Recent content by U S Marine

Thank you. Good to be back. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it because I have too many projects as it is. However, last night, I decided to go ahead and pick up where I left off with some mods. Needs a valve job and associated components that you would replace while you're there, a...

Good morning all. Through a turn of events I have gotten my old 1996 Mark VIII back. It's not in as good of shape as it was when I owned it. I sold it in 2010, to pay Uncle Sam, to my neighbor that wanted the car for his son. His son drove it until he rear ended someone. Cracked the bumper...

I went to americanairsuspension.com to look at some new struts. The ones they list encompass all years for the Mark VIII's. I'm guessing that they are technically Gen 2 struts? Mine is a Gen 1 and I want the Gen 2 style struts. Also, I converted my car to coilovers a couple of years ago (13000...

I know it's not a desireable part when compared to a 1 piece unit, but it's good and functional. I removed it when I installed a Metal Matrix driveshaft (for the 4:10's). I didn't have any vibrations so I'm assuming it's good for stock or near stock gears. $20 + shipping Tony

Never installed still in the original box. $110 shipped. http://supercoupeperformance.com/partBrowser.aspx?partId=313 Thanks, Tony

I have a factory rear sway bar that is in excellent shape. It's off a rust free Georgia car. The sway bar still has the small red plastic caps that cover the holes near the ends. The sway bar also has the rubber bushings on it. Not sure what they are worth, so I'll say $30 plus shipping. I'll...

This 1996 Mark VIII has 132K miles and is Pearlescent White with Tan leather interior. Interior is in very good condition with wear on the drivers seat back side bolster. No tears or anything like that. Paint is in excellent condition with some door dings, no chips, only a few small dents...

I have a NEVER INSTALLED pinion brace that I purchased from SC Performance for sale. If memory serves me; I think they were somewhere in the $250 range, new. I'm asking $200 shipped! Thanks, Tony

Pearlecent White with Tan leather interior. 134K miles. Engine runs strong and no leaks. Tuned up at about the 110K mark. Motorcraft oil used since new with Bosch filters. Oil is still clean after 5K and at its appropriate level. I'm 44 and don't rag on the car. I do drive it "spirited" on...

Hello all. I recently converted my 96 Mark to coilovers and Cobra Bilstiens. I have the 1.5 lowering kit installed. I also have the 1-3/8 rear bar installed. I like the way the rear end feels, but I do not like the softness of the front end. I have looked at a few sites for a different set...

Well, I dyno'ed the Mark VIII yesterday. My current mods are listed in my profile. First off, the Reinhart chip provided an unbelievable fuel curve line. A/F was 14.8:1 then rapidly moved to 13.1:1 at WOT and stayed there until 6300 RPM. I think my numbers were a bit low though. My max HP...

One of the Jarheads I work with has a 94 Mark. He states he has a vibration that comes in at 60 MPH, then full on by 65 MPH. He states that if he had to pin point it's origin he "thinks" it starts in the rear but quickly moves througout the car. It starts to deminish at higher speeds. Sound...

I have a 1979 Hurst/Olds t-top car. It's white with gold. 1 of 537 with t-tops. It's been in Georgia all it's life. For that matter, the original owner lives 10 miles from me. The reason I say "New Years resolution Sale" is because I vowed to buy more Fords this year! I have 15-18K...

Looking for some feedback. I just installed a Reinhart chip today. I have the 180 T-stat, but haven't installed it yet. I will this weekend. The trans feels tremendously different in a good way, actually, a great way! Throttle feels a bit more reponsive especially down low. Pulls more...

Looks good! How's the ride? I wasn't going to lower mine until I photoshopped some FR500 wheels on it. After I put the FR500's I dropped the car. Looks tough! The only thing I see wrong with the picture is....all that white fluffy cold stuff in the background! Perhaps you could photoshop...