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    Pedestal Vs. Stud

    HOW MUCH MORE DIFFICULT IS IT TO USE STUDS. WHAT EXACLTY WILL I NEED TO MAKE IT ALL WORK. WHAT KIND OF PUSHRODS (LENGHT) AND ROCKERS. PAT
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    Ridge Reamer

    I WAS THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU SAID LAST NIGHT AND WHEN YOU ASKED WHY I WAS INTO A 50K MILE ENGINE DID YOU MEAN...WHY AM I REBUILDING IT WITH SO LITTLE MILES ON IT?? CAUSE IF I DONT NEED TO TAKE THE PISTONS OUT AND RE-RING THEM I WONT I JUST THOUGHT IT WOULD BE SAFE CAUSE IT HAS 50K MILES ON IT...
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    Pedestal Vs. Stud

    Im Going to be Ordering The AFR 165's and was wondering which is better pedestal or stud. Ive heard that stud is better but if i get studs then i need to get new Roller rockers and Push Rods right?? But If I stay with pedestal I will I be able to use my Stock Pushrods and Rockers. BTW the Motor...
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    Gasket sets

    Thanks Guys Pat
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    Ridge Reamer

    Dmoody-Thanks for the reply I think that will help Ill test my luck today after school and see if im successful. TheCobraman-Sorry If my post sounded like i Was perturbed that wasnt my intention. AS for the Engine 50k was the lowest miles that I could find for my build up. Ive heard that 5.0...
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    Ridge Reamer

    There not cast pistons there forged the engine is a 92 H.O. The engine has only seen about 50,000 miles. And Yes the crank will be checked and I will be putting in new bearings. Im sorry if I sound dumb with all my questions. Its just that I have never done any of this before and Im set on...
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    Ridge Reamer

    Thanks For all the help guys.....Im going to be reusing the pistons so im not going to be boring it out. If had the money i would but im going to be a freshman in college next year plus i just got back from my prom and im way in debt with my parents. Thanks for all the help with out you guys...
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    Ridge Reamer

    The only thing that doesnt make sense to me is putting the cutter under the ridge??? shouldnt it be on the ridge so it can take it off??? If it is under the ridge how is it suppose to make it smooth with the rest of the wall?? Thanks Pat
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    Gasket sets

    Hey guys are there any full gasket sets out there for the whole engine. Im Rebuilding it so i will need every gasket. What gaskets do you guys recomend. Its a 92 H.0 with a Edelbrock rpm airgap,625 road demon, e303 cam, and either Thumper E7's or AFR 165'. Thanks, Pat
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    Ridge Reamer

    Can anyone explain to me how to properly use a Ridge reamer. At first i thought that it would be pretty straight forward. but as i read the instructions on the tools box it just confusion me even more. I dont want to mess up the cylinder wall. It seems like just a small mess up can be...
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    Cowl Induction Hood

    Hey mstng thanks for the offer. Can you send me some front shots of the hood??? Its hard to tell what it looks like. I would love to see what the new one is going to look like. My motor wont be ready for acouple weeks so i have plenty of time to decide what scoop im going with. thanks for all...
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    One sick Pony is going to the track!

    So how Did It Do??? Come on dont keep us waiting. BTW, Do you know what the difference between the 95 motor and a 92 motor???? Thanks, Pat
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    Cowl Induction Hood

    Does anyone know what size cowl hood that is on the yellow 4.6 II? Is that the 4 inch or 2 inch? I was looking for probably the 2 inch, i dont want it to look to radical. Does anyone know where to get on or the prices>?> thanks for all the replys Pat
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    Cowl Induction Hood

    Does anyone have any good pics of a cowl hood on a II. Im pretty set on getting one...but the only problem is I dont know where to get one from. What choices do i have? Does anyone sell a complete hood either steel or fiberglass? Or do i have to have a body shop make it out of my old hood. any...
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    Building a new motor for my II but there is so many choices......

    Check the air flow research (AFR) website the have some stroker build ups with there heads and they make a butt load of power. Pat Heres the link::::http://www.airflowresearch.com/
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    Stud vs. Pedestal

    thanks boys for the reply I appreciate all the help!~ Pat P.S happy St. Pattys day!!!!!! Drink Up!!!! Pat
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    Stud vs. Pedestal

    Thanks for the reply. I understnad now. dmoody- both the AFR 165 and 185 let you choose between pedestal or stud. Pat
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    Stud vs. Pedestal

    Can Some One explain to me what is the difference between a stud mounted rocker arm and a pedestal mounted one. What does the stock 78 302 have?? Is it a stud? sorry if this is a really dumb question :bang:Maybe can some one post a picture of what they both look like ?? . Im currently in the...
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    lower control arm bushings

    Cool wheels-Pst does sell there bushings with the metal sleaves. its the older mustangs that you have to re use the metal sleaves. If you look closely in the pst catalog there is a side note that states that the 74-78 comes with metal sleaves
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    lower control arm bushings

    I took mine to a Suspension shop to have them pressed out. Make sure You dont take them to a car quest or pepboys. i took mine to car quest and they bent the hell out of my lower control arm and my new bushing. pat