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  1. twistedwankel

    need opinion

    The quickest way to end up with $1 million dollars racing is to start out with $5 million. In other words: "If it runs well and it's your only transportation now leave it alone." Once you get deeper pockets you can make it faster BUT there will always be someone faster than you. ALWAYS.
  2. twistedwankel

    Painting my own car questions

    It depends on how the crack came to be? Impact or age/shrinkage? Given the option I would get a new cover on an old car that I wanted to keep. Usually there is a different coating for flexible panels when you paint. Check with your paint geru.
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    Painting my own car questions

    Doing the body work is the expensive part of getting it painted. Very time consuming. But with all the modern materials it's pretty easy to do - just time consuming and very dusty. I opened a side garage window and just put a cheap box fan exhausting. Put a board under the garage door to keep...
  4. twistedwankel

    Vert top

    Give the dealer a call. Some form of hydraulic fluid obviously. I saw an aftermarket unit calling for "grey hydraulic fluid only". Mustangs Inc? I'm surprised it didn't say on the pump housing. Mine does specifically call for red type F which I could see in the opac lines but it's an 84...
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    Electric fuel pump on '85 carb'o

    I thought all the carbureted engines had an excess capacity mechanical fuel pump with a return line to the tank from the pressure compensating relief valve just like the injected engines? At least my 2bbl '82 did. So for me it was simply a matter of installing a 4bbl carb+manifold with a...
  6. twistedwankel

    WHERE CAN I TAKE WEIGHT OFF OF CAR

    I took a bone stock 82GT with glass sunroof left in down to 2850lbs and added some things in the process basically still original at that weight. Official SCCA scales with full tank of gas and spare tire still in it. Easily could have removed another 150lbs. but the car was really well...
  7. twistedwankel

    I can't pass emission tests.

    One other thought comes to mind. If your fuel injectors are original - one or more might be leaking. One constantly spraying injector can really raise rich issues. Take a good look at your plugs when you do the tune up to see which one are black (or wet). If you have the time you could pull...
  8. twistedwankel

    I can't pass emission tests.

  9. twistedwankel

    I can't pass emission tests.

    [I know I'm running rich as there is a slight fuel smell coming from the exhaust, I just don't know how bad. My problem is, why the big jump in numbers when I put on cats and why did it run the worse when the brand new cats were put on it? Only thing I can think of is my O2 sensors are going...
  10. twistedwankel

    aluminum flywheel good or bad??????

    Not particularly as you have a rolling start and only shift once into 2nd gear. I also believe torque suffers greatly. Might be some benefit in faster engine braking due to less stored energy? To me the only noticable benefit is the engine revs much faster is all. I wouldn't spend the...
  11. twistedwankel

    What is the best tint glue remover??

    Agree with isoprophyl alcohol for removing most all glue from glass. Also the best for when you have to reattach a rear view mirror and get that glass super clean.
  12. twistedwankel

    CLUTCH OR CABLE ?

    Get an auto trans. Then your wife can drive it, you can drive her home and watch a movie on your new cable. All year round.
  13. twistedwankel

    Convertible top not quite making it...

    There should be a notice on the pump what type of fluid to use. Mine 84 uses type FA red transmission/hydraulic fluid which replaces the original Type F that mine calls for. The rubber plug in the right end needs to be removed. It is tight and I used a pair of needlenose pliers to pry it...
  14. twistedwankel

    next upgrade I am cheap

    Install a set of frame rails before your flexible flyer starts to crack the floor under your ass with more HP. You can get bolt in if you can't afford welding at the moment. They are cheap. The car will actually corner then - which is like adding a ****load of HP not having to use the brakes...
  15. twistedwankel

    Head studs or bolts?

    ARP studs are the way to go. Summit has them cheap for every application. Be sure to note the "extreme" torque levels of the studs compared to the bolts. BTW they don't stretch either and can be reused. Get the metal head gaskets too. Worth the money and nothing will ever lift on you under...
  16. twistedwankel

    To carb or not to carb...

    18 year old high miles cars can be a real nightmare to keep stock. Too bad you all ready spent all that money on parts that didn't work. You can probably get a replacement carb/intake setup from this website but pick a reliable source and get clear instructions before you put up the cash.
  17. twistedwankel

    Difference in power window motors?

    Correct. I put a rear quarter motor from a 92 in my 84. Usually you have to replace the three nylon bushings in the gear box if you buy a used one. I got 6 of them from a store on ebay for a modest amount plus shipping.
  18. twistedwankel

    Howling noise comming from rearend/driveshaft area

    I agree with gears out of adjustment. It takes a person with skill to shim them right. U joints and pumpkin bearings usually clunk when bad on deceleration or acceleration not howl. I wouldn't go racing with this condition. You could ruin a perfectly good posi or stick your driveshaft into...
  19. twistedwankel

    Overheating Problems

    I agree. Also as a little aside to that. My 84 conv. with 86 driveline has what I believe to be the original radiator as I put some sealant in it over a year and 1/2 ago to stop the leaks and it's held ever since so I haven't replaced it yet. I live in FL and it's consistently 90F with high...
  20. twistedwankel

    Overheating Problems

    I agree.
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