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Can anyone help me out? I’m restoring a 68 fastback. At the moment I have the oem suspension and I am thinking of upgrading. Can anyone tell me if they are having issues with globel west suspension, total control products or heidts mustang 2 suspension. What suspension do you recommend to use? Or is it really necessary to upgrade?

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Thanks for the response man, I appreciate it! As the engine speeds ups that spark has to come sooner in the cycle because there is a time lag between the time the spark plug fires(and the gas expands) and when the piston is at tdc. So that is expressed in timing degrees as "advance". The spark plug is fired in advance of the piston hitting top dead center. The faster the engine goes the more "advance" is needed. At times this advance might be as much as 50 crank degrees depending on load and engine speed. :confused: I don't understand: why does the spark need to come sooner if the timing of the valves opening and closing is a fixed relation of the crank & cam? Why does engine speed matter? How is the lag your talking about created by the engine speed/load? Is the flame slowed by the piston still moving toward TDC raising camber pressure? So advancing the timing is moving the spark further to an earlier position/time relative to TDC and retarding the timing is moving further toward a later position/time relative to TDC You're talking about the plug firing as early as at 310 degrees out of a 720 cycle? As in 180 degrees down on the intake stroke, then 130 degrees up on compression stroke when the plug fires? I still dont understand this part of it but it does seem to me if the timing goes that far in advanced the engine is under one hell of a load or at an extreme RPM to get that far. I do remember my Dad explaining that Fords normally fire at 3 degrees BTDC. I read in an article some time back, something about engines degree programs being a set of degrees and for some reason in the picture associated with the article TDC was at 15 degrees from this starting point they mentioned. I don't understand that part of it. Was that suppose to be a reference of cam/valve activity to spark timing? Or did I just misunderstand all of it?

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I read the one post on the DEC issue, so I went downtown and bought one.On the article about the window felt installation, the pictures, and the written How-to were EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!I have to say it's like you hired all new writers and photographers, its that different from the older magazines. {I know you didn't, but it seems better somehow, can't explain well} I AM GOING TO SUBSCRIBE if you promise you are going to keep this up!!!!!!!!! I also have an idea for a technical article on spark plugs but I don't know how to present it to you. I don't type real good, I would almost have to talk to you, to explain properly. I guess I'll wait for a reply.......

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The classic battle between Ford and Chevy, Mustang and Camaro is a neverending one. People will always chose there favorites and I doubt we will ever really have ONE true winner. So I decided to keep it going once again. This time around though I took I different angle. Instead of regular stock cars or aftermarket cars, I took famous/technological/smart/live cars. So between K.I.T.T. of the new Knight Rider series and Bumblebee of the Transformers movies....which would you choose? Now before I get my head chopped of by people saying this is a weird/wrong/out of this world comparison....keep in mind that neither of these cars actually exist and that hollywood and TV added there CGI and touches to each one. So let the fun begin!!! http://p.webwombat.com.au/motoring/images/knight-rider-kitt-car-ford-mustang-3-big.jpg http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/7379/chevroletcamaro2008sm4.jpg

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The SEMA Show is upon us and the F-150 Raptor stole the spotlight last year and left Chevy in the dark. This year Chevy wanted a piece of Raptor and decided to take the Silverado into an off road level. The F-150 Raptor recently received the new 6.2-liter V8 engine that pumps out 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque. At the same time the Raptor went into a new special edition segment with another Raptor dubbed the FR Raptor XT. The XT will be limited to a run of 50 units and is an extreme truck; it's not street legal and will sticker at $99,950. So you can see the Ford is pushing for the spotlight once again. Not to be outdone GM decided to bring a concept to the SEMA Show with the Chevy Silverado ZR2. The ZR2 has a supercharged 6.2L LSA V-8 under the hood creating a whopping 550hp. Thanks to the cavernous space below the Silverado's hood, the LSA and its six-speed automatic transmission dropped right in with little effort and Chevrolet easily fitted a custom stainless steel exhaust system. Being that it's only a concept no price is obviously given. So which would you take....the Raptor or ZR2??? http://image.motortrend.com/f/11219196/112_0901_01z+2010_ford_F-150_SVT_Raptor+front_view.jpg http://image.motortrend.com/f/11027636+w750/112_0811_13z+2010_ford_f150_svt_ford_raptor+interior.jpg http://image.trucktrend.com/f/concept-trucks/chevrolet-shows-off-raptor-fighting-silverado-zr2-concept-at-sema/25802561/chevrolet-silverado-zr2-concept-front-three-quarter-view.jpg http://image.trucktrend.com/f/concept-trucks/chevrolet-shows-off-raptor-fighting-silverado-zr2-concept-at-sema/26944483/chevrolet-silverado-zr2-concept-interior.jpg Source: Raptor Source: ZR2

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Lets see...you are on a Ford site..A real 64 T_BOLT, A real AC COBRA with a 427, a Galaxy with a 427 SOHC, a 66 Fairlane with a 427...on and on with Ford Favorites...What woman would want to ride with you??? I'll go with Cha-Cha Muldowney!!!!!!!

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When it comes to aftermarket for Mustangs, Saleen is a name you just can't afford to miss. Saleen has been modifying mustangs for years now and have created some of the most exciting and powerful ponies we've ever seen. Well today they continue to push forward and bring to the SEMA Show the 2010 Saleen S281. http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-shows/2010-saleen-s281-leaked-ahead-of-sema/26853325+w750/2010-saleen-s281-mustang-front-profile.jpg http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-shows/2010-saleen-s281-leaked-ahead-of-sema/26853328+w750/2010-saleen-s281-mustang-rear-profile.jpg http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-shows/2010-saleen-s281-leaked-ahead-of-sema/26853331+w750/2010-saleen-s281-mustang-side.jpg http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-shows/2010-saleen-s281-leaked-ahead-of-sema/31076247+w750/2010-saleen-s281-mustang-front.jpg No word yet on what engine or power lies beneath the hood but if we know Saleen, we know it won't disappoint! Source: Motor Trend

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Sir - Modified Mustangs was my favorite Mustang magazine when it came out. It seemed that it always had one article about a S197, one featuring an SN95/New Edge car, a piece on a Fox and one on something else. This at a time when all the other rags forgot about everything except the new cars. I liked it so much that I let my subscriptions to MM&FF and 5.0 lapse and reupped my subscription in the middle of 08 for three years. Immediately thereafter you changed the format. In my opinion, it was not a good move, but I still enjoyed the publication for the most part. I still got a fairly healthy dose of 5.0-related information and the rest of the articles made good "reading room" material, if you know what I mean. I just received my December 09 issue and, as always, the first thing I turned to was your column. Not to suck up, but yours is one of the best and most entertaining editor's columns out there and I really looked forward to it each month. That said, this month's column was a HUGE disappointment. Taking Modified Mustangs and Fords to a classics only format will completely ruin it for me. I truly feel cheated out of my money by not one but two changes in format. I can take the current dose of classic content, as I like all Mustangs generally speaking, but I have absolutely no interest in an "all classics all the time" publication. As it sits now, I have two years of a magazine in which I have no interest left coming to me. I would like to see Source Interlink offer to transfer subscriptions from Modified to MMFF or 5.0 to those of us that don't want to complete our subscriptions. In short, I didn't subscribe to a magazine about classics. I own a 93 Saleen, an 85 Saleen and a highly modified 93 LX convertible and that is where my interest lies. While I like them, I do not, nor will I probably ever, own a classic Mustang or Ford. What can be done about this problem? :( With regret, David Clem Edmonds, WA davidclem at comcast.net

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http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/loder1899_ford_focus_rs_images_main.jpg You know the Focus was the best selling domestic automaker car when the Cash For Clunkers program was here. So why was it so popular....probably because it was fuel efficient and had lots of horsepower right?? Well not really!! It was a small compact fuel efficient car with great SYNC technology and great comfort. So what can you add to this great little compact car??....MORE HORSEPOWER!!!! Loder1899’s 2009 Focus RS pumps a total of 345-hp from the 2.5L turbocharged 5-cylinder engine, an increase of 45-hp over the base model. Loder1899 also added a stainless-steel exhaust system, which consists of a Y-pipe, Sportkats, and there is Vorschall silencer. The tuner says that the system provides an increase of 20-hp and a deeper sound than the original Focus RS. A 35mm suspension-lowering package is also part of the whole package along with 20-inch “Vertigo Viginti” wheels. Any thoughts?? Source: egmcartech

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Looking for the person who might have my old car.. I have the sticker for a 1970 eliminator that i bought new in 1970 and sold in south Florida in 1974.. Dont ask.. I kick my self enought.. how can i find out who might have the car? :( :crazy: :cool:

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Thanks for the reply, the motor is fuel injected. I have a friend that worked at a shop that has a computer that will print out the wiring diagram, and Xtreme horsepower in Dallas Texas is gonna put a chip in my computer and reprogram it to do away with the stuff I dont need.

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ground.... where is the cluster grounded to ????/ how is it grounded.. one of the leads from the instrument cluster voltage regulator is grounded... follow that trace.. find the wire.. i will take a look at the diagram of the dash circuit board if i have it... and come back.. and edit if there is anything to add.. the second trace up from the bottom is the ground circuit... looking at the back of the cluster... where the wires plug in.. the right side of the connector looking at it from the back with it plugged in... not the bottom right terminal.. it skips one.. so the third position up on the right... above the only skipped connector is the ground wire for the entire dash.. the ground wire for the cluster looks to be a black wire.. and is also connected to the clock light bulb socket.. but both are grounded somewhere... hope this helps...

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I often read in mags forums ect about blokes wifes and or partners getting stuckin an helping with their project wether its just helping wash or polish it or heaven forbid getting stuck in with the wet n dry.how do the do it bribery ? blackmail? the only time my wife sticks her nose in the shed, is to get me to do some more work around the house.She says to me when I ask her, that a car is just a car I then have to tell her to wash her mouth out with soap an water a MUSTANG is not JUST a car.may be its a good thing she dosent come into the shed What do you think.

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the autozone.com beat you to it... REPAIR INFO REPAIR GUIDE CHASSIS ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS WIRING DIAGRAMS Ford Mustang/Cougar 1964-1973 Repair Guide and they are printable and free ... there is another bunch of stuff covered and more years of mustangs... and 71 up midsize.. thanks mark... i try my best all over the various forums..

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How to change a neutral safety backup switch on a 98 Mustang? My back up lights quit working fuse is good and bulbs good this is the only other thing I can think of. Thanks

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CAR: 1967 Mustang Coupe / Salvage Title & VIN 302 / C4 / 8.8" The current engine and tranny are coming out and being given to a friend so he can teach his boys how to work on engines. NEED SUGGESTIONS ON: 1. I want to put a 5.4L in it and want it mated to a manual transmission that will not require a modification to the floor pan. Which one (if there is one) is a good one? 2. In the article a Heidts IFS was used, is that best one out there or is there a better one for this application? I was looking at RC Motorsports because you can buy their IFS piece-meal, which is more in line with my budget. 2A. What is better for a performance application, a typical aftermarket steel cross member (like on the Heidts & RC Motorsports) or a "K-member"? Have not come across any information on pro/cons on these. 3. I found an add for the FatMan Fabs tubular front end. Anyone have any experience with these or general information about that kind of setup? Any suggestions welcome! Thanks guys!

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Anti sieze lube ? Most pumps for the 5.0 are aluminum. Some 302's are cast and h.d. Can I put one on without problems, with a stock radiator? Florida is too hot anyway, so I don't think it will run too cool. Got them forged pistons now!!

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I think that is the only thing that could make the ford small block even better! -Do they make something for that?

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At your peril indeed! LOL Feeding the new guy to the sharks Chris? Come on? :)

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Like all Fords I do- But all it takes is an abundance of moisture to take out those newer machines. That is why you all should be glad that some folks like me are takin them there robotic apparattuses feedin fuel to the hydraulics and tossin them for a one piece intake and a carburator! Sure I'm gonna miss that sound, Of a mathematically calculated rumble, And the ability to get Great! gas milage if you wanted to, But after a few rubber bags and hoses and silicine, Even FISSION! wont stop me! Tis' Good To see all Keepin On Keepin! FHD

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At the point that an unknown longblock that I bought,(that is now a shortblock sitting in the dining room), Is the engine that I intend to be my dependable vehicular heart; I feel to disassemble the whole thing to the rings and bearings. The only things that I will not replace are the wristpins. At about an additional $90, Seemingly a days pay, Should I replace the cam, crank and connecting rod bearings if they are not bad? -and show no signs of wear? -Also, I will have to check the rings on one piston because I must hone one cylinder slightly. The intake was off and there was water in the cylinder through an open valve of the front right piston. There is about a quarter of a golfball sized wedge on the outer wall. The rust was minimal when I saw it when I decided to take the d80e heads off of this roller block, without roller lifters. Should I just say that I need better rings and get chrome moly ones for all cylinders and do a re-hone? I can see some crosshatch that is very visibly evident in all 8. If I re-hone, do I need to get a different size set of rings? The pistons are forged aftermarket. Can you hone too much and bring it close to a bore with the honing tool? -A motor is a mountain. :p

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:grin:

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I tried a dual four once with non-matching edelbrocks, but I didn't have a radical cam. Open question...isn't 1000 a bit high for idle? Have you checked for a vacuum leak? Have you checked float level? The edelbrocks I've played with are picky about float level if you ain't careful.Had to reset mine a couple of times due to lack of attention to instructions......I'm sure there is some good advice coming from other carb owners...want to hear myself, cause I got the matching carbs to put my 289 finaly..

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i have a 1966 mustang with the 200 ci straight six in it.... 3 speed manual on the floor.....i wanted to know what 289 or 302( year make of car) i can get that would almost bolt straight up to the transmission with as minimal work or modification tot he fram or body or anything else... i am a mechanic in the army but we work on diesels, but i just dont want to tear much up.. please post here or email me at bulletsfly2006@hotmail.com my name is mike

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Hi, My 2007 has bubbly spots on the windshield and grille edges of the hood. I suspect rust forming due to water getting under the paint. Has anyone had this issue? I have been told I can go to Ford with this issue. If I cannot get anywhere there I am going to get it repainted. Does anyone know of a reputable place to get a paint job in Tampa FL area? Thanks! Kristi

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