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Forum: 2.3 Tech 07-20-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,845
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
There for a while, you could barely buy a...

There for a while, you could barely buy a take-out 2.3 that they weren't forcing you to take the auto trans too... it would prob be just as cheap to buy one off of craigslist.
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 06-16-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,997
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
wanna sell it? I'm sure you wouldn't want to...

wanna sell it? I'm sure you wouldn't want to trade for Performance Products Typhoon intake...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 04-26-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,596
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I pulled my battery out last night and found the...

I pulled my battery out last night and found the date sticker (5/06) so I'd say that it gave its moneys worth. I called the two closest Advance Auto Parts and they want $190 for a redtop Optima... I...
Forum: Project Cars 04-22-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,957
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
05? I thought they were 3-valve? EDIT: just...

05? I thought they were 3-valve?

EDIT: just saw there were pics so I had to look at it from my phone (work computer FTL)...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 04-22-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,596
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
Battery Upgrades

I'm probably going to be buying a new battery for my Mustang pretty soon and got to wondering if the Optima, Odyssey, etc. batteries were worth the cost. I may also relocate the battery to the trunk...
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 04-17-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,402
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I know several people who recommend...

I know several people who recommend http://kurtstruckparts.com/ they're located in Bham and also have 2 other locations in the state.
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 04-17-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
2.0/2.3?

2.0/2.3?
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 02-10-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,226
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I'm one of the worlds worst about not wanting to...

I'm one of the worlds worst about not wanting to pay somebody to do things I could potentially do myself, but after assisting with the heater core R&R on an Explorer/Ranger when I was still at the...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 02-10-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,307
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
LED/Signal Flasher problem

Ok... so, call me a ricer, I was changing out my front turn signals with LED's while I was installing the new headlight housings and HID's on the GT. I also got the Solid State Relay that they sell...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 02-09-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,226
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
That's a pretty good deal... just sayin.

That's a pretty good deal... just sayin.
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 02-08-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,226
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
IIRC, starts around $400-500.

IIRC, starts around $400-500.
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 02-08-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,226
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
you don't have to take the dash out... but it...

you don't have to take the dash out... but it beats cutting out the firewall lol.
Forum: Project Cars 01-30-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,496
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I'm looking at a few different sets of headers...

I'm looking at a few different sets of headers *IF* I do decide to use this motor in my 94... what I'm finding is that most companies that offer a 5.8/351w 'swap' header are only for 79-93, and not...
Forum: Project Cars 01-27-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,496
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
ok, so the deal I was quoted on a set of AFR 205...

ok, so the deal I was quoted on a set of AFR 205 Complete 58cc (Part#1450) was $1745.00... good enough deal to go head and order or wait and go with something else?
Forum: Project Cars 01-26-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,496
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I'll save that for when I finally man up and do a...

I'll save that for when I finally man up and do a Dart 427W build... I'm doing this one right but still trying to be budget minded since its still just a factory block.
Forum: Project Cars 01-26-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,496
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I plan on doing it as right as I can, I...

I plan on doing it as right as I can, I definitely hate when things are skimped on so I. I literally have not had a chance to look the motor over since dude dropped it off, so if I get to looking at...
Forum: Project Cars 01-26-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,496
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
it's gonna be a street car, I really don't have...

it's gonna be a street car, I really don't have the time to go to the track ever anymore... I'm looking at a couple of options right now on power adders. If I go with the Kenne Bell I'm looking at,...
Forum: Project Cars 01-25-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,496
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
357W Build

I am starting to stack parts for my 357w build. I'm still not 100% sure what I'm going to put it in, but here goes. I'm starting with a 74 block, stock crank, Ross forged rods and TRW (SRP) forged...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 01-15-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,603
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I'm gonna hold off for the moment, I'm looking at...

I'm gonna hold off for the moment, I'm looking at a 1st Gen Lightning. I'll keep it in mind though.
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 01-15-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,603
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I'm picking up the 351 tomorrow, still trying to...

I'm picking up the 351 tomorrow, still trying to work a deal on the KB... I'm gonna need some good heads and a 1st Gen Lightning lower intake.
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 01-11-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,603
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I don't yet... I've gotta make a decision on...

I don't yet... I've gotta make a decision on heads too, its just a shortblock with forged dish pistons and forged rods right now.
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 01-11-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,603
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I may try to sit it on top of a 351 that I'm...

I may try to sit it on top of a 351 that I'm looking at and see what it looks like...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 01-11-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,603
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
This kit comes with both the adapters for the...

This kit comes with both the adapters for the stock manifold and one for the GT40. Unfortunately its the 1.5L kit. I may still get it anyway.
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 01-10-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,603
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
Kenne Bell 86-93 and 94/95 Differences

I have found a used Kenne Bell setup for an 86-93 5.0 and would love to be able to use it on my 94, but I can't really find what the difference in the 2 kits are. I'm probably going to give Kenne...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 12-23-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,495
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
When I do finally start putting all of this...

When I do finally start putting all of this together, I'll probably do all of my balance and machine work myself. I did a little work at a machine shop right before I took this last job and I'm still...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 12-23-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,495
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
Yeah, I saw where it says provisions for the 2...

Yeah, I saw where it says provisions for the 2 extra per cylinder, so more than likely they wild have to be finished and tapped I guess.
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 12-23-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,495
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
How does two extra bolt holes per cylinder for...

How does two extra bolt holes per cylinder for the head bolts work if the heads you're using comes with the standard number if bolt holes? Maybe I'm missing something here...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 12-23-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,495
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
Yeah, piece of mind and overbuilding is probably...

Yeah, piece of mind and overbuilding is probably gonna be the name of this game. Id really like this to be the first and last engine I build for this car. I just don't know who makes the best block...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 12-23-2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,495
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
Im not sure on the power range just yet, but Id...

Im not sure on the power range just yet, but Id like to.do a single turbo setup. The main reason for using an aftermarket block is the ability to go to a 4.125 bore without blinking and still have...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 12-22-2011, 10:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,495
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
Aftermarket Blocks

World Man o' War, Dart, Boss or other aftermatket block that I've forgot... discuss. I'm planning on a 351W based build.
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 12-01-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,368
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
jonosranger, I could but I still don't like...

jonosranger, I could but I still don't like 'patching' it.

BIGDATOWN, I don't have time to build my own lines, I start 12hr shifts Saturday.
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 12-01-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,368
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
nope, everywhere I have looked only sells 84-93...

nope, everywhere I have looked only sells 84-93 for AOD. When I was still working at Valley Ford, you could barely go to Parts with a 5 year old vehicle and get told that the parts were obsolete......
Forum: Chassis, Drivetrain, Suspension, Brakes & Tires 12-01-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,368
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
94/95 AODE Trans Cooler Lines

Where can I get them new? I saw a set of used ones on eBay for $30, but I'd like to have new. I keep finding them for Foxbody with AOD (should work on the trans side, but not sure about the...
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 10-07-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,879
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
you just described what I'm doing to my car... I...

you just described what I'm doing to my car... I already had the Kaenen S281 spoiler and I'm about to pick up a 2000R style hood and looking for a SN95 Cobra bumper...
Forum: Project Cars 09-27-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,644
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I remember the build thread on this one... I...

I remember the build thread on this one... I drooled over it for a while.
Forum: Project Cars 09-27-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,243
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
let me know if you're interested in your old...

let me know if you're interested in your old suspension set up...
Forum: Moates 08-18-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,256
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I've got an OK tune in my car from the previous...

I've got an OK tune in my car from the previous owner, but I'm hoping to fix all of the little stuff that I see wrong (fuel pump, exhaust, gears) and then have it re-tuned. Hopefully that will be all...
Forum: Moates 08-16-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,256
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
Tuning is one of those things that I don't mind...

Tuning is one of those things that I don't mind paying somebody else to do, so this wouldn't be an issue for an experienced tuner, right?
Forum: Moates 08-14-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,256
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
what is it about the 94/95's that makes them...

what is it about the 94/95's that makes them difficult to tune?
Forum: Project Cars 08-12-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 102,789
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
the one we built also had the JW Kevlar band and...

the one we built also had the JW Kevlar band and small rebuild kit in it... not sure about the diodes and servos and such as it's been 8-9 years ago. I do know this, I drove it home for the guy and...
Forum: Project Cars 08-08-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 102,789
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
FRPP used to have a "Wide Ratio" kit for the AOD...

FRPP used to have a "Wide Ratio" kit for the AOD that was pretty much the 4r70W guts that went right into the AOD. I helped build one of those once and also put in a Lentech valvebody and wired an OD...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 05-21-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
how long has the TV Cable been on the car?...

how long has the TV Cable been on the car? Sometimes they tend to stretch...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 05-20-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I've seen some instances where "Chips" have been...

I've seen some instances where "Chips" have been installed and it cracked the circuit board in the PCM. Had a 98 or 99 V6 Mustang at the dealer I worked at that would randomly shut off because of it....
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 05-19-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,918
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
preciate it!

preciate it!
Forum: Interior, Sound, and Shine 05-18-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,918
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
Trunk Measurements Please

Can someone with an SN95 measure the recessed part under the hat rack (where the rear speakers go)? This would be the same spot where the MACH amp rack would go... seen in this pic:
...
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 04-07-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,439
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
well, I do have Richard's old car... lol.

well, I do have Richard's old car... lol.
Forum: Ford Pushrod Tech (5.0 & 5.8) 04-07-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,439
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
if I could decide what suspension I was gonna go...

if I could decide what suspension I was gonna go with and had the money to go ahead and get it, I'd make you a deal on my KYB Shocks and Struts and FRPP Springs...
Forum: Project Cars 04-06-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,751
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
yeah, all these shows and cruise-ins happening...

yeah, all these shows and cruise-ins happening this month are killing me since I don't have weekends off.
Forum: Project Cars 04-06-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,751
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
I'm gonna have to check the schedule at work and...

I'm gonna have to check the schedule at work and see if I can take off... otherwise I'll be there but I won't get to stay long... and I wont be in a Mustang. I was at the cruise-in at Alabaster last...
Forum: Project Cars 04-05-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,751
Posted By RedSuperRanger23
just a little update, I fixed the non-functioning...

just a little update, I fixed the non-functioning odometer and replaced the gauge lights with LED's as well as the lights in the HVAC panel. I also fixed the weatherstripping around the driver side...
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