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  1. JKidd

    92 Convertible - Couple Questions

    First: 1) Blinkers, HVAC and convertible top switch no longer are working. Hazards, headlights, radio DO work. a) I will check the fuses as a matter of principle but am I looking at the ignition switch in regard to the blinkers? If so, where is it? b) Is there a fuse for the...
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    supercharger swap

    Anything is possible with enough time and money. That being said, I do not think this can be done reasonably. That blower has an intercooler directly below it that rests in the valley of the 4.6 which is quite large. I doubt the port alignment, shape, or anything are the same beween the...
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    Has anybody experimented with fuel pressure on a stock motor?

    What Millhouse said. :flag:
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    violent vibration from under my 5.0

    Basically, if it does it in neutral with the clutch engaged, you have balance/issues from the motor to the clutch (ie. harmonic balancer, motor mounts, flywheel, clutch, etc.). If you keep it in neutral and push the clutch pedal in (disengaging the clutch) and it still does it, your issues...
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    Poll: Luxury vs. Performance

    I'd have to say the most performance I could get while remaining comfortable AND reliable. I've always approached my street cars in this way. It is something I drive everyday. Temps range from 0 degrees to 100 degrees in Connecticut and I need to know I can drive the car in any of those...
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    What Should I Do Next?

    Need to know what you want the car to do... Subframes are a must (no matter what). Then you could go with lowering springs/shocks&struts for a better handling steet car, or you could go with a drag suspension. Motor seems pretty stout right now. Could get a nitrous kit for it for an...
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    went for a ride in a 600 hp saleen

    I was thinking the SAME thing....
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    Which is more important?

    Gotta buck the trend here and say that chassis reinforcement is over-rated. I have actually REMOVED parts of the subframe to reduce weight and increase power-to-weight ratio. It's more about removing stuff than adding stuff. I went full-bore and also removed both front braking systems...
  9. JKidd

    I need a couple things... vendor suggestions?

    Check out the Maximum Motorsports Strut Tower Brace. I believe it has a superior design to the standard 3-point braces you've mentioned.
  10. JKidd

    Edelbrock combo for daily driver

    The Edelbrock is one if the best intakes (IMHO) with potential for further power (porting). The Edelbrock heads are also and excellent quality head with good power gains, but....TFS Twisted Wedges or AFR 165's are also good quality heads and make a bit more power. The E303 cam is a good...
  11. JKidd

    Black Exhaust Pipes...

    Sorry but I think that would look like crap. Maybe it's just not my taste. I really like the polished aluminum pipes out the back of a clean LX - and Deep Emerald Green is such a beautiful color (I'm on my second one). On an LX, the pipes are visible from the back tire out when looked at from...
  12. JKidd

    Are you still rolling stock?

    From what I remember, a 1 - 1.5 inch drop will help handling performance (if done with a set of lowering springs as opposed to cutting a coil on a spring). Anything lower than that becomes detrimental to handling unless further changes are made. The KYB shocks/struts are an excellent STOCK...
  13. JKidd

    GT 40 tubular intake and GT40 iron heads...

    I have that same combo: GT40 tubular with GT40 iron heads. Intake lower ported and polished to match ported and polished heads, 1.7 roller rockers but still the stock cam. Underdrive pulleys, Bassani ceramic coated equal length headers into 2.5" Bassani Hi-flow catted X-pipe into 2.5 Dynomax...
  14. JKidd

    school me on superchargers

    The Whipple and KP (screw-type) superchargers compress air by rotating fins (or screws) . These sit on top of the lower intake (in place of the upper intake). The screws are rotated by a pulley and belt run with the accesory belt. Air comes in, is compressed by the screws and then forced down...
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    Converting rear drums to 4-lug disc

    Bottom line is yes, it is possible. There are kits out there specifically for this. I used the SSBC (Stainless Steel Brakes Company) kit on my old '92 years ago and was very happy with it. I plan on doing the same thing to my new '92 convertible as soon as I can. The SSBC site has the new...
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    Photo Shoot, Insane pics of the car!

    Absolutely beautiful car! I live in CT (used to live in Kensington) so I hope to see it driving around some time ;) Not that already haven't done ENOUGH, but, what do you think about painting the valve covers to match that bottom paint? That would be ALL I would do (engine compartment...
  17. JKidd

    Get me to 300 rwhp

    Port and polish the heads and intake. Shave a bit off the heads to increase compression ratio if you're going to stay N/A and it won't create piston/valve interference. Not sure what ratio rockers come with the motor but 1.72's roller rockers would help (if not already on there). 65mm TB...
  18. JKidd

    Next mod to do "other than gears"

    For adding power, you could always throw in a small shot of Nitrous. Gears would be your best bet if you can get the price down to $550 for parts and install. Other than that, until you want to do H/C/I or a blower, you're tapped for "easy, inexpensive engine mods."...unless you want to...
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    Looking for a picture of a Emerald Green Fox Convertible

    I believe so.
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    Looking for a picture of a Emerald Green Fox Convertible

    My '92 LX Hatch (Deep Emerald Green) had a grey interior. My current '92 LX Convertible (Deep Emerald Green) has a black top with white leather interior.
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