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    Engine Dies/Rough Idle/Gurggling from Fuel Tank - Hot Day

    Hi everyone, Was hoping for some help with a weird problem I encountered yesterday. I have a 1996 cobra (all stock) and drove it around for some errands yesterday hit a couple stores and returned home. It was hot out about 90 degrees. I heard some weird noises from the car after parking at...
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    '96 Oil Pressure Gauge Fluctuating

    Hello, I was hoping y'all could help me figure out what's happening with my oil pressure gauge please? I was at the light the other day when I noticed the gauge moving around. It was only doing this at idle. Here's a link to the video I was able to capture: https://vimeo.com/137334318...
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    WTB: 90-93 HVAC Control Panel

    Looking to buy a flawless, like new condition hvac control panel for a 90-93 mustang with a/c. Please let me know what your looking to get for it. Scratched the crap out of mine accidentally and it was perfect :nonono::cuss: Thanks :beer:
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    Do I need an inline fuse with relay?

    Hey guys, I was wondering if I should run a inline fuse before or after a relay for one of my mobile electronics? My understanding was that the relay acted as a fuse as well as a switch. :confused: Thanks for your input :cheers:
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    Can wrapping foil help protect an area when welding?

    Was searching for some info on installing my battle boxes and ran across this: http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/mach-1-156/604360-mach-1-rear-end-build-up-pics.html If you scroll down you can see the guy used aluminum foil to cover the fuel lines and brake lines. I searched google and I...
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    Die vs Thread Chaser vs Rethreader?

    What's up guys? Not sure where this belongs but there is a lot of good knowledge in this section so I figured I'd post it here: I have an adjustable clutch cable and the threads where the cable attaches to the clutch fork are screwed up bad. Now I have tried researching and can't...
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    Welding Lower Torque Boxes. 2 quick questions

    What's up you guys? Did some research and couldn't find much on the info I need, hoping you guys can help me out. 1) People say you can damage your alternator and car's computer if you weld on your cars chassis/body. What do you recommend I do to prevent this? I've heard that I should...
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    Opinion about IRS Swap

    Opinion about IRS Swap (12mm vs 14mm lca bolt) What's your opinion on leaving the RLCA torque box holes and bolts 12mm vs drilling and using the 14mm bolt for the IRS? I know I can find a bushing/crush sleeve for the front IRS sub frame mount to keep my 12mm bolt without having to drill out...
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    Anyone using a Chrome Hurst Shift Stick?

    I'm looking for feedback from people who have a hurst shift stick similar to this one: My question is how did this work with your stock shift boot? Did it work at all and if it did work, did you modify your stock shift boot? Is there an adapter I need to help make it work with my shift...
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    WTB - STOCK 2003/2004 cobra COUPE springs

    What's up y'all? Like the title says looking for Stock Uncut springs from a 2003 or 2004 cobra COUPE. LMK what ya have and what your looking to get for them. Not interested in springs from a convertible. Thanks :beer:
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    How Low Can I Go?

    Just picking up some stock 03 cobra springs for the 96. I plan to cut the front maybe 3/4 coil and rear 1/2 coil. My question is how low can I drop the car without needing c/c plates? I don't mind a negative .5 or 1 degree camber but anymore than that I wont be happy. You think I can...
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    Have you completely eliminated wheel hop?

    About to start an IRS swap on my 1996 mustang and wanted to know if anyone has been able to fully eliminate wheel hop. I'm talking about after the FTB bushing kit and subframe connectors. I've seen a lot of conflicting information in my searches so I thought I would start a thread to see if...
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    WTB: IRS Differential Cover Brace or Aftermarket Differential Cover

    Hey, I'm putting together an IRS and need a diff cover brace or an aftermarket cover like the one from LPW or FORE. LMK what ya got. Thanks :beer:
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    Bent Pinchweld: To repair or not?

    Took the car to a tire shop to repair a nail in my tire and the jack they used to jack up the car bent my pristine pinchwelds :nonono::fm: So I wanted to know should I straighten this out? Bending metal back and forth will weaken it so I don't know if I should just leave it. The reason I...
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    WTB: Cobra IRS Center Section/Third Member/Differntial Housing

    Looking for a diff housing for a 99+ cobra irs. I would like to find one in good condition not broken/damaged. I would prefer it to just be just the housing,cover and pinion flange. I don't need the carrier or gears. LMK Thanks :beer:
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    Bleeding Brakes w/ ABS

    What up yall? I'm trying to bleed brakes on a cobra and this is the first car I would be bleeding the brakes on which is equipped with ABS. I want to know is there a different procedure to bleed the brakes on a car with abs or is it the same as a non ABS car. Also if air somehow...
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    WTB: Cobra IRS Center Section/Third Member/Differntial Housing

    Looking for a diff housing for a 99+ cobra irs. I would like to find one in good condition not broken/damaged. I would prefer it to just be just the housing,cover and pinion flange. I don't need the carrier or gears. LMK Thanks :beer:
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    WTB: IRS Center Section/Third Member/Differential housing

    Looking for a diff housing for a 99+ cobra irs. I would like to find one in good condition not broken/damaged. I would prefer it be empty with not gears or carrier. LMK Thanks :beer:
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    WTB/WTT Cobra IRS

    Looking for an IRS from a cobra to replace my 8.8. Let me know what you have and what your asking. I would prefer the irs be in california. This way I can pick up the IRS rather than pay a lot for shipping. Thanks, :beer:
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    Torque Box Reinforcment Plates? UMI vs. Wild Rides?

    Need to reinforce my torque boxes. One too many launches on dr at the track will do it. So I've been looking around and the price difference between UMI and wild rides torque box reinforcement plates is huge. But the product is simple and basically the same. Can anyone tell me if it's worth...
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    Gear Pattern Good?

    What's up guys? Just setting up my old gears after rebuilding the rear on the stang and wanted some input on the pattern I have. Pinion depth, backlash and preloads are all in spec. These look pretty good to me but this is my first time doing gears so I wouldn't mind some input :loser...
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    Gear Pattern Good?

    What's up guys? Just setting up my old gears after rebuilding the rear on the stang and wanted some input on the pattern I have. Pinion depth, backlash and preloads are all correct. These look pretty good to me but this is my first time doing gears so I wouldn't mind some input...
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    Torque Wrench Question

    What's up guy. Merry Xmas....I haven't been on for a while. I have a 1/4" in/lb torque wrench and need to torque a 1-1/16" socket which is a 1/2". So I have to put a 1/4" to 3/8" attachment then a 3/8" to 1/2" attachment then the socket. Also the socket is a deep socket. Someone told me...
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    8.8 rear differential making humming noise

    I have an 8.8 rear end that has 3.73 gears in it already. My pinion seal is leaking and its not terribly leaking fluid but there is fluid splashed on my exhaust and under body. I am planning to replace the seal but before committing to it I want to know if I need to rebuild the entire rear...
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    WTB: Stock 1996 Mustang Clutch Cable

    I'm looking for someones stock clutch cable from a 1996 mustang. I might be interested in it even if it is broken if the upper and lower brackets attached to the cable are removable... It must have three brackets on it because the stock cable attaches at three locations, one in front of the...

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