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    Engine What Cam? 289

    The tires are 215/60/15. Thats about 25.5" tall. The first gear is 2.95. Thing is, what I had years ago was 2.78 first gear, same tires and 2.80 rear gear. That car ran 15 flat in 1/4. This thing will not break 16 and top end is 110 after about 1.5 miles flat out. I just changed from a T5...
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    Weiand Vs Edelbrock Intake.

    Depending on how many mods your making. The best all around intake ever made is the edelbrock performer rpm. Works for anything slightly over stock to 500+ hp small blocks.
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    Engine What Cam? 289

    What cam would people suggest? It has to be a flat tappet design. I am considering changing to a edelbrock rpm cam, but want to hear from people using it on a 289. How is the idle? Does it still make enough vacuume for power brakes? Are you happy with the performance? I currently am using...
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    Suspension Wallow Blues

    After reading you IP again, change shocks to KYB and it will stiffen up about right. The rest of your issues, I am 90% sure are the tires. Change them and you have a new car!
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    Suspension Wallow Blues

    I have had Konis and replaced them in the rear with the Biliesteins. In my opinion there is no comparision. The konis are old school very stiff oil shocks with not enough travel for a Mustang. The shelby had a suspension limiting cable or something installed to keep them from over extending...
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    Top End For A Street 289

    Having changed cams three time because I can't seem to find the right ticket. I have now settled on a cam in between the two you have picked. That being said I would go with option 2 as I wish I had gone a little bigger on the cam yet. I agree completely with the earlier comment on the rpm...
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    Need a new radiator, '66

    This is one area I have some expertise. My younger brother is the design engineer for Northern. First off I will tell you that my 347 @ 460+ HP was the design mule for the Northern alum rad. It's a two row down flow stock replacement unit. It will cool just fine as long as you have good air...
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    Picking Out Leaf Springs?

    I used Maier racing 4 1/2 on my fastback form Mustang depot. Very stiff for street (165#). Great spring design though. No traction device needed. I added fays2 watts link and Bilistein shocks and it was like a cat on the carpet. The ride quality of the car is mostly controlled b the rear...
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    Which Efi System?

    Nice thread! It was very helpful. Big question, if you had it to do over again, would you do it the same way? What if any MPG improvements have you noticed?
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    Which Efi System?

    Let's try this, has anyone used FAST EZ EFI? Or Procomps system? I would be great full for any feedback
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    Which Efi System?

    I need some advice. I have a 289 a code with the stock Autolite carb redone by Pony Carbs before they closed. The carb is a work of art and I don't want to keep using it. I want to keep in it's concourse condition. The car is a driver and I am looking for a turn key kit that works. What...
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    Pondering 351 Heads For My 289

    I used 351 heads in the past, they need the exhaust ports opened up due to the smog bump in them. If you do this then mill them .04 to regain some of the compression you will lose, they work great. You will see about 40 hp gain. I would recommend a solid lifter hipo spec cam. Comp makes a...
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    Suspension upgrades, yes, no, maybe?

    If it were me I would do the arm drop and add the Gt springs front and rear. The 5 leaf are to stiff and will give a ride most women don't like. A lot of the ride quality comes from the rear. You can stiffen the whole ride by which shock you use. I rebuilt my 65GT like this but used KYB...
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    I need some honest advice for T5

    I would only use a WC. Not saying you can't get by with a Non WC but they will wear out an break much faster. The T5z is the best but normaly you will not find them used. Also I find the first gear a little to low for my liking on the WC or Non WC compared to the 2.95 of the T5z. I bought a...
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    Best radiator

    Get a Northern from Summit or Mustangs Plus, Great rad and it will fit. Just make sure you have enough air flow. Most Flex fans will leave you short on air flow. I have a aggressive flex fan and had to add an electric pusher. Best solution would be the largest electric with shroud set up to...
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    Autolite 4100 troubleshooting

    Just take it completely apart, soak it over night in carb cleaner. Put a kit into it and try again. The smallest amount of dirt can cause all kinds of trouble. If the idle screws can be in tight and it still runs, there is a problem elsewhere in the carb. You are chasing symptoms not the...
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    Tax return upgrades?

    If you want to beat on a car for the least amount of money add long tube headers, skip the exhaust and go with header muffs, a nice solid lifter cam that's too big for the motor and a used performer RPM intake. The car will be way faster than you expect. Then get ready to replace the 8" rear...
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    cable clutch

    The stock Z bars are prone to bending and also you can get some clutch chatter if all the bushings are not nice and tight. I have tried it both ways and the Z bar is the cheapest way to go and less clearance problems. For a nice modern feel and no chatter go with the hydraulic. That is if the...
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    Bigger Radiator in a 66 Mustang

    Absolutely no reason to go bigger than stock size. Get a 2 row aluminum unit and the largest fan you can get to fit with a good shroud. Air flow is more important that rad core size. 20" or 24" of hot rad is no better than 18". With the proper air flow you can cool a 500hp engine with the...
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    cable clutch

    I used a Mustang Steve kit and hate it. He doesn't tell you when you are looking at it that you have to beat the bottom of your cowl to add enough clearance. The cable is so short that it is hard to clear your headers or manifolds. Try Modern Driveline. Bruce has first rate well engineered...
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