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Shed.
There can be only Shed. An exercise in maximizing space usage and making the most of a small area, Shed began life as an 8×8 kit. Its floors and walls were reinforced and some shelves were added in the rafters. … Continue reading
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Nitrous jets DIY
I drew this up from some existing jets I have and put together a drill chart of standard sizes to give an idea of what diameter to make the jet holes. It could be handy if you want something other … Continue reading
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Sunbird 2.0L OHC camshaft tool v2
Background: I decided to design this 2.0L valvetrain and cam tool as a lightweight, easy-to-build but slower-to-function alternative to my first version (link below) or for when you just want to swap rockers or lifters and aren’t worried about compressing … Continue reading
J Body ABS Delete
Below is the information I’ve compiled on deleting the ABS system and converting to non-ABS brakes on a second generation J body, in my case the 93 Sunbird two door. It never worked, added weight, complication, and I just didn’t … Continue reading
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J Body Control Arm Refresh.
Since I’ve done this a few times now, I thought I’d share my experiences with freshening up the Sunbird’s control arms this time around. Ball joint removal: If they’ve never been replaced, you unfortunately are going to have to get … Continue reading
5.0 EGR delete plate dimensions.
When I decided to make an EGR delete plate for the Mustang’s 306 build (more on that to follow,) I didn’t have my EGR valve handy, so I did some searching online for dimensions, figuring it had been done a … Continue reading
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Escort CCRM ac fix.
When my friend’s 98 Escort lost AC, he found this and asked me to do the soldering. Great info on a really cheap alternative to replacing the whole expensive circuit board. All you really need to do is drill out … Continue reading
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5.0 Throttle Body Disassembly / Powdercoating.
How to take apart your 5.0 throttle body (and possibly other Ford throttle bodies of this era) for rebuilding, replacing bearings, powdercoating, etc. without destroying anything or buying a puller. Required for powdercoating a throttle body, as the throttle shaft bearings … Continue reading
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Ford Motorsport Multiport EFI Engine Management Harness.
This manual is useful for any 5.0 EFI conversions. Download the Ford Motorsport EFI Wiring Manual. or view individual pages: 1 – table of contents, intro, overview 2 – component list 3 – component list, general installation instructions 4 – … Continue reading
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