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    $ for a day at the dyno and a good tune?

    I called up a local shop that does alot of high performance engines and racing with feul injection. Anyways they proceded to tell me that for $300.00 I could have a common gear installed into the stang (lube, labor and gear) They also told me that it would cost me $200.00 for a tune before the...
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    Paint and prep...

    This is the first time I have even attempted this sort of thing. As for the going black.... I was wanting to go with the new '06 mustang (I think) starfire metallic. But none of the body shops would sell the paint and the local paint supplier doesn't even have an '06 paint code book. I then had...
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    Paint and prep...

    Wanting to do it myself... so what all do I need? Paint guns. Paper and tape sand paper and blocks paint what kind of primer and what type of paint? Going to go black and wanting it to look good. Do I need anything for the paint or primer (additives) How about clear do I need it...
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    Heads and roller rockers......

    I had thought about the Thumper heads but I dont really have the money for them. I mean with christmas coming up and me with 2 little boys I am also looking for them a couple of 4- wheelers so the car is just going to be a true budget build up. I am looking at about a total of 700.00 for the...
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    Heads and roller rockers......

    I can probably score a set of 289 (maybe the ho ) heads for about 50 to 100.00 bucks, also the same price on a set of e7's and 351w heads. tha guy that is cleaning up my block said that if I got a set of 289's that it would cost me about 150.00 parts and labor to get them updated. Also what...
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    Heads and roller rockers......

    Ok so I am rebuilding my 5.0 as in previous posts and found out that my heads were cracked. What heads on a budget (like I could possibly get a set of stockers either 289, E7 or 351w heads for like 50.00 to 150.00) would be better for me to get? Also I am wanting to put a set of roller...
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    Bought an 87 GT...problems and questions!!!

    I know you said that you have alot of problems with the car but is it still speed density or did the previous owner convert it to mass air? with an aftermarket cam that could also be the culprit of the bogging.
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    NEED HELP WITH A BOTTOM END REBUILD

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    NEED HELP WITH A BOTTOM END REBUILD

    SORRY BOUT THE CAPS FELLAS BUT I AM IN CLASS AND WE HAVE TO USE THEM AT ALL TIMES...... ANYWAYS, JUST GOT A CALL FROM THE MACHINE SHOP THAT MY CRANK AND RODS ARE SHOT. USING A DIFFERENT BLOCK THAN WHAT THE ENGINE CAME WITH. (THE ONE FOR THE CRANK WAS ALREDY BORED .060).ANYWHO SHOP OWNER SAID...
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    rebuilding sd 5.0

    i know that a stock block is good for about 500 ponies. what is a new cast bottom end good for? also using stock heads what would be the best sd cam for my car.......both hp and streetability. thanks, nate
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    massive amounts of help needed!!!

    well everytime I go to start the car it sounds like the starter isnot meshing well with the flywheel. I have checked and rechecked the bolts and they are tight.
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    Boring a 5.0 +.060

    the stock engine in my '87 was .060 and I had no problems w/ electric fan and stock rad.....until I killed the compression rings. Finally got around to puling the pistons out and 6 out of 8 the top ring fell off into 4 pieces
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    massive amounts of help needed!!!

    alright I will give alll a tryt but can anyone help me out with the starter problem? It is a new unit albeit you get what u pay 4 from advanced auto parts. If I were going to replace the whole wiring harness that included all sensors from the computer to the engine, Is there 1 for the sd cars...
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    massive amounts of help needed!!!

    I am trying to figure out what is wrong w/ my baby and I need some massive amounts of help. When ever I start the car the first problem is that the satarter sounds like it is not meshing with the flywheel, grinding. starter bolts are tight- that has been checked and re-checked. Then we get to...
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    Rebuilding a SD 5.0 need help

    I am finally going to rebuild the original 5.0 roller in my 87 gt and I have a couple of questions. First, on a street car that will see some occasional strip time how far out cam you safely bore the block 40 or 60 over? Second, I am using a set of stock E7 heads with a gasket match port job...
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    I know it has been asked before but..........

    The wheels I am refering to are the ones in the muscle mustang mag advertised for 129.00 and up the deep dish are I think either 9.5 or 10.0 wide and sell for 149.00 ea. for 17" Correct me if I am wrong by all means. All I know is what I got adn What I want to do wheel wise. I am dumd to the...
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    I know it has been asked before but..........

    Would I be able to run those wheels with the '94 '95 rear end? Or woiuld I need to do the axle swap for my stock rear? I have No need to go with the disc brake setup I just thought the rear was a good deal and couldn't pass it up. It dont matter to me if I have drum or disc just as long as I...
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    I know it has been asked before but..........

    cause I only gave 50.00 for it and the local jy's want 700.00 for the 8.8. after all several ppl that I run around with that builds rear ends told me that the only diff is in the carrier and r\p gears, axles are the same size.
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    I know it has been asked before but..........

    I recently purchased a '99 model 7.5" rear complete with the whole shebang of the disc brake setup. I have been told that it would fit under my fox with no problems then I have been told also that it wont. Which is it? I eventually want to run the FR500 17x10.5 deep dish on the rear...
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    Dizzy has me scratching my head

    My '87 just toasted its timing belt and left me stranded. I finally got everything back together and was wondering what is the optimum setting for our little 2.3L distributors? I just set mine at around 15 deg. Is this too much, too little? Also without going turbo what can I do to add a little...
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