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    Anyone with problems doing the 3G swap with stock wiring?

    Stock Wiring? Man this thread really took off. I am glad other people are learning from this thread like I have. Thanks for all of the great info and knowledge all of you guys share. :SNSign::nice:
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    Anyone with problems doing the 3G swap with stock wiring?

    Wiring Questions???? Thanks a lot for all of the help you guys have given me. I was scared to try this because of the risk of engine fires and because every article I read seems confussing. I am going to the store and picking up a new alt and other stuff to do the conversion. Thanks again.
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    Anyone with problems doing the 3G swap with stock wiring?

    Wiring His article says do not use the two black and orang wires. Other articles say to use them. Why would you need them? Do they serve a purpose? My main concern is engine fires. So acording to the above article, do not use the black and orange wires. Just use the white and black and the...
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    Anyone with problems doing the 3G swap with stock wiring?

    I am going to do the 3g swap on my 1991 5.0. I have read that people reuse the black and orange wires on the 3g Alt. I have also read that people say do not use them because it could cause a fire or other damage. Has anyone had a fire or know of an alternative route to bypass these wires and...
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    What parts for a 3G Install????

    I know this has been beat to death but what parts do I need to do a 3G install on my 1991 Mustang? I have read so many posts and it seams everyone does it different. Also can I have instructions on what wires go where. It is confussing reading all of these posts about it because everyone does...
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    Going to the Junk Yard in the morning!!!!!

    I am going to a junk yard in the morning. What vehicles came with the same upper intake as a 1987 - 1993 Mustang 5.0? I want to pick a spare one up and have it powder coated for my stang. Will an explorer upper intake fit on a stock 302 lower intake? Also I am going to get stock valve covers...
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    WHats this plug connect to? FOund it under washer fluid tank

    Weird Plug I noticed the same plug on my 91 5.0. It does not appear to come apart. The plug does not plug into anything.
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    Best Aftermarket Headlights??????

    Does anyone know who makes the best aftermarket headlights for a 1991 mustang. I have seen alot of aftermarket headlights that are crappy quality and do not last very long. I went to a ford dealer and they have stock lights for $150.00 a piece and that is just for the square light. Let me know...
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    Weird Thumping in Driver Floor Board??????

    I have owned this 1991 LX 5.0 for about 3 months. It has this weird thumping in the driver floor board since I purchased it. I have checked and replaced all wheel bearings. Checked motor and tranny mounts. All are good. Checked all of the suspension. It all appears good. I only feel it when...
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    Low Coolant light problem

    I have a 1991 5.0. Everyonce and a while my low coolant light comes on. The resevoir is low so I add water. about 2 weeks later it comes on again. I will have to add water. I do not see it dripping anywhere nor do I see any smoke from my exhaust. I pulled the plugs and there is not...
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    5.0 Over Heating Problems

    5.0 overheating problem ttt
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    help needed in DC,Md, Va Area with weird 5.0 over heating problems

    If anyone lives near the DC,Md,Va arear I would love for you to come look at my car and help me find the problem. I have a bone stock 1991 Mustang lx 5.0. I am having a weird overheating problem. When I drive the car normal the temp gauge never leaves half way. when ever I get up on it for a...
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    5.0 Over Heating Problems

    5.0 Over Heating I am using a stock gauge but It has over heated on me 3 times since I purchased it. The first time I pulled over and there was antifreeze bubbling out of the over flow pretty good. I turned the car off for 2 hours and then drove the rest of the way home and the temp never left...
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    5.0 Over Heating Problems

    5.0 overheating I replaced the stock thermostat with an oem replacement from advanced auto. I do not think that the system has a leak. I will have it pressure tested to see if it has any leaks. I will also check the converters. When It starts to get near the overheating mark It feels like...
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    5.0 Over Heating Problems

    Over Heating Problems I am thinking it is the water pump also. No my heater core is fine. I will put a water pump on it and see what happens. Thanks Travis
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    Light wire on Tach Help

    Tach Light Wire Pop out the headlight switch and test for the wire that lights up when the switch is on. Make sure it is the wire that the dimmer switch controls. I forget what color. Just strip that wire and connect the tach light wire.
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    Weird Over Heating Problems with my 5.0?

    I have a bone stock 1991 Mustang lx 5.0. I am having a weird overheating problem. When I drive the car normal the temp gauge never leaves half way. when ever I get up on it for a little bit the temp. climbs all the way up. Once it goes all the way up it will not cool down until I turn the car...
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    5.0 Over Heating Problems

    I have a bone stock 1991 Mustang lx 5.0. I am having a weird overheating problem. When I drive the car normal the temp gauge never leaves half way. when ever I get up on it for a little bit the temp. climbs all the way up. Once it goes all the way up it will not cool down until I turn the car...
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    Help with 3g install in or around Md, DC,, Va Please

    I need help with the 3g install on my 1991 mustang. If anyone around DC, Md, or Va has done this I would appreciate the help with my stang. I'm scared I will mess something up. Let me know. Thanks Travis
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    2001 GT wheels on a Fox?????

    2001 GT rims on a fox This might sound dumb, but can't the center cap be modified so it does not hit? what about not running a dust cap. It should be alright for a while until I scrape up the cash for the SN95 Swap. Let me know if anyone has tried this. Thanks Travis