My son's car is a 2006 Mustang V6 Coupe. He wants to upgrade the exhaust and headlights. Being an old stick in the mud I have been opposing the changes. Assuming I relent,, I'd like to hear recommendation for a better exhaust system and headlights. He wants duals and HID headlights. What should...

A while back I wrote about the possibility of the Corvette, Viper and our beloved Cobra switching from strictly RWD to all-wheel drive. The thinking was with all three cars now offering 500+, further increases in horsepower to stay ahead of the competition would become a joke. "Wow, my new...

As if the offset, spinners, and the monster wheels weren't enough. http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101207 Patrick '93 Cobra '83 LTD

Just got my 2000 GT back from the dealer. The RPM's would drop all the way down and I'd have to give it gas at idle to keep it going. I figured it was TP issue . Turns out it was the air intake vale. Two bolts hold the thing in and it is right out in the open. Probably would take about ten...

Anyone had any experience with Ford Racings 351 crate motor, the one they say is HD. 250 hp,4bbl intake, and cost $2,800? Thinking of putting one in my 71 coupe, the Ford parts website says it makes 350 ft lbs of tq. I would like alittle more hp than 250 say around 300, but this price is in...

Anybody ever notice that there are "three" hosts on "Two Guys Garage" on Speed Channel???? -- Scott W. '66 HCS Mustang 289 '68 Ranchero 500 302 '69 Mustang Sportsroof 351W ThunderSnake #57 http://home.comcast.net/~vanguard92/

Hey everyone, it's been a long time since I been to this newsgroup! I used to be the proud owner of 1993 black gt with 3.73 gears and a A-Trim Vortec :-). That was my baby for so many years until grandma crushed it and it was totalled. It has about 95k original miles on it and boy did...

As ya'll know I am trying to decide between the 2006 V6 with ragtop or V8 coupe. There is a little more behind the story and I would like to share this part of my life with the group. I have a close friend who was the original owner of a 1974 Mustang II V6 (the German Motor) and around 1981 or so...

Hi, I am working on a new website www.Ford351.com and need pictures of Ford 351 engines. I had a '72 Ford Torino with a 351C engine but no good engine pictures before restoration. Specifically, I am looking for 351 C or 351 W engines. Pictures of a "Boss 351" or 351 engines factory installed...

My '05 mustang just hit 1,000 miles. I could have sworn the dealer said i could take it in there for a free oil change after 1,000 miles, but when i just called the service department, they said it's normal to do it after the first 3,000. When should i actually get the oil changed? Did anyone...

When faced with a written test, similar to ones given to beginning drivers applying for licenses, one in ten drivers couldn't get a passing score, according to a study commissioned by GMAC Insurance. The GMAC Insurance National Driver's Test found that nearly 20 million Americans, or about 1 in 10...

Took delivery last Monday night (11-22). Very happy with the car so far, but must spend a little more time with it to give a fair evaluation. Here's some pics: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mx6turbo89/album?.dir=764a&.src=ph&store=&prod id=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

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It is of no value. It has raised corn prices (and all the myriad foods associated with it) by 100% over 1.5 years. It scours engine components of their protective oil layer. It dries out seals. It should be abolished. P.S. Enviroqueers; Lead by example, STOP DRIVING. BBC; 10 August 2012 Last...

With less than one day's experience behind the wheel of his new Ford Racing Mustang GT race car, car owner and driver Tom Nastasi, with co-driver Ian James, claimed victory in the opening race of the 2005 Grand-Am Cup season at Daytona International Speedway. The win marks the first race and first...

Per BON: ---- Dearborn, Michigan. Ford Motor Company is set to introduce the next-generation SVT Cobra Mustang at the New York International Auto Show this March. Ford Motor Company has one press conference scheduled for the NYIAS on 23 March at 1:00pm, est.

Sounds good! At least GM is now publically talking about a new Camaro. Let's keep our fingers crossed. --- By Ed Garsten General Motors Corp. is working on a new rear-wheel-drive platform that could be the basis for a vehicle reminiscent of the departed Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird...

Check it out at www.californiacarcorral.com . -- Mark -- "I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates who once said, "I drank what?". " Val Kilmer in Real Genius.

Hi All, I hope everyone is up on the money order/check mailed to you to buy your car scam. Here is a great example of one trying to buy our 68 Coupe we have for sale: Begin Quote: Thanks for the detail please could you send me the picture of the car, i bank on you for the working condition of...

I'm 46 years old and I recently bought my first real car. Sure, I've been driving since I was 16, and have owned a number of vehicles since then. Paid $100 for my first car, a '65 Chevy. Owned 2 or 3 other cars after that. Had a Catalina with a big engine. That boat would really cruise down...