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32183
Tried my car at the track last weekend. I ran a best, 13.4 @ 105 mph. Experienced severe wheel hop in the water box. As well, as very little traction for all...
Sean
calgary351gt
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Aug 31, 2007
2:57 am
32184
I have a simalar set up with a 84, 351, et streets, lakewoods,373s runs 12.0 in the street car(will go faster but no cage). I have a problem with the 4.11s but...
Ron Millay
ramjet19572002
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Aug 31, 2007
11:40 am
32185
It's been quite awhile since I was on this list so apologies if I've forgotten names. I saw a few that I still remember though. :) Buddy of mine used to run...
sean.meldrum@...
motorcitymus...
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Aug 31, 2007
11:52 am
32186
Since we have quite a few new members here, don't worry about forgetting names Sean. The list has been super slow so I would like to welcome all the new...
John Stephenson
jdsgallops
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Aug 31, 2007
1:19 pm
32187
Since we have quite a few new members here, don't worry about forgetting names Sean. The list has been super slow so I would like to welcome all the new...
John Stephenson
jdsgallops
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Aug 31, 2007
1:22 pm
32188
Thanks for the welcome back John! I've done the bushing replacement thing. Makes a noticable improvement but just be prepared for the job. Getting the old...
sean.meldrum@...
motorcitymus...
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Aug 31, 2007
1:31 pm
32189
Sean, Poly or hard bushings upper and lower will help a lot to combat the wind-up that causes hop. Unfortunately, the stock lowers use a oval bushing so the ...
Dennis Forcier
dmforcier
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Aug 31, 2007
3:43 pm
32190
You'd almost be better off moving straight to a panhard rod and ditching the uppers by time you factor cost of arms, battle boxes, etc. Dennis.....there's a...
sean.meldrum@...
motorcitymus...
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Aug 31, 2007
5:45 pm
32191
Good call on the elevation. You must know your stuff. Yes. I run my car in Calgary, Canada. Big time high elevation. _____ From: carbedMustang@yahoogroups.com...
Sean Curtis
calgary351gt
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Aug 31, 2007
11:13 pm
32192
I recently put a T5 in my old Stang, fixed lots of little things, cleaned out the mouse nests etc, and began driving it to work. Boy oh boy is it fun to drive...
Dr Beaner
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Sep 1, 2007
2:17 am
32193
... I don't know that I would go that far. Sean M. has gotten rid of all of his domestic products and now drives an import. That means he can't be that smart. ...
John Stephenson
jdsgallops
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Sep 1, 2007
1:06 pm
32194
LOL.......I was thinkin' it had to be. Even w/ REALLY bad traction you'd eventually hook and pull higher mph closer to sea level *********** Good call on the...
sean.meldrum@...
motorcitymus...
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Sep 1, 2007
2:19 pm
32195
LMAO! anytime ya wanna line up daily driver's John.........I'm game. ;) Sean '03 350Z/'02 BMW 330i ... I don't know that I would go that far. Sean M. has ...
sean.meldrum@...
motorcitymus...
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Sep 1, 2007
3:15 pm
32196
Congrates brian, Im about to have my 84 running. Dr Beaner <solow@...> wrote: I recently put a T5 in my old Stang, fixed...
matthew
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Sep 1, 2007
7:50 pm
32197
The only race my daily driver runs is the one to the gas station. And as far as I am concerned if I am the last one there, I am the winner. She is knock'n down...
John Stephenson
jdsgallops
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Sep 2, 2007
3:49 am
32198
Good call on the elevation. You must know your stuff. Yes. I run my car in Calgary, Canada. Big time high elevation. _____ So while I was on my honeymoon in...
Jeremy R. Martin
blkfox80
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Sep 2, 2007
8:51 pm
32199
only see 20+ in the 350Z but I've only got a 3m drive to work. Last weekend jaunt saw 28.5 on the xway w/ Kim and I and the hatch full of luggage. ...
sean.meldrum@...
motorcitymus...
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Sep 4, 2007
12:18 pm
32200
I've been happily beating on my old, rough looking '86 notch this year. There's some things I'd like to do on it but I really don't want to lose any driving...
Moving Target
moving_target72
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Sep 5, 2007
2:30 pm
32201
I picked up a set of Hotchkis lowers the other day. While installing them I realized the quad shocks in my car weren't only wore out, they weren't even there!...
Sean
calgary351gt
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Sep 6, 2007
1:55 pm
32202
You'll likely get enough improvement from the new lowers to not need the quads. I never had them on any of mine. Took them off the ex's '95 to squeeze...
sean.meldrum@...
motorcitymus...
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Sep 6, 2007
2:07 pm
32203
... I have not been following this thread, and you (or someone else) probably already mentioned... Beef up your torque boxes. Ralph Bischof ...
Puter ami
puterami123
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Sep 6, 2007
5:29 pm
32204
Ya, it's a pretty tight fit. I have about 1/2'" clearance to my street ET's. _____ From: carbedMustang@yahoogroups.com [mailto:carbedMustang@yahoogroups.com] ...
Sean Curtis
calgary351gt
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Sep 7, 2007
12:54 am
32205
... things I'd like to do on it but I really don't want to lose any driving time in it before snow flies. Decent autox suspension, T5 and a torquey 351W have...
Dr Beaner
nss34626
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Sep 8, 2007
1:04 am
32206
... I do have a few ... SOunds like you need to up your shooter size. IIRC a 650 comes stock with either a 28 or 31. Go to a 31 or 35 and it should solve your...
John Stephenson
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Sep 8, 2007
3:36 am
32207
... Thanks John, I'll try that. I swapped carbs a few years ago for some reason and never really tuned this one all that well. I should have kept notes on all...
Dr Beaner
nss34626
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Sep 8, 2007
12:29 pm
32208
Rather than shooter size, try a different accelerator pump cam. You want more gas when the throttles are almost closed. The shooter will increase dosage at...
Dennis Forcier
dmforcier
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Sep 8, 2007
3:39 pm
32209
Okay, my 84 GT was having issues with blowing oil all over the place. I busted an oil pump driveshaft back in November and drove it for 60 miles with no oil...
Puter ami
puterami123
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Sep 8, 2007
10:53 pm
32210
Ralph it's looking good. I like the green parts cleaner! I'm planning a 331 build here shortly.....you broke the ice! Hank ... From: "Puter ami"...
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jagfandaddy
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Sep 9, 2007
1:22 am
32211
... Thanks guys, I recall my other carb had none of the drivability issues at all when I drove it a couple years ago. I didn't get to drive it long since I had...
Dr Beaner
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Sep 9, 2007
2:01 pm
32212
... *grins* There are a couple of 4-eyes that run around here. Some are not in the best of shape, but folks still like 'em because there are not many on the...
Puter ami
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Sep 9, 2007
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