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  1. GAU89LXStang

    Starter Troubles

    I just installed a brand new PA Performance starter in my 87 GT 5 speed yesterday. The factory starter went bad. It is still having the problems that led the original starter to go though. If I rev the engine in neutral or with the clutch pushed in it revs as it should. But if the tranny...
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    Help with diagnosis of problems

    Let's see where to start. I bought a used 87 GT here in Germany. I got alot of interior parts withy it so it was a good deal. Recently it started making a noise similar to when the fan clutch went out on my 89 LX 5.0. In brief it "Whooshes" and as the RPMs build it gets louder. I...
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    Need advice on parts shopping.

    I need some suggestions, I have $1000 to spend on my recently acquired 87 Mustang. This is my list of things I want to do eventually, not necessarily out of the $1000. Suspension 5-lug SN95 conversion gears (3.55) interior redo (its currently the tan GT interior, FUGLY) heads (maybe...
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    Saleen rear spoiler vs Steeda rear spoiler for Fox Mustangs

    Saleen rear wing vs Steeda rear wing Does anybody have experience with either one vs each other or vs factory GT or LX spoiler. I have heard that the LX spoiler is better than the GT spoiler. For those who haven't seen a Steeda wing for the foxes here is a link to one: Steeda Rear Aero Wing...
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    Where to get flywheel?

    I am looking at a 1991 LX hatch 4 cylinder automatic. The guy I am buying it from says that it needs a flywheel. Where can I get one for a 4 cylinder. I am a V-8 guy, just getting it pretty cheap and it'll be a project later (408/351W, AFR 205s, Trick Flow Upper and Lower, 5 speed). I just...
  6. GAU89LXStang

    What hood do I need?

    I am going to be doing a 4cyl to 351W(stroker) conversion soon. I will be using the 9.5 inch deck height Dart block, AFR 205 heads, and the TFS 351W upper and lower intake. I will be using urethane or solid motor mounts. My qustion is what hood will I need? I want to maintain a sleeper...
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    GT to Saleen look alike?

    I want to convet a 88 GT to the Saleen. I know that the Saleen was based on the LX, but will I need to buy a LX bumper to add the Saleen ground effects? the car has a Saleen spoiler and a Cobra bumper. I was thinking that the Saleen front bumper and side valances would look good with the...
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    I may be buying a 1988 Mustang GT, needs lots of work

    It is a 88 GT a few ways for me to buy it. 1.) Rolling chassis, no motor or trans $1500 2.) Rolling chassis, motor and t-5 trans included not installed $2500 It has the 8.8 with 3.73 gears, donuts on the rear, I guess someone took the original wheels off the rear. Some guy painted the...
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    Cast Cranks vs forged cranks? And what kind of power can they handle?

    OK so I am stuck here in Germany, without a Mustang, but I figure why not build the engine for my dream Mustang while I am here. So I am wanting to do a 351W based stroker, either a 393, a 408, or a 427. I am going to be driving this car regularly when I get back, so it will need to be...