New Foxbody Owner

[Mac131]

Just wanted to say hi. I'm a new Foxbody Owner. However, I used to work on them a lot in the late 90s when my friends were racing them. Finally decided to get one for myself. Looking forward to chatting with you all.

 

[89ripper]

Hey! Well what did you end up getting? Also we like pics around here!

 

[Mac131]

Hey! 1993 LX Hatch w/ a 5 speed. Needs love but zero rust and all the panels VIN match. Looks to have a 1994 long block in it. I'm just getting started with it...bought it yesterday. Running pig rich and surges dramatically at idle. Fuel is bleeding into the vac system from the pressure regulator, so I am swapping it out.

This car is going to be a complete resto project for me. Starting with drivability and safety stuff first.

Here's some pics. Vinyl flames are coming off as soon as I buff the paint.

Anybody know what this red self destruct button is? EGR bypass?

 

[89ripper]

Well im not really a fan of flames but they work here with the color, anyway! Is that "button" connected to EGR connector? Ive never seen something like that before.

 

[Mac131]

I believe so. It just fell off while removing the upper intake...lol

 

[Mac131]

Well im not really a fan of flames but they work here with the color, anyway! Is that "button" connected to EGR connector? Ive never seen something like that before.

Can I leave that egr connector disconnected or will the car freak out and throw a code?

 

[89ripper]

I believe it needs a tune to have it completely turned off in a stock ecu, if thats what you have. I dont want to advise you on what could happen..i dont have mine connected at all but the check engine light is on. I have heard the eliminator plugs fool the ecu into thinking its still operable, which might not be a good thing. Maybe someone else can chime in.

 

[Mac131]

Yeah no worries!

 

[AeroCoupe]

Just and FYI. That Paxton FPR was made by Aeromotive. I would give them a call and see if they have a rebuild kit for it as they were not cheap back in the day and a really good FPR.

 

[Mac131]

Ok good to know! A new FPR fixed my issue! However, I noticed when revving the car, the rpm hangs for a few seconds before dropping back down. It is very similar to how an engine reacts at first start up. Is this normal?

 

[AeroCoupe]

Rev Hang Issue

My buddy has a 1994 gt that the rpm hangs between shifts anytime you rev past 2k before shifting. The car is a 5 speed. We have tried adjusting the IAC scew and the throttle stop screw cleaned the MAFS, new IAC, cleaned air temp sensor, new TPS, new throttle return spring. Kind of stuck here...

stangnet.com

 

[Mac131]

Just and FYI. That Paxton FPR was made by Aeromotive. I would give them a call and see if they have a rebuild kit for it as they were not cheap back in the day and a really good FPR.

Rev Hang Issue

My buddy has a 1994 gt that the rpm hangs between shifts anytime you rev past 2k before shifting. The car is a 5 speed. We have tried adjusting the IAC scew and the throttle stop screw cleaned the MAFS, new IAC, cleaned air temp sensor, new TPS, new throttle return spring. Kind of stuck here...

stangnet.com

Thanks! I'll do a better job searching the forum for answers first. Appreciate the help!