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    problem #6511687 trans or torque conv?

    Hi, My Stang's doing he same thing - I haven't been by a tranny shop yet, but a good friend tells me that it's most likely one of the clutch packs (Yes, automatics have them) wearing out, and that at best I have 6 months to a year of serviceable life left on it. Anyone have anything to add...
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    Gauge cluster replacements?

    My odo is showing 03200.0 (give or take, haven't driven the car for 2 days).. It'd be nice if instead, it was showing 203200.0
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    Turbo engine questions

    From what I have read in the "N/A Power Adders?" thread, it seems as if my ultimate goal - Which is to double the 88hp to 176hp (Or more) - either cannot be done, or can only be done very expensively. I posted that thread to see if there were ways to get power but avoid the turbo motor (and...
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    Gauge cluster replacements?

    This is what my gauge cluster looks like. Found this in an image search engine. At the very least, I'd like to replace the silk-screened face, as ny dash lights are showing through where they shouldn't, due to age. (I think) A speedometer that registered 140mph would be nice. I can live...
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    Ok lets talk mileage . who is getting it ?

    Gas tank size According to my quick start brochure (amazing that it was stil in the glovebox when I bought the car) the fuel tank capacity is 15.4 gallons. I can't say whether this is true for other Mustangs, but my educated guess would be that this would apply to at least '79-'89 Stangs...
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    N/A power adders?

    Alex, Good luck with your Stang! I wish I had a 90-93 (105hp engines, vs. the 88hp in my '87, plus having the added safety of an airbag would be nice..) I'll have to do a thorough search to see if I can find a walkthrough for a CAI on my older engine. I was never that mechanically...
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    N/A power adders?

    Thanks for the ideas, guys. While no forced induction and no nitrous does make adding power harder, it can still be done. Maybe someday I'll buy another Fox for cheap and drop in a 2.3T or 5.0, but right now, I want to see what I can do with the current 2.3 N/A that I have. I am very good...
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    ohhh the humanity

    lol.... And now you see why even when the Camaro and Firebird were being made, the Mustang still outsold them.. By 2 to 1, combined! The Mustang is just a better quality car, even though it's cheaper than comparable domestic cars. And go figure, the 2.3L Fox-body Mustang is based on the...
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    N/A power adders?

    Lex, Relocating the battery to trunk takes weight off the front end (which is heavy enough as is) and puts it in the back, which is too light, thereby improving handling.
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    Gauge cluster replacements?

    Are there any sources that sell a replacement gauge cluster for '87 Stangs? Since my cluster is old and worn out (lights making odd appearances by showing through the plastic where they shouldn't, due to age) I'd like to replace it. If possible, I'd like to get a 140mph speedo (Mine only goes...
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    PLEASE HELP!!!

    In that case, I'd start with the simple stuff, and move to the more complex. 1) Are all you fuses and relays in good condition? Remember that in addition to the fuse block in the cab, there is also a power disribution box under the hood, which houses some more critical stuff. 2) Are your...
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    N/A power adders?

    Hi, Short of any sort of forced induction (turbo/supercharger) or nitrous kits, I'd like to hear everyone's ideas on modifications to a 2.3 N/A that improve power, and also, handling. And also, will chipping companies (such as SuperChips, or others) burn a custom chip for your engine after...
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    PLEASE HELP!!!

    Hi, I'm going to hazard wild guess here and say that you clogged your injectors. I could however, be way off. I have learned to never use the 'fuel injector cleaner in a bottle' stuff. From my experience, if you do a full tune-up on the engine, and run whatever the manual recommends (In...
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    Radio and headlight switch q's

    A couple seperate questions for ya'll... In my 87 LX, the radio sometimes cuts out the left side speakers (front and rear) or they go way down in volume compared to the right side speakers. Sometimes pressing upwards under the radio in that little cubbyhole will restore them temporarily, as...
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    hello, id like to say....

    Hey, Just thought I'd add my two cents to this thread. I found a guy selling an '87 LX Convertible (2.3 N/A automatic, 88 pitiful hp) for $325 cash in my neighborhood. (I'm in FL) It has some minor rust on the bottoms of some panels, and has light accident damage. (It looks like someone...
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    Torque convertor?

    If I were you, I'd have it towed to a transmission shop for diagnosis, hopefully by a friend that's willing to put it on a dolly (you can rent one from U-Haul for cheap) so you're not at the tranny shop's mercy for towing charges. And, if it's possible, I'd take it to at least 2 transmission...
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    Can anyone shed some light on this?

    How long does this tranny have, give or take? I tend to drive my baby hard, but the tranny has yet to complain other than the occasional slippage.
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    Can anyone shed some light on this?

    Occasionally when I'm driving my Mustang, and I accelerate from a full stop, the car will begin to move normally, then the engine will rev up quickly while the car feels like it's in Neutral, and then there'll be a nice jerk and some tire squeal as the car finds its footing. This happens...
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    WANTED: Your opinions on 2.3L reliability...

    My 2.3 has almost 203,000 miles on it and is still running good. She needs a complete tune-up and a few minor repairs (cooling fan, EGR, minor power accy stuff, body) but otherwise is great. My gas mileage sucks, but that's probably due to the tune-up being needed so badly. That'll have to wait...
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    EGR System

    Back again with another q, '87 LX Vert w/ 2.3 4-cyl & A4LD auto trans, my EGR system seems to be shot. I don't see a Check Engine light anywhere in the car, where is it? Mine must be burned out, I checked it at AutoZone, pulled two codes, 83 and 84.. Anyways.. I'm getting really crappy...
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