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  1. Jim Merriman

    Installed 2 CV shafts and learned something

    Transaxle Wheel Seal Repair Kit I had to repair my transaxle wheel seals on my '91 Plus as well. Like many of you, taking out the axles in preparation of the a clutch job, Fidenza Flywheel and Spec Stage 2 clutch, likely was the root cause of the post clutch job transaxle leaks from the wheel...
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    Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold

    Here's one for ya... The V8SHO.com lists the P0430 code as the the downstream O2 sensor for bank 2 below threshold. Yet on the SHO forum, if you do a search on P0430 - there is a thread from 5.0Stang that says " Well I went by Autozone today and got the 96 SHO "read". I got: DTC P0430...
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    Stock Sub or Aftermarket?

    You can do either. In my '93 with the JBL system, I replaced the sub with a JL Audio unit in the stock sub box. I think the sub speaker was about $65. On my '96 with the JBL system, I replaced the amp with a nice Alpine and then added a nice 10" tubed sub. This runs more... In my '91 Plus...
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    Gen 3 suspension changes

    Hey, you know, your the first to catch the signature too... Good catch!
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    Gen 3 suspension changes

    A 540i is what dusts the meanest SHO anytime, anyplace! Well, maybe not Carter's... lol Funny, but if Ford had put in the 320HP Cobra SVT engine in the SHO and changed it from a front wheel drive to a rear wheel drive, and then put in a really great tranny - the 540i is what the SHO would have...
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    Gen 3 suspension changes

    I'd like some feedback on what Gen3 owners are using to replace the SARC systems on their Gen 3s. I had tried the Roush springs with the SARC struts for about two days way back, a long time ago.... Recently, my son and I replaced the '96 SARC struts with KYBs and mated to the same OEM springs...
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    Brake upgrade, anyone?

    You wanna stop really well? Well do ya? lol I think the best improvement for the V8SHO happens to be improving the braking system. Since upgrading the to front BAER 13" track brakes, my '96 Gen3 SHO is able to come to a stop faster and safer, and always without fade even with repeated 30...
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    Audio Connectors

    Paul: This link was pretty helpful. I found the part numbe rof the exsisting audio amp connector, which is WPT296. I didn't see a mate listed for it. Now I'll call my Ford parts buddy and see if he can ID it. If it doesn't exsist in a raw connector form, which it may not, I guess I might...
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    Audio Connectors

    Hi guys: Would any one know what the mfr and part number of the audio 14 pin connector that is used on the Gen 1 JBL system for the 4 primary channels that goes out of the amp to the speakers. I believe there are 11 wires on female sockets in this connector. Eight wires go to speakers and 3...
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    Upgrading Factory AMP???

    I think I need more info to really advise you... I wouldn't use the factory power or ground wires if the Alpine V12 is rated at much over 100 watts. There is a formula you should adhere to, although I don't have the information on it, see a professional for advise at any high end car audio...
  11. Jim Merriman

    low coolant light

    I told you, Ron's a good guy. You're lucky you bought it from him! Take care and good luck with it.
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    low coolant light

    There's one thing you might want to think about. These tanks are another one of Ford bad idaes. The sensor is molded into the bottom of the overflow tank. Eventually the seam (because it's sonicall welded) comes apart with age and the temperature cycling. As long as the sensor is shot, why...
  13. Jim Merriman

    what??? coolant leak?!?!? Cracked reservoir???

    Ok, why does the Gen3 overflow tank crack? Because it's sonically welded at the bottom where the electronic tank sensor is mounted. Flip your tank over and have a good look at it! Another one of Ford's better ideas! So over time, this plastic sonic weld expands and contracts with the...
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    whining gen 3!

    I'm going with 97V8SHO and MiltownSHO. I also believe it's the alternator. My '96 OEM alternator had a crack in the house and believe it or not, as it expanded in temperature the house changed shape and the sound changed too. Eventually, I decided to replace it when I had the engine dropped to...
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    stalling issues in a 1997

    I think you're looking at two issues. The antenna mast not going down is likely caused by dirt or water that froze when the mast got extended. On my '93 and '96 I periodically wipe them down with WD40 to take the dirt and grime off and to make sure they are lubricated. The other possibility...
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