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  1. Flghtmstr1

    need some new headlights?

    Nice. I wonder if they have the horizontal and vertical adjustment screws like other aftermarket headlamps. I'm thinking of retrofitting HID projectors in an OEM-style housing, and those are cheap enough that I wouldn't feel too bad if I screwed them up lol.
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    Can snow tires cause T/C issues?

    Nice photos. I love winter; the Mustang's a blast in the snow with Blizzaks.
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    revlimiter/transmission question

    I got the gears for free, so I can't comment on how worthwhile it was lol. I noticed a difference, but I would imagine 4:10s would be better in that regard. You have to understand that it's going to be a compromise, and if you intend to spend a lot of time at highway speeds, 4:10s may be too...
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    Swapping to an auto trans from manual

    Yes, my car was originally an automatic. You can mechanically control a 4R70W with a full manual valve body & switch for 4th gear. I believe you can also manually control the torque converter lockup with a separate switch. If you look at Ford-AODE.com the Ultimate AODE / 4R70W Performance...
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    Extremely Annoying Belt Squeak

    You can get Motorcraft belts at your local Ford parts counter. I don't know what to tell you about the length, though. If the Ford parts guy is good, he should be able to tell you what you need.
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    revlimiter/transmission question

    For what it's worth, I have 3.73s in my automatic, and I liked them when I was naturally aspirated, especially on long highway drives. I think the 4.10s would have been excessive for highway use. With a blower, even the 3.73s are too much, and I'll probably have to step back to 3.55s or even...
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    Swapping to an auto trans from manual

    It is definitely possible. You have three options as far as transmissions are concerned: either go with an electronically-controlled trans like the AODE/4R70W, go with a mechanically controlled trans, or go with a full manual valve body. If you want to adjust shift points, torque converter...
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    Extremely Annoying Belt Squeak

    Did you read my post? If you can't find a Gatorback (I couldn't), grab a Motorcraft belt.
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    looking for stock springs

    I do. Send me a PM.
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    Extremely Annoying Belt Squeak

    The Motorcraft (not OEM Ford) belt is also a good choice.
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    2001 4.6L 2V PI Engine For Sale

    I am putting a 5.3L stroker in my Mustang, so I have a complete 2001 4.6L 2V for sale with 92k miles on it. I have no idea how much it's worth, so I don't have an asking price. If you're interested, send me a PM.
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    Progress Thread Flghtmstr1's 700 Rwhp Build

    Alright, update time. The short block just got delivered, here are some pictures: The heads should be arriving next week. I also bought a bunch of other little things that I'll take pictures of as I receive them.
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    shocks and struts

    Shocks and struts should not be skimped on. They are the most important factor in how your car will handle and respond to surface irregularities in the road. If cost is an issue, and if you have time, wait until a set of Bilsteins shows up used on eBay. That's what I did, and it was well...
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    Sometimes I struggle

    Sometimes it just takes a new perspective on the situation to figure out what the problem is. There was a guy who let his truck sit for a year straight because he took it to 3 different "mechanics" and they couldn't figure out why it wouldn't start. A friend and I got it running within a few...
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    Anyone using silverstar tail bulbs

    Not me; honestly, it never even occurred to me to install upgraded bulbs in my tail lights lol. I don't have to look at them :p
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    Coil springs replacement

    That might have been me who said that. Let me clarify: I think shocks make a much larger difference in ride quality than springs, and the Bilsteins I have are excellent. Also, ride quality is subjective; you might think that my "better than factory" suspension setup is like driving on a...
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    car overheating at idle and peeing coolant. help please

    This happened to me as well after the Tork Tech install. Specifically, the overflow tank cap would pop off when the thermostat opened. I fixed it by burping the cooling system.
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    engine bay picture thread

    +1 I would like to know as well. I am building a 5.3L stroker and don't want to reuse the stock valve covers.
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    About to attempt the Timesert

    My thoughts are that I'd do the repair with the head removed from the shortblock if possible. If not, the Timesert tools should bottom out to the correct depth if the instructions are followed properly. The article was just an FYI as to what can happen if the procedure is done incorrectly.
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    my car will not really do a burnout

    I don't think there's anything wrong with your car. My automatic 2001 GT had trouble breaking them loose from a dead stop when it was naturally aspirated, and the car was running 13.6s at the time. Our cars have really tight torque converters, and not much low-end torque, so this behavior is...
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