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    How wide can i go????

    wheel and tire size i've got 10" rims with a 50 offset. 275/40/18 fit inside with plenty of room if you roll the fenders. i think 285s would fit ok also. i had 295/30s on for a while they stuck out a bit and i had to tie emerg brake line back with plastic ties. the 50 offset is a ferarri...
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    how to change rear end?

    change rear end thanks i'll try them. if anyone else thinks of something let me know.
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    how to change rear end?

    anyone know a website where i can get step by step instructions on how to remove the differential? thanks mike
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    hood material

    i've heard 98 mark 8 hood is made of aluminum,fiberglass or sheet metal, could someone tell me for sure. i'm thinking some kind of functional heat extractors. not having excessive heat problems but a fool needs to be cool. thanks
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    Carlisle 2011 Ideas and ramblings

    cool. where can i get details as to dates,possible motels etc
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    wil these fit a Mark

    i,ve got 47 offset front using 1/2 in spacer
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    tire height for strip

    tire hght guess i'll let u all know how it turns out. i read a number of mustang forums claiming 400 to 550 rwhp hooking up fine wirh 15lbs and a good burnout. with 5 and 6 spds. nitto is backordered on the nto5r drag radials right now. i.m going to install the 8.5 pulley,redyno and turn it...
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    Rolling Rear Fender

    roll fenders i heated and rolled about 6-8 in at a time,took a little longer but no paint cracks.
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    18x10?

    18x10 i found a body shop that would rent me a fender roller,bought a cheap heat gun at harbor freight,took me about 1.5 hr. to do both no problems. get your stuff call me i,ll walk u thru it. easy i,mNOT mech. inclined i made it ok
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    27"tires

    27 will need to roll fenders a little or raise some, sure u don't want to raise it with that tall of a tire. i rolled fenders, not hard.and u can go wider in the future. i had 275/40/19 on rear stock offset. 27.7 high
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    stereo upgrade with what?

    upgrade probably should ipod ,usb and gps
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    stereo upgrade with what?

    what i'd like is bluetooth,cd/dvd with screen,hd fm. whats the best bang for the buck that will fit. don't know if i need or want to change speakers or factory amp any advice appreciated.
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    18x10?

    18x10 i,ve got 18/10 on rear 295/30 tires,had to roll fenders. that is a 50 offset,wheel is 5x108 ferarri after market. i've got a set of 19s i'll sell
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    NT555Rs on a Gen 2??

    555 dr i had 255/40 on front with 275/40 on rear with no problems with abs or tc, not sure on revs per mile but rear was 3/4 in higher. gen II
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    tire height for strip

    tire hgt 5750 shift point was set while on dyno,i was wanting rwhp under 450. 438 at 5750 is what we ended up with using 6.5 lb pulley. when i switch to a 8.5 pulley it will make more hp than the engine can stand over 6000 rpm. i.m not trying to make all the hp possible so much as making all...
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    tire height for strip

    tire hgt power not a problem. keeping motor to gether is. right now with 6 1/2 lbs boost i,m putting 438 hp to the wheels at 5750 rpms with 398 torque. i'm getting ready to go to a 8.5 pulley to increase low end power. if i can get the power and torque at 5800 to 6000 rpms its bound to be...
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    tire height for strip

    thanks driller, i havn't been on a strip for 30 yrs plus. so.with 373 gears if i use 285/40/18s; have enough power,don't spin i could possible finish 125 to 129 at 5800 to 6000 rpm. i would think that would be mid 11s et. you think? now the dumb question 3rd or 4th gear? to date the hardest...
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    tire height for strip

    question is this. how tall a tire do i need for best 1/4 mi. performance. 373 gears vortec sc. my optins are 285/40/18 27 in.--305/40/18 27.7 in--305/45/18 28.8 in. i,m trying to keep rpms at 5800 to 6000. thanks mike
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    Any Factory 17" or 18" Wheels?

    aftermarket best bet,hardest part is finding what you like in 5x108.offsets 35 to 45 no problem 7 to 8.5 width.unless u want wide tires 265 thru 295. i,ve got 10x19 on rear with 295/35 wheel has 50 offset and is inside wheelwells. i did roll fender lip no spacer
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