• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

1989 Lx Build, "cobra Kai"

  • Thread starter Thread starter Dubs Chops
  • Start date Start date Aug 11, 2017
D

Dubs Chops

Member
Aug 11, 2017
6
2
13
Aug 11, 2017
#1
  • Aug 11, 2017
  • #1
Hello all, A little introduction.

When I was 13, my dad bought my sister a GT 5.0 convertible with rear interior that was Mint and had glass pack son it. That car has stuck in my head for years as the car I wished I could have had. As luck would have it my sister didn't like it and my dad sold it before I could get my hands on it.

fast forward to today. I am 33 and can buy my own cars LOL. I was in the process of building a pro touring 74 challenger when I had to stop and re calibrate. I had 10k in it as a rolling chassis and still lacked somewhere around 15k to get it drivable with the stroker and 5 speed I wanted to convert it to. The same day I was thinking about selling it to my dad who has wanted it since I bought it this crappy 89 LX popped up on craigslist. the rest is history.

Here is the way I received it.
 
D

Dubs Chops

Member
Aug 11, 2017
6
2
13
Aug 11, 2017
#2
  • Aug 11, 2017
  • #2
Shortly after getting it I installed an SVE aluminum radiator with dual electric fans and thermostat controller, threw some slicks on it because it has a spool and 4.10 gears and I could not get any traction in first gear. then I took it to the track to get a baseline. best run 14.59 @ 95mph with a 2.07 60'
 
Reactions: Mstng93SSP and 90sickfox
D

Dubs Chops

Member
Aug 11, 2017
6
2
13
Aug 11, 2017
#3
  • Aug 11, 2017
  • #3
Ordered an Accufab TB and also a megasquirt for it. Should be a fun vehicle to learn to tune on.

The reason behind the name "Cobra Kai" is because when my 9 year old saw it he said "It looks like something that would be on Karate Kid" and my wife who hates foxbody's said "Yeah something the bad guys would drive" LOL
 
Last edited: Aug 12, 2017
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Progress Thread 93 LX father son project
  • ZAM93LX
  • Oct 26, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Dec 3, 2025
Scrapla347
  • Locked
93 LX father son project
  • ZAM93LX
  • Oct 26, 2025
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
15
Views
556
The Welcome Wagon Oct 28, 2025
Noobz347
Z
Progress Thread zeth194 - New Guy on the Block
  • zeth194
  • Mar 19, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
10
Views
546
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 26, 2026
LILCBRA
S
Progress Thread 1989 LX 5.0 convertible - mild project
  • Scott_S
  • Aug 18, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 4 5 6
Replies
107
Views
3K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 26, 2026
AeroCoupe
J
Progress Thread Family member 1989 GT- Backstory and updates
  • JRC99
  • Apr 19, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
15
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 26, 2025
JRC99
J
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?