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    Exhaust Headers Protection

    Jet Hot used to have a facility in Tempe, AZ, so I dropped off a set of uncoated custom built headers roughly 15 years ago. It cost about $200 to coat them and it has certainly been the most durable coating I've seen on a header pipe. 15 years later, with 10 years of rusting away in Vancouver...
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    TKO-500/600 synthetic fluid or not?

    Everyone using a 3550/TKO for road race is using either GM/Pennzoil Synchromesh or Redline MTL. I'm using Redline MTL.
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    TKO-500/600 synthetic fluid or not?

    That's very interesting. My friend runs a transmission shop and inspected my 3550... he said that the blocker rings could be replaced to remedy the issue, but the cost was astronomical. I decided to have it put back together and run it as is, it's done the 1-2 grind if I shift it too fast from...
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    TKO-500/600 synthetic fluid or not?

    You say you have a 3550 in 2 vehicles... I have one as well, did either of yours suffer from a 1-2 grind during spirited shifts? Mine's always had this problem and the only way to avoid it has been to slow down the shift. That being said, I've researched on various other forums and folks are...
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    tech upgrade for motor

    You don't need to buy a junkyard harness to retrofit EEC-IV. You can buy a brand new one from Painless Wiring and I think even Ford Racing sells them. RJM Injection used to also sell them, but I think Fireguy fizzled away and the business no longer exists. Whatever you do, stay AWAY from...
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    tech upgrade for motor

    If you think a cheap ass Professional Products system is going to outperform the Ford EEC series, you might be part of the market segment Professional Products needs! I have Professional Products fuel rails on my EEC-V system on the '71, but the rails are notorious for leaking. I finally did...
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    tech upgrade for motor

    Solid suggestions. I believe the ECU is an A9L, however. In fact, any EEC-IV computer using the GUFB strategy will work and those include X3Z, A9L, A3M, A3M2, and a few others. If youwant to be able to tune the calibration, look at the Moates Quarterhorse or TwEECer RT.
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    Help with stepping up to 17" wheels

    No, they're a perfect fit. I think I could've gone wider with some 335s, but cost would become prohibitive at that size very fast.
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    tech upgrade for motor

    Having driven my cars across the country dozens of times reliably, I have a strong opinion on fuel injection. Nobody has more time in designing fuel injection than the OEMs. Ford's EEC-IV or EEC-V systems are the most flexible, tuneable, and reliable systems out there. Short of Ford...
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    What should I do about my brakes?

    I'm in the same boat with InjectedMach in that I don't really see a need to spend any money upgrading the front factory disc brakes, but any good rear disc brake conversion kit is worthwhile. My car has always stopped incredibly well using the stock brake system. I ended up going with a...
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    Grand Cherokee box into 71-73 Mustang?

    If it fits, it fits. No way to tell until you compare mounting hole alignment and everything. On a second note about the stock box, I noticed that mine stopped leaking once I installed an appropriately sized fluid cooler. I had been running without one for quite a while, but the proximity to...
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    Help with stepping up to 17" wheels

    Thank you! I do have a spoiler, but was thinking of painting it first before installation. What is the correct paint for the front spoiler anyway?
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    picking a motor

    I have an injected and supercharged 302 based on a Dart Iron Eagle block generating over 700 hp/600 ft-lbs of torque at the crank, still gets 30 mpg on the highway cruising. For less money a late model roller 302 block, say something out of a late model Ford Explorer, is hard to beat since it...
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    4r70w swap with ford explore driveshaft

    Looks like 52.0" aluminum shaft being made up... supposed to damp the vibrations better than steel. It better for the price I'm paying!
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    4r70w swap with ford explore driveshaft

    Finally got the transmission installed. While I still have potential exhaust clearance issues, the trans is most certainly in place. Interestingly enough, the combination of a Ron Morris AOD/Tremec crossmember for classic Mustang with a '65 Mustang trans mount does the trick. I measured the...
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    7" round projector lamps for HID conversion

    I don't remember, it was such a long time ago. Check with GTRLighting's website. I do recall it not being very cheap!
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    7" round projector lamps for HID conversion

    The light output is nothing short of amazing. Nothing had to be modified to get them to physically fit, they dropped right in. The electrical question is a good one, however. The wiring that comes with the units is useless because it doesn't include relays. Fear not, there is a very...
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    7" round projector lamps for HID conversion

    I forgot to post a response to this thread once I got the lamps working. They are excellent! The bi-xenon function works great and the light output is truly phenomenal.
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    OD trans options

    Ok, so this evening we installed the 4R70W into the '71, almost once and for all. This is what I have discovered works for making the following combination fit: Small block Ford engine ('69 351W in my case) Lakewood Muscle Mounts for engine mounts B&M 50338 SFI flexplate FB Performance...
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    Exhaust Tips (aftermarket)

    Yep, through the valance with that slant will probably look more aligned than a more angled slant. The rolled lip will fly with that as well.
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