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    performance shops

    i'm sorrrrry!! it would help to know the state!! i live in michigan
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    performance shops

    looking for shops in the troy area that do performance work on fox stangs.a lot of shops that i've contacted won't do anything due to their age.they want to work only on newer ones.any references would be greatly appreciated.i'm looking oakland and macomb areas.
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    pulley alignment

    i forgot to mention that this is my 1990 lx fox.
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    pulley alignment

    my belt squeaks bad on startup and i know my pulleys are off alignment, and i've been trying to add a spacer here and there, its got a vortech setup and things are pretty much rearranged.e.g tensioner where the power steering was(manual steering now)and no air,alternator on athe vortech...
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    poly racing seat install

    poly seat thanks for the reply! it's exactly the info i was looking for. i know it'll be firmer so i'll order the thicker cover.my stock seats are not comfortable at all,kind of lumpy in spots, etc.! thanks again for the help!
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    poly racing seat install

    i'm wanting to install jegs poly racing seats in my fox but it doesn't give the dimensions of the stationary brackets that bolt to the floor.my question, is the bracket long enough where i can use the existing bolt holes or drill out new holes.i'm pretty sure i can use at least one of the...
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    overheating

    i'm sorry,i didn't memtion it was a three row radiator.i did have a 2 row aluminum with an electric fan.these were aftermarket parts.get hold of the article,it walks you through the fan install.
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    overheating

    i have a 347 supercharged lx that also ran hot but i installed a row radiator and dual cooling fans from a contour and i also installed a fan controller and now it'll always stay at 180* even in traffic.this set up works great!there was an article in muscle mustangs and fast fords about this...
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    Who has agreed value or collector insurance on a Fox body?

    i'm in michigan and i have grundy.the value was 9,000 and it's about 300.00 for the year with full coverage.this year i'm going to increase the value to 15k due to the mods since i got the 90lx last year.
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    NORTHERN Aluminum RAD's~Any good?

    yes it is.it was by ledfoot racing out of california.i was impressed with the construction of it and it does carry a lifetime warranty.the company that makes it is champion cooling.with shipping it came to about 240.00 and got it in 5 days.works great!
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    NORTHERN Aluminum RAD's~Any good?

    i installed the 3 row and it keeps my lx at about 25* cooler than than the 2 row northern it replaced.i can't say that the northern was bad because i never had a infra red done to it to see if it was clogged.i thought i would just replace it with a new one and it turned out good for me.the...
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    NORTHERN Aluminum RAD's~Any good?

    i just pulled out my northern 2 row.its part no 205029 and am going to replace with a 3 row.i bought my car used and it runs hot.from everything i've read,a 3 row is preferred if its supercharged,which mine is.i don't know how old mine is so i thought i would just replace it.i hope the 3 row...
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    paint job in michigan

    i live in troy and i have my 90lx almost done and it'll be ready for paint soon.i'd like to know if anybody knows a professional that does this on the side for a lot lower price.all the body is done and i'm going with the same color.if anybody has suggestions let me know.i'd appreciate it.i'm...
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    grant steering wheel

    those are all legitimate concerns to think about!oh,by the way i didn't mention it was for my 90lx 347 stroker,and not my 02 vert. thanks for the response!
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    grant steering wheel

    i want to put a grant wheel in my lx but it has an airbag,the grant will not have the airbag so i want to know of any pitfalls in doing this.will the air bag idiot light stay on or will i have to bypass it somehow once it"s disconnected?i also read about a clock spring in the wheel.is it as easy...
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    water temp gauge and check engine light

    i found out after i had put it on a tread.you're right it's on the driver side in front on intake.i guess it pays to do your homework before starting on something.thanks for the input,i appreciate it.it works now!
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    water temp gauge and check engine light

    i just installed an autometer electric watertemp gauge and all is good but now the check engine light stays on.the gauge cane with a new sending unit and the old one had prongs in it whereas the new one has only one connection on it.do i have to splice the other wire in from the old connector or...
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    do it yourself paint job

    i just got an estimate for a pain t job for my 90lx hatch and it was for 2500.i think i can do it myself but has anyone painted theirs?i need to know what kind of compressor,gravity gun,primer,sealer,clear etc.i think its all in the prep.i'll take my chances if i can buy everything i need for...
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    hi torque starter install

    today i put my mini high torque starter in and when i went to move the starter wire on the solenoid to the other side of it, i find i have no room due to all the other accessory terminals on it.the solenoid already has long terminals on it so i need to know if i can bundle some of them into one...
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    Why won't my battery charge?

    if the big red wire 4g,is the only one hooked up on it then you have a one wire alternator.for it to start charging you have to rev the engine to about 3000 rpm and then it kicks on to start charging.if you don't rev the motor it won't kick on therfore it won't charge the battery.once you rev it...