Len69Coupe

Thanks for letting me know your experience with the LS you used. It helps me to know which LS are good to use. Thanks for the link. I think I checked that out before, but I'll look again. I'm not really dead set on the 8. It's just my budget, and not having any plan to go with more HP, has me leaning toward the 8. I have been keeping my eye on FB marketplace for an affordable 9. There are a few there, but nothing that will fit without modifications.

Did you start with a 9? I can get the setup I'm after for about 900-1000. Is there somewhere I can get a 9 setup for close to that? Thanks for the advice.

That's a reasonable RPM for 80 mph. Thanks.

Thanks. I'll take a look at that thread. I'm not sure. You're probably right though. Thanks.

OK, I ran the numbers and a 3.55 would be 2210 RPM an 3.73 would be 2323 RPM. I think I can live with that since I rarely drive 70 MPH.

Thanks guys. Anyone have recommendations for a Limited Slip diff? I'd really like to go 3.73 ratio, but I'm afraid the RPM's would be to high. I googled what RPM's should my engine be at 70 and of course got all kinds of conflicting info. Is around 2500 at 70 MPH about right?

My Mustang currently has a 8 inch conventional 3.00:1 setup. It has a 96 5.0 with mild upgrades. So maybe 280 - 300 HP. I also have a T-5 (WC) and I never take it on the interstate, but it will cruise in 5h with ease at way to low RPM. I'm looking to add limited slip and upgrade to 3.55 or 3.73. I've been looking at different 3rd members already built to plug and play. Am I wasting my time with the 8 inch? I don't plan to add anymore power, just increase the off the line performance. Will the 8 inch hold up? if so, any limited slip recommendations? 3.55 or 3.73?

OK. Thanks for that. I didn't even think of it slipping off. That would be very bad :)

Mice is a concern, but I was told by the storage people that they keep everything well baited. Just to cover my butt I think I'll get the glue traps. I'm on a couple RV Forums and people say the moth balls don't work. Most of them recommend peppermint oil on a sponge or cotton ball. It just doesn't last very long. I had 4 of the wheel dollies and absolutely loved them. Not thinking, which happens more than it should, I sold them to a buddy when I finished getting the car back together. So, is it ok to jack up the front using the cross member? I do have a negative battery disconnect; I will be using that. Thanks guys.

Well, it's finally here. I'm retiring in Jun and our house goes on the market next week. We've sold most of our stuff and the rest will go in storage, including the Mustang. We have a Motorhome and plan to travel the country for a few years. The Mustang will be in a 10X20 storage unit. Since the Mustang will be in storage for most of the year, anyone have tips for this? I've read to inflate the tires to max PSI or put it on jacks. Probably won't be able to put it on jacks. I'll treat the fuel with Sta Bil and make sure the tank is full as well. I'm thinking a lightweight car cover just to keep the dust off. Anything I'm missing? I want to jack up the front and push it closer to the wall to save some room. Is it safe to jack up the front by the large bar (crossmember?)? Not the sway bar.

Thanks. I was missing my daily read.

Looks like you're missing the screw in the top of the windlace. Something else doesn't look right. Looks like you don't have the top of the panel edge slid down into the window channel. That should bring the panel tighter to the windlace.

Just the Hurst shift handle. Several posts I read recommended it. I think due to its length and offset. I am happy with the one I bought from CJ's though. The bonus was I won the CJ Pony Transformation Challenge on Fakebook and got a $30 gift card from them. So the shifter handle was almost free. Before I installed the T5 I cut out about an inch of the forward part of the shifter hole. I have no problem changing the shift handles. The biggest PIA is the chrome ring that the rubber shift boot that holds down.

I put a T5 in my 69 with this shifter Summit Racing SUM-555-7353-SR Summit Racing™ Billet Aluminum Short Throw Mustang Shifters | Summit Racing 5th gear was definitely a reach. So I bought this one. UPR 1016-01 Mustang Shifter Handle Trick Stick Manual Billet Satin 1983-2004 (cjponyparts.com) It allows you to angle the shifter handle back. It's better, but I wish it was a couple inches longer. I might have bought a Hurst shifter if it wasn't absurdly priced.

I ended up getting a new spacer plate that is 1/2". The old one was 1", so I should have plenty of room between the intake and the hood now. Vicfreg, you are correct, with no spacer the intake would hit the left side valve cover. Thanks for everyone's help.