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  1. RIO5.0

    What would happen if....

    Go to Napa and get one of those head gasket test units for like 40.00. Check You Tube, plenty of vids on this... worth a shot to get a solid answer?
  2. RIO5.0

    stroker kit

    Here's some reading... i choose a 331 myself. http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2002/04/331/
  3. RIO5.0

    Suspension-What else should I do?

    Sub frame connectors will take the roll right out. mine used to piss me off to no end when doing 60 in a corner you'd about get launched outta the seat...thing had some crazy lean to it. You can make them for cheap money if you or a bud can weld. Summit has a good assortment depending on your...
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    having subframe connectors welded in on fri. (standard lngth)

    my subs were 48" long...you should be about the same as they have to span front to rear. Mostly in the corners is where youll see a dif. you won't be rolling out of the seat on exits anymore. Car feels much more planted...if your running 17" tires it's mucho better than the stock 16s.
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    Opinions on modding the new GT please!

    Udrives & and H were the first mods for me, that was back in 98. To date I still run u/drives and never had issues with cooling or amps, although the amp gage will drop at idle then comes right back. I run LTs and the prochamber myself and like them... the H is to blatty and likes to pop, not...
  6. RIO5.0

    Is porting stock heads worth it?

    I'm not %100 sure on this but when u reach a certain rpm they start pulling timing and just generally are not good for performance. Ever notice when your driving along and just cruising and let of the gas, after like 2 seconds it feels like the car just automatically starts slowing down? I mean...
  7. RIO5.0

    Is porting stock heads worth it?

    Another alternative would be to do an Explorer intake swap and throw some gears at it... that'll wake it right up and you won't be tearing into the motor all that much, and it''ll be fine with the stock TB and injectors. What you running for exhaust?? dumping the cats and putting some good...
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    331 Stroker Motor Questions

    I'd agree with the Ebay thing... bought lotsa stuff off there on rating info alone and never been burnt. I bought my ZX11 and then a ZX14 off Ebay. I hear you on the 4.6 sound... does sound sick.... check out this vid. Love that sound myself. i'd say LT's and an X pipe are gonna get you close...
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    331 Stroker Motor Questions

    These are the dudes I used. http://www.performancecoatingsplus.com/Photos.html Searched around the net and couldn't find alot of people who did ceramic powder coating... I'm in New England and had to ship to the South to get mine done. May be people closer depending on your location. I called...
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    Received my trufiber mach 2 hood yesterday...

    Looks like a SN95 version of a Stormin Norman hood?...Gel coat finish on it? My Gel coat hood took a few coats of high build primer to fill the pin holes in it.
  11. RIO5.0

    331 Stroker Motor Questions

    I forget what I paid for mine... maybe 150.00 back in the day. I got mine new, with Mac's "industrial chrome" finish. They held up fine for years with minimal rusting. mines a Summer only and never see's rain though. They did Blue at the heads due to heat which is expected far as I'm concerned...
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    331 Stroker Motor Questions

    Mine are Macs. Had them 8 yrs and then sent them out for ceramic coating in & out... just as you see in that pic. was 200.00 shipped for the coating. I had them a long time and they were still in excellant shape so rather that go up to 1 3/4, I kept these 1 5/8. Mines a 331 with all forged...
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    331 Stroker Motor Questions

    Go with the longtubes and don't look back. They do have a sound all there own. Had mine on for prolly 10 yrs and never an issue. Whoever said the plug thing is kinda wack. Look at my pic...every plug is right there. I use wobble extensions as they're easier, but the plugs aren't an issue. Pass...
  14. RIO5.0

    331 Stroker Motor Questions

    I'd contact Woody at http://www.fordstrokers.com/ and talk with him and the 3k you have set aside. http://rnhperformance.com/ is also another Stangnet guy with a good rep who can build you a nice shortblock (almost had him build me a shortblock) You can review your current parts you wanna swap...
  15. RIO5.0

    Brakes Complete Disassembly/Reassembly Of Rear Calipers (w/ Integrated Parking Brake)...

    Love it when guys take the time to do these kinda write ups. Some day mine are gonna need work and I'll come looking for this one....:nice:
  16. RIO5.0

    Anyone know this engine bay.

    He polishes stuff... Mansoon or something like that??? he's a Fox guy I believe.
  17. RIO5.0

    tmoss lower has arrived

    I had a 302 combo with Thumper E7s with a spring upgrade, Steeda 19, Tmoss worked 93 Cobra, LT's and 19 inj's and dyno'd at 302 FWHP. Stock FWHP is 220 so I'd say those type of warmed over parts work. Was a snappy motor. It's the whole combo though... I can see your point on just adding the lower.
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    tmoss lower has arrived

    Iv'e had Tmoss's ported intakes a few times over...you'll get a good hit for your money, and it'll wake it up. Throwing on a ported lower isn't comparable to a set of AFR's...but everything helps....:nice:
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    anti sieze on intake mani bolts?

    i would...anything I take apart gets re-assy'd with it. I'm always changing up stuff and I know dis-assy is gonna be easy if I use...just personal preference here.
  20. RIO5.0

    How to: replace your vehicle locks

    What he said... I need to do my ignition this year so this will come in handy...:nice:
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