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05-21-2007, 05:34 AM

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90mustang5.8

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RE: my first 5.0

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the gt-40 intake is $600 brand new, they make some nice plates for the top, i have one just powdercoated black, heres a pic with the cover

that acually looks pretty sweet....................

05-21-2007, 05:39 AM

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RE: my first 5.0

nice color man! i was contemplating that color on mine but keeping the silver on the bottom or black w/ that color blue stripes..

but that cap and wires look like original 1987 equipment lol def give her a nice tune up soon

05-23-2007, 10:30 AM

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RE: my first 5.0

well got atemp permit for the car and have been driving it a bit
it is super fast I love it
but there are a few things,
the baffles in my cat broke loose so i dunno what to do either a new H pipe with cats or offroad pipe
I am not sure if u need cats and emission stuff to pass safety, since its a 87 i dont need to go for e test

the other thing i noticed in teh smog pump is gone so if i do cats I will have to get a new smog pump
but then teh car is all legit and i cant get hassled by the cops or ministry

05-23-2007, 10:32 AM

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RE: my first 5.0

now i forgot my questions lol
what is the best cap, rotor and wires, plugs to get?
with my cars setup would stuff liek bigger injectors, throttle body and mass air sensor, and fuel regulator benefit my car?

07-03-2007, 05:04 PM

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RE: my first 5.0

ok got some work done to the car finally
needed new gas tank, installed a BBK 2.5 Hpipe with high flow cats, smog pump, got rid of the AC compressor and relocated the p/s pump, new plugs, wires, cap, and rotor
2 cans of engine degreaserso far and got a BBK CAI and some LX tails
what do you think now? it's coming along slowly

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL402.../263550956.jpg
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL402.../263550950.jpg
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL402.../263550938.jpg
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL402.../263551641.jpg

heres before the tails
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL402.../263551645.jpg

07-03-2007, 05:07 PM

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RE: my first 5.0

looks ALOT better

07-03-2007, 05:26 PM

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RE: my first 5.0

I think it looks awesome!

You did a great clean up job and love the decision to switch to LX taillights, I think it makes a huge difference. Keep up the good work!

-Jeff

07-03-2007, 05:49 PM

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RE: my first 5.0

Congrats, the engine bay looks a lot better!!! If I were you I would just pull out a couple parts (such as the radiator support brackets,) and repaint them so it looks even cleaner. Maybe some new wire looms too.

07-03-2007, 06:23 PM

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RE: my first 5.0

yah plan on getting new rad brackets very soon

07-04-2007, 12:08 AM

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RE: my first 5.0

car color is awesome. looks great in the front with the cobra grill. nice job working the engine bay.

SOME THINGS I WOULD DO NEXT:
1. reroute (hide) as many wires/ wiring that u are able to inside the fenders.
2. put the battery in the hatch
3. pick up a blue radiator hose kit from ebay
4. get a black/new interior floor carpet