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Hi guys. I have been asked to give a few pointers and pics on the "simplification" of my engine bay. http://members.dodo.com.au/~jimniki/hidden_wiring/hw-1a.jpg This project which I undertook was not so much one big upgrade but rather many little side jobs which worked together to ultimately...

I must be the only sucker who loves Vermillion Fire red *shrugs

A little disappointed with it. Yeah, it's a high "parts bin" quality car aimed squarely at performance but I feel there's something a little off about it. Like the 70 stang front. You guys know what I mean.

I've had a 1 wire high amp alterrnator installed as part of my engine bay (hidden wiring) upgrade for 10 years now with no probs at all.

I was in exactly the same boat Mike. The cost of a nice manual from the states was a little bit too much.  But that wasn't my main deterrent for me. Because mine's converted to RHD, it would've added a lot more complexity for me to install and set it up myself. I took the easy route and kept it...

Shit Lux, that's not good. I know what you mean about the AOD. I only put it into OD manually. (Which is every chance I get!) I plays up a bit coming down from OD. Dad had a new 80's ford with the same gearbox, and the manual then said to put it in overdrive when on the freeway, not for daily...

I might order that also with the door data tag. I know there's nothing there because the whole front end was dismantled, including every bolt, to be cleaned and painted when I did the big engine bay/engine upgrade. (I remember taking something like a buck tag off the tranny, but it was an fmx...

Guys, I got my standard marti yonks ago, but I've always had no door data tag. I'm going to order one from marti. (My car is a different colour from birth, so I blame the PO). Is there any other "metal" tags anywhere on a 71 Mach1? (other than the vin of course) eg: none of the cowl? (I hope...

Thanks guys... Yes the forum IS very different! Let's not get too modern, we might all end up wearing 20" low profile wheels soon! lol Brett, I haven't seen him. I've only just retired to sunny Hervey bay. Joined the Conrodders Hot rod and Customs. A lovely bunch of old farts like me! lol (41...

Hi guys... It's been a Looooong time since I've logged on. I'm here again now and hope to participate regularly. I've got time now that I'm not working and I'd love to get back into the stang talk. Just ordered some new custom plates and are about to join a new car club here. (have just...

Matey, I bought a 2 way breather (Newton brand, very good) and got rid of the return lines. https://www.newton-equipment.com/tank-vent-valves-tank-mount-valves.html It sucks air in when the tank has a vacuum due to using up fuel and blows out on a hot day. Different pressures for either way...

very happy with the 10.5 comp. I'm leaning towards the 67cc now .ta. I can get the AFD heads for $400 cheaper than the chi. One thing that confuses me is the Aussie website state that the ports have been raised but the US distributor says they will bolt straight on? For those with the AFD...

pistons are flat top hypers? I dread that the new hi comp heads will hit the valves to the pistons but if the current heads aren't doing it with the current setup, why should they? Also love to hear from anyone who's gone to a different rocker ratio than stock. (and why)

Hi to all new and old alike. The old horse has been behaving itself. Not that I drive it much. I'm enjoying it a lot more since I put in an AOD. I'm in Sunbury, Vic so getting anywhere from my town requires freeways. Guys, the time has come to get rid of the boat anchors, aka, 2v open heads...

Hi matey... I was determined I wanted a pertronix111 so I made it fit! The filter was one from OMS so no issues cutting, migging and painting the hole bigger! Looks like a bought one! lol. Hasn't missed a beat.

Hi OP. Haven't posted in a while. I'm in Sunbury if you ever need to check mine out... Done a full custom rewire. There's tutorials here somewhere! Anyway, if you want to check out another converted 71 mach1, let me know, I'll pm you my email address and we can arrange something... catch... Jim

A very happy and a safe new year to everyone on this forum...

Hi to all. I've been MIA for a while. Anyway, I did get my AOD installed and finally decided on strange 3.7 diff ratio ring/pinion. Got the pumpkin back and installing it on Monday... Can't wait.

Thanks Brett. I'll be grabbing some... Sent from my GT-I9197 using Tapatalk

Just my 2c. For all the effort you are going to go through, have you considered a box with overdrive? I went from fmx to aod and love the OD. I seriously considered a toploader but I still would be revving too hard on a highway cruise. If you go manual, try 5 or 6 speed.