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  1. 2000xp8

    Looking for input on Motor choice

    Build a top tier 347 or 363 using a 4 bolt block. Probably be the most sensible and reliable. I don't know that much about blueprint parts, but if their crate engine is only rated for 415 flywheel hp, i'm not impressed.
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    Digital Tuning Chip tuning in 2025, what are my options?

    Well, that's a massive number for just e85. Here's a good comparison on a coyote. It made 511hp on 91 and 532hp on e85 and that's on an engine dyno. 65hp is more than double what i've ever seen or heard of. https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/ford-5-0l-coyote-dyno-test-cai-e85-tune-makes-532-hp...
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    Digital Tuning Chip tuning in 2025, what are my options?

    What exactly are you tuning for e85? There is very little to gain with a Naturally Aspirated engine and e85. This could be a project that takes time and money and nets you very little.
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    Engine Forged flat top pistons from 5.0 fit a 351 build?

    Let me clarify my statement a bit. I'm not speaking to the shortblock aspect of the project. My thoughts are if you have a good 306 currently, it's certainly not worth it to take it apart, buy all the 351 swap parts (which is going to add up), pay all the machine shop labor and then reuse 302...
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    '93 LX Single Din Retro Looking Radio - Best Options?

    It does change color, and it appears to be $460. Clearly the good retro units don't come cheap.
  6. 2000xp8

    Engine Forged flat top pistons from 5.0 fit a 351 build?

    Use 302 parts on a 351 and you will just get an engine that is heavier and more expensive that performs marginally better than the 302. IMO, it's pointless. I'm in the forget about it category.
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    '93 LX Single Din Retro Looking Radio - Best Options?

    I sent my rears to the same guy that did my front seats. That blaupunkt looks decent, does it change to green?
  8. 2000xp8

    A definitive answer to the question of how much height Energy Suspension isolators add

    So long story short, when i added the torque arm a few years back i added the HD springs that go with it. I've never liked how the back sat. Was clearly too high. With the MM three link there is no settling, so i knew it wasn't going to get lower over time and it didn't. MM suggested taking out...
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    '93 LX Single Din Retro Looking Radio - Best Options?

    Anyone that knows me around here knows i'm big on period correct. While i'm not wealthy, i'll spend what i have to keep with that theme. It's a no compromise situation that in the end may actually cost less since i don't have to do things over again (and possibly again after that). My interior...
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    '93 LX Single Din Retro Looking Radio - Best Options?

    Edit, I see you didn't want the blaupunkt after I made the post. I did use it and for me I'd pay the $500 again. I couldn't find anything else as fitting and as advanced.
  11. 2000xp8

    Tailpipes for '88 GT

    I just don't see the point in buying tailpipes only if there is a catback available with your preferred muffler. Once you have to goto an exhaust shop all the savings disappear. If you have a sawzall with a metal blade and you purchase the good clamps a complete catback is not a hard job at...
  12. 2000xp8

    Build Thread 1978 Fairmont. I bet somebody back home’s thinkin’…I wonder why he don’t write..?

    Kinda surprised to see Mike lose interest. Doesn't necessarily strike me as a guy that gives up all that easy.
  13. 2000xp8

    Resolved Got Too Hot!!!

    It's customary when you ask for help on a forum to provide the solution and in this case the actual problem so other people can use it in the future. Many people use that controller so telling us what was going on would help.
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    Paint and Body Door Sag Help...

    I didn't even know a size larger than the standard existed until you made the post. Not sure it really matters, you have both sets, it is what is it when you take it apart.
  15. 2000xp8

    Detroit Speed SLA - Anyone See This???

    Who knows if MM will ever do it, but if they do, i hope it's a little more like the detroit speed than Griggs. The complexity of the Griggs looks like a real pain and they call it daily driver worthy, but i can't see all those adjustable joints would make it good for driving every day. With...
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    Detroit Speed SLA - Anyone See This???

    I'm starting to think these SLA kits and full chassis setups are designed for race cars and the kindig-it crowd. I followed that griggs link and built a setup which i'll assume is what street drivers need or want and it was just over $7000. I just don't know how many DIY guys that don't have...
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    Paint and Body Door Sag Help...

    You can really tell how bad it is if you open the door all the way and pick up on the outside. Even if it's just a little wear it will seem crazy bad when you lift it. It will surely be a pain to fix. Last time i did it i put big hooks in my garage ceiling and hung the door with the big tow...
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    Interior and Upholstery Door Speakers- found suggestion to go component, not coaxial

    I don't think a hatch to a notch is apples to apples comparison. Not sure if your car is a hatch or a notch, but if it's a hatch, i still don't believe anything less than 50w rms is enough for the stock location speakers. There are head units (i think) that go that high, but i didn't see many...
  19. 2000xp8

    Exhaust

    Run a catted x pipe.
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    Interior and Upholstery Door Speakers- found suggestion to go component, not coaxial

    These are the ones i have. Honestly, I'm not sure they sound any better than the stock speakers i had in the dash with sonys in the doors. We will soon see how they work with an amp, i have the car wired up now for a 5 channel 50x4 RMS and 500x1 for the sub. Just have to swap over to the RCA...
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