Ok, I purchased the stang for $100.00. After much consideration and work, I've decided to make this car my beginning phase. I have spent numerous hours grinding rust from inside the engine compartment and under the vehicle. (everywhere.) Again after MUCH consideration, 2 cheap angle grinders and a half dozen or so brushes, I have decided to keep this vehicle for the time being and upgrade parts (keeping the old around) on a montly basis, until the time comes when I find a local foxbody in good shape. I am in the final stages of the engine rebuild and was wanting some information before installing.
Some information you may need to know is. It's an 89 G.T. 5.0 H.O. displacement left @ 302 C.I.
1.) For the initial break-in period- Where should I set my timing? Example: 10 degrees BTDC, 8 Degrees BTDC----ETC--, Also any other safety precuations I should take during this period. (Wait to install off-road x-pipe exhaust system-remove smog pump,etc)? I don't want the computer riching the a/f ratio during this process? Completely stock.
2.)I'd like to convert to change the rear-end. Very shortly, I'm going to be purchasing a 3.73:1 dif gear. I figure during this time I might as well upgarde to a 31 or 32 spline axle (whatever is available for the 89 mustang.)
---Also I want to convert the brakes to an all disc system. I know I will have to replace the master cylinder and proportioning valve. However, I'm not sure what used years are interchangeable and what are not. I also thought about converting to 5 lug at the same time. I have no clue where to start in this area, and any information would be very helpfull.
Here is a link to a used (sn95) system. How is this interchangeable? What else is required for the 5 lug and all disk brake conversion.
3.)Lastly, I don't like how the car sits. I'm going to be upgrading the suspension. I got on summit and noticed both eibach (highly respected in my book) and ford racing products both sell a lowering spring kit. Eibach runs $250 and fords racing product line is only $140. Is there a stiffness or height difference here, or am I just paying for the Eibach name?
I plan on keeping the engine stock for the time being. I will probably stroke the engine when I find a new body.
Look forward to your responses.
Some information you may need to know is. It's an 89 G.T. 5.0 H.O. displacement left @ 302 C.I.
1.) For the initial break-in period- Where should I set my timing? Example: 10 degrees BTDC, 8 Degrees BTDC----ETC--, Also any other safety precuations I should take during this period. (Wait to install off-road x-pipe exhaust system-remove smog pump,etc)? I don't want the computer riching the a/f ratio during this process? Completely stock.
2.)I'd like to convert to change the rear-end. Very shortly, I'm going to be purchasing a 3.73:1 dif gear. I figure during this time I might as well upgarde to a 31 or 32 spline axle (whatever is available for the 89 mustang.)
---Also I want to convert the brakes to an all disc system. I know I will have to replace the master cylinder and proportioning valve. However, I'm not sure what used years are interchangeable and what are not. I also thought about converting to 5 lug at the same time. I have no clue where to start in this area, and any information would be very helpfull.
Here is a link to a used (sn95) system. How is this interchangeable? What else is required for the 5 lug and all disk brake conversion.
3.)Lastly, I don't like how the car sits. I'm going to be upgrading the suspension. I got on summit and noticed both eibach (highly respected in my book) and ford racing products both sell a lowering spring kit. Eibach runs $250 and fords racing product line is only $140. Is there a stiffness or height difference here, or am I just paying for the Eibach name?
I plan on keeping the engine stock for the time being. I will probably stroke the engine when I find a new body.
Look forward to your responses.