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  1. cradicg

    Saved a 65 notchback from the crusher, now what to do?

    I hear ya mach1steve.... Yeah, I know that without torque, HP is wasted. I don't have the specs in front of me, but the 2 barrel carb "challanger" V8 was rated at (about) 200 HP and somewhere in the high 200's for torque (I want to say 270ish, but can't say for sure). If I build the motor (or...
  2. cradicg

    Saved a 65 notchback from the crusher, now what to do?

    I bought a 1965 Mustang coupe off a guy who was ready to scrap it. It had some front end damage but looked very repairable. It has the original 289 (2 barrel carb, runs very smooth) and an automatic tranny. It leaks everything and needs to be gone through, so.... What can or must be done...
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    Digital display gauges

    I have been looking around at guages to replace the stock setup of a 66 Mustang (91 5.0 liter motor, carb setup). I really like the look of digital over analog. Is there a good brand out there with a full digital line? I didn't see anything for Autometer, but a ton from Cyberdyne. Any...
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    5.0 Engine identification for parts shopping

    I just purchased a 1966 Mustang (my first ever) with a 302 swap. Its runs great but it needs some "short cuts" undone. The dipstick has been cut short, so no oil even touches it (I changed it yesterday, using 5 quarts), lots of wires and hoses tie-wrapped to whatever is close, little things...