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    flex a Form fiberglass springs

    I have had FAF springs (200lb-in, 1"drop reverse eye) for several years. I really like them. They save a lot of unsprung weight (8lbs each vs 35lb each for the 4 leaf stockers), and react incredibly quickly. The rear is stiff but not brutal and the quickness of reaction makes them seem almost...
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    2005+ 17" wheels on '68 Stang

    "Yes," on the interference question. The tire height of the 2005+ is simply too tall to work in vintage stangs unless you are going for the 4x4 look. Buy the takeoffs, swap tires to the appropriate ~25.4" or so tires like 235/45-17 (and sell the tall tires if you can) and add your 1.5"...
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    Burned 67 Mustang GT cv

    No on the illegal VIN swap. Yes on the salvage, even if it means swapping over much of the sheet metal. However... you may not want to be the one to take on that task as it is pretty intensive. Buy it and flip it on eBay. Here is another rescued burnt-out Mustang, a now modified 68...
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    302 to 5.0

    Yep, the same mounting points. I'm sure you know this already, but don't forget to plug the dipstick hole in the lower left of the block if you are going to use an earlier style timing cover dipstick location. If you do use the early style mechanical fuel pump (also with the vintage timing...
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    4100 1.08 Carb Question

    Other than possible jetting differences, the 66 emissions 4100 carburetor is the same as the 49 state carburetor. I'd check the jets (easy to change), and run it. Emissions were fairly simple in 66, consisting mostly of an air-pump and thermactor system and a PCV. The carburetor wan't...
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    Identifying a T-5 correctly.

    You are correct about the ATF. The pictures are file photos from various magazine articles. I used Amsoil synthetic ATF and have been very happy with it. Glad to hear you got your transmission. You'll enjoy it! :nice: Daniel
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    Identifying a T-5 correctly.

    Does it have a wood frame inside the box? I shipped a T5 (one from a 1990 Mustang), the tranny weight was ~75-77lbs, but by the time I built a reinforced crate and added cushioning foam and a cardboard shell to it, shipping weight became 90lbs. The 92lbs isn't that far off if they added...
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    Identifying a T-5 correctly.

    Here is a copy I found of good data and the tranny tags. The Z (M-7003-Z) was when the transmissions were made for the Cobra and are the -249 code. These are pretty rare (Cobras aren't often parted out). The -251 is identical, but is for the aftermarket and is still known as the z-spec like...
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    Identifying a T-5 correctly.

    Relax! Good news: It is a T5-Z (the Z designation is from when the Mustang=Z in fordspeak). Tremec bought out Borg-Warner, so all newer T5 and T5-Z transmissions are also stamped with "Tremec". The -251 is for aftermarket with a 2.95 for 1st and 0.63 for 5th gear. It is rated at 330 ft-lbs...
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    performance mods

    You can get a 1/2" spacer like the ones from Summit to fit for sure. I'm not sure about an inch one. When I was running a Stealth (which is slightly lower than the RPM), I could use a 1" spacer under the hood of my 66, but had to cut a little off the air cleaner stud and use a flat wing-nut...
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    T&L Engines F-up...

    Just curious why he pulled it apart? Was the engine overheating? Was the 60 miles actually 240 passes? That gasket does look like it came from an engine with more than 60 miles on it. It looks like there is a lot of sludge and rust on it, but it could be from disassembly...
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    Fuel economy

    The torker 289 (twisted torker) is old school, but still a very good intake for the SBF. I actually moved from Performer to Stealth to T289, and like the single plane better as an all around intake. I know I am in the minority, but my experience is that the small plenum and conservatively...
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    Fuel economy

    Rapid, thanks for reporting your mileage! Your setup is very similar to mine power wise--I have a 5.0L/Edelbrock Performer heads/HO cam/Torker 289 intake/T5z/3.40TL (dyno'd at 198.4rwhp)--but I also have a roller block, roller rockers, windage tray, electric fan, synthetic oil and an 480cfm...
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    Post your Average Fuel Mileage and Car here.

    I went on a cruise this weekend--hot (85-95°F) and mountainous driving (from home at 3500ft to 4800ft Santiam Pass, then down to 1200ft, then back home over the pass with a lot of stopping, flat out acceleration, curves and back roads thrown in). I went with 2 new GT500s, a 2003 Mach 1, two 99...
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    headers

    That's right. The outlet will dump right at the steeering box. And even if they did fit, the pinched tubing and awkward welding doesn't help efficient flow. They are closer to to tubular "manifold" than header and are one of the first replacements most would do in a stock 5.0L when trying to...
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    Bonehead

    Ouch! At least it didn't go through a window, right? "Cameron, what's gonna happen to it? It's in a garage."
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    New dyno w Edelbrock heads

    You'll like that combo for autocross and street use. It makes for a stout little performer. :nice: You have similar numbers to mine with standard Edelbrock performer heads. Great off idle torque and flaaaat torque curve. My measured peak at wheels was 198.4HP at 5450RPM and 219.8FtLb at...
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    69 GT coupe for sale

    What a sweet car! :thumbup: Best of luck on the sale (although you will regret it...) Daniel
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    motor mounts

    I have the RMP ones, too I would also recommend the RMP ones. I installed a set when they first came out a few years ago. Then, when I got a taller intake, I had to drop the engine a bit and wound up installing the 1/2" drop plates. The mounts are well built, easy to install, and fairly...
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    What is your opinion? 3.80 or 4.10 8" rear

    If that's the case, either 3.80 or 4.11 would work great. My 3.40 is good off the line, but the 55MPH suggested speed limit here keeps the engine chugging along at ~1600, good for economy with my cam, but not for performance at that RPM. A 3.80 rear would give you 6.8MPH/1000RPM in first and...
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