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  1. 69shocktower

    89 stang FordLincoln 2spd fan upgrade

    89 mustang GT Im having trouble trying to figure out how to install this fan. Just like the 130amp alt upgrade I bet its just a matter of finding the right instructions. This looks complicated as hell to me. There are aftermarket adjustable temp fan controllers available. But how the heck...
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    Anyone have a SuperChip?

    89 GT 5spd, TF heads, cam, BBKSSI intake w cold air, custom MAF, 24lb injectors. Would a used superchip for $75 do me any good? I havent explored computer upgrade options yet. But might add a SC at some point. Thanks,
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    carpet review

    69 coupe. So who is good for carpet sets? Price/quality/shipping/service. Mustangs Plus? the Paddock? Im turned off by YearOne cause they make you pay for a catalogue. Never ordered interior stuff before. I'll probly go with cheaper between mustangsplus or paddock and hope for the best.
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    Need suggestions and advice on modding a 351w

    w stroker Ive got a 351w with edelbrock performer cam, heads, intake that I put on few years ago and I really like it for weekend driving but its not Super crazy fast. Ive always wanted to do a 351w stroker but a friend of mine has almost talked me into going 302 stroker because its supposed to...
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    5.0 Explorer EGR?

    Howdy. Does anyone know what years of the 5.0 Explorers have the internal EGR manifold? Or, since some of these are external EGR and Mustang is internal EGR, how hard is it to make these intakes work on a mustang? Theres a local auction coming up with a 2000, 1997 available. Is either one...
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    81 Bronco 351w donor block for 69 mustang?

    81 bronco 351w Well Id rather have a roller block but this one is in an auction coming up and if it was cheap enough, Ive been asking around to find a block for awhile now and havent had any luck.
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    81 Bronco 351w donor block for 69 mustang?

    Would this make a good donor block for building a stroker kit for a mustang? Dont know if theres differences in the block between, car and trucks. Dont think there are. Only differences are in the rotation assemblies and heads and what not. But the blocks are the same right? Thanks,
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    OK its time to start on the 408w

    block were from I was really hot do to this too until I realized that I wouldn't be able to find a stock short block cheap enough to make having it machined and checked any cheaper than buying a brand new short block. And then after looking for a new block couldnt find anything that was cheap...
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    89 Qtr window moldings

    qtr windows Great ideas, thanks!
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    89 Qtr window moldings

    Someone told me its almost impossible to replace the window moldings withouth breaking the windows because the moldings are glued in. Is that true? Mine are showing age and was wondering about replacing them.
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    Anybody have shelby side scoops on their coupes?

    scoops and springs The 69-70 shelbys have always been my favorite and have the scoops on my coupe. Though I dont think they were ever functional from the factory after like 67. What Im curious about is how to lower my front end to get a nice look without going super low. All I can ever get...
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    Lowered 69's? Anyone have good pics?

    how So how did everyone here achieve thier look? Front and rear, what did you do? Cut springs or aftermarket springs?
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    FMX TRANNY vs C4

    reply When I switched my 69 from FMX to a C4 the drive shaft had to be shortend Im pretty sure. I had a spare that they cut and welded back together. I remember looking at the gap between the tail of the tranny and the yolk of the stock shaft and that there wasnt enough room. Guess Im not...
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    351W Re-blown

    I emailed superchargerUSA and Dyers blowers. I got a really good reply with pictures from Dyers so thier customer service seems to have the goods. Does anyone have knowledge of the quality of thier products?
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    69 351w blower build

    ok So if I was able to find a mid 90s block, Id be able to go with 1 piece rear main seal, roller cam, and it would still bolt to my C4 and use same motor mounts? That would be cool. I have an engine stand and have done heads, cam and intake upgrades on my 69 and 89. Also helped a friend...
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    69 351w blower build

    351w blower manufacturers? So what are the options here? Last time I read up, the whipple twin screw sounded promising. But Id like some suggestions so I can contact them and get recomendations for a block setup. Thanks,
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    69 351w blower build

    69w 351w blower build all the 408 stroker kits sold by summit racing, Eagle and SCAT, all apply to 69-97, and the only stock stroke they had were rotating kit by World that were listed for 69-82. so dont know how that figures into the new block vs old block compatibility. To clarify, the...
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    69 351w blower build

    69w 351w blower build Thanks for the info guys. I know theres a site somewhere with a chart of all the specs for both blocks but havent found it yet. The wiki said that 71+ has the higher deck height. My current setup is stock block with edelbrock performer everything topside. So Im a big...
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    69 351w blower build

    Lets say I wanted to build a 351w block w a supercharger blower that would bolt right into my 69 coupe with a small bell C4. What do I need to think about. Id like to be able to use my cylinder heads too. Would 69 heads work on the second gen block with the higher deck height and bolt to the...
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    Can anyone simplify the 69 drop?

    69 front drop I changed my avatar to a side shot of my car to help. Obviously I dont want the rear to look like its jacked up but wanna get rid of the factory effect of the front end pointing up. Need some advice. Thanks