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Topics - amooset

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Lounge / Car performance Android application
Last week I downloaded an app for free on the android market.  It's called "car performance" and is basically a speedometer and timer all in one.  You can use it to find quarter mile, top speed, etc... I have never been to a track with my car, but using this app and a horsepower calculator online, it seems to be pretty close to what I should be running for a stock mustang engine (1983) in a car that weighs 3,740 lbs.  Here are the stats for my run:

60    :  3.45@36
330'  :  7.54@57
1/8mi: 11.61@71
1000': 14.50@78
1/4mi: 16.40@80

Maybe someone could try the app who has actual track times?  I would be curious to see how reliable this data is.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
I am having some issues that seem to point towards a head gasket, but would like some input before tearing into the project. The coolant is brown in color and it is running rough. Other than that, there are no symptoms.

I did a compression check and all cylinders are 140-150 across the board. The plugs looked normal. The exhaust isn't spewing white smoke and the oil looks okay. What else can I check to narrow down the problem?

Compression test results:
1-140
2-145
3-150
4-150
5-150
6-150
7-150
8-150
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars WANTED / Exhaust pipe
I am looking for an H or X pipe for my recently installed 302.  Either one is fine as long as the price is right.  It has stock shorty headers so the pipes will need to bolt right up.  I will need an entire exhaust system eventually, but don't quite have the cash for that yet.  Let me know what you have and we'll make a deal :D
*EDIT*
I would prefer an off road pipe simply because it is cheaper and I have no need for emissions equipment in this state.  I can get a new one for about $120 + shipping and really can't spend much more than that.
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Engine Swapping / "New" engine, many questions.
I picked up a 302 for $300 yesterday.  After some investigation, I am not sure what it is I bought.  The intake part number checks out for a 1983 mustang 4 barrel, but the block casting is E5AE C3B.  That means the block is a 1985, correct?  That would also make it a roller block?  The plug wires are set up for the standard firing order, not the high output.  Does this mean it is likely not a HO?

The guy I bought it from said he pulled it out of a 1983 mustang and it had less than 1000 miles on a rebuild.  After taking a look at under one of the valve covers, I would believe it - very clean.  There is some rust on the pulleys so I am guessing it had been sitting for awhile.  I would just like to get an idea of what exactly I have short of tearing it all apart.
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Suspension/Steering / Rear brake dragging
The right rear brake on my 82 drags when moving forward.  Reverse is just fine, but the second I put it into drive, it sticks.  The parking brake is also very hard to engage.  I am thinking that maybe the self adjuster is malfunctioning.  Is it possible to install that backwards?  I did recently do some brake work on it.
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Lounge / Buying a used truck. Suggestions?
I am selling my 87 so that I can get a pickup truck, preferably something w/ 4wd.  I was just wondering if anyone else had a preference on what make/model would be the best investment.  My budget is about $1000.  I don't do much towing, just the occasional furniture moving.  I am kind of a ford man (duh) so I have been looking at the F series with the 300, 302, or 351.  Manual or automatic doesn't matter, but gas mileage would be nice.  Ideas? Pointers?  As far as 4wd goes, I don't know much about automatic locking hubs vs. manual ones.  Is one better than the other?
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T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE / Base cluster, Taillight, Lock set, window motor, fuel sending unit
I have a spare cluster sitting around collecting dust. I assume it works fine, but I have never used it. Originally purchased from someone on here, but I can't remember who. $30 + shipping.

I also have a taillight for an 85-86 bird. It is in good condition, but not showroom quality. No cracks or major blemishes. $35 + shipping

Lock set for trunk and glove box w/ key.  $20 + shipping.

Fuel sending unit for digital gauges. $25

Passenger side window motor from 85 bird. Very lightly used, reman. $20
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Lounge / I lost the game...
The object of the game is forget the game exists.  There are three rules:

Rule 1:
You are always playing The Game.
 
Rule 2:   
Every time you think about The Game, you lose.
 
Rule 3:   
Loss of The Game must be announced.
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Audio & Other Aftermarket Electronics / Vintage look, Ipod ready!
I just finished this little project.  I wanted a stock appearance for my '82 so I bought a stock radio, gutted it, and resoldered the pots for my own purposes.  I basically have an amp control for any device using a 3.5mm plug.  This is then adapted into two rca outputs which will be split into 4 for the amp.  I wired up everything on the left side pots in such a way that I could retain the volume, balance, and power switch.  I haven't had the chance to install it yet, but after a thorough bench test, it's good to go.

If anyone is interested in something like this, I can write up some quick and dirty instructions/diagrams