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Cooling
05-15-2015, 04:33 PM
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What's the best quality fan switch?
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F41eatsFords
Re: What's the best quality fan switch?
Thanks guys, I'll have to look into those options. Silverchicken, the headers aren't an issue; I moved my switch up to the intake manifold when I installed them (another reason I want a lower temp,...
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Cooling
05-15-2015, 10:24 AM
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What's the best quality fan switch?
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What's the best quality fan switch?
OK, first off, I've done a lot of searching over the years, but can never find a definative answer. My Camaro has an LG4 with a single electric fan, and I'd like to get a reliable lower-temp fan...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2015, 09:45 PM
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Howe Throwout Bearing Installation Question (experts inside please)
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Re: Howe Throwout Bearing Installation Question (experts inside please)
OK; I actually ended up bleeding it before installing the trans, and it's all back together and working great (even though it rained today, I couldn't resist driving it to work).
When I...
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Electronics
04-15-2015, 12:02 PM
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Mystery Connector under Dash
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2,185
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F41eatsFords
Re: Mystery Connector under Dash
OK, I found this thread:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/562509-fog-light-wiring.html
According to it, this is probably the fog lamp power supply for the factory fog lamps (86-88...
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Electronics
04-14-2015, 10:42 PM
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Mystery Connector under Dash
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F41eatsFords
Re: Mystery Connector under Dash
I see what you're saying; unfortunately, the columns bolted back up, so it's hard to see if there's a connection point. I may have to drop the column again Friday (next day I actually have free...
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Electronics
04-14-2015, 05:38 PM
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Mystery Connector under Dash
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2,185
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F41eatsFords
Re: Mystery Connector under Dash
Ok; I didn't think to check the ign switch; is there a single red wire that connects to it? Definitely won't reach the headlamp switch.
Forum:
Electronics
04-14-2015, 02:10 PM
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Mystery Connector under Dash
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2,185
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F41eatsFords
Re: Mystery Connector under Dash
Sorry about that! It was the wrong file type. Pic attached.
Forum:
Electronics
04-13-2015, 10:03 PM
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Mystery Connector under Dash
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2,185
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F41eatsFords
Mystery Connector under Dash
Hi guys, need some (hopefully) quick help. Doing my Auto to T5 swap, just got the pedals installed. I was bolting up the steering column, and have a connector like this (single thick red wire with...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-01-2015, 06:42 AM
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Howe Throwout Bearing Installation Question (experts inside please)
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3,838
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F41eatsFords
Re: Howe Throwout Bearing Installation Question (experts inside please)
Thanks jmd; I have the 82876, which to my understanding is the "improved" version of the 82870 (according to the Howe website).
So you're saying the TOB cylinder is thin enough that the fluid...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-31-2015, 10:09 PM
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Howe Throwout Bearing Installation Question (experts inside please)
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F41eatsFords
Re: Howe Throwout Bearing Installation Question (experts inside please)
Bump - Is my thought process right from a hydraulics standpoint? Bleeder should be as far "up" as possible to keep air from getting trapped while bleeding?
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-30-2015, 02:27 PM
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Howe Throwout Bearing Installation Question (experts inside please)
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3,838
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F41eatsFords
Howe Throwout Bearing Installation Question (experts inside please)
OK, so I've been looking at my Howe TOB installation instructions (Hedman long-tube means bye-bye external slave), and I have a concern about the installation, and how the system will bleed after...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-22-2015, 12:07 PM
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WANTED: T-5 Swap kit
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F41eatsFords
Re: WANTED: T-5 Swap kit
Thanks, but I already ordered from Hawks.
Forum:
Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-18-2015, 07:15 AM
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T-5 Swap Questions
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702
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F41eatsFords
Re: T-5 Swap Questions
Ok, just looked up the part numbers; the retainer is discontinued, so it looks like that option wouldn't be easy to try. In case anyone else was curious about that option. If you were able to...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-17-2015, 09:25 PM
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T-5 Swap Questions
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702
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Re: T-5 Swap Questions
Thanks for the tip; I'll try to look at some diagrams at work tomorrow, but I think for simplicity sake, I'll end up going with the Howe TOB (some things are worth spending a little extra on...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-16-2015, 08:45 PM
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T-5 Swap Questions
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702
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F41eatsFords
Re: T-5 Swap Questions
Thanks guys; I'll prolly be going with the hawks kit if I don't locate a better deal in the next few days.
Is there anyone with experience using the howe hydrolic TOB? I'd like to know if I can...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-15-2015, 08:33 PM
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WANTED: T-5 Swap kit
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F41eatsFords
WANTED: T-5 Swap kit
Looking for a T5 conversion kit (including clutch pedals, bell housing, shifter, etc). Please let me know the details (WC or not, mileage, condition of parts, etc) and the price shipped to 48843 (or...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-14-2015, 11:22 PM
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T-5 Swap Questions
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702
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F41eatsFords
Re: T-5 Swap Questions
Engines just a stock LG4; even with the exhaust, no more than 200 hp, so I don't see an issue. Plenty of ppl run T5s with no issues; you just have to treat them right, especially with high hp...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-14-2015, 07:49 PM
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T-5 Swap Questions
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702
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F41eatsFords
T-5 Swap Questions
Hi; I discovered the other day the front pump seal on my 700R4 is leaking (yes I'm sure; cleaned everything with brake cleaning fluid, clearly leaking from the bottom of the seal). I figure since...
Forum:
Exhaust
03-14-2015, 04:10 PM
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Important/Useful :
Third Gen Dual Exhaust Picture Collection
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467,434
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F41eatsFords
Re: Third Gen Dual Exhaust Picture Collection
Finally getting around to posting pics of mine. Installed 2 years ago; yes, I know there are a lot of clamps and it's not mandrel bent, but I didn't have a welder, and it went together really...
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Camaros for Sale
02-21-2015, 08:55 PM
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1986 Chevy Camaro Z28 - RUST FREE, 80k miles, NEEDS NOTHING
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989
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F41eatsFords
1986 Chevy Camaro Z28 - RUST FREE, 80k miles, NEEDS NOTHING
Located in Howell/Hartland area. For pics, please see the craigslist ad:
http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/4902161604.html
Come get it now that the weather's turning; spring is just around the...
Forum:
Body
05-01-2014, 12:30 PM
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16
HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
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994
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F41eatsFords
Re: HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
Thanks! I'll get around to posting updated pics one of these days (Computer delete Q-jet, LT headers w/ true duals, among other things). Maybe after the move.
Forum:
Body
05-01-2014, 12:20 PM
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16
HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
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994
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F41eatsFords
Re: HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
Sorry, Forgot to attach pics of the whole car...
Forum:
Body
05-01-2014, 12:13 PM
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16
HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
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994
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F41eatsFords
Re: HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
Actually, I think I'll get some paint on the way home (I can get yellow and white and mix them to match), touch it up, and still add the edge guards once the paint's dry. Got to thinking about it,...
Forum:
Body
05-01-2014, 11:52 AM
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16
HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
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994
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F41eatsFords
Re: HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
Thanks! Didn't even think of it.
Forum:
Body
05-01-2014, 11:50 AM
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16
HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
Views:
994
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F41eatsFords
Re: HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
Btw, the "thanks for that" was for the advice, not sarcasm against your opinion on the paint. No qualms against you for that. :)
Forum:
Body
05-01-2014, 11:46 AM
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16
HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
Views:
994
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F41eatsFords
Re: HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
Thanks for that. Aside from the door jambs, it is a pretty decent paint job (excellent for what I paid). Only 1 small area of orange peak, the rest is pretty smooth. I opted to leave the jambs due...
Forum:
Body
05-01-2014, 11:27 AM
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16
HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
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994
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F41eatsFords
HELP!! Anxiety level rising (time sensative)!!
So, Long story short, Mom needed to get my car out of the garage to move some stuff out while I'm here at work. She can't start it because it has a manual choke and kill switch, so she tried pushing...
Forum:
Electronics
05-03-2013, 11:30 PM
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5
Cruise Control Issues
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1,279
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F41eatsFords
Re: Cruise Control Issues
OK, so I routed the Black/White wire to ground from JamesC's thread (see above), and now the cruise is working perfectly. Just for further clarification, the wire I'm refering to is on the main...
Forum:
Electronics
05-02-2013, 11:03 PM
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5
Cruise Control Issues
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1,279
Posted By
F41eatsFords
Re: Cruise Control Issues
I.m Gonna try JamesC's solution found here:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-swap/310552-cruise-control-will-function.html
IDK if that's the issue or not, but mine is missing the ECM, and...
Forum:
Electronics
05-02-2013, 08:19 PM
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5
Cruise Control Issues
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1,279
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F41eatsFords
Re: Cruise Control Issues
I was wondering that too, since the plastic sheathing was cracked apart in one spot, but the cable still slides back and forth pretty effortlessly (manually pushed the diaphragm on the actuator and...
Forum:
Electronics
04-30-2013, 10:42 PM
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5
Cruise Control Issues
Views:
1,279
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F41eatsFords
Cruise Control Issues
OK, so before I sold my 84 Camaro, I pulled the perfectly functioning cruise control for install into my 86 Camaro. Everything's hooked up as it was before exactly, but it's not working. I've tried...
Forum:
Exhaust
04-20-2013, 09:04 PM
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4
Question about Summit/Flotech/ebay shorty headers
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1,590
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F41eatsFords
Re: Question about Summit/Flotech/ebay shorty headers
Yes, I have heard plenty of complaints (been researching headers on this site for years for the Camaro I just sold, just never had the extra money), but I have also seen just as many ppl saying for a...
Forum:
Exhaust
04-19-2013, 10:21 PM
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4
Question about Summit/Flotech/ebay shorty headers
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1,590
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F41eatsFords
Re: Question about Summit/Flotech/ebay shorty headers
I've kinda been leaning toward long-tubes anyways, in case I ever get around to replacing the LG4 some day. However, seeing as it is an LG4, I'm still open to considering the stainless ebay headers...
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2013, 10:13 PM
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2
Method for TC Lockup Using NC 4th Gear Press Sw
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662
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F41eatsFords
Re: Method for TC Lockup Using NC 4th Gear Press Sw
Yep, I've gone over all that before; Just figured I'd post another method for those who don't want to drop the pan for whatever reason. Better too much info, even if it's never used.
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Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-16-2013, 09:48 PM
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2
Method for TC Lockup Using NC 4th Gear Press Sw
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662
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F41eatsFords
Method for TC Lockup Using NC 4th Gear Press Sw
So I just bought an 86 Z28 (LG4, 700r4), and one of the previous owners converted it to non-cc q-jet ad distributor, so it got me thinking about TC lockup, since the ECM is disconnected. Since...
Forum:
Exhaust
04-16-2013, 08:54 PM
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4
Question about Summit/Flotech/ebay shorty headers
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1,590
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F41eatsFords
Question about Summit/Flotech/ebay shorty headers
I just bought an 86 Z28 a couple weeks ago (FINALLY have a rust-free car), and found out the shop one of my friends works at has an exhaust pipe bender. My plan is to install headers and drive it...
Forum:
Exhaust
05-19-2012, 07:11 AM
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14
Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
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1,447
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F41eatsFords
Re: Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
I agree, but sometimes they can "look OK" and they're actually not. Especially with someone fairly new to the game who's in denial that there could be anything wrong with their new (to them)...
Forum:
Exhaust
05-18-2012, 08:52 PM
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14
Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
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1,447
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F41eatsFords
Re: Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
Good to know; but an FYI to any novice, if you have older or original fuel lines, you might want to replace them before running duals like deadbird did. if they rust out (I had that happen), then...
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Exhaust
05-17-2012, 11:22 PM
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Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
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1,447
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F41eatsFords
Re: Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
Very nice setup; out of curiosity, are the fuel lines still running along the stock route? I always thought there was need for concern running the exhaust that close to them. Or maybe the exhaust...
Forum:
Exhaust
05-16-2012, 11:24 PM
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Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
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1,447
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F41eatsFords
Re: Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
Thanks for the input. I figured the manifolds were gonna be what holds it back over the y-pipe, but I had to double check. No time or money to install headers, a full exhaust, AND do all the other...
Forum:
Exhaust
05-16-2012, 09:29 PM
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14
Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
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1,447
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F41eatsFords
Re: Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
Let's put it this way, even if I have a 2.5" exhaust, it's still really only a 2.25 exhaust due to the y-pipe. I know it still flows a bit better, but I just want to make sure my theory's not off. ...
Forum:
Exhaust
05-16-2012, 12:51 AM
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Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
Views:
1,447
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Dual Exhaust Idea, need Q's answered
OK, I have an 84 with a stock LG4. When I bought it, it had all factory exhaust (2.25" pipe all the way). I replaced the rusted out muffler with a flowmaster, and a few months later cut out the cat...
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Suspension and Chassis
05-08-2012, 07:21 PM
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SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
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2,130
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Re: SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Bump :)
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Suspension and Chassis
05-06-2012, 09:39 PM
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SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
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2,130
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F41eatsFords
Re: SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Thanks for that; I'll have to take a few more measurements before I decide.
Anyone have similar info on the Comp Engineering SFCs?
Forum:
Suspension and Chassis
05-05-2012, 09:14 PM
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SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Views:
2,130
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Re: SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Thanks Maverick, that helps quite a bit. I wasn't on much yesterday anyways; I've been working on patching the wheel wells this weekend. Unfortunately it was my daily driver for four years, and...
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Suspension and Chassis
05-03-2012, 10:28 PM
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SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Views:
2,130
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F41eatsFords
Re: SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Thanks, I'd appreciate it. The small bolts on the rear flange you're asking about are just for helping secure the SFC to the rear flange. Otherwise you'd only have one bolt securing it at the rear,...
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Suspension and Chassis
05-03-2012, 06:54 PM
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SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Views:
2,130
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F41eatsFords
Re: SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
That helps quite a bit; I actually want some space between the SFC and pinch welds on the driver's side because of the piece of angle iron in there I think I'll need about a 3/8 to 1/2 inch gap all...
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Suspension and Chassis
05-02-2012, 09:27 PM
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14
SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Views:
2,130
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F41eatsFords
Re: SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Thanks; I've actually already done that with the Comp Eng ones, and have a good idea about them. The only thing I really need to know for them is how close to the pinch weld and floor pans they come...
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Suspension and Chassis
05-02-2012, 06:17 PM
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14
SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
Views:
2,130
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F41eatsFords
SFC Question. Also Need Pics.
I'm looking at either getting the jegster bolt-on sub frame connectors, or
the competition engineering ones (part# CEE-3111). I'm planning on using them with the alston bolt-in connectors.
I...
Forum:
Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-01-2011, 02:33 PM
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4
Stripped Pan Bolt Holes
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5,626
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F41eatsFords
Re: Stripped Pan Bolt Holes
OK, so I took the bolt out and stuck a pipe cleaner in the hole to see how deep the hole was, to see if I could use a longer bolt to catch extra thread. It turns out that the hole goes all the way...
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