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    Verifying RPM signals for tach and ECM from ignition module

    Would I be correct when I think that pin A on the ignition module (EST) provides the RPM signal to the ECM and pin E goes to the white tach signal wire under the dash? I am trying to track down an issue where my tach no longer works. I checked my connection to the harness in the dash and it is...
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    More transmission oddities - clutches

    I'm disassembling my transmission that fried the direct clutches after only 10k miles. I already found some funky stuff with the intermediate servo. Now I'm inspecting the clutches and noticed some stuff I found odd. On the 4th clutches, it looks like I'm missing a clutch. there are 3 steels...
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    Intermediate servo ball assembly missing?

    Hi all, I'll have tons of questions since I'm tearing apart my trans for the first time. The 3rd gear clutches are gonners. Here is my first one. I noticed that there is no check ball assembly in the hole for the intermediate servo assembly. What is the point of that missing? I have my ATSG...
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    Anyone have a CK Manual they want to sell?

    I am going to be taking on my own build with the help of a friend who has done several. He recommended I get the ATSG manual, which I have, and also said the CK manual is good for a few reference items. Anyone have one they are no longer using? Let me know. Thanks!
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    Anyone have details specs on the Eibach Pro kit springs?

    So I am intrigued by a guy pulling 1.4 60ft times on Simmons 18" wheels and Eibach Pro springs. Other items of mention are Hellwing sway bars and double adjustable shocks. Right now my car cannot hook at all and I blame it mostly on the spring / shock combo, which I otherwise love for the...
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    Need help finding a Shelby Daytona or GT 40 kit car

    My brother-in-law is in Czech republic and asked my wife to task me with finding him a completed kit car that is either a Shelby Daytona coupe or a GT-40. His requirements are the following: Has to be $60k or under Has to be a V8 Has to look as original as possible. I assume this means old...
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    Is there anything out there like ATR Pitbull mufflers?

    I have a Hooker 2.5" catback and it uses what I believe are turbo mufflers. I've always loved the sound of the ATR Pitbulls, but never new until recently what made them so different. I've heard the Pypes mufflers and Magnaflows. They sound good, but not what I was hoping for. Check out this...
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    Too much clutch material in trans pan?

    What do you all think? See attached pics. 2-3 shift seems a hair sloppy so I'm guessing this is it. It sucks because I think I have all of 10k on the reans since rebuild.
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    Calling electricians - 220v inline switch question on a lift

    Hey all. I'm installing a 2 post lift and can't wrap my head around something electrical. So I have a 220VAC motor that requires a 20A single phase circuit. So I run 12-3 to it and go to wire up the box on the lift. Straight forward accept for one thing. There is an overhead safety switch...
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    LED bulbs are awesome!

    I bought a whole pile of different automotive bulbs on Amazon and these are great for any car. I bought them initially for the CTS-V Wagon, then had enough left over to do the interior on my F150....Then did all the interior, trunk, hood, and cluster illumination lights on my Mercury Grand...
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    Alignment techs jump inside and help me out here - long read

    Please read through the whole thing if you have the time. So here is the story. I had a guy who came highly recommended align my CTS-V, but 5k miles later the inside of my rear tires showed a ton of wear from toe. I had the before and after printout. According to his rack, my after rear...
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    Thinking about a '03 and up Mercury Grand Marquis

    Hey all Between work and my son's hockey stuff, I've been putting a ton of miles on my CTS-V Wagon and the F150. I was thinking of a cheap DD beater and noticed a ton of really clean 4th gen Grand Marquis' on the market for really cheap. Anyone here drive a 4th gen panther platform car and...
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    power windows will not go all the way up with the door closed

    So I know this issue has been beat to death with everyone and I know all the common causes. So here is what does work: I have A1 Electric replacement window motors with counter sprung regulators. Way faster that stock ones. Yes, this has always been an issue with this car. I tried to bypass...
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    So what are GTA rims worth these days?

    I'm starting to think about going back to some old school 15's with M/T DR's on the rear and skinnies on the front and am wondering what modified GTA wheels go for? Mine are regular fronts on the front and widened front's (9") on the rear. These work great with 275/45's in the rear and the...
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    Anyone try porting a bandpass box into the passenger compartment?

    Hey all, I'm thinking about porting a couple 10's in a 4th order up through the rear deck. I played around with a JL 10W0 in a 4th order and threw it in the back seat with the port facing up. It was not crazy loud, but it also was pretty nice to get rid of all the trunk boomyness. The same...
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    WTB Window stabilizer located down inside front of pass door

    My passenger door is missing the window stabilizer that is riveted in about 1/3 way down or so in the front part of the door. If anyone has a spare door and can pop out one for me, please PM me with price shipped to 85142. Thanks!
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    Launching with a lowered / pro touring setup?

    My car can't hook worth $%^T. Now that we have that out of the way, here is my setup: SPC lowering springs with Bilstein HD shocks. IROC front swaybar S10 rear sway bar that is basically a home brew HR style setup thanks to CharlieF1 Front UCA's are UB Machine Stock front LCA's with 1LE...
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    So what does the factory power antenna look like?

    A buddy of mine was asking me if I have the original antenna, because he said the AC Delco replacements have super flimsy masts. I dug it out and it has spliced wires and says Harada on it. I think it is aftermarket. The mast on mine is black and seems very heavy duty though.
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    Sometimes I wish my GN was a driver

    I did some consolidating and my wife and I are down to 2 daily drivers. I used to love to have that third backup car, but it annoyed me that one car was always sitting around. Now I have the CTS-V, she has the F150, and the GN is the 3rd car. Just the other day my wife bumped into the V and it...
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    Going for a stanced look

    Hey all, I've been looking to do something different with my GN, but was not able to really pin in down until today. I was at a cars and coffee and was checking out the stanced / hellaflush imports and thought that this would definitely be different and something that would set my car apart...
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