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    Is this normal?

    Looking at a car in another state.... typically I'd drive but this is like a 20+ hour drive and it isn't feasible. Long story short paid a 3rd party inspector to take a look. Only thing of concern in the report was "wet spot, needs investigation" no other info. To me, looks like oil. Idle /...
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    Custom car graphics Chicago burbs recommendation

    Finished the paint on my Mustang, long story short took it to a place to get custom graphics done and ran into some issues. Looking for a first hand recommendation for a shop located in the Chicagoland area. Not looking for anything too crazy, but I want it done right, and looking for them to...
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    WANTED: Long block/Eaton swap wanted

    Toying with the idea of a long block/Eaton swap, trying to gauge if any are out there and what they are going for currently. If you have a long block or a complete eaton swap shoot me a PM with location, and price.
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    Help me pick a color...69 Mustang

    At the point where I need to pick a color for my 1969 Fastback I am in the process of painting. I am going with Red. Now anyone who has chosen a color before knows that doesn't mean a whole lot. I feel like i'm at the point now where I am splitting hairs, but color choice is the last big final...
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    Compression fine, leak down high?

    Took the car to a performance shop to get a general checkup on it. Build is as follows..... - Bored and stroked (about 10k on the build) - heads / rest of the motor have about 85k on it and are stock to my knowledge Compression test came back at 165 - 170 on all 8 cylinders (So this is good)...
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    Boost 5.0 or get a Snake?

    Thinking about boosting my 2011 GT now that's it's paid off, but also debating on weather to just trade in the 5.0 and get a 2011/12 GT500. There is always the option to add a terminator to the stable and keep the 5.0 as the DD. Who here has driven a Supercharged 5.0 and the 11/12...
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    HELP! I must know before buying

    I use to own an 04 Cobra, 2.76 pulley on the stock blower, at WOT it screamed like a stuck pig. I am about to pull the trigger on a 2012 GT500 and must know, how does it compare at WOT to the scream of the pullied cobra blower once it's pullied? Is it just as loud? I have googled and...
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    Where to get parts?

    Anyone care to share best place to buy parts for a 69 fastback? I know with my newer model Mustang there is only 2 sites I really purchase from, but with the classics there are just SO many out there. right now i'm looking for rear quarters and a rear end 3rd member. CJ pony parts...
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    2011 Mustang GT Premium Manual Black

    For sale is my black 2011 Mustang GT premium. Completely stock with the exception of window tints. This car has been garaged kept. There are no imperfections on the vehicle. My life is changing directions and I no longer have the time to fully enjoy this vehicle. Mileage is 11,xxx Price ...
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    2 17x10.5 mach 1 wheels

    Two 17 x 10.5 deep dish mach 1 wheels for sale. $400 + shipping. shoot me a message on here or e-mail me at [email protected]
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    Eaton, intake, and shocks

    For sale is a Stock Eaton supercharger, has 15-20K miles on it. Comes with plenum and throttle body. Some stock shocks with around 20k Miles on them, as well as the stock intake with air filter and MAF. $350 plus shipping. Post on here, or shoot me a PM for pics. Cannot post them on here...
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    Fox Body insight

    Been on the mustang scene for a wile, but I am not very familiar with these fox body's. A friend of mine is looking to get one (87 - 93) and I was wondering what some key things are to look for in these machines when browsing the market. How long do the motors typically last? What are...
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    Fuel pump question

    Taking my car into Ford today for the TSB 10-21-3 which is a fuel pump module issue. The solution listed in the TSB is to replace the fuel pump module. If it does in fact need to be replaced, my question is this. Does the GT500 or Boss have a better fuel pump then the GT? If so, is it...
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    MIL eliminators?

    I live in an emissions happy state, and was wondering if they make MIL eliminators for the 2011's like the did the 99-04's. I want an off road H pipe, and I DO NOT want to have to get the car tuned as it has a warranty. How is everyone else running off road pipes? Is everyone using a tune of...
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    First mod

    It isn't a performance part, but I love it just the same. Work was done by grabber pony. Great guy to deal with very fast at returning messages.
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    Destination Charge fee?

    I caught wind of something like a coupon code from Ford that takes $750 off the destination fee of a new car, or something like that. Is there any truth to this? Going to look at a car now and could possibly buy one. Any fee's I can get waved?
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    2003 Black Mach 1 Auto IL

    2003 Black Mach 1 Automatic, 11,xxx miles. Looking for 15,750 but will entertain offers. Vehicle is located in Itasca IL. Have a set of brand new deep dish wheels as well, they are the matching AFS wheels, 17x10.5 haven't had a chance to put them on the car yet. Call/text 630-391-1911 with...
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    Gotta read this.....

    Long story short, I just sold my buddy my Cobra:nonono:. My cobra had a dyno tune, SCT3000 MAF, JLT intake, 2.76 pulley and a Kennebell BAP thats it. Rest of motor is stock. I gave him my SCT livewire with the car as well. After a few days of owning the car he was drag racing on the highway...
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    Anyone know?

    Does anyone know where I can find a Mach 1 with a blown or seized motor? I recently sold my car and am looking to take on a little bit of a project. Any insight is helpful.
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    Ditch the cobra get a 5.0?

    I did a little searching and didn't see a thread on this, but would you ditch your 03/04 Cobra for a new 2011 5.0?
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    315 trouble / spacer

    Did some searching, found that it's usually hit or miss with 315's on the back of these cars. I have Nitto 555's NOT 555r's. Drag radials are wider then standard summer tires. Also, according to some research any spacer wider then 3/8th's requires that you get different studs. Assuming this...
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    Help me pass emissions i've tried everything!

    Standard Pullied cobra setup, intake, MAF, 2.76. Went to get emissions tested and pulled p1000 (system diagnostic) which means I get REJECTED because car is not ready. Well over 1000 miles on car since pulley tune. Called tuner, said rear 02's are turned off. I think that or something...
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    Take me to school

    Looking to replace my shocks and struts on my car, I am most concerned with hooking, and not hopping when drag racing. With this being said does that mean I want stiff struts and soft shocks? or Soft struts and stiff shocks? I would assume adjustable shocks would be most ideal (QA1's?)...
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    07 Acura TL vs 07 Audi A6

    My brother totaled his car about a week ago, and hes looking at the TL's and the A6's both 2007. Which would you choose for a daily driver? Any reason one stands out more then the other? I personally think the TL is more sporty, where as the Audi is more luxary, but that's just me :shrug:
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    SHocks and struts?

    Figuering the suspension on my car is a little shot, after all it is 6 years old. Since new wheels and tires are on the way and I was going to get the car realligned anyway. I thought I might as well do the shocks and struts now wile I am at it. Any suggestions on brands? I think the pure...

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