Common Mustang Parts Questions - 2 | How much do you charge for shipping and handling?
May 27, 2009
By Simon Black
How much do you charge for shipping and handling?
We charge absolutely nothing! MuscleMustangParts.com offers free shipping and handling in the Continental U.S.!
Note: Certain products must be shipped UPS Freight (i.e. Body kits and Hoods).
We do charge shipping on these items, if you are having them shipped to a residential address.
You can call us for a price quote if you would like to ship outside the continental United States.
Mustang Parts Talk/ Road Trip? Check you rides cooling system.
May 26, 2009
I can’t tell you the embarrassment I’ve felt when on a long road trip, and having major overheating problems. Fortunately for me this only happened once. Taking my 85′ T-Bird on a long road trip to Oregon back in 97′, and Whoosh!! All of my radiator coolant comes vomiting out of my overflow tank. My bad. I didn’t take the time to do the simple job of inspecting my cars cooling system before a long road trip. Especially one that involves high altitude in the mountains (also the middle of July doesn’t help either.) Yes, the car was a Thunderbird, but this reigns true, T-bird, or Mustang.
Always make sure your hoses, including heater core hoses, and water pump to engine hoses are in tip top shape. No cracks, no bulging, or squishy hoses either. Those are the enemys of a properly running cooling system. Also depending on weather you ride has the 5.0 pushrod V8, or the more refined 4.6 electronically controlled modular V8. With a motor that has a mechanical fan, and a fan clutch, you want your temp guage to remain around the quarter mark pretty much most of the time, with the exception of the AC running, a little higher up on the guage is OK.
With the 4.6 V8 however, it’s okay to have the guage needle right around the middle mark. In the case of the 4.6 Litre, it should have an electric fan, so the colling remains a little more constant. Even with the AC on, that needle should remain in the middle. Remember that a cold engine, or an overheating engine is not a happy engine, a engine running at normal operating tempeture is.
Another thing to do is check your coolant. Make sure that the antifreeze your using is still got it’s strength. Whenever possible, you want to use distilled water when doing a 50/50 racio of coolant, and water. Tap water has minerals in it that can slowly eat away at the radiator, and cause corrosion. Your water pump should not be dripping out of the “weep hole” which is located under trhe pump. (sign that your bearings in the pump are going out) Aso a thing overlooked too often is the thermostat. When in doubt, replace it. Before your trip, if your car has had cooling issues prior to your trip, you can put the thermostat in boiling water on your stove top, and see if it retracts. If it does, it’s fine, if not get a new one. They might run you $10 to $25 depending on where you go.
This is just my take, and experience on the subject. Maybe you’ve had a different one, but taking these precautons sure beats being stuck on the side of the road. ( on the way to OR, 3 times, on the way back, 5) If you do plan to take your Mustang on a trip of 200 miles or more, remember, don’t fix it if it ain’t broke, and just take a little time in this area to make sure you get to your long destination in a timley matter.
-Simon Black
Common Mustang Parts Questions - 1 | What if I’m not sure what product I need to order?
May 20, 2009
By Simon Black
This one is pretty easy.
Please simply call or e-mail us for advice. We’re glad to help! we have an extensive knowledge of Mustang parts and accessories. We can help you pinpoint the exact product you need. You can reach us best by phone at 925-689-3595. We’ll show you how you can easily browse our inventory for mustang parts that you need.
Mustang Performance Parts Tip - Horsepower with the right mufflers
May 18, 2009
One of the things that I’ve learned in my owning different cars is that you need to have a good flowing exhaust system to get the the most out of your engine. Currently, I have also learned that you don’t need to drop a small fortune on a whole new exhaust system to get the most out of it either. Although separate pipes for each header is ideal, just getting the right high performance mufflers for your Mustang can do just as much good in the ol’ horsepower depot.
First, you want to do your research as to which muffler will fit your needs. Wheather you want somthing loud, and obnoxious, or if you want somthing more tame, with a deep, throaty rumble to it: that is somthing that’s up to you.
Second, what muffler would go best with your engine? If you already have a supercharger for instance, you won’t need to go all out with a whole new exhaust system in this case. How much more horsepower are you trying to generate? What’s the application for? Are you for all-out racing, or for a personal everyday user? Again, the choice is up to you. Remembering the chambers in the muffler of choice will greatly affect how loud, or quiet your engine will sound, but most importantly, how much more flow you will have. That is the most important thing.
Wheather you go with Borla, Pypes, or Magnaflow mufflers, just make sure you use the right application for your horspower needs.
10 Common Questions for a Mustang Parts Dealer
May 13, 2009
By Simon Black
Over the next few weeks we will be answering some of the most common questions that we get. Each week we’ll be answering a new one so stayed tuned for our updates. You can also call us for immediate assistance.
- What if I’m not sure what product I need to order?
- How much do you charge for shipping and handling?
- How long does it take to ship my order?
- What carrier do you use for shipping?
- How long does Standard Shipping take?
- Can I get a tracking number for my order?
- Why do you ask for my email address?
- Can you fax or email me a copy of my invoice?
- If an item is out-of-stock, how long does it take before you have it again?
- How easy are your products to install?
Thanks for visiting our site. You can also search our main website’s inventory for mustang parts. Call us for information on how to browse our inventory.
Hello world! Announcing Muscle Mustang Parts on CityScoop!
May 13, 2009
Welcome to Muscle Mustang Part Owner Simon Black’s CityScoop website. We publish free information and tips about mustang parts and mustang related industry information. Check back soon becuase we’ll be publishing new information at least weekly here.
