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  1. joelliott

    3:73 vs 4:10

    Whats a good rpm to run HW speeds at? You above say your pushin 2300 at 70mph. I would have that thatd be kinda high. I run about 1850 at 70-75 with my stock 3.08 rear. I wanna go 3.73 being I have a 85gt with T5. I am thinking itll put me about 2300 too at 70-75. Is this ok on a pretty...
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    Spring install PLEASE HELP!

    I have ford C springs on my 85gt. They were a PITA to get in also. Plus they are only about an inch smaller than stock. But my problem is in the rear. When I got the springs in and everyhing aligned up, my rear was still lower than my front. So I was thinking about trying some of the poly...
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    What is right way to delete Smog Pump?

    So if I went into the auto store and asked for a 84.5in 6 ribbed belt, they would hook me up? No part numbers or anything? Thanks Joe E.
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    Ram Air hood scoop from mach1 2003 on a fox?

    Like I said, I dont know about the newer hood scoops. They are conformed to fit a new stangs hood. Our fox body cars dont have the same hood shape. Thats the beauty of these stock scoops Im refering to. Go to www.foureyedpride.com. Look around at the early 80s picts and search for scoop...
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    Ram Air hood scoop from mach1 2003 on a fox?

    Might work but look at this instead. Find a 79-83 scoop off a Gt or turbo coupe. They have forward and rear facing scoops and can be bolted to a fox super easy. And they are already contoured to a fox hood! no sanding. Im in the process of it right now. Im putting a forward facing on my...
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    Gear Q. Are they supposed to be constant pwr or 'wind up'

    What kinda rpms are you pullin at 60mph and 80mph? I have stock 3.08 in my 85gt and wanna go with 3.73s bad. Thanks Joe E.
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    New owner with Instrument ?s

    Check out www.foureyedpride.com sometime. Lots of good 79-86 stuff there. Joe E.
  8. joelliott

    insulation stuff under hood

    With removing the insulation on the hood dont you take a chance at toasting the paint on the hood directly above the carb/TB? I know my paint there is looking lighter. And I still have the sheet in. Joe E.
  9. joelliott

    Hatch back Supports (Cylinders)

    Hey there. I know a guy on www.foureyedpride.com who has a new set for sale. Just go to the abovesite, scroll down until you see the for sale forum, and look around until you find the fox hatch strut for sale post. Joe E.
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    Hurricane Charlie,the days after.

    Whats up guys. MustangLX, so is there power in all lehigh now? What about the business areas? Im in Labelle. We got some crazy wind and 3-4 in of rain but nothing to bad. We only lost weak structures like boat/buggie covers and sheds. I saw trees fallin the the distance, I live in the woods...
  11. joelliott

    85gt new Carb. Holley? comments advice please!

    Thanks again guys... I was told to get a holley red fuel pump and run it near the tank in the rear as a pusher? Any idea about this? Joe E.
  12. joelliott

    85gt new Carb. Holley? comments advice please!

    Like I said, this is my first carbed car. Im not familiar with them cuz i have always run EFI stuff. Just been doing the mustang thing for about a month. Thats also why I am posting novice questions like the ones above. I am having a friend, also a mech., install and tune the carb. Ill be...
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    85gt new Carb. Holley? comments advice please!

    OK thanks. Is it ok if I shoot you a pict to your email and then you can see whats up with it? the box says manual choke but it looks like what you described. Gotta run uptown and get gas. Hurrican C is heading straight for us here in SW florida. just heard on the radio is about a 50%...
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    85gt new Carb. Holley? comments advice please!

    Ok Im a carb novice. Need someone to tell me how I can see the difference, on my just arrived carb, between manual and electric choke? Wheres it at and how can I tell if its one or the other? THX Joe E.
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    85gt new Carb. Holley? comments advice please!

    How much was that Holley Pump? I definity dont want a dead carb at 4K. Thanks Joe E.
  16. joelliott

    Do you need quad shocks?

    Oh forgot, I just put 17x9 corba Rs on the rear with a 255-40 tire. I have 1/4in clearence between the rubber and the flipped quads. I tried running without them but I had alot of vibration when hard driving. It sucked. probably arms need to be replaced but no cash for that now. but I put...
  17. joelliott

    Do you need quad shocks?

    Where did you guys get the poly bushings? Are they the ones that are thicker than stock? I need to bump my rear end up a bit to level out the ride. I was thinkin of slappin in a set of these poly isolator on the rear and being alright. Thanks! Joe E.
  18. joelliott

    85gt new Carb. Holley? comments advice please!

    Do I have to order these avenger specific springs etc or can I pick them up locally? Thanks Joe E.
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    85gt new Carb. Holley? comments advice please!

    Well my Holley street avenger 670 is on its way. Be here thursday. Hopefullt get it in first of next week. Ill let ya know how it goes. Thanks for your help. Are their any other simple things I should replace while the carb is out, other than the gasket? And for that matter, what gasket...
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    85gt new Carb. Holley? comments advice please!

    My stocker is a holley. It runs 625 cfm right? I cant remember. I can get either a 570 or a 670 from this guy. I think im gonna stay with the 670 due to my wanting to continue moding this car. I am hoping to have a nice set of heads on it by the next year. Also gonna slap a weiland stealth...
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