got it running but needs a lot more work i have a lifter noise so im going to tear it down alittle to find the noise and fix it then figure out the tuning issue!
got it running but needs a lot more work i have a lifter noise so im going to tear it down alittle to find the noise and fix it then figure out the tuning issue!
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Talk to me Goose... what did you do to get it running?
I have a new noises in the engine bay and need to dig to find it.
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well i got the car running thanks to eric!!! i had a bunch of problems with the belt kept throwing it and ive been been busy because im getting all my graduation stuff done and all that.
and the lifter noise was a bent pushrod. no contact! =) i did a compression check and it was fine. ive been driving it for a wile now.
i still need some tuning done because im running way to rich on wot and its pinging or detinating so i gotta figure that outbut ill let you guys know what happens.
i would be posting more but im still figuring out the sight sbstangs was way more easy to get around !
powerdyne 7psi kit, cobra intake, Tweecer, mac headers, pro 5.0 shifter, and bald tires!!!!!!!!!!
Eric sure does help a lot of people!Originally Posted by 88ttopfox
well i got the car running thanks to eric!!! i had a bunch of problems with the belt kept throwing it and ive been been busy because im getting all my graduation stuff done and all that.
and the lifter noise was a bent pushrod. no contact! =) i did a compression check and it was fine. ive been driving it for a wile now.
i still need some tuning done because im running way to rich on wot and its pinging or detinating so i gotta figure that out
i would be posting more but im still figuring out the sight sbstangs was way more easy to get around !
Glad to hear that the comp. check was good. What did the plugs say?
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it's probably running lean if you think it's rich and pinging, it's so lean that it smells rich but it's really just not burning the gas because of too much air, probably a vacuum leak is causing it.
1989 Mustang LX Coupe - ex 2.3/a4ld - 5.0/t5/5lug...etc
1991 Mustang LX Convertible - 5.0/AOD
1997 Mustang GT Coupe - 4.6/T45...DOHC 32v 282rwhp
1996 Tahoe Sport 2dr 4x4 5.7L/4L60e...stock
2002 F150 Harley-Davidson #09617 S/C 5.4L/4R100...hotchkis suspension, 4lb pulley, FTVB
The supercharger is gone, was going to buy a vert with a procharger but the guy was on glue.......
so i wanna build a motor im going to have about 3500 to spend and wanna get a reliable 375-450hp. what are my options???
stroker, supercharged, 351, idk. ....
or if anyone has any motors for sale. let me know.
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powerdyne 7psi kit, cobra intake, Tweecer, mac headers, pro 5.0 shifter, and bald tires!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Kevin... whatcha got in your garage?
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the 351w on the stand is not for sale
Hey Kevin... whatcha got in your garage?
1989 Mustang LX Coupe - ex 2.3/a4ld - 5.0/t5/5lug...etc
1991 Mustang LX Convertible - 5.0/AOD
1997 Mustang GT Coupe - 4.6/T45...DOHC 32v 282rwhp
1996 Tahoe Sport 2dr 4x4 5.7L/4L60e...stock
2002 F150 Harley-Davidson #09617 S/C 5.4L/4R100...hotchkis suspension, 4lb pulley, FTVB
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