Want to learn

[UTGAMER]

Ok so I just got a 94 GT and I know absolutely nothing about cars. Ive been readin all I can tryin to learn, but half the stuff I read is like latin to me. Growin up Ive never had the chance to learn mechanical skills. As a man I feel its a priority to have at least some knowledge in this area. Yall know of a good site where I could pick up and learn about cars? I mean I dont even the simplest things. None of the abbreviations yall use what parts are what, what does what. Im hungry for some knowledge and dont know where to start. I want to tune my car up ,yself and tinker with her but scared even with a how to I may mes something up. Thanks in advance

 

[UTGAMER]

Would rather it be about my car if possible.

 

[4Jenna]

Get a Chiltons manual, and search the internet is a good start. Ask lots of questions here to!

Good luck and welcome aboard!

-Chris

 

[94GTCoupe]

check out the "how to " section in the tech forum.

 

[393strokervert]

Get a Chiltons manual, and search the internet is a good start. Ask lots of questions here to!

Good luck and welcome aboard!

-Chris

+1

 

[desertcox05]

A Haynes manual will work too if you can't find a Chilton.
You could also join a local car club and pick up some pointers from them as well, so you can learn by touching as well as reading.
good luck with the new ride

 

[95riosnake]

Here's a link to buy a Chilton's manual, it may be the most useful $20 you can spend on your car. They're great manuals with clear pictures and will show you how to do most things to these cars. The CD below even covers several other cars.

Automotive repair manual catalog from RepairManual.com.

 

[ProKiller]

check this site out for some really good suspension basics:
Late Model Mustang Suspension Basics

+1 for a chilton manual. Some of the best money i've spent. get a subscription to 5.0 mustang. The best one on the market if you ask me.

 

[xr8d302]

+1 on 5.0 Mustang and Super Fords

I do like the other magazines on the market, but 5.0 emphasizes tech more than it's sister mag, Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords.

What you NEED to know, right now, since you have a Mustang and people will ask you questions about it....

- You have the second last year of the 5.0 Pushrod V8 in a Mustang. It is NOT a 4.6 litre.
- Your 5.0 has 215 horsepower. It is not THAT fast in today's standards. It has 285 foot pounds of torque, which will put most people pretty far back in their seats. Once you start to modify it, you'll see improvements in these areas.
- Your first mods WILL include the following. Gears. Exhaust. Shifter. Lowering. I know you're not mechanically inclined at the moment, but....once you start digging, these are the first things you should tackle.

Feel free to ask questions here, but.....also, before you do, check out the search function, it helps eliminate alot of duplicate questions being asked in the forum.

Cheers!