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    Safe MPG guess?:

    200 miles woud be a safe figure.
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    What is the correct break in proceedure for a new motor?

    Roller Cams don't need broke in.
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    Top End Cleaner/Seafoam--Opinions?

    The car runs great. The only issue I'm having is detonation/pre-ignition. The car used to run fine on 87 octane and 12*, now it pings at 10* on 87 octane. My thought's were to use a top end cleaner and hopefully set my timing back to 12*.
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    Top End Cleaner/Seafoam--Opinions?

    I've heard a lot of people raving about the results of using Seafoam on thier engines. Has anyone here used it with good/promising results? Any opinions or experiences are appreciated. Thanks, Jeremiah
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    How many miles have you got off your stock Fox clutch?

    Don't know if mine's original or not. I've put almost 80k on the car since I've bought it. Haven't replaced the clutch yet.
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    What makes the engine HO?

    Roller cam, Forged pistons. Double roller timing chain set.
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    NEED INSTRUCTIONS ON GOING FROM '86 TO '87-'93 INTERIOR

    Leave the 86 dash alone. Personally I think they look better than the 87-93.
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    spark plug wire Poll

    Ford Racing. Also run Ford wires on my Bronco.
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    100 miles/tank ?

    I've got as much as 330 miles on a tank of gas, combo city and highway. I average about 260-300. If I drive sensibly I average about 22-23mpg in my GT.
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    Burning wires

    Sounds like the Alternator shorted out.
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    strange noise from rear. Stops when braking

    My GT has done the same thing since I've bought, it has got progressively worse over the years. In my case, I know for a fact it's not the brakes. The rear end turns easily without any rough spots. Although it sounds to me like a wheel bearing or carrier bearing slowing dying? Time to...
  12. 8

    Best Oil to help Oil Pressure

    I run 10w-30 in the winter/fall/spring months. I run 20w-50 from June to Sept.
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    very high miles...5.0 vs 4.6

    My GT has 204K on it, and it's my DD. I average about 26mpg on long trips. The LX has 237k....both cars still running strong. The only thing done to either engine is valve cover gaskets on the GT at 200K.
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    what size fuel pump????

    I replaced mine with a 110lph.
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    AOD Shift Points?

    Is there any way to easily adjust the shift points on an 86 AOD. The 1-2 upshift seems fine. 2-3 shift at about 4200-4400. I would like to get it up to 4800-5000 if possible. Thanks. Jeremiah
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    Which oil weight?

    I run 10w-30 most of the year. My next oil change will be 20w-50, which I run unil late September.
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    Inner Tie Rod End

    $90 bucks for a Reman, $25 for the inner tie rod. The rack feels solid-no slack.
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    Inner Tie Rod End

    I just found out my right side inner tie rod end is shot. Outers are a breeze, the inner is different than anything I've dealt with in the past. Any tips on replacement? Any ideas are welcome. BTW-This is on the GT. Thanks, Jeremiah
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    tips for driving for better milaege?

    My last fill up I averaged 23.7mpg in the GT. 30% city 70% hwy. I would like to break 25.