'91 Mustang build/repair thread! (Foxie).

[Baltothewolf]

Originally Posted by bhazard

Oh I was under the impression that this was a manual car. Thought I saw something about a Pro 5.0 shifter or something. In that case you will want to look into the TV cable. Critical thing on AOD cars.

Alright I'll add it to the top of the list. I'll be buying the suspension stuff probably early next month.

Here is the suspension parts list. Lemme know if I forgot anything.

Eibach Mustang Pro-System Lowering Spring, Shock & Strut Kit (79-04)

SVE Mustang Tubular Rear Upper & Lower Control Arm Kit Black (79-04)

Prothane Mustang Urethane Rear Spring Isolators (83-04)

Prothane Mustang Front Spring Isolators (79-04)

SVE Mustang Adjustable Camber Caster Plates (90-93)

[vskid3]

Originally Posted by Xist

Not to go off-topic, but are there any cool swaps for a Civic HX?

I cry every time I see an VX/HX with a fart cannon. That's what EXs are for.

Are you planning on rebuilding the engine? 200k miles plus the recent abuse probably makes for a pretty tired engine.

[Baltothewolf]

Originally Posted by vskid3

I cry every time I see an VX/HX with a fart cannon. That's what EXs are for.

Are you planning on rebuilding the engine? 200k miles plus the recent abuse probably makes for a pretty tired engine.

Yea, it's getting a 331 stroker with I beam rods/domed Pistons eventually.

[The_Jed]

Originally Posted by Baltothewolf

Alright I'll add it to the top of the list. I'll be buying the suspension stuff probably early next month.

Here is the suspension parts list. Lemme know if I forgot anything.

Eibach Mustang Pro-System Lowering Spring, Shock & Strut Kit (79-04)

SVE Mustang Tubular Rear Upper & Lower Control Arm Kit Black (79-04)

Prothane Mustang Urethane Rear Spring Isolators (83-04)

Prothane Mustang Front Spring Isolators (79-04)

SVE Mustang Adjustable Camber Caster Plates (90-93)

I was going to say panhard bar but, since you're going with tubular rear arms it would just make it bind more, unless you ran the "poor man's 3-link".

I would definitely add 4-point subframe connectors to the list.


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/kb.../model/mustang

[The_Jed]

With that many miles I'd be willing to bet there are some cracks in your floorpan, directly under the rear mount of the front seats.

[Baltothewolf]

Yea subframe connectors are on the list.

So I bought some doors from a guy who builds Foxbodys and puts them back on the road. He has a ex-CHP '89 fox with 450rwhp supercharged and 6-speed T5 transmission and he let me drive it!!! It makes my Mustang feel like my honda insight hahaha!!!! Oh boy do I have the performance bug now! I'm going to be getting all my parts from him because I'll be able to do most of what I want to do through him. (pics of the engine below).

He has for me

BBK ported manifold.
Adjustable front koni shocks.
Rear struts.
Springs.
70mm throttle body.
Cold air intake for the TB.
Tubular upper and lower control arms.

All for 1,000$. He really likes my Mustang and was very surprised at the health of it. He said he has never seen a Foxbody with so many miles that is so original. He didn't believe be at first when I told him it's the original transmission/engine. Apparently I was right, I do still have the original suspension except for Springs, I guess my uncle put Springs on the car, but that's it.

[The_Jed]

Wow! I can't imagine how brutal that thing was!
The most powerful Fox I've ridden in probably had about 350 hp at the crank so about 300 at the wheels (Tremec 5-speed), it had the complete Holley Systemax II kit with a 10:1 forged bottom end. That thing was a blast. 150 more horsepower at the wheels would be INSANE!

[The_Jed]

Check out the monster this Mustang is quickly turning into!:


86 Mustang challenger build| Builds and Project Cars | forum |

[bluesteel93]

Man how have I not seen this thread yet?! Makes me wish I didn't non-op my 93GT so that I can still drive it every now and then. If your interested in building your own stroker, here is my stroker build thread from like 5 years ago.

My 349 stroker build thread. - Ford Mustang Forums : Corral.net Mustang Forum

You'll definitely have to come out to my brothers place and take a look at it. Good luck with the project though! Seems like you're on the right track.

[Baltothewolf]

Originally Posted by bluesteel93

Man how have I not seen this thread yet?! Makes me wish I didn't non-op my 93GT so that I can still drive it every now and then. If your interested in building your own stroker, here is my stroker build thread from like 5 years ago.

My 349 stroker build thread. - Ford Mustang Forums : Corral.net Mustang Forum

You'll definitely have to come out to my brothers place and take a look at it. Good luck with the project though! Seems like you're on the right track.

Mine is in non-op but I still drive it around xD. I'll definitely come out there at some point, but I might be going to my uncles in L.A, but it's not set in stone yet. He is sick and if he doesn't get better in time then I'll probably come out there.

Jed, I'll be honest it scared me driving it. I never realized how much power that is. I wasn't expecting such a massive difference. And on top of that, I'm not all that experienced with manuals, only about 6 months tops experience haha.