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    tri y and long tubes

    Long Tubes vs. Shorties (Headers) There is middle ground here. I use a full long tube but I use Headman graduated headers or 'step-tuned' headers where they modify (reduce) the header tube in diameter on its way to the collector. It is supposed to be a balance between them both. The...
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    Cable shifter and C-4 Gocha!

    The reverse valve body I am using is considerably high in pressure than the stock. I had the car running for about three weeks and several hundred miles before the event.....it was not long in time or mileage. In addition, the expereince I had is one I will pay not to repeat.
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    Cable shifter and C-4 Gocha!

    I have not heard of the issue before. ATO that set up the trans for me though was very 'all-knowing' concerning this issue and pre-warned me about my desire of using the Hammer shifter. The noted several issues, after actually buying one, I agree. 1. The shifters are mass produced and...
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    Electrical

    64.5 restomod: I used the specific harness from painless and have the following additional..."non-stock" accessories: 1. Two electric fuel pumps 2. Electric Windows 3. Electric Door locks 4. Power Antenna 5. electric trunk release 6. Pre-oiler 7. GT FOG Lamps 8. NOS...
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    Cable shifter and C-4 Gocha!

    Just an expereince "look-out" concerning C-4s This is particular to reverse valve bodies! The reverse direction utilizes the high band in the tranny (3rd). In the reverse valve body it is possible to continue to shift past the fluid ports in the transmission. If you do that, it ports...
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    Oil Breathers

    There are several other solutions or rather variations on the open/closed. One can also draw a vacuum on there crankcase by using a pump or the method I use. I have tubes welded into the collectors of my headers. braided lines rune from the tube, through a check valve (anti-backfire) and...
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    Auto to Manual

    IIIIIInteresting comments. I especially enjoyed the one about "I'd like to say that if you do a lot of changing of parts to your engine, trying to get the power you're looking for, it's easier to just change your personal shift points when you get on it with a manual instead of manually...
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    Auto to Manual

    I guess it depends what your goals are. I initially thought I wanted to go to a standard transmission. The man I was recommended to asked me the same question. He said "If it's just a control thing, an auto can do the same. If it's a belief that the car will be faster, then your simply...
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    Water pump recommendations?

    Not knowing the year, I'd recommend going Auminum Edelbrock or Moroso. - Aluminum MUCH better at giving up heat than chromed steel or iron, alos lighter!!!!
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    Performance automatic valve bodies...

    Hi; I run a '67 C-4 in an early 65 coupe with: - Full Manual, reverse valve body - non-decompression first gear - stainless splines - 2800 Stall The entire set-up cost me ~ $2300. It is by far the fastest shifting xmission I have ever had. I now run 275/50 R15s...
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    Auto to Manual

    Why do want to go to a manual transmission ?
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    redoing my fuel ststem, help with plans....

    I based my opinion on the superior anti-corrosion, tensile strength, and elastic modulus of stainless to aluminum. As an amatuer at this it became pretty clear to me after bending both 3/8 alu and 3/8 SS fuel line which had the least risk, most margin, and longest life.
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    redoing my fuel ststem, help with plans....

    I also use a flex line from sender to filter. The chassis and body flex in addition to installation ease is why I went this way. I don't know about others but I could feel chassis flex b4 I went to sub-frame connectors. That flex on 3/8 stainless lines can, over-time, negitively effect the...
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    Cooling: trans, engine, A/C

    Sounds like I might have a chance at making this work. I probably generate a little more heat based on the tranny, gears, and motor mods but I'm looking for the ceramic coated headers to help keep the base heat out of the engine compartment. With A/C on: What is the average trans temp in...
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    New drip rails 4 sale

    Just because there was chatter about them: I too have decided NOT to put back my drip rails after the paint job BUT I had already bought brand new ones. I will seel these at 75% of the Texas mustang price. New still wrapped in the protective coating. $50 * .75 = $37.50 + 6$ to ship...
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    harmonic balancer

    Question: 1. On the production line I doubt that ANY engine balance was performed. IF a proper balance of the rotating assembly is made, does the 'importance' of a specific HB go way down the priority list? Meaning, you simply need a good one, blance to that HB and your good. I'm guessing...
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    Cooling: trans, engine, A/C

    Installing A/C (Vintage Air) for the first time. I've always run a trans cooler and have been unable to find an acceptable location other than in front of the radiator for it. So the attached pic details what I have done. Mods required: Hood lock reciever support that ties to the...
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    Alternator upgrade

    Don't cringe: I use a 100 amp GM, 1-wire alternator on my 64.5 with a March pully set-up. - GM is cheaper - GM cheaper to repair - it's only a spacer difference - Gets rid of that darned external regulator - simplifies the harness considerably. Not a purest...just like...
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    4 wheel Baers installed; must bend brake lines. This kit any good? (link)

    I just completed a wilwood front disk, new MC, roll-stop, proportioning valve, and residual valve using stainless brake line and all 37 deg. flares for steel A/N fittings. I decided on A/N fittings for several reasons: 1. Reliability 2. Minimize quantity of mixed fittings 3...
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    Bumper/Guard install help

    Great point Mustangdave: The car is an early 65 (64.5) coupe Hi Folks; Q. Do the chrom bumper guards mount so the upper tip is on top of the bumper, under the bumper? Do the upper mounting tabs go on top of the bumper mounting bracket or below? Some detailed pics would be...
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