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Hey all, recently picked up my 80 mustang, 3 speed auto with the 3.3L I6, and shes been a pain the in ass so far. Ate up 2 batteries and 3 starter solenoids. But im in love with her looks. Everyone ive talked to is suprised to hear a 20 year old owning a car double his age but I couldn’t pass up a fox for $800. Just wondering if i could get some general tips on ownership and what yall have found works best for these cars. Thanks
 

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V8s.

V8s work best for these cars.

Welcome aboard and good luck!
 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Those I6 engines run 4-EVER.
Start a thread over in the Fox forums and tell us about the starter/solenoid issues and any plans for this ride.
 
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Noobz347 said:
V8s.

V8s work best for these cars.

Welcome aboard and good luck!
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Lol ive been looking for a 302 for a decent price but holy hell
 
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General karthief said:
Those I6 engines run 4-EVER.
Start a thread over in the Fox forums and tell us about the starter/solenoid issues and any plans for this ride.
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Thats the thing about these low hp engines, they dont make enough power to shake themselves apart, but man it makes me a little sad
 

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Tadams1448 said:
Thats the thing about these low hp engines, they dont make enough power to shake themselves apart, but man it makes me a little sad
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Yeah, they were built for mileage and durability, the head is the biggest problem, racers (back in 'the day') grabbed a Volvo (I think) or a Barra head but don't know any details.
get it running and driving and look for a deal on a 5.0 push rod engine.
 
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General karthief said:
Yeah, they were built for mileage and durability, the head is the biggest problem, racers (back in 'the day') grabbed a Volvo (I think) or a Barra head but don't know any details.
get it running and driving and look for a deal on a 5.0 push rod engine.
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It will run and (somewhat drive), need to readjust the carb, but im definitely looking for a 5.0 and k member because if im reading this right the i6’s wont work
 
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