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  1. dbfarr

    Explorer serpentine pws alt ac bracket D Hearne Help!!

    I've got a 96 exploder engine, I've already purchased the balancer and water pump for the explorer... But I went to the yards today, seems they just recycle the bracket. Even more annoying, they told me if the had it, they'd want $65, meanwhile they get what, $1.50 for it when they recycle...
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    GT40 Heads

    This guy may be able to help you, though he really likes to massage e7's Killer Ported Heads as in MM&FF !! - StangNet Mustang Classifieds Well known over in 5.0 forums
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    1968 C8OE block and heads 4V

    I have my period correct C8OE block and heads, this is the 4v version out of my 68 cougar xr7. Ran strong when pulled, leaks, has rust in coolant passages. If you need a period correct 4v engine, this may be your answer. I could ship if necessary, 350 obo
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    power steering

    What about standard pulleys, can they be pressed on? Or do any of these pumps come with a pulley?
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    Questions about power steering

    As long as the FR box you bought has a 16:1 ratio, your good to go. 16:1 is the stock pws ratio. Not so sure about the pump, looking for some answers on pulleys and fox body pumps for my rack myself.
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    99 explorer 5.0 swap to 69 mustang

    What about the flywheel? I have the 96 block and the last thing I need to account for is the flywheel / flexplate, I have the one that came with the engine. Will it fit under my c4 Not trying to hijack, but this thread is hella convenient. BTW, the 5.0 guys say the tfs stage one cam and the...
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    96 explorer engine cam and valvetrain suggestions

    What about rockers, worth the scratch for a set of used Ford Motorsport 1.6's? Or diminishing returns on what is effectively an engine with around 2 years of life?
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    Is this what it takes to get people to buy gm NSFW

    Was shopping for some pedestal roller rockers used, still looking btw 1.6 or 1.7, anyway... :rlaugh: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SLP-SLP-Owners-Association-License-Plate-Frame-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ50451QQihZ006QQitemZ160162086642QQtcZphoto...
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    96 explorer engine cam and valvetrain suggestions

    Hey everybody, I picked up a 96 explorer engine at the junkyard and am finishing cleaning it up. The idea here is to run this engine for a few years while I address some other issues on the cougar. So I'll reseal the engine, and drop a cam in it, put on my performer intake and carb...
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    96 Explorer engine cam valve piston clearance

    So, I'm picking up a longblock from the junkyard soon. Like the title says, I found a 96 explorer block with the iron gt40 heads. Naturally, I'm going to need to put in a different cam and springs. The question is, how much installed lift can i use without hitting the pistons. I...
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    Looking for old stock suspesion and steering parts...

    Disc Spindles I've got disc brake spindles and ps stuff... let me know
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    What service to ship a fender?

    I have a couple of fenders to ship, does anyone know the ideal service to use for shipping this sort of thing? Anybody have experience with this, suggestions?
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    $500 barn find please look

    Shattered windows Looks like some A-hole has been drinking the high gravity while making target practice at the windows. Still, nice looking car.
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    Which High Volume Water Pump

    Ok, so my Autozone reman pump has gone to hell inside of 18 months. So I thought I'd take the opportunity to buy an aluminum high volume deal. So I'd like recommendations / differences between these listed in the sub 100$ price range (not keeping this engine forever, want to limit my...
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    found some budniks

    I found a set of these locally, http://superbuytires.com/Budnik/Raptor/ 17X7 5 4.5 bolt pattern either 4.5 or 5.5 backspace 205 40 17 tires I can get them and flip if someone is interested @ 900 I'd keep them for myself, I just can't invest right now. If this is an inappropriate post...
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    66 comet caliente

    I dig, Thought of buying one of these when I bought the cougar. Nice looking car, uncommon, just interesting all together. Don't they weigh a bit more? You gonna mod it, or keep it original? Anyway, I'd do it!!
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    new carb and intake runs like crap need some advice.

    I'd had adverse running effects when the slack in my chain was 5-6 degrees.
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    What happened to the Unique Performance Thread?

    Stuff didn't exactly go for cheap, did it?
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    Source for cheap exhaust bits

    For 250$, sure they'll get it done today!!!!:jaw: Labor is really high around here. Getting rear brake shoes done goes for 150$!!! I would like to invest as little as possible into the current system at its current diameter. I'm hoping for something more like 50 to 150 tops. A friend...
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    Source for cheap exhaust bits

    HELP need source for cheap exhaust bits So I have the remainder of this month to get my daily driver 68 cougar smogged. Trouble is, the pipes from the mufflers back have rotted off. I don't think I can get the car tested without a failure due to dilution. Not to mention corrosive gases...