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    Drivetrain Throwout bearing replacement

    I've had experience with 3 different types of TOB. Best by far is FRPP.
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    Resonate noise from IAC valve

    I had the same exact problem you are describing about 2 years ago. The noise started, it got louder, and the car was surging like crazy at idle. I actually was sitting at a light by the local ford dealership and it died. It started back up but I had to hold the revs above 1500 to keep it going...
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    Idle problem mustang gt please help!

    You may have done this already, but just didn't list it above. Have you cleaned your MAF? I had a similar problem with my car and it wasn't throwing any codes. A buddy of mine told me to try it and it worked.
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    Opinions on deep dish 03/04 Cobra wheels

    I have seen an 03 with black chrome DD 03/04 cobra wheels. It looked awesome.
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    Helping a friend with 4.6 F-150, same exact motor as Mustang?

    Hey guys, I need a little help. I have a friend who has an 08 F-150 with a 2V 4.6 in it. I don't think they switched to the 3V until 09. I am going to help him put new heads on it in a couple months when he gets back from basic training. I have done a few PI head and motor swaps into mustangs...
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    Engine Pi Swap Ready

    I did my swap just over a year ago. The basic answer to your questions is yes, but there are a few other things I would recommend. I used that same Ford Racing kit when I did my swap. I purchased the new FRPP PI heads, but kept the PI cams that came in them, so I am not sure what else you would...
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    Engine Pi Swap Problems

    No problem man. I just know how frustrating this could be and ran into a lot of unforseen issues doing my swap. One thing I can say is that it taught me how to trouble-shoot these motors more than anything. Let me know if that fixes the issue and good luck with it. I know once I got mine done it...
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    Engine Pi Swap Problems

    Before i did my swap I spoke with a Ford Tech at the dealership and asked him a couple questions about timing the motor. He told me that the car would run if I was just a link off, but it would miss, and would be harder to crank over. He said since they have dished pistons I may not be slapping...
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    Engine Pi Swap Problems

    I did my PI swap a year ago and we had the timing off by one link and it sounded similar to what your describing. Luckily we caught it quickly and it didn't do any damage to the valves. You may want to double check your timing, although I only have the stock PI cams in mine so I can't speak to...
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    Bilstein or Tokico?

    I have been running Tokico's for 2 years with H&R SS and MM c/c plates and have been happy with the setup. I don't think you can go wrong with either, specifically since they are the same price.
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    Bumpsteer Kit or Ball Joints or Both or Neither

    My suspension set up is H&R SS springs, MM cc plates, Tokico HP's, Steeda bumpsteer kit and Steeda X-2 ball joints. I have had this setup for about 18 months and love it. I haven't had a problem with either the bump steer kit or the ball joints and would recommend them both.
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    Quiet(er) mufflers? Recommendations?

    I run a VRS catted x-pipe (damn emissions in GA) with the regular magnaflow cat-back. The car is quiet when cruising on the highway, but sounds great when you push it.
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    1998 Gt mods

    +1. I just completed my PI head swap last month on my 96 GT convertible. Great power gains, especially above 4K rpm. With the compression bump you will have to run 93 octane though, but since my car is not a DD it hasn't really affected my wallet, but is something you need to consider since your...
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    suspension help?..

    I am running H&R SS that have lowered the car 2". I would recommend the tokico blue shocks, and an often overlooked part, the steeda X2 balljoints along with the CC plates. Just my .02.
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    96-98 PI swap w/ 99+ alternator bracket question!?

    +1. Sorry I meant to put in there it was an 01-04 bracket.
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    96-98 PI swap w/ 99+ alternator bracket question!?

    I just completed my PI swap last month on my 96 GT convertible. I used the 99+ bracket and the 96 alternator that was on the car already. It worked just fine. Good luck with the swap. Just take your time with it and make sure you time the car right and be patient when doing it. You will be VERY...
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    Tips for Timing after PI Head swap

    Thanks wmburns. I took pictures before we pulled the heads off and marked the chains, but I just wanted to make sure that is the best way. I also purchased new chains because I figured "while I'm in there" it would be worth doing it all at once.
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    Tips for Timing after PI Head swap

    Let me preface this by saying I have done some pretty extensive searching, and have read a couple different tips on how to do this. I just wanted to know how you guys successfully timed the engine after the swap. Right now the crank is set at TDC#!, and the heads are on the car, but I had to...
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    97GT Headswap Questions...

    I'm in the middle of my Romeo PI swap as we speak. I actually pulled the motor out to put all new gaskets in it etc., but you will need to get the cam gears, spacers, bolts and washers that fit the romeo heads. I ordered all this stuff from the local dealership and picked it up today. The total...
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    Have parts for PI swap, should I check compression before install?

    The car runs very strong (well as much as a 96 GT can), and I have at times driven the car hard, but not all the time. I just don't drag race it or anything like that, but I do enjoy taking it on trips with some friends through the mountains. There is no smoke, knocking, nothing that I can tell...
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