs that the C4 should use the same starter as...
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    C4 speedo gear question

    Is that little gear assembly that slides into the tailshaft on a T5 the same as a C4. My C4 didnt come with one and the only one I have been able to locate is from a T5 and the guy says they are the same. Not sure if thats correct or not.
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    Ranger radiator mounting & application

    What application Ranger radiator are you guys running the Volvo IC using. I mean like what year ranger did it come from and what engine. I have one that looks like it will fit nicely with the volvo IC but the hose fittings are on the opposite sides as the stock mustang radiator. Doesnt look...