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

Horrible night, broke again.

  • Thread starter Thread starter 351wcoupe
  • Start date Start date Aug 19, 2004

351wcoupe

New Member
Feb 13, 2003
1,811
0
0
Manhattan, Kansas
Aug 19, 2004
#1
  • Aug 19, 2004
  • #1
I made the 91st pass in the car tonight and we think it might have given up.
I rolled it off the trailor, had a bad take off and went 8.4 w/ 100shot. They set it on pro tree so the lights were completely different. I rolled out about 15 ft and nailed it and the wheels came up VERY noticeably.
On the 2nd run I sprayed it from the beginning and had serious problems. When I hit 2nd the car died hard, Puffed alot of black smoke twice, one big puff of white smoke and then picked up really hard. I went through the traps and left off and smoke was rolling. When I got back to the truck it was knocking.
We aren't completely sure where its coming from. I didn't lose any fluids at all or turn any over the top RPMs. A while back I thought I lost bottom end and instead the flywheel bolts backed out. This may have happened again.

Also I noticed after the trip a few weeks ago I developed a problem with the TC 8.8. I twisted one of the axle tubes from the center section.

Oh well We'll see what actually broke tomorrow.
 

Bearded Forever

Type O Danzigative the Dark
Founding Member
Sep 4, 2000
4,927
3
98
Vinland
Aug 19, 2004
#2
  • Aug 19, 2004
  • #2
The 8.8 is supposed to be indestructible!
LIARS!
 
1

140cilx

Founding Member
Sep 7, 2001
2,385
0
0
GA
Aug 20, 2004
#3
  • Aug 20, 2004
  • #3
I guess you've found that ragged edge where the performance starts getting costly.

Sorry to hear it.
 

351wcoupe

New Member
Feb 13, 2003
1,811
0
0
Manhattan, Kansas
Aug 20, 2004
#4
  • Aug 20, 2004
  • #4
yeah but as cheap as I am refuse to let this car get costly. I have several "sets" of engine and drivetrains for this car. I hate that I did this on my last trip to the track for a little while since I start school monday.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

K
Engine 2000 Mustang GT - Fuel issue post-blown spark plug repair
  • kenster1092
  • Feb 26, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
375
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Mar 10, 2026
kenster1092
K
2008 Mustang Bullitt stuck in Fifth gear
  • Jester67
  • Jul 15, 2025
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
10
Views
411
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- May 27, 2026
Jester67
S
New motor help. First start successful. Now will not turn over.
  • SavStang
  • Jun 1, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
132
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jun 1, 2025
SavStang
S
Progress Thread The Mach Returns - Update/build thread
  • squeak93
  • Feb 20, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
384
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Monday at 2:45 PM
squeak93
M
Engine Unexplainable Exhaust Pop and Gurgle
  • Mrnissen122
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
585
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 18, 2026
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech
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?