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  1. Scott W

    shift light setting

    wow, that seems pretty low. For the last 10 years (since i owned the car) I usually wait till my needle touches the redline before shifting. I know my tach is off by about 500 rpm at 6000 rpm so I figure I've been shifting in or around 5600. I forgot about the delay time. I guess It should...
  2. Scott W

    APC white face gauges (plain or speedglo)

    anybody have the APC white face gauges? they offer one with blue numbers, one with red numbers, and finally a speedglo which lumineses (either blue or green). I think the luminescent ones are a little to 'ricer' for me. What is the quality like on the plain ones like? Are the numbers clear at...
  3. Scott W

    shift light setting

    what's the best setting to use for a shift light on a relatively stock 5.OL? I know its in or around 5800 rpm, but just wanted to check. Some lights take the rpm pill, which one is everyone using?
  4. Scott W

    MSD 6AL tach output connector

    that was probably the only thing i didnt' try. the way its mounted I can't see the input. Right now I have a 2 pronged end wedged in there. I'll have to go out and change it. thanks again blackfox5.0
  5. Scott W

    MSD 6AL tach output connector

    I'm trying to hook up a shift light in my car. I need to plug a wire into the tach output on my msd 6al ignition box. anyone know what type of connector is to be used? thanks.
  6. Scott W

    header bolts need re-torquing

    good idea. I was able to get the bolts re-tightened. If they loosen again I'll look into some locking bolts. thanks again guys.
  7. Scott W

    header bolts need re-torquing

    thanks, I'll have to buy a elbow - I can;'t find mine. I have an 8mm wrench, only problem is its only about 4" long. Time to buy some proper tools. I guess i should wait till the car cools down - half of my problem is me burning my knuckles on the headers - those things get damn hot
  8. Scott W

    i think its the alternator

    that sound like the alternator to me, unless you have a wiring problem, which i doubt (if the alternator wiring is faulty, it may not be charging you battery properly). If you have a voltmeter, check battery voltage with car off (should be 12.5V), then check again with car running (should be...
  9. Scott W

    header bolts need re-torquing

    I had my header gaskets replaced last week, and now the bolts are pretty loose and need to be re-tightened. with my headers its a tight squeeze and some of the bolts are a p.i.t.a. to get too. what tool do I need? wrench, socket with elbow? and do I need to remove my cold air intake to get to...
  10. Scott W

    flow from a ported cobra intake

    I know of a couple guys who run in the high 9's with their ported cobra intakes. the cobra intake is simply a cast version of the gt-40, and out of the box cannot flow quite as much as the gt-40 BUT because the cobra intake is cast, it can be heavily ported. I'm running a stock cobra intake...
  11. Scott W

    engine prknocking-banging

    well ford just called again - one of my new msd wires has melted to the header, causing a misfire.
  12. Scott W

    engine prknocking-banging

    well i found the problem. turns out my header gaskets are leaking, in fact 3 bolts have come loose and completely disappeared! does anyone know if the header leaks could cause mild surging? (feels like your just starting to run out of gas)
  13. Scott W

    engine prknocking-banging

    No, I gaurantee its not detonation. this noise is pretty loud, the car sounds like a clunker. I thought it was a sensor, or dirty injectors, ran all the codes, replaceed many sensors, new ignition.............But today, the noise started, and the problem increased 10 fold. I'm going to...
  14. Scott W

    engine prknocking-banging

    engine knocking-banging help please I was having some drivability problems, mild surging, some lack of power... but it wasn't too bad. today however, after getting off the highway, I satrted to have some real drivability issues - severe surging, and there is a loud banging or clanking noise...
  15. Scott W

    SURGING - Ideas? Checklist?

    Oh yeah, thanks. does the iac just effect idle, or could it effect my part throttle problems? Do I need to replace the gasket when I pull off the iac?
  16. Scott W

    SURGING - Ideas? Checklist?

    Where can I find the iac?
  17. Scott W

    SURGING - Ideas? Checklist?

    I just did a code check, and I came up with a few codes. First I should tell you that i'm having problems with my alternator (unrelated), so some of these codes may be because of low voltage. 3-2 Cannister or EGR valve contol system 8-7 Fuel pump circuit 9-5 Fuel pump circuit 9-6 Fuel...
  18. Scott W

    missing and bucking some while cruising, good idle and good WOT???

    I'm having almost the same problem. lopes or surges under part throttle. I'm replaced the distributor, cap, rotor, wires, coil, plugs, and I have a msd6al- so I don't think my problem is ignition related. I[m going to check for a vacuum leak and check the tps. What do you mean by...
  19. Scott W

    Line Lock

    Several manufactures make line lock kits. I just finished my installation, it was pretty simple. Hurst makes a nice unit, Hurst p/n#1745000. I would also suggest getting the hurst installation kit (p/n#5671510), and most importantly, purchase the adapter fitting kit for the mustang (Hurst...
  20. Scott W

    SURGING - Ideas? Checklist?

    My car is surging, mainly under part throttle and low rpms. Please give me some ideas of what to check for. I have replaced the : Distributor, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, and I have a MSD6al - so I'm pretty sure its not ignition related. 1-tps is .98V, but I haven't check the sweep...
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