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    2005 Isuzu Ascender...supercharger?

    I bought an ascender (same thing as envoy and blazer just rebadged with a 50,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. I have been looking around the net to see if they make a supercharger for it but i have'nt found anything. Anyone know where i can find one? Its the 4.2L 275hp 275lbs tourque Thanks
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    windshield quotes? to low?

    I have gotten two different quotes that seem to low. One is 175 the other 180 to replace my windshield. Most others are in the hi 300 range. How is it these guys can go so low. By the names of the companies they appear to be small companies if not even just one guy. What did you guys pay to get...
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    Few Questions: Rear controls and amp bypass

    K a couple of questions. 1. Will the rear controls still work with a aftermarket cd player? This is...
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    Car turns over won't start

    Hey guys bought a 92 civic beater for 200 bucks. The car tries to turn over but just does'nt start. How can i tell whats wrong with it. Previous owner said he thinks its the fuel pump. Asked at a honda forum but the guys there seem clueless keep telling me to go get some after market fuel pump...
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    Toy_to_Force

    Recieved my bumper yesterday just as promised. Paid on sunday. Shipped on monday and recieved on wed. Great guy to buy from, he did'nt give me any crap about having to wait 4 days to pay him while money was transferred to my pay pal account. Big thumbs up.
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    Peel & Seal or Ice Guard vs Dynamat

    Has anyone here ever used Peel & Seal/Ice Guard as an alternative to Dynamat? My biggest concern with using this stuff is I don't want my car to smell like asphalt. At 12 dollars a roll this stuff is very enticing. If anyone has ever used this please chime in. For those of you who have no idea...
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    96 Sport First time lifter

    I have a 96 sport. And I have no experience whatsoever in lifting (but would like to gain one :P) Someone please tell me my options plus pricing. I'm not looking for just 3 inchs but more like a foot+ overall. I have tried searching (so i'm not looking for freebie research) but am getting...
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    Snow+Cement Barrier=

    Last night went to pick up my sister who was stuck on 95 in bad ice storm. Get there fine had it in 4wd auto whole time. Coming back I must have hit black ice or something lost control and hit the cement barrier doing about 20 mph dead on (fishtailed directly into it). Explorer just bounced off...
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    Need help to wire my amp (which ohm?)

    I just got a ks-ax4550 (jvc) and it puts out 4 chan at 50w rms with a 4ohm impedance, what i want to do is wire this to a single sub. It says the amp is capable of loads from 2ohm to 8ohm in normal mode and in bridge mode 4ohm to 8ohm. Now i can't find any ratings for this amp at 2 ohms but if i...
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    How do I cut a perfect circle for my box?

    I have'nt decided if i'm going with a ten or a twelve yet, but how do I make a complete circle for the sub to fit in? I tried a jigsaw but it came out pretty sloppy. I remember in shop class we use to have an attachment to the drillpress that would make perfect circles but i doubt they make them...
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    Stealth system

    Anybody ever made a custom stealth place for the sub, I was actually thinking it might be possible to put some free air subs where my 5x7s are in the rear or possibly putting something in the middle console. Any ideas or pics? I need to have the flat space in the back without boxes or amps or...
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    Help with membership.

    I sent an email to whoever i was suppose to (can't remember at this point) and have yet to get a reply (1 week?). This clubs seems real nice, and i'm interested so if someone could shoot me a message I would appreciate it, thanks. Also are there any active members in the fayetteville, nc area?
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    How much h/p does the a/c use.

    I was just wondering if anyone has a figure on how much horsepower the a/c robs from the motor when its on? And if you have any more info on other accesories that bolt up post that too ie..an beefed up alternator for you stereo buffs. Just looking for a figure.
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    can superchargers from other cars be made to fit the ex?

    I was wondering if it was possible to put stock superchargers from other vehicles onto the ford explorer? Thanks.
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    vibrations...Idle?

    The actual engine idle is fine alittle below 1k, but it feels like I'm sitting in a big rig with a large motor, everything shakes when its just idling. Guessing maybe engine mounts? Any help on this. I only have a 96 4.0 ohv and when i first got it six months ago sitting in it there was no...
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    kerplunk...What was it?

    Here is one for you guys to help me out with, driving down the road today about 50mph and I hear a banging sound moving from the front to the back underneath the ex and a second later I see a few pieces (2 or 3) go flying out from the back of the ex. Not sure if I hit something small and just...
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    tire squeak? Help

    While driving there is a squeak coming from the tires (while moving with out brakes) if I hit the brakes even very lightly it instantly stops until i let off it. It does'nt squeak 100% of the time but more than 50%. Any ideas? Someone told me its the brakes, but should'nt they squeak when I...
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    Stuck in water!

    On wensday I ran my ex through a puddle (turned out to be a damn bottomless pit) screwing around in the woods. Needless to say it cutout midway through the water. It would'nt start back up so I had to climb out the windows (water covered the back bumper!) Anyway here i am a few miles into the...
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