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Alternator Selection: Charging Your Battery And Keeping It

Dec 10, 2013After serving in the United States Air Force, he transitioned into automotive journalism as editor of Mustang Monthly magazine in 1984. In 1990, Jim joined Petersen Publishing Company as a feature editor at Car Craft, and later as editor of Mustang Fords, then senior editor at both Mustang Monthly and Mustang Fords. Get price

Foxes with Billet Specialties Street Lites

Apr 16, 2020Lot of research, measuring, etc. This GT was also the car I used to photograph, and do the write up for the SN95 5 lug disc brake swap on a fox for MMFF magazine. If you guys need specifics check out the link Fox Mustang Brake Upgrade - Muscle Mustangs Fast Fords I do still have the wheels and tireslooking to sell. Get price

CarParts – Right Parts, Guaranteed

At CarParts, we're confident that you'll be able to find the right part or accessory for your car, truck or SUV. But if for some reason you aren't completely satisfied with your order, we accept returns within 90 days of purchase—and we'll give you your money back! As a leading retailer of aftermarket car parts, our goal is to give our customers the peace of mind to buy parts online. Get price

Mustang Monthly How To Guides

Mar 11, 2014Mustang Monthly has a specialized editorial package that covers everything from do-it-yourself recommendations to the history of Mustang. It is the only magazine on the market that caters strictly to the Mustang hobby, from vintage to late-model vehicles. Get price

CarParts – Right Parts, Guaranteed

At CarParts, we're confident that you'll be able to find the right part or accessory for your car, truck or SUV. But if for some reason you aren't completely satisfied with your order, we accept returns within 90 days of purchase—and we'll give you your money back! As a leading retailer of aftermarket car parts, our goal is to give our customers the peace of mind to buy parts online. Get price

9 Cooling System Myths and Mistakes (Plus Helpful Cooling

Jul 21, 2016Check this out — Flex-a-Lite's new #185 radiator/fan combo for the 1979-93 Fox body Mustang from Summit Racing. The Mustang X-TREME electric fan moves 3,300 cubic feet per minute, draws up to 18 amps and dissipates over 50-percent more heat than competitive 16-inch fans. Get price

Editorial: Do Not Buy A 2011 Mustang 5.0

Aug 31, 2010What you see above is the cutaway of the Ford 5.0L mill, taken from the 2010 New York Auto Show. Formerly known as the Coyote V8, the 5.0-packed 2011 Mustang GT hit the showroom floors, winning rave reviews with every journalist lucky enough to get their hands on one. While blogging for TTAC at the [] Get price

Ford Mustang Parts Accessories

Aug 27, 2020Get your 2005-2009 Mustang build started with Late Model Restoration. We carry all of the most popular 05-09 Mustang parts to make your S197 stand out from the crowd. Building your Mustang is a click away with the hottest and most popular mods on the market all in one spot! Get price

Links to Car Clubs, Mustang Parts Vender and Friends

Mistakes to Avoid; Build Types; 65-73 Mustang Data. History on the Classic Mustang; 1972 Mustang Engine tune-up; 1972 Mustang Paint Colors Codes; 1973 Mustang Technical Data. Cruise Maine Magazine; Down east street rod car club; Knuckle Busters Motor Club; Get price

The Boss of Bosses

The proud owner of this car for 20 years is Rick Parker, an Ohio collector car dealer who specializes in performance Fords. The original owner of this one of 859 Boss 429s built in 1969, was Wayne Gapp--half of the famed drag team, Gapp and Roush, who made NHRA history in 1974, when they made use of a new rule allowing lighter weight breaks for a car that had a wheelbase of 105 inches or more. Get price

EcoBoosted: Finding Another 80 HP in Ford's Twin

Mar 08, 2017Fortunately for the consumer, 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost engines come standard with twin-turbos. This means you don't have to invest extra money on these parts — and that all the right ingredients are already in place if you want to build on the potent package offered from the factory. Get price

Custom Billet Hot Rod Parts

The All American is a 5 wide and 26 3/4 long and is 1/4 thick. Stainless mounting screws are supplied with this insert. The dash was featured in the October 2003 and January 2005 editions of Street Rodder Magazine, the November/December 2004 edition of Southern Rodder Magazine and the October/November 2004 issue of Northern Rodder. Get price

Engines: Returnless Fuel Injection Systems

This allows the fuel pump to build pressure in the fuel system. The PCM calculates the air/fuel ratio based on inputs from the engine coolant temperature (ECT), mass air flow (MAF), manifold absolute pressure (MAP) and throttle position (TPS) sensors. The system stays in starting mode until the engine speed reaches a predetermined rpm. Get price

The History of the Ford FE Motor

Back in the 1980's and 90's, Ford's FE series engine went through a lull in popularity. This had less to do with its design than the fact that demand had well outstripped supply, lending this engine series the unflattering epithet of Freakin' Expensive. However, the stalwart old FE has Get price

The Ever

Aug 15, 20141990 Motor Trend magazine drag tested a '90 LX 5-speed model to the tune of 14.8 in the 1/4 mile, the same editors squeezed a 14.4 from a '90 IROC-Z Camaro (5.7 TPI auto) while the Mustang clique over at Muscle Mustangs Fast Fords magazine managed a 14.3 from their tested '90 LX 5-speed model, which showed the potential of these little 5.0 powered Ponycars. Get price

Three Generations of Ford GT Up For Grabs in Moterey

Jul 22, 2019A Pair of 2005 Ford GTs. While this duo appear to be flipped images of one another, they are quite different in history and in value. The 2005-2006 Ford GT was an exciting creation for Ford, coinciding with the 100 th year celebration of Ford Motor Company, as well as the 40-year anniversary of the underdog victory at Le Mans. The version's performance was nothing to shake a stick at, with Get price

Custom Billet Hot Rod Parts

The All American is a 5 wide and 26 3/4 long and is 1/4 thick. Stainless mounting screws are supplied with this insert. The dash was featured in the October 2003 and January 2005 editions of Street Rodder Magazine, the November/December 2004 edition of Southern Rodder Magazine and the October/November 2004 issue of Northern Rodder. Get price

Ford Tuning and high performance modifications

Ford Tuning Tips and Modifications Maximise your Fords driving pleasure. Ford car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Ford from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches and executive cars including the Sierra Cosworth and Mondeo V block engines. Get price

Rebuilding The Ford 4.6L

Aug 20, 2020Ford has made a lot of changes over the years, so building the right engine can be a challenge. In fact, if you include the front cover with the engine, there have been more than 10 short blocks and 20 long blocks used since 1991, so there's plenty of room to make a mistake Get price

Ron Francis Wiring

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Mustang: The Birth of an American Icon

Iacocca will forever be "Father of the Mustang," but Hal Sperlich, Ford Special Projects Assistant, is credited with what may be the single most important idea in the Mustang's development: to build the car on the Ford Falcon chassis. Creating the Mustang from scratch would've meant $400 million in development costs. Get price

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2019 Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost Build; Mustang Builds; 2015 Mustang 5.0L GT Build; 2015 Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost Build; (AMP) Air Spring Suspension System HP10019. 1999-2004 F250 F350 2WD Air Management by PacBrake (AMP) Air Spring Suspension System Make no mistake, these aren't your standard air springs. Get price

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The two attendees and two support staff of the Republican National Convention in Charlotte tested positive for COVID-19. The official party business of the RNC took place in Charlotte, where the entire convention was originally set to be held, while President Donald Trump's speech and other events occurred in Baltimore and at the White House. Get price

10 Incredibly Dangerous Cars You Should Never Drive

Oct 08, 2019William West/AFP/Getty Images. The DeLorean DMC-12 may have earned its place as one of the most iconic cars of the '80s, but it was also wildly unsafe.When John DeLorean left General Motors in the early '70s to build a "safety sports car," we hope the DMC-12 isn't what he had in mind.Stainless steel body panels mounted to a fiberglass frame didn't do the car many favors in crash Get price

What is normal for a parasitic draw?

Dec 13, 2010I was having a conversation recently on an Internet message board, when the subject turned to parasitic draws or key-off loads. As I explained the math behind parasitic draws, it was suggested that an 85-milliamp draw is not all that uncommon on newer vehicles. Get price

Territory V8 EXISTS!!!

Aug 21, 2004[size=-2]1995 EF II Falcon GLi: Heritage Green, 4spd Auto, AUII 17 Rims, Custom BA Front Bar, Lowered, Gas Research LPG, Clear Indicators, JVC MP3 Headunit, Phoenix Gold 6.5 Splits, Coustic 481QE Amp, Clarion 12 sub, Leather Seats, Power Window Conversion, 3.45 LSD, Pacemaker Comp Extractors, 2.5 Exhaust, Mandrel Bent Intake, High Flow Filter, Wade 1004 110 cam. Get price

Speed Secrets ~ Getting 500 HP Out of a Small Block Ford

An Online Magazine for DIY Hot Rod Builders Roadkill Customs has evolved from local hot rod shop to online how-to magazine for budget-minded do-it-yourself hot rod builders and enthusiasts. We provide how-to and technical articles, vehicle and build features and examples, plus calculators and lookups that will help you get your ride from dream Get price

1965 Mustang Wiring Diagrams

Mar 10, 20141965 Mustang Instrument Panel with Alternator Charging System Pictorial Instrument cluster connections, wiper switch, headlamp switch, ignition switch and lighter 1965 Mustang Instrument Panel with Generator Charging System Pictorial (Ford included this modified version of the 1964-1/2 diagram within the 1965 collection) Instrument cluster connections, wiper switch, headlamp switch, Get price