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Discussing SICK OF THIS in the 96-98 Forum. So i pondered the idea of keeping my 96 GT and throwing some cash in ... Modded Mustangs is the premier Ford Mustang Forum on the internet. We discuss all aspects of the Ford Mustang on the forum. Registered Users do not see the above ads. Please Register - It's Free! |
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SICK OF THIS
So i pondered the idea of keeping my 96 GT and throwing some cash in it.
I figure I'd throw some 4:11 gears , pop on some headers, get a good tune. and clean up the sensors etc After basically calling 4-5 ppl in the phone book I now see that finding a good all around mechanic is basically impossible. So if you wanna put some real cash into your mustang your gonna get screwed with mass labor at diff shops. There is no hook up with one good shop and get a deal because your getting quantity upgrades. So yeh fuck it. Im trading. |
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depending on where you are from you can join a car club.. they normally only go to one trusted shop and that shop loves the business so they hook up the members..
just a thought. |
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Where are you located at?
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Thats the best part of being a Ford tech
![]() If you want a modded car, you either need money or tech knowhow.
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I live in north carolina, I got money sort of.. I just cant deal with paying double the cost of parts just for labor its sickening.
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Casper remember the problem I was having with the overheat / water @ coolant dumped out on me the other day?
Well I popped the hood open today after work just now after I got home from work. All of the coolant @ water is still in the reservoir, would this not be the water pump being that none of the fluids are circulating? |
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sounds like the water pump.
besides... why pay for labor.. go buy a hanes or chiltons book and do it your self..if you are having trouble with something.. i am sure someone here knows the answer.
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- - also, sounds like your water pump, based on whatcha said there - - oh and labor is a bitch here too (it's up to around $110/hr and even more at your local Ford shop, ouch) |
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I second the whole manual thing none of it's really hard. Unless you get to the big stuff. Just take your time it will all come together what are you trying to do exactly?
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yeah, most definetly do the work yourself! that will cut down costs drastically!
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Yeh my friend is a little more mechanicly fingered then i am , but even he says for a water pump you need one of those pulley belt machines or w/e
Yeh He's always telling me to get a manual. However I want my mustang to have around 350-400hp to the floor for me to be happy with it. And I just dont see that happening easily (even with 5 grand). |
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I got your problem soolved for you blown 5.4 Lightning engine problem solved!!!
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man it would be cheaper for you to drive here to get your car worked on than it would be to have it worked on there. its 45/hr here in ms
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where in NC do you live? i know a few places around charlotte if you are interested...
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