I'm new to foxbodys and coming for a 4cyl civic si. What's mod's would pull a 1987 fox into the 13's, preferably mid 13's. Yes I know the driver plays a big part and I would like to try and do it without slicks if at all possibly. I know some are gonna say search, but I'm just wondering what mods specifically will get me in the 13's.
Newb foxbody 1/4 mile build question
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Bay_Stang
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i have pretty much completely stock motor. only mods are headers, full exhaust, GT40p heads off a 97 mercury mountaineer that i ported and polished and gasket port matched the stock intake manifold. im currently running 13.89 @104 mph. on some bald ass street tires.
cenok is family
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is your car a 5 speed or aod? it won't take much to get you into the 13's. if you have a healthy running car, you don't even need to do engine "performance" mods. gears, exhaust and good traction will get you there easy.
87foxstang
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Its doesnt take much to get a fox into the 13's. Get a set of gears.(3.73 or 3.55) the basic boltons like headers, pulleys, SFC's, some weight reduction and drive the thing like you stole it and youll be in the 13's.
Thats whats done to mine and on et streets im running 13.3s
Thats whats done to mine and on et streets im running 13.3s
Cobra912
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Shaolin Crane
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i got 3.73's and long tubes and im cutting 8.8-8.9 at 80mph in the 8th with my car, and thats with the most aggressive road racing suspension available
Like people have said- gears, exhaust, and drag radials will easily put you in the 13s. Don't forget to play with your timing advance, too.
Some guys manage 12s without touching the motor, but that is running skinnies up front, weight reduction, CAI+ bigger aftermarket MAF meter, built suspension, pulleys and a short belt, no sway bar, etc.
i have pretty much completely stock motor. only mods are headers, full exhaust, GT40p heads off a 97 mercury mountaineer that i ported and polished and gasket port matched the stock intake manifold. im currently running 13.89 @104 mph. on some bald ass street tires.
You may already be aware of this, but you could be a lot faster with a better intake, TB, aftermarket MAF meter, and a decent CAI. GT40P heads are capable of 12s, especially if they've been worked. Running all that stock stuff and that underhood air filter is choking those heads!
Thanks for the input. It's a 5 speed, stock headers, no cats, straight back exhaust, and a cold air kit. Not 100% sure on brands because I just bought the car. It also has 3.73's in it. Much faster then my supercharged civic si. In the civic an sti would put 6-7 cars on me in a matter of seconds. In the fox I'm about 1-2 cars back at about 75 mph. I am very happy with the car so far. Needs a little bit of work and I'm prob gonna need some help from you guys with some answers.
MAC'n89Blckstng
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I'm going [email protected] on slicks with your basic GT40, e303, explorer combo. About 2000 bucks into the motor and all the basic supporting mods.
Cobra912
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Be careful with that paint!
That' s nice mph for a 13.0 and a basic combo. Nice work.
Bay_Stang
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i know it is. im working on getting a E-cam and trick flow intake setup. but the car needs other things first before all that. thanks tho
