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  1. MikeC

    Underdrive pulleys...convince me that they work.

    I look at it this way, each little increase adds up to a lot. Pulleys 3-5 hp, K&N air with silencer removal 3-5 hp, increase timing to 14 degrees 3-5 hp, shorty headers 5-10 hp, synthetic oil in engine, trans and diff 3-5 hp. Pretty soon you have an increase of 17 to 30 more hp. each one...
  2. MikeC

    Exhaust tip smokes after car is turned off?

    Just condensation. No worries.
  3. MikeC

    Little wheel help

    04 Cobra's came with 13" rotors. If you use them, you will need 17" wheels to clear them.
  4. MikeC

    Front control arms stuck

    Be sure to coat the new bolt shank and inside of the bushing sleeve with antisieze so they don't rust together again.
  5. MikeC

    rear SS brake lines

    Go here, just call them and tell them what you want. http://www.classictube.com/
  6. MikeC

    Help me get rid of "rake" look with frpp "C" springs

    I cut a rear set of C springs a few years ago. Don't worry about the flat spot on the end of the spring. Just cut 1/2 coil, see where it sits. If it's still too high, cut another 1/2 coil.
  7. MikeC

    What wheels go good for a red foxbody?

    I like the 98 Cobra's.
  8. MikeC

    T5 question

    May need to shorten the drive shaft also. Although it would be nice to have the shifter back another 3/4".
  9. MikeC

    What brand Floor Jack do you use? Sears Aluminum?

    I have the Harbor Freight aluminum jack. I've had it for 3 years with no problem.
  10. MikeC

    Strange Bearing Noise After New Pinion/Carrier Bearing Install..Pinion Nut Torque??

    There is no actual tightening torque value for the pinion nut. You tighten it (crushing the new crush sleeve) until the correct pinion bearing preload is achieved. The preload is measured by measuring the torque (in inch/lbs) required to rotate only the pinion with an empty diff housing. You...
  11. MikeC

    95 spindles

    I just used three 5/8" SAE washers. The SAE washers are thicker and have a smaller outside diameter that clears the strut bottom better.
  12. MikeC

    5 lug / suspension swap progress

    I just eyeballed the home alignment after my install. It actually drove OK until I got an real alignment.
  13. MikeC

    Where to buy bolt and dowel kit?

    Don't know about the kit, but you can go to the dealer and buy the bolts and pins separately. I did a couple of months ago. They are the same all the way through 04 with the 10.5" clutch.
  14. MikeC

    white foam

    Get some antifreeze in that water, just because your not driving it dosen't mean it's not corroding your cooling system. Your headgasket are probably fine.
  15. MikeC

    I just cried

    Hmmm... It actually looks a lot like the Mercedes. I wouldn't have guessed it started as a Mustang.
  16. MikeC

    Good welder for $300-400?

    Start with the Lincoln Weld Pac 100 wire feed welder for $350 from Sears. Then later add the gas regulator for about $80 to full MIG. That's what I did (not from Sears though). It welds anything from subframe connectors to sheetmetal to trailor hitches to exhaust. One of the best things...
  17. MikeC

    The Great "Opinion on these wheels" thread LOL

    Go for the ROH's.
  18. MikeC

    missing oil slinger on 8.8 rebuild...?

    I believe it keeps excessive oil away from the seal to help prevent leaks. There's also one on the crankshaft.
  19. MikeC

    Gas pedal acting screwy?

    Clean the inside of the TB and check that the return spring is not worn out or damaged.
  20. MikeC

    white foam

    Did you put straight water in the cooling system or did you use antifreeze. Aluminum will corrode, if it's just water it could be leaking around the thermostat housing and corroding the aluminum.
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