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  1. 01_BLK_COBRA

    C4 tranny issue

    Good morning. It has been a while since I last posted. I have been swamped with work and haven't had time to play with my car projects. Anyway, I ran into an issue with my 84 mustang that I wanted to see if anyone could shed any light on. The C4 is exhibiting the following: Will shift...
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    C4 tranny

    Good morning. It has been a while since I last posted. I have been swamped with work and haven't had time to play with my car projects. I put this in roadside so it would get some quick views as I am working with the car today. Anyway, I ran into an issue with my 84 mustang that I wanted...
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    autometer gauge install

    Hey. Where does everyone install the sending units for their autometer oil pressure and water temperature gauges? Any pictures would be great of where to hook them up in the engine. Thanks. Rich
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    driver's side ground effect panel

    Good evening. While waxing the car tonight i noticed that my driver's side ground effect panel is loose. Upon closer inspection i noticed that on the passenger side, 4 black plastic push screws hold the panel in place. This are missing on the driver's side. any idea where to get new pins, or...
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    spark plug change on s-197 3v

    i have been reading that changing the spark plugs on the 3v motors is difficult due to carbon build up on the ground shield. this even causes plugs to break off in the heads. Has anyone had any experiences changing the plugs, and if so did you have any issues?
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    96 cobra or 05-06 gt

    I am looking to add another pony to the stable. I recently came across a stock 96 cobra with only 2500 miles on it. I also have seen a few 05-06 gts similarly priced with around 25 to 30,000 miles. Which would you get and why? Thanks.
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    2nd story loft in log home dangerous

    Quick question for everyone: My wife and i are building a log home to move into next year. we want to add a loft on the second story. it will have all the proper railings, etc. Does anyone feel this is too dangerous due to the fact we plan on having kids? Thanks. rich
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    question on which engine

    i have a favor to ask. Can anyone tell me what motor this is? i am thinking a 351 windsor. Thanks. http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8153/p1010007ngk5.jpg http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3760/p1010005vw2.jpg I appreciate any help. Mods if this is the wrong forum, feel free to...
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    volvo s40i

    Thought I would post this here as well. Question for everyone. What is your opinion of the 2006 volvo s40i? My wife and i have been tihnking about trading in the 01 cobra for one and i wanted to get a few opinions. i know i will miss the cobra, but I still have my 5.0 that i am fixing up back...
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    volvo s40i

    Question for everyone. What is your opinion of the 2006 volvo s40i? My wife and i have been tihnking about trading in the 01 cobra for one and i wanted to get a few opinions. i know i will miss the cobra, but I still have my 5.0 that i am fixing up back at my parents house. With the gas...
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    quick question

    Sorry if this has been asked (i tried doing a search). What type oh wheel bearings do we have on our cars? I am guessing the back wheels have sealed bearings, so no maintenance is needed unless they go bad. Do the front wheels have the packed bearings that you need to repack etc evey 30k or...
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    BilletFlow IRS Cover Brace

    Do you guys tihnk it is worth it to buy the BilletFlow IRS Cover Brace? I do not take the car to the drag strip, and I run street tires. My mods are in my sig. I just read some of the horror stories about the cover breaking and it got me worried. Let me know.
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    raptor shift light

    I have an intermittent issue I thought you guys could help with. I emailed their support, but I figured I might get a quicker answer here. The shift light is a great product. I seem to have an issue that during normal driving the light comes on and does the start sequence (same lighting...
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    new mods

    I will be going to Japan for a week for my work and while there I will have my car at mustang magic in deer park, ny. I am going to have frpp 4.10's installed (with speedo reflash), MM subframes installed, and an 03/04 irs crossmember installed. I am excited. I tihnk these mods should make...
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    JLT RAI question

    I have had my RAI installed for over a year. i made sure to put the maf in the same position as the stock intake (11 oclock). Does the sensor that goes in the intake tube line up with the maf? i didn't line mine up, and i read somehwere that they have to be lined up. Does anyone have any...
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    MM subframes

    I apologize if this has already been asked. I tried to search but didn't find anything. I am getting 4.10 gears installed next week at mustang magic on long island as well as MM sub frames. I plan on getting the regular sub frames and not the full length sub frames because my car sees no...
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    autometer gauge install

    I am going to be installing the electrical oil and water lunar gauges in the next two weeks. I have one question. Do most people put the water sender in the block using the supplied 3/8 fitting, or do they use the adapter made by Cobra Jack to put it into the crossover tube? Thanks. i am...
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    clutch quadrant

    Sorry if this is a repost. I did a search and couldn't find the answer I was looking for. Right now I have stock everything. I installed a spring to pull back on the shift fork so that the t.o.b. isn't riding on the fingers. It works well. The issue I am having is that I set up the stick...
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    clutch quadrant

    Sorry if this is a repost. I did a search and couldn't find the answer I was looking for. Right now I have stock everything. I installed a spring to pull back on the shift fork so that the t.o.b. isn't riding on the fingers. It works well. The issue I am having is that I set up the stick...
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    rev limiter

    On the ride back up from PA to Long Island I accidentally hit the rev limiter in a 1st to 2nd shift (merging onto NJ turnpike from short on ramp). This is the first time I ever did it, and it immediately was fine..... It ran great the last hour and half of trip. I just wanted to make sure I...
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    MGW is in :)

    All I can say is wow. This is my first aftermarket shifter and I am impressed. Install went smoothly. I do have one concern. I applied an even bead of RTV around the tranny where the mgw bolts up. I then bolted down the MGW and I noticed a little bit of RTV seeped out on the sides. Is this...
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    tremec 3650 question

    I am hoping to get my MGW shifter today and install it after work. i have a quick question however, do we use the stop bolts with the 01 tremec 3650 tranny? i am pretty sure that i read soemwhere that we do not. Any advice?
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    hesitation

    Does anyone else sometimes experience a slight hesitation when shifting to 3rd? I feel it every oncre an a while. On the terminator forums they talka bout how the ecu's are programmed to sometimes hesitate. Any ideas?
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    mgw shifter

    I jsut ordered the MGW shifter with the blue handle. I am excited as i havenever used an aftermarket shifter before. I am hoping the blue handle isn't to short. i am 6'1" and i dont have any issues with the stock shifter. I do realize my fiance probably won't be able to shift with the blue...
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    shift boot

    I want to check to see if the previous owner of my car installed an aftermarket shifter because I don't know. In order to take off the dash piece and boot so i can look at the shifter do i just pop it off? I don't want to crack the dash and what not. Thanks.

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