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    Finally @ The Dyno

    Finally got my 73 Mach 1 with the fresh 521 to the Dyno today with my car group. After changing jets on the Dyno 3 times i gained 50 horses just sitting there. My build is for monstrous Torque, but due to my gearing and torque converter, plus stock valves and cast iron heads with beehive springs...
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    73 Power Steering Options and size

    Was looking around the site and wasn't able to find any specifics regarding the 1973's steering box. I need to know what the pressure side inlet male hose size is. I am running a Saginaw pump and we Frankenstien'ed two different hoses together to work for now, but its not really working. So has...
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    521 Stroker Issues

    So im about to pull my hair out. This is my 521 stroker motor (1970 429) Has Edel RPM air gap, Holley 4150 1000cfm, Holley Black fuel pump with Aeromotive regulator. MSD 8580 Pro Billet Ready to run distributor with 6AL Ignition box and Blaster 2 coil. No tach hooked up. So the car fires right...
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    73 Rear Bumper Aesthetics

    So i have been trying to look into this for some time. I have seen mention of it but cant find any definitive proof. I have a 73 Mach, that has the ugly stock rear bumper guards on it with black rubber stripping. I really like how the 71-72's are fit tighter to the body of the car, and hate how...
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    429/460 Spark Plug Engine Decider

    I know some have covered this but i was putting the new spark plugs in today and decided to record it. I have been asked numerous times on here and my Facebook page about how difficult it is to reach and replace spark plugs in a 71-73 Mustang when doing a swap to a 385 series motor like my 521...
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    MSD 8580 with Roller Retrofit

    So im getting really frustrated. I got a 70 429 Thunderjet, I did the Comp Cams roller retrofit along with the Scat 521 stroker kit. I purchased the MSD Pro Billet 8580 Dizzy, and no matter what I do I cannot get the dizzy to sit all the way in the block like its supposed to. I plan on calling...
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    Wheel and tire set

    Looking to sell. Got two 15x7 Magnum 500's with BFG Radials mounted and balanced, never been put on a car. Bought them from CJ Pony parts in July, and had custom ordered the rear to match but its taking forever to get them produced and have no clue when i will ever see them. So I canceled the...
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    Must have seen "Fast & Loud"

    Think these folks may have scene that episode of Fast and Loud? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/4494058959.html
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    Bakersfield Chuy's Summer Cruise Inn

    So tonight was the kick off of the every Thursday night Cruise in at the local Bakersfield California Chuy's restaurant. They will do this now every Thursday for the rest of the Summer. Just so happened the local Mustang club was tonight's host of the shin dig. Was a good time and lots of...
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    lduke12's Mach 1 Marti

    After buying a project car about 2 years ago to fill the void of my 73 coupe i had in my high school years I realized that it was alot to take on with running a consulting company, being Married with a son, and being a home owner. So i kept my eyes peeled on the net for in case another car came...
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    Possible FMX issue

    :s So ever since i picked up my 73 Mach 1 in February i have noticed that when the vehicle is in motion it makes a god awful whining sound. Up until today i have not been able to pin point its location or where its coming from because of the fact that it only makes the sound when its in drive...
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    Bakersfield CA area Shows 2014

    Was talking to kindersmach last night and i decided to post these flyers i have for some local car shows in my area in case anyone is interested or will be in the area around the dates. Some are links in between the flyers that will take you to the regristration pages. 23rd Annual Cuyama...
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    73 Non-Mach 1 Fastback

    Hello all. Got a project 73 non-Mach 1 fastback car up for sale. Floor pans need some work due to rust. Has stock 302 engine and drive train which runs and drives. Body is very straight but needs a paint job. Interior was gutted to fix floor pans but have everything for it including original...
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    My Intro - and build thread

    Hello name is Lee from Bakersfield CA. Just joined today for the first time. History, when I was a sophomore in high school in Taft California I purchased a 73 Coupe with 302 2v and C4 trans, after throwing a rod, my uncle whom owned a automotive shop let me work for him during the summer, and...
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