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  1. 89_LX

    4 Lug Limitations

    50 resto has a kit from SSBC for a complete 4 lug rear disc conversion kit w/new master cylinder, but it costs $699
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    accessory bolt hole size wrong on TFS head?

    i used those trick flow thermactor plugs to plug my smog on the stock heads they're the same as the stock ones up front which one of my power steering bracket bolts threads into im pretty sure they're what you need i got mine from 50 resto
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    spacer

    I know Latemodel Restoration Supply has them their like 60 bucks though but they're new, the part is under: Mustang Parts / Driveline / Manual Transmission Components / Bellhousing & Spacer Plates
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    Another 3G question... for an 86

    OK no guarantees here but go to google, type in Late Model Restoration Supply, then go to the latemodelrestoration/50 resto website and click mustang parts on the left side of screen. click the electrical category, then alternator, and then , alternator components. the 8th item down on this...
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    '89 3G upgrade still has low charge

    Sweet, i started checking wires around the solenoid and found an out of place wire that was going into the opening for the washer resevoir, bolted it to the solenoid, started it up and found a healthy charge, i knew i was missing something stupid, thanks for the help
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    '89 3G upgrade still has low charge

    I Ran the car for a bit today and its not charging at all, im only running underdrive pulleys on the crank and water pump and using the factory pulley on the alternator i also noticed today that the battery/amp light was on. the battery is only about 3 months old
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    '89 3G upgrade still has low charge

    No i did not change any ground wire, are you talking about the wire that goes from the ground battery post to the block? or is there another ground wire i missed
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    '89 3G upgrade still has low charge

    I upgraded to a 130 amp 3g alternator from PA performance and the cars carge is still barely above the red zone on my gage. for the installation I cut the plug with the 2 black/orange wires and one white wire, taped off the 2 black wires and ran a 4guage wire from the alternator to the...
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    fuel pump eccentric and camshaft ?'s

    Yeah, the guy told me it was a roller i didnt think to ask him what year of vehicle it came out of but i took off the valve covers,and intake and... its not a roller. i guess i shouldnt have assumed all he said about the engine was right, now i doubt he even built it as he claimed. I...
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    fuel pump eccentric and camshaft ?'s

    I bought a rebuilt engine to install in my 89 mustang to replace the stock 5liter HO The block was from an older vehicle and is just a 302 bored .040 over my first question is about the cam sprocket/timing chain. on the cam sprocket there is something bolted onto it which i think is a 2pc...
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    urethane or rubber engine mounts

    thanks for the info! i was hoping the urethane mounts werent too bad
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    The rear end is in pieces

    i agree i think 3.73's are the best choice for a daily driver, I jumped from my stock 2.73's to 3.73' with an eaton posi and superior 31 spline axles and was amazed by the difference
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    shifter choice please help!

    i chose the steeda shifter because i have never had any problems with their products. i like the shifter and im sure both of them are pretty good
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    urethane or rubber engine mounts

    recently removed my 5.0 and it is need of new mounts just wondering from anyone who has tried urethane mounts how bad the vibration and noise is compared to stock im leaning towards urethane just as long as the vibration isnt unbearably annoying
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    need 1/8th mile time for a stock 5.0

    best 1/8th in my 89 hatch was a 9.4 2.73 gears bassani x pipe and flowmaster cat back on street tires 5spd.
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    subframe connectors

    I am going to buy some steeda subframe connectors and wanted some input on how they should be welded on. arc weld, wire feed, or tig i have access to all three types
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    1300 rpm idle ? idle air control? please help

    you could try cleaning the IAC if that doesnt work check for vaccum leak. after i bought my 5.0 sometimes it would idle high and others it was normal. it ended up being that the pcv valve wasnt secure and it would cause a vaccum leak every once in a while. i found this out after i bought a new...