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    solid motor mounts..but solid tranny mount?

    I think you'll feel a LOT more vibrations through a solid transmission mount than you'll feel with your solid engine mounts--you sit right beside the transmission and basically on top of the transmission cross-member, whereas the engine is a little more isolated up front. I've got a stock...
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    Upper control arm bushings

    That's http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com (with 2 "r"s) ;) Daniel
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    What causes exhaust drone?

    Muffler drone often is a result of the design of the baffles within the muffler, and the resulting harmonics rather than the size of pipes or whether one has an x or h or y or o pipe ;) or headers. The sound pulses (waves) from each cylinder's exhaust valve burst have a certain frequency that...
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    Replacing rear springs

    Generally speaking, the more leafs, the stiffer the spring. Stock originals were usually only 3 leaf. A 4 or 4 1/2 leaf should be enough for most street cars, although some prefer even stiffer suspenstion. More leafs also help fight axle wind-up and subsequent wheel hop, which can be a killer...
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    Replacing rear springs

    If you are only replacing the leafs/shackles/front eye bolts, replace only one side at a time. It is easier to support the differential this way and helps in the re-install process. Daniel
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    newbie engine question

    So there's no VIN on a little metal plate on the dash at the base of the windshield? The middle letter there should tell you what engine your car came with (i.e. H, F, M, etc). A quick visual identification of a 302 vs 351W vs 351C will be valve covers (you can set a ball on the 351C valve...
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    Stock UCA's and Shelby drop

    Did you re-use your stock spring perches? If so, I suspect the perches being stuck at an angle may have given you your results since the angle of the back of the stuck up perch WRT the ground is more horizontal. If you think about it, the spring perch mounting point on the stock control arm is...
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    WHAT ARE THE BEST SUSP MODS FOR 67

    Although the high-dollar mods like tubular upper and lower control arms or coil-overs will improve your handling, too, I think you will do fine sticking with improving the stock suspension like you are doing. For the street, the handling difference of stock vs. coil-overs (technically, the...
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    WHAT ARE THE BEST SUSP MODS FOR 67

    You have a good start! I'd add an export brace (the heavy duty one from Scott Drake, or equivalent) and a performance alignment (see 2BaV8's webpage, go to the Granada Brake Conversion page and scroll down) to complement your other mods. If you want a dramatic difference, add roller spring...
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    Maier control arms

    actually, Opentracker does sell his arms now. I think that you might even get a $45 discount if you mention stangnet. :) :SNSign: Daniel
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    Negative wedge/bumpsteer kit

    Sold! :cool:
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    Installing Shocks

    It is sometimes easier to unbolt the upper shock bolts when the car is on the ground and the tires are loaded. When the upper bolts are loosened, turn the top of the shock 90°. This allows the top of the shock to drop down a bit when the car is jacked up and the weight of the suspension pulls...
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    Intake manifold test

    you might try Fletch's site: http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/intakes/intakes.htm . The whole site is pretty informative with some useful tech. Daniel
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    1966 V8 frame mounts

    Sold!:SNSign:
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    Valve cover baffles....how important are they?

    Use double gaskets (glue the two together with appropriate glue/sealant), then glue to the valve covers. If you get the thicker gaskets (like from ROL, 1/4" thick), it should give enough clearance. In my carbed 5.0L with Edelbrock 60379 heads and Cobra 1.7 roller rockers, I am running the...
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    Oil on dipstick always too high.

    You can use your current dipstick if you re-mark it for the correct fill. Daniel
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    Roller spring perch users

    Sparky, Here's a review I wrote when I installed Opentracker roller perches last June. I have over 2000 miles on them now, and have absolutely no complaints on the ride quality. I think you'll find my experiences are similar to most other peoples'. This is a bit long, but may help you with...
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    The original "Historic Mustang"..........

    Hint: See location. ;)
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    Cam lube required?

    And no 20 minute @ 2000RPM to break the lifters in... one of the benefits of roller cams. I'd still like to err on the side of caution and make sure the cam, lifters, pushrods and rockers are well oiled before startup (see D.Hearne's advice). Soak the lifters overnight in clean motor oil. Daniel
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