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    Aluminum Driveshaft vibration Q's

    unbolt it and turn it 90 degrees, try it out. if its not better, turn it another 90 degrees, until you get it just right.
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    High RPM power loss.. oil filler breather?

    open element breathers=vacuum leak on efi. it is a positive closed-type ventilation system the pcv valve must vent air to the intake for the system to work. this is what i was told. i closed off my open breather(w/ electrical tape) and immediately noticed no difference, but results may vary.
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    Help Identifying Plugs on 89 5.0 Harness

    this site should help: http://fordfuelinjection.com/?p=6
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    which DCControl fan controller should i use with my taurus fan? FK35 or FK60?

    i just picked up my taurus fan, which controller will work good? fk35 or fk60 do i have to upgrae the alternator. i'm using stock pulleys and my stereo is weak
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    3.27 or 3.55's...???

    :OT: obviously, quite obviously he's not. he has already stated that it will be driven on the street regularly. not to mention 4.56 would put you in 5th in the 1/4 which is never good
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    do copper header gaskets cause leaks?

    i'm using MAC 1 5/8 unequal length shorties, individual flanges and each looked good and flat. can i get the graphites at autoparts store? soak them in water, use copper rtv, or both? thanks for your help
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    do copper header gaskets cause leaks?

    is there a trick to sealing them tight? i'm pretty sure the raised seal(for lack of a better term) is supposed to be facing the header, is this right? should i use some kind of gasket sealant?
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    3.27 or 3.55's...???

    youre right the rpms at speed arent the real problem, it is the number of shifts in town, as well as the problems i've stated before. i dont like lugging around a corner in 3rd, but 2nd puts me in the loud 2000 rpm range. i wish i had it to do over again, i'd get 3.27 or 3.55.
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    Getting Hot!

    check the basics, 1.fan shroud? 2.clean the front of the radiator of w/ a spray hose (ditch the a/c condenser if you can) 3.air deflector? not sure how much this one would help, but on the hwy... 4.radiator cap
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    Getting Hot!

    you're right he said he had a 180 or 195. it could have been bad. in his case it might not change much, but its worth a shot. even you're running a 180. like i said he may need to upgrade the radiator or get a better fan but the first step is a new t-stat. as far as cut&pasting all night, no...
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    3.27 or 3.55's...???

    i've got the 3.73s, they suck in city traffic, you have to take turns in 3rd unless you want to be really loud, while you're shifting into 3rd everyone around you will be in 2nd and have more power. the longer 1st gear that 3.55 (or even better 3.27) offer will also give you more time to...
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    Getting Hot!

    the information you provided was in reference to a restrictor. a T-stat is not a restrictor. it might be very slightly restrictive by design, but when temps are above the recommended operating temperature it opens, thus providing unrestricted flow, before this point it is important for it to...
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    Getting Hot!

    must be internet and book myth because i've read it on paper. i'm no expert but i do live in Texas. remove your stat, you overheat. 160 is the same thing. it stays open. unless you have a great radiator and lots of airflow the coolant won't cool.
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    Car Sputters/stalls when slowing down

    use carb cleaner instead. the wd40 attracts dirt and it will gum up a lot quicker
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    Getting Hot!

    ok i might have been over the top w/ the "WILL fix your prob" stuff but really, a $6 part quite probably is the answer. if not its $6.
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    intake????

    maybe you need a new pcv valve, screen, and filter.
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    Best Spark Plugs

    25s for stock 24s are 1 step colder for power adder cars
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    Best Spark Plugs

    autolite, plain ol' regular autolites. go to the zone tell'em you want spark plugs.tell'em what car it is.tell'em you want autolites. now, their gonna try and sell you those fancy platinum ones... DON'T DO IT! say nah, i'll just take the plain ol' autolites, thanks
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    got 3.55's for 5 spd.

    i've got the 3.73s, they suck in city traffic, you have to take turns in 3rd unless you want to be really loud, while you're shifting into 3rd everyone around you will be in 2nd and have more power. the longer 1st gear that 3.55 (or even better 3.27) offer will also give you more time to...
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    Getting Hot!

    i've seen 4 of these questions just today on various forums. all the same problem. its your T-stat. 160 is way too cool. if engine is hotter than 160(it always is) the 160 T-stat will not close. coolant MUST have time to cool down in the radiator, if the T-stat is open the coolant is flowing and...
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