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Engine 1988 Race setup

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bierbelly

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Hi guys, long time, no see (or read). I used to post in the SN95 forums.

Kid next door has an 88 fox body and is having problems with it. Don't know what they are yet, but I can pretty much guess. Engine. Car hasn't moved in weeks, and his mom mentioned his problems to my wife.

I'd like to help him if I can. This thing has clearly been modded for the strip. Small front tires and wide ones on the rear. Saw the engine once. High rise Edlebrock manifold, headers, Edlebrock valve covers which look line a kid put them together. Exterior welds...but chromed.

Does anyone know what a typical track renovation for these cars entails? I gather the ignition is electronic. Obviously no MAF or other niceties like O2 sensors.

I'll post more once I learn more.

Bier
 

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That question really depends on how butchered the car was. Do they intend on changing the engine setup?
 

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Not that I know of. He says it's a 302, but it looks pumped up to me. Might be punched out.
 

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so a carb conversion? Did it ever run?
 

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Yes. It wont start or even turn over. Most elec stuff replaced. Might be a relay. Anyone have an elec diagram for an 88 GT?
 

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BTW, I now have a '16 S550. Great car.
 

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bierbelly said:
Yes. It wont start or even turn over. Most elec stuff replaced. Might be a relay. Anyone have an elec diagram for an 88 GT?
Click to expand...

Here you go

1988 Mustang Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Guide (EVTM)

File is too large to upload. Here is link to it on my Google Drive. View: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1on5czXKmpETzxUggWTGtoUuVkJT2UUxN
www.stangnet.com
 
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Thanks
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Here you go

1988 Mustang Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Guide (EVTM)

File is too large to upload. Here is link to it on my Google Drive. View: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1on5czXKmpETzxUggWTGtoUuVkJT2UUxN
www.stangnet.com
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I have one for my 83 and it is my most used service manual.... Easy to read and it helps guide you ( which I need alot of )
 

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Great!
 
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