foxbody 5.0

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    1987 for Mustang 5.0 Radiator valve? Stem? Sandwich plate? Plug? 2024-12-27

    Hello all! So I found a leak on my 87 stang. I traced it from the ground all the way up by the radiator cap. The little valve stem (Not sure what you call it). It was leaking from that part and slow dripping all the way down the radiator to the rail to the ground. The steel valve has a clamp on...
  2. P

    High idle issue and leaking after running.

    Hello everyone! New to forums or threads. I have a 1987 Ford Mustang 5.0. I bought it a couple years ago and have only fixed the convertible top. The car starts up every time and runs smooth. As of lately, the stang starts up high idle RPMs over 1000 and after 15 to 20 seconds it drops to about...
  3. D

    1985 Mustang GT Battery Wiring and Grounds

    Hi Everyone, I have a 1985 Mustang that at some point was converted to a 1985 Mustang GT 5 speed with a carburetor by the previous owner. The wiring is kind of all over the place and I need some help with the wiring of the battery. Right now the negative wire going from the negative battery...
  4. J_5.0_VERT

    Drivetrain Fox Power Loss While In Gear

    1990 5.0L Manual T5 - Will try to keep this short. Car is effectively “dying while driving” in all gears. Happens randomly at any rpm and speed, feels like the motor is heavy engine breaking mid gear and on the accelerator. Saw the rpm jump up like a blip as it happened this morning. The first...
  5. TonyMano

    Engine My car is missing

    I need some help! View: https://imgur.com/a/jHRUARx
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    Engine Foxbody coolant getting dirty

    My foxbody mustang has been sitting for a long time and about 3 years ago I got it redone meaning re sealed the entire motor, since then the car has been over heating because the coolant kept getting dirty and I made sure it’s not oil it’s just mud or dirt, I’ve replaced the thermostat from a...
  7. foxbodyclark

    Help! Intake Manifold Gasket or Head Gasket?

    Hoping for some expertise and advice (long post, read all for context) A couple weeks ago I redid the intake manifold gaskets, valve cover gaskets, thermostat, fresh fluid in the radiator etc. If it was there, I did it (minus anything head related) I didn't have any overheating issues prior to...
  8. Mac131

    Progress Thread 1993 LX Hatch Progress

    Hey all, New Foxbody Owner...picked this 93 LX up a couple weeks ago. It had previously been loved and enjoyed but has been sitting for the past 5 years or so. All panels are numbers matching with original paint (minus front bumper cover paint). On it's way home... Issues and progress so...
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    90 Fox-Megasquirt Difficult start (stock engine)

    Hi everyone. I am new to the forum and happy to be here. My 90 foxbody, which I bought new in May of 1990, is still in good shape and still has the stock motor with no modifications. Just about a daily driver. That said, a few weeks ago I purchased a megsquirt PNP-2 (MS) and decided to give...
  10. J

    Forced Induction Turbo SBF Fuel system RECOMMENDATION

    Hello everyone! I picked up a turbo for my SBF 347 stroker setup on a 1989 LX Foxbody. It's a single 76/74mm (I believe) Precision Turbo, 2x. 45mm Turbosmart wastegates & 1x. 50mm Turbosmart BoV. I have a built motor with a standalone tunable ecu but its lacking a fuel system. It currently has...
  11. Jonatan Issa

    Foxbody

    Yesterday my 93 fox was running like it has no fuel and it has fuel. Today was when I drive it was all good. The first day I buy it did the same thing
  12. Jonatan Issa

    Overheating

    my 1993 Mustang these last days after 10-15 minutes the temperature begin to rise, normally stay below half The fan clutch was changed when buy it because was overheating And the I think the thermostat is opening I took this picture inside the rad that’s don’t look normal
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    Foxbody steering wheel

    I’m looking for ideas on what type of steering wheel to get. I’d like to find one that will fit in my 88 Fox that has radio controls. Newer cars have way nicer wheels aesthetically and feel. There might not be anything that I can use that has radio controls already built in. I can figure out the...
  14. TonyMano

    Resolved I need a guide installing AFR 165 heads and 97 Explorer Upper/Lower Intake

    I got a stock 90 Mustang LX 5.0 (except cam), So what is all the supporting part that I will need to upgrade?
  15. K

    88gt swap into 1993 4 cylinder

    I have a 1988 gt donar mustang that I want to take the motor and transmission out of and swap into my 1993 mustang 4 cylinder. The donar car runs and drives but is rusted at the frame and strut towers beond repair. I am confident I know everything about the mehcanical side of the swap however...
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    Help with tire and fender gap difference all around

    Can anyone help me identify the potential problem as to why my tire to fender gap ration is different on all sides. I will mention that this was backed into on the front clip of the driver side, but i cant remember noticing the gaps being diffrent on all sides, has anyone dealt with this issue...
  17. K

    89 fox crank no start

    I know there are endless threads of problems just like what im dealing with i know because i started there first. Ive gone through the majority of the crank no start check list that some folks have been kind enough to share. Im afraid im still at a bit of a roadblock so to speak. The run down i...
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    Engine STARTER GRINDING/RUBBING

    Hello everyone, New to this page here. I have a 1990 Mustang 5.0 ( manual T-5) I just replaced the starter with a brand new SVE high torque mini starter from LMR. I also put in a new fender mount solenoid. When I go to start the car, it makes a loud rubbing / grinding noise. It’s not the same...
  19. opihinalu

    Drivetrain How to identify year of rear end?

    Hey all, I’m shopping for an 8.8 for my fox and I found this on Facebook market place. The guy doesn’t know if it’s an 8.8 or what year it comes from. He says 94-04. Can anyone tell me how to identify? Or just identify for me with this pic? Also, will 94-98 mustang rear ends all bolt up to my fox?
  20. Thepreacher413

    Foxbody issue for 2 years

    I’ve been having this issue for 2 years. Hasn’t been drove because I can’t fix it. When I crank it up cold it’s fine, then when it drops to idle rmps it will dip to 200 rpm real fast and then back to 700 back and forth fast until it dies. When I rev it up, it will come back down to 1000 rpms and...
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