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  1. J

    5.0 Swap into 1959 Edsel Villager Station Wagon

    Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum and hope to get some pointers here to an issue that I am having with this swap. I have a 5.0 and wiring harness that we sourced from a 1987 Lincoln Continental. This was a running driving car before the swap. Now the car cranks and runs but when you try to...
    • jahcdp
    • Thread
    • May 1, 2024
    • 1987 1988 5.0 swap vintage
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Other Auto Tech
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    5.0 swap 88 into 93

    I have a 93 2.3 manual and currently have the opportunity to pick up a good running donor car that is an 88 5.0 manual, but it has no title. Being new to this I’ve been looking everywhere for an answer to my question. I know the engine harness will have to be used but since the two years are...
    • devinkeller2
    • Thread
    • May 30, 2023
    • 1988 1993 foxbody swap 5.0 2.3
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
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    Engine Wont start

    I recently bought a car with a 88 mustang engine inside of it or what i believe is a 88 the person who sold it to me didnt know what his son did to it. but anyways it cranks but doesent turn over, yet with starting fluid it starts and runs perfectly fine after. if anyone could help me understand...
    • toiletpap
    • Thread
    • Nov 20, 2022
    • 1988 wont start
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Fox Engine Swaparoo
  4. K

    SOLD 1988 Ford Mustang GT, lots of upgrades, Maximum Motorsports Suspension PRICE DROP $6800

    Selling my 1988 Ford Mustang GT $8800 History of the car: It is a Florida vehicle that I bought when I was 16 back in 1998, it has never seen any winter use since I bought and brought to Minnesota. Upgraded the engine throughout high school, added nitrous, different set of frame connectors and...
    • kuhl0040
    • Thread
    • Aug 18, 2021
    • 1988 maximum motorsports mustang
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93)
  5. Electrical EEC-IV Capacitor Replacement Info

    Replacing the capacitors in your Fox Mustang EEC? Here is the quick and dirty info you need so that you don't have to look all over the place like I did. I watched every YouTube vid I could find on replacing these 3 caps. I also watched plenty of “how to replace capacitors” in general. I have...
    • Wayne Waldrep
    • Thread
    • Jun 3, 2021
    • 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 a9l a9p capacitor ecu swap eec eec-iv mustang re-soldering bad capacitors
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
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    Fox Body Mustang 1988 5.0 AOD - Overdrive Cable

    Hello and good day everyone ! . . . I am extremely new to this place, making my account only this week and this is not for myself but for a Puerto Rican friend of mine, she owns and is the 3rd owner of a " Fox Body Mustang 1988 AOD Transmission " 'stang. I've googled and found a total of 4...
    • Hueki
    • Thread
    • Feb 4, 2021
    • 1988 1988 gt fox body fox body 5.0
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
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    Oil pump wont prime with zero oil pressure after engine rebuild

    I'm in need of help ASAP. I rebuilt my 302, did some bolt ons, including a CAM E303. I followed everything installation wise to an absolute T. Minus priming my oil pump. I put a high volume one from Mulling on it. Rookie mistake I know. But it is my first rebuild. I get 1 mistake right? Okay...
    • CandyRed 88
    • Thread
    • Dec 23, 2020
    • 1988 foxbody mulling no oil pressure no oil to rods oil pump
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
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    1988 Mustang possible transmission shuddle?

    Hey guys, new to the forums. Not too long ago, my car began to buckle under deceleration. 1988 mustang gt AOD. Seems like if I let it coast under 30 to 35, it starts to buckle. At first, i thought it might have been a bad motor mount that was broken and making the engine rock around upon...
    • Its_alex
    • Thread
    • Mar 28, 2020
    • 1988 aod foxbody gt mustang
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  9. Engine Camshaft questions and supercharger

    Want to slap a supercharger on my 1988 foxbody but I have some questions. i have a Crower stage 3 camshaft. Specs Lobe Separation of112 Intake lift .112 Exhaust lift .131 I got it from a buddy, and I was doing some research on it and I noticed it said not compatible with computer controller...
    • Foxbody1988
    • Thread
    • Dec 26, 2019
    • 1988 302 5.0 fox foxbody 5.0 mustang gt
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  10. C

    For Sale 1988 Turbocharged 5.0, $6,400, Wichita Falls, TX area

    Solid car that needs someone who would like a Turbocharged 5.0. Would also be a great Christmas present for a father to give to his son as a bonding project car. The original Hurricane wheels with tires on them, two new tires that have never been mounted, some drag springs and other various...
    • Chris O.
    • Thread
    • Dec 12, 2019
    • 1988 5.0 88 aftermarket drag springs exhaust fox body mac turbo turbocharged
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93)
  11. Electrical 88 mustang all lights work except REAR signals

    Hi all, My car was recently taken completely apart by a body shop, and as it's been put back together, we've run into a bewildering problem. All front lamp lights work, including hazards, turn signals, everything. On the rear, I've got running lights, brake lights and reverse. However, when we...
    • plantmeister
    • Thread
    • Mar 17, 2018
    • 1988 tailights turn signals wiring issues
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  12. H

    Cab Smells Like Fuel

    When I leave my 1988 2.3l over night sometimes it smells very strong of fuel. I've checked the vacuum lines to the best of my ability, and the charcoal canister ( I think that's what its called) seams to be fine. Any help would be amazing. This is my first post, I think I have it in the right...
    • Higuy
    • Thread
    • Feb 23, 2018
    • 1988 2.3l fuel system problems
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: 2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech
  13. Powerdyne BD-11 Install - M-6066-A50/A51/A52 Installation Instructions 2017-03-20

    Powerdyne BD-11 Install - M-6066-A50/A51/A52 Installation Instructions
    • Noobz347
    • Resource
    • Mar 20, 2017
    • 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 mustang gt powerdyne supercharger
    • Category: Mustang Reference Material
  14. A

    Value Of Mustang Bought In Germany

    I bought a 1988 GT and the guy who bought it before me got it new in Germany. The car is still original and I still even have the window sticker. While looking into getting it repainted due to some sun blemishes and minor rust, I was told that the car has a lot higher value than the average...
    • Addison Whish
    • Thread
    • Dec 29, 2016
    • 1988 fox body germany value
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  15. New With Questions

    I have been on stang net awhile but now I've made an account to ask questions about a foxbody I'm working on. I have a 1988 lx 5.0 it has an off brand type aluminum intake and aluminum valve covers my problem is that when you step on the throttle the first inch seems very stiff compared to the...
    • Sketchy_GT
    • Thread
    • Nov 13, 2016
    • 1988 5.0 foxbody lx
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
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