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  1. bobcatv8

    Anyone experienced serious traction loss from rear bumper removal?

    As a rule of thumb when building a racer, take as much weight out as you can without compromising structural integrity. Front to back transfer of weight is ALWAYS a good thing. :) You sound as if you are pretty serious about making your car fast and lightweight. I would get a 6 or 8 pt. rollbar...
  2. bobcatv8

    Looking for Cobra wheel alternative

    Check out the Roh Snypers on my 88 in "my garage". Traditional 5-star look but still different from the ubiquitous Cobra rims. :shrug:
  3. bobcatv8

    Anyone experienced serious traction loss from rear bumper removal?

    Take it off and find a body shop or welding/fabrication shop that has a plasma cutter. Have them do the "swiss cheese" treatment to it. Dress up the holes yourself with a angle grinder. Paint it for rust protection, reinstall. This way your can lose significant weight from the 2-ton chunk of...
  4. bobcatv8

    Who knows their exterior parts????

    Darn shame you aren't in Florida. I just stripped out a '90 LX hatch and have doors, hood, fenders, and hatch all in rust free FL shape. All for $200, you pick up. All I wanted was the front cover which I am using on my '93. Got 2 more doors and an LX rear cover off of an 87 coupe too. Lots of...
  5. bobcatv8

    driveshaft loop????

    Within 6 inches of the front U-joint. It's to keep the driveshaft from "pole vaulting" your car in the air in the event of front joint breakage.
  6. bobcatv8

    can i make my own driveshaft loop???????

    I have on several cars bought the cheap bolt together kit, chopped it down, welded it and then made it removable. The problem with fabricating from scratch is the bending of the loop part, the required metal thickness makes it tough. The bolt together type has too much extra metal hanging out...
  7. bobcatv8

    HELP - Pulled Fuel Tank - No one carrys part

    I think it is part # COAF9276A available fron any Ford or LM dealer.
  8. bobcatv8

    Roll cage

    OK guys, help me out. I've sold the Bobcat and I am ready to reload with a Fox body Mustang. :nice: I just got a nice '93 notch for a project car. Now the fun begins. Does anyone know of a chrome-moly roll cage kit that fits real well with good access in and out of the car but still NHRA...
  9. bobcatv8

    Roller block,70's crank - Possible?

    Physically the 74 crank will fit and will work in the roller block as long as you use the 28 oz balance damper and flywheel. The only snag I see is the rear main seal, 1 pc. on the 88 block and 2 pc. on the 74 crank. I think you can machine off the lip on the 74 crank to accept the 1 pc. seal...
  10. bobcatv8

    Need new Door Panels

    I bought a set of the pony style door panels from that fellow on E-bay. I haven't got them yet but I will let you guys know how they look when they arrive!
  11. bobcatv8

    How do I identify my rear end?

    Your truck most likely has an 8.8 rear. There should be a small metal tag bolted to or between two of the rear diff coverbolts. Hopefully some yahoo has not removed it. If it is there remove the tag by unbolting the bolts holding it on {there usually is a digit or two under a bolt head so don't...
  12. bobcatv8

    Everyone do yourself a favor

    No-Buck anti-theft tricks. Pull wire from starter relay or pull rotor from dist. cap and put it in your pocket. Not convienent but no thief will drive away with your 5.0! :)
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