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NIKwoaC

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Hello ladies, gentlemen and n00bs, here is an all new thread for your viewing pleasure. Herein I'll be compiling links to threads that answer some really common questions, and in the process hopefully spark some intelligent conversation and build upon Fox Talk/Tech's knowledge base. This will be an ongoing effort, so please feel free to post suggestions for common questions or additional threads with which to answer already listed questions.

For starters, this sticky gets overlooked VERY frequently, and it already answer a lot of tech questions that get asked on a daily basis:

Fox Tech's Technical and How-To Thread

Check that out first if you're new to the site or new to the Fox Mustang game in general. If you're looking for something else, below is the list that we have so far. Please feel free to reply to this thread and/or PM me with any suggestions for additions. Like I said above, this will be an ongoing effort, so realize it may not be very heavy right off the bat.

Engine Performance

What size throttle body should I use?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/818051-90mm-throttle-body-overkill.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/764787-throttle-body.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/747160-quick-q-throttle-body.html

What size/type MAF sensor should I use?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/614633-will-maf-sensor-work.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/564052-help-mass-air-meter.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/601156-73-76mm-mass-air-meter.html

How much power can the stock block take?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/500-rwhp-stock-b-this.867481/ - Rick91GT

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/679536-500rwhp-real-limit.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/735096-2-bolt-strengthening.html

What is the difference in GT40 (tubular)/Cobra/Explorer intakes?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...orer-gt-40-intake-thread-56k-dont-bother.html

How do I identify an original Cobra intake VS the later Chinese-sourced ones?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...us-vs-chinese-help-visual-differences.874204/

What is the difference in GT40 heads?/What do I need to use GT40-Ps?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/581864-quick-gt40p-question.html

What belt size do I need to omit X accessory?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/646822-schematic-routing-short-belts.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/780587-how-delete-smog-pump-reroute-belt-302-5-0-mustang.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/728664-what-size-short-belt-combo.html

What are the best "beginning" mods?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/813753-noob-5-0-mustangs-buying-one-best-mods-what-look.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/806087-best-foxbody-mods.html

What is better, H-pipe or X-pipe?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/803353-x-pipe-sound.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/789453-catted-h-x-pipe-offers-best-ground-clearance.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/713247-difference-between-h-x-pipe.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/819607-h-pipe-have-deeper-sound.html

What muffler/cat-back sounds/performs the best?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/732868-bassani-magnaflow.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/734790-loudmouth-1-vs-2-a.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/727642-hmmm-what-mufflers-get.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/726096-pypes-exhaust.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/760790-flowmaster-vs-dynomax.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/766444-exhaust-clip-mega-thread.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/778632-idle-rev-clips-post-em-up.html


EFI Tuning, Mysteries and Electronics

How do I set my TPS voltage? Does it really need to be right at 0.99999999V?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/825424-adjusting-your-tps-0-98v-not-necessary.html

What injector size do I need?/Will these injectors work with my MAF?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/848192-what-injectors-do-i-need-my-build.html

What do I need and how do I install a 130A alternator?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/646825-3g-alternator-install-how.html

How do I wire in an electric fan?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/wiring-issue.833403/

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...-gurus-wiring-a-fan-off-warning-light.667390/

I have a Moates Quarterhorse that has suddenly started losing its tune. What's going on?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...-and-future-moates-quarterhorse-users.874230/


Handling and Suspension

I want to lower my car, what springs/shocks/struts should I use?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/678593-lowering-springs.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/500680-frpp-lowering-springs-any-opinions.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/826771-should-i-lower-my-car-thinking-about-b-springs.html

Will I have wheel hop if I remove the quad shocks?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/778532-quad-shock-debate.html

What upper/lower control arms should I use?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/803791-whats-best-choice-upper-lower-control-arms.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/812566-so-why-those-summit-control-arms-were-so-cheap.html

What about general suspension/chassis information?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/758792-best-k-member-stock-arm-springs.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/805996-aftermarket-k-member.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/789304-can-i-make-5-0-handle.html


Wheels and Tires

How do I convert to 5 lug?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...ug-5-lug-brake-conversion-upgrade-thread.html

How big of a wheel/tire can I use?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/716968-wheel-backspacing-offset.html


Appearance/ Body

Where are all the nice Foxes?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/539102-thread-nicest-foxes.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/759233-fotm-voting-rules-regulations-fotm-archives.html

Should I convert my 4-eye to an Aero nose car?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/771054-before-you-butcher-4-eye-56k-beware.html


Drivetrain

What is my gear ratio?/What gear ratio should I use?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/544202-what-gear-ratio-do-i-have.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/598843-3-08s-3-73s-how-big-difference.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/403409-guys-who-went-2-73s-4-10s-lets-hear-your-opinions.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/549477-aods-3-73-gears.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/813795-rear-end-gears-3-55s-3-73s.html

What speedo gear do I need?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/830254-3-73-rear-end-speedo-gear.html

How strong is the T5?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/815587-school-me-5-spds.html

What are the best options for high powered manual transmissions?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/best-high-po-tranny.874682/

What is the best short throw shifter?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/829314-tri-ax-vs-pro-5-0-vs-mgw-t5.html

How strong is the 8.8 rear end?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/731024-when-stronger-axles-needed.html

How do I swap from an auto to a manual transmission?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/811276-t5-swap-questions.html


General Maintenance and Repair

How do I replace my heater core?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/646250-replacing-heater-core.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/680267-heater-core-comparison-question.html


Random and Etc.

Is my car a Cobra?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/838277-my-car-cobra-definitive-answer.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/838138-do-i-have-real-cobra.html

Where can I find production numbers for my car?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/530421-official-fox-body-production-number-thread.html

Is there a place where I can find information on other member's cars, how they built them, and how they perform?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/761371-official-progress-threads-thread.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/677534-dyno-1-4-mile-time-thread.html

Do we have any old archives of general Fox Mustang information?

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...old-5-0-mag-articles-i-need-your-support.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/789387-some-old-mustang-test-videos.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/725558-fox-mustang-trivia-thread.html


Contributors so far:
Me! (@NIKwoaC)
skunk21
No.11
wythors
jrichker
Saleen0679

EDIT: I'll finish this as I get suggestions and as I have time.

 

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NIKwoaC

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• Nov 9, 2010

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beyondspexj said:

how about:

How do I wire up an electric fan using a manual switch?
How do I wire up an electric fan using a fan controller?
What electric fan should I use?

all I can think of to add.

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Can you supply links to valid threads that cover this info? If you do that, I'll include them in my original post. Thanks!

 

NIKwoaC

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• Jan 12, 2012

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89 Fox 5.0 said:

Hello, i am new to the site.

I have a 1988 mustang with an '89 motor and wiring harness. I Picked up the car in Sept. At one point the alternator was no longer charging and I had to replace both alternator and battery. Now the fuel pump no longer primes when turing the ignition. I had a mechanic buddy of mine look at the car to test the voltage, relays, and the inertia switch of which all seem to be okay. I am at a loss at this point.

Any suggestions

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You need to start a new thread in the tech section, not here.

 

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NikwoaC said:

Can you supply links to valid threads that cover this info? If you do that, I'll include them in my original post. Thanks!

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Fan controller with relay:
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/fan-switch.839108/#post-8447445

Fan controller with switch: Note that I DO NOT recommend this approach. It is too easy to forget and do some damage
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/attachments/fan-control-toggle-off-on-gif.47348/

 

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both of the above links for the fan wiring are dead.

 

NIKwoaC

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• Mar 19, 2012

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jrichker, can we fix those links somehow?

 

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Try

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/wiring-issue.833403/

and

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...-gurus-wiring-a-fan-off-warning-light.667390/

 

NIKwoaC

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Updated!

 

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beyondspexj said:

both of the above links for the fan wiring are dead.

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The links are fixed. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Bullitt347

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You forgot the "How much Horsepower does my car make" threads...

 

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• Mar 26, 2013

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Bullitt347 said:

You forgot the "How much Horsepower does my car make" threads...

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http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/the-dyno-1-4-mile-time-thread.677534/#post-6634069

 

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Not sure what the question is

 

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Well the color code for sand beige is 8L and 66 stands for medium yellow but mine says 66B and everything is sand beige the original paint underneath is sand beige as well is it pretty rare or something cause i cant seem to find it online it says only 162 mustangs were painted that color for exterior/interior and only 47 1987 coupes were painted that color those were 5.0's though mine was originally a 4cyl did they not produce alot of these sorry for the confusion bro

 

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Here is a really interesting article on Foxbody Mustangs

http://dustrunnersauto.com/foxbody-mustangs/

 

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