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Your points are all valid and sound advice to anyone reading this thread. It might seem unorthodox but I intentionally installed the line-lock on the rear brakes so I can engage it before I hit the brake pedal. Stick guys have to have it on the front but autos can do it either way. Instead of...

Thanks for the info, Eric. I can't wait to try mine. Are there any tricks to removing the factory brass ring or installing the aluminum one?

Unless you have a built engine that needs a cooler stat to help control detonation, my vote is for a 180-185ºF stat. Here are a few that should work (some might be hard as heck to find though): Temp Brand Range (ºF) Part # Stant 180 29468 Stant 192 29469 Stant...

Hi all. I'm a long time lurker and now a new member to this great forum. My background is mechanical engineering and I've been tinkering with cars since 1992. My car is a 1973 Cougar XR7 convertible ('71 front and rear bumpers/trim). Hopefully you can look past the outer sheet metal and...