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TacoBill's 'How-To' Guide
Welcome to my How-To install thread!
The intent of my write-ups is not to replace the manufacturer's directions, but to give you a general overview in what you're about to get into.
I'm not a Master Mechanic, just a regular dude with tools at hand. So, if I installed the things below, so can you! There's no better way to get in touch with your car, I promise.
Note: If you believe it's a bit more than what you want to do, you may want to consider having a reputable shop install the mod for you.
PERFORMANCE
FRPP/Borla Stinger Exhaust Install
Pypes O/R H-Pipe Install
Exhaust Comparison: Stock - FRPP Stingers - Pypes O/R H-Pipe
SCT XCal2 BamaChips Tune Download Instructions
How To Upload A Tune File Into Your XCal2
Saleen Short Throw Shifter Block Install
Shaker install: Adapted To K&N CAI PT.2
Steeda Ultralite Lowering Springs Install - REAR
Steeda Ultralite Lowering Springs Install - FRONT
Front End Alignment / Camber info
RotorPros Cross-Drilled/Slotted Rotors Install
K&N AirCharger CAI Install
How To Change Your Oil: Mobil 1
FRPP X-Pipe Install & Comparison Video (By GPStang06)
BMR Swaybar Delete Kit Install (By 89Trooper)
MGW Short Throw Shifter Install
MGW Shifter - Progressive Springs Install (for beta group only)
CMCV Delete Plate install
Steeda Underdrive Pulley install
Coast Driveline 1-piece aluminum driveshaft install
BMR LCA and Relocation Bracket Install (in LEO_06GT's car)
Shaftmasters 3.5" Driveshaft Install (by Leo_06GT)
Driveshaft Pinion Flange Install (in habu's car, 3.5" Shaftmasters DS)
Steeda Billet LCA install
Prothane Bullet Motor Mount install
Adjustable Panhard Bar and Lateral Stiffener Bar install (in LEO_06GT's car)
Traction Control Auto Off Mod (by Steved)
Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump install
NON-PERFORMANCE
Window Tint With Felt Install (See below for Moleskin installation)
Moleskin For Window Tint Install
WebElectric Sequential Taillight Install
Leaky Brake Reservior Cap Fix (The cheap way)
Silverhorse Racing Billet Fuel Door Install
AutoVation Racing Pedal Install
Midwest Painted Mirror Inserts
CDC Shaker Hood Install
Shaker Scoop Emblem Install
Shaker (Or Door Sill) Vinyl Letter kit Install
3rd Brakelight Overlay Install
BSM 12" Vinyl Racing Stripes (BSM's instructions were adequate, but here are some tips not mentioned.)
UPR Antenna Delete & Chrome Bolt Cap Covers
WebElectric One-Touch Rear Window Auto Switch Install (By 89Trooper - Convertibles Only!)
CDC Classic Chin Spoiler Install
Midwest Painted Strut Cover Install (2nd Gen Covers Installed)
Metra Amplified Windshield Antenna Install
Leather E-Brake Handle Install (in LEO_06GT's car)
BSM Rocker Panel Stripe install (by OKCMustangGT)
Ford Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Module Install (by OKCMustangGT)
Aeroform Sport Bar Install (By 89Trooper - Convertibles Only!)
Ford Racing 3-Valve Cam Cover install
Raptor shift light - PMP billet mount install
Speed of Sound (SOS) switch plate install
Alpine IVA-W205 & Lorex SG4933R rear camera install
Fading Rocker Stripe Install
MGW Oil Dipstick Handle Install
How To Remove Air Bag & Steering Wheel (by StangNut)
Agent 47 Retro Mirror Install (by JedCranium)
Wheel Spacer Install (by LEO_06GT)
Cabin Air Filter Install (in LEO_06GT's car)
Remote Trunk Switch Install
HID 'Plug and Play' Kit Install (by JedCranium)
OTHER HELPFUL REFERENCE LINKS
Guide to Properly Lowering your S197 (Very thourough explanation by Galaxie)
Adjustable Camber Bolt Install Video
Window Tint - Additional Moleskin/Velcro Felt Install
Shaker Install By Mustang Monthly
OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) (thanks to GrabberPony.com)
The intent of my write-ups is not to replace the manufacturer's directions, but to give you a general overview in what you're about to get into.
I'm not a Master Mechanic, just a regular dude with tools at hand. So, if I installed the things below, so can you! There's no better way to get in touch with your car, I promise.
Note: If you believe it's a bit more than what you want to do, you may want to consider having a reputable shop install the mod for you.
PERFORMANCE
FRPP/Borla Stinger Exhaust Install
Pypes O/R H-Pipe Install
Exhaust Comparison: Stock - FRPP Stingers - Pypes O/R H-Pipe
SCT XCal2 BamaChips Tune Download Instructions
How To Upload A Tune File Into Your XCal2
Saleen Short Throw Shifter Block Install
Shaker install: Adapted To K&N CAI PT.2
Steeda Ultralite Lowering Springs Install - REAR
Steeda Ultralite Lowering Springs Install - FRONT
Front End Alignment / Camber info
RotorPros Cross-Drilled/Slotted Rotors Install
K&N AirCharger CAI Install
How To Change Your Oil: Mobil 1
FRPP X-Pipe Install & Comparison Video (By GPStang06)
BMR Swaybar Delete Kit Install (By 89Trooper)
MGW Short Throw Shifter Install
MGW Shifter - Progressive Springs Install (for beta group only)
CMCV Delete Plate install
Steeda Underdrive Pulley install
Coast Driveline 1-piece aluminum driveshaft install
BMR LCA and Relocation Bracket Install (in LEO_06GT's car)
Shaftmasters 3.5" Driveshaft Install (by Leo_06GT)
Driveshaft Pinion Flange Install (in habu's car, 3.5" Shaftmasters DS)
Steeda Billet LCA install
Prothane Bullet Motor Mount install
Adjustable Panhard Bar and Lateral Stiffener Bar install (in LEO_06GT's car)
Traction Control Auto Off Mod (by Steved)
Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump install
NON-PERFORMANCE
Window Tint With Felt Install (See below for Moleskin installation)
Moleskin For Window Tint Install
WebElectric Sequential Taillight Install
Leaky Brake Reservior Cap Fix (The cheap way)
Silverhorse Racing Billet Fuel Door Install
AutoVation Racing Pedal Install
Midwest Painted Mirror Inserts
CDC Shaker Hood Install
Shaker Scoop Emblem Install
Shaker (Or Door Sill) Vinyl Letter kit Install
3rd Brakelight Overlay Install
BSM 12" Vinyl Racing Stripes (BSM's instructions were adequate, but here are some tips not mentioned.)
UPR Antenna Delete & Chrome Bolt Cap Covers
WebElectric One-Touch Rear Window Auto Switch Install (By 89Trooper - Convertibles Only!)
CDC Classic Chin Spoiler Install
Midwest Painted Strut Cover Install (2nd Gen Covers Installed)
Metra Amplified Windshield Antenna Install
Leather E-Brake Handle Install (in LEO_06GT's car)
BSM Rocker Panel Stripe install (by OKCMustangGT)
Ford Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Module Install (by OKCMustangGT)
Aeroform Sport Bar Install (By 89Trooper - Convertibles Only!)
Ford Racing 3-Valve Cam Cover install
Raptor shift light - PMP billet mount install
Speed of Sound (SOS) switch plate install
Alpine IVA-W205 & Lorex SG4933R rear camera install
Fading Rocker Stripe Install
MGW Oil Dipstick Handle Install
How To Remove Air Bag & Steering Wheel (by StangNut)
Agent 47 Retro Mirror Install (by JedCranium)
Wheel Spacer Install (by LEO_06GT)
Cabin Air Filter Install (in LEO_06GT's car)
Remote Trunk Switch Install
HID 'Plug and Play' Kit Install (by JedCranium)
OTHER HELPFUL REFERENCE LINKS
Guide to Properly Lowering your S197 (Very thourough explanation by Galaxie)
Adjustable Camber Bolt Install Video
Window Tint - Additional Moleskin/Velcro Felt Install
Shaker Install By Mustang Monthly
OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) (thanks to GrabberPony.com)
Last edited by TacoBill; 10/5/09 at 08:05 AM. Reason: HID 'Plug and Play' Kit Install added 10/05/09
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Click on the full link of his thread for a lot more info and feedback:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=49765
I can't speak 100% for Bill, but I do believe he loves the short throws and he thinks it's a great mod for the money.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=49765
I can't speak 100% for Bill, but I do believe he loves the short throws and he thinks it's a great mod for the money.
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Yes, he's right, for the money (less than $50), it is a pretty decent mod to shorten your shifter throw. Like I mentioned in my thread that Tom referenced, there are better short throw shifters on the market, but at this price, you really can't complain.
Installing this Saleen block will introduce some 'notchiness' when shifting into the gates. There's a specific nut that can't be overtightened during installation as it can cause an increase in effort when shifting.
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(It is, Leo. )
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All of the directions for installation of our products can be downloaded in PDF format from the address below if you want to add this into the list:
http://www.silverhorseracing.com/product_info.htm
http://www.silverhorseracing.com/product_info.htm
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As to whether or not he adjusted the toe, I'm not sure. But, he had me center the steering wheel while he adjusted something underneath.
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TacoBill, I just started looking through your How-to list...fantastic!
Quick question? I'm not going to replace my air intake...however, when I do replace the stock air filter I noticed there is a MAF electrical wire connection (has a red clip in the connection)...I would imagine it would be easier to disconnect that first and it should make it easier to change the air filter...right? My question is how do you disconnect the clip? Do you pull outward and up on the red part of the clip? Do you need a screwdriver to help separate it? And when you re-connect does the connection simply snap back in place? I would hate to tug hard on that red/black clip and ruin the connection.
Thanks!
Quick question? I'm not going to replace my air intake...however, when I do replace the stock air filter I noticed there is a MAF electrical wire connection (has a red clip in the connection)...I would imagine it would be easier to disconnect that first and it should make it easier to change the air filter...right? My question is how do you disconnect the clip? Do you pull outward and up on the red part of the clip? Do you need a screwdriver to help separate it? And when you re-connect does the connection simply snap back in place? I would hate to tug hard on that red/black clip and ruin the connection.
Thanks!
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I don't think the MAF connector has to be removed in order to change out the air filter element.
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Bill, thanks for the quick reply...I haven't tried it yet...but I thought that it might give me more room to replace the air filter...I will try it first without removing it.
(I remember on my '02 Stang that I had to disconnect the MAF connection in order to raise the air intake system enough in order to pull out the cone type air filter...)
P.S. Keep up the great work on this section...I have it earmarked as one of my favorites.
(I remember on my '02 Stang that I had to disconnect the MAF connection in order to raise the air intake system enough in order to pull out the cone type air filter...)
P.S. Keep up the great work on this section...I have it earmarked as one of my favorites.
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There may be other sources on the net that may have this info.
Check you PM.
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