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    how to clean catalytic converters?

    probably be fine but the previous owner put a E-303 cam i think in it with stock intake and stock heads, super stupid thing to do and it makes the car slower while also making it tricky to pass smog, sweeeet.... i think i'll be fine though i passed on this H pipe before thanks veryone
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    how to clean catalytic converters?

    thanks guys, i guess just rinse it out with water and throw it on there wish me luck with my smog adventure tomorrow!.....
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    how to clean catalytic converters?

    i was hoping someone out there had sprayed carb cleaner or paint thinner on them to clean them and then smogged their car so i know it doesn't ruin them, i always let em get nice and hot also, that is true thanks! anyone else?
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    how to clean catalytic converters?

    i have the stock H pipe off my car and am about to go smog and was wondering if there is any chemical i can use to clean out the cats since they look kind of black inside. i understand most of those "pass smog guaranteed in a can" things are just chemicals that clean out the cats. please...
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    Is it worth porting stock heads?

    IMO its only worth it to run iron heads if you can get a screaming deal on em used and port them yourself, its pretty hard to mess up these iron heads cause they suck so bad from the factory, its fun also, i got a set of used heads with super low miles since rebuilt with good TFS springs and a...
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    offroad X pipe or flowmaster catback?

    cool, thats what i'm running right now and i just swap the stock H pipe back on when i have to smog, but if i use the flowmaster with either the X or H pipe its so fu**ing loud that i get pulled over constantly and it sets off my neighbors car alarm every morning, i'll Gtech before and then...
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    offroad X pipe or flowmaster catback?

    wondering which one is worth more HP on a bolt on and 100 shot 5.0? i have to choose one or the other right now and wondering which one i should keep on my car i will either run the stock H pipe with the flowmaster catback or my offroad X pipe with the stock mufflers and catback. i also...
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    paintless dent repair

    how much does that cost? sounds sweeeet!
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    paintless dent repair

    off road X pipe vs. flowmaster catback! which one is worth more power on a bolt on + 100 shot 5.0, i have to choose one or the other right now and not sure which one to keep, i will either run the stock H pipe with the flowmaster catback or my offroad X pipe with the stock mufflers and catback...
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    nitrous and stock gears!?

    i know stock gears suck, but my budget decided either gears or nitrous and i drive from san francisco to los angeles at least once a month and i love 28mpg on the freeway the stock gears give me. not sure of my own track time but on the 100shot it will pull a stock ls1 camaro and absolutely...
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    nitrous and stock gears!?

    what times have you guys ran on stock geared mustangs? what kind of kit (wet or dry) and what size shot, T-5 or aod and LX or GT and what kind of tires? what other mods? thanks!
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    1100$ Rip Off!!!!

    thanks for following this guys, hopefully there is some good stuff for others to read to avoid being ripped off like me:notnice: the final story: i ended up getting all of my money back from my credit cards by calling washington mutual, but only cause the whole thing went down on ebay was...
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    some advice on where to go from here....

    btw: 13.2 in a near stock coupe is smookin! many guys cant run that with HCI cars!
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    some advice on where to go from here....

    5$ says a 70mm tb gains you nothing, many tests have shown this to gain virtually nothing if your motor is under 340HP, i say start making it lighter! i was able to take nearly 250lbs off my car and keep it totally comfortable and streetable, my car is a 1989 GT with 5 speed and weighs almost...
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    Another one of those I went to the track, tell me what you think threads.

    i got a compucar dry kit in a bag for under 200$ shipped on ebay and let me tell yout the 100 shot will put a big fat smile on your face every time! you should easily gain .3 with that:D PS: i have run this kit TONS of times on my car and have had no issues with it yet,
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    Surpising my son please help! picking parts

    COOLEST DAD EVER! i say get the wheel and tire combo with the nitto drag radials, he'll be stoked, nitrous and a blower will blow up the motor unless it is taken to a shop and gets a new program on the ecu
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    good street clutch?

    i love my centerforce dual friction, handles a bolt on motor on a 125 shot with ease, its almost lighter than stock and very easy to drive, doesn't even feel like a high performance clutch until you start really pushing it and it doesn't slip not matter what
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    emission guys?

    here is a few tips, running different kinds of alcohol in the gas is terrible for the car but it WILL help it to pass Back timing down to 8 degrees (any less is not legal) Run hotter T-stat (192) Full tune up w/oil change Adjust idle to as close to 1000rpm without going over...
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    My explorer motor/gt40p buildup and drop into 86gt Vert PICS!!!

    there are super short plugs i believe made by autolite and you can buy 90* angle spark plug wires as well as little aluminum insulating sleeves to keep you from burning the wires, i have a friend who uses this combo and uses normal bbk headers on his gt40p heads no probs, every car is different...
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    the best fix for cloudy plastic on your stang!

    one other thing: mr clean magic eraser white sponges are amazing for cleaning interior pieces, absolutely amazing, brought back interior pieces from my friends backyard that now look mint!