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[pnyinprgrs]

bought car as a kind of project and was wondring what order I should do my work in.
Here is a list of what needs done and was wondering if someone could give breakdown of the best process to do the work in and what are some good parts. Work will be getting done as the funds provide, and I am a newbie so any advice would be more than appreciated.
Here goes (Rear brakes, E-Brake cables, Fuel injection purge, Rack & pinion, Valve-oiland Timing cover gaskets, Frt stuts,Frt springs, Rear shocks, Frt wheel bearings repacked, Sway-bar links, Trans output-shaft seal and molded heater hose.)
Sorry for the really long post just wondering if anyone can help me out and point me in the right direction.

 

[93-331-29psi]

Is the car driven right now or is it a project that isn't driven?

 

[pnyinprgrs]

right now due to bald tires and the ice it is not being driven but probably will be driven come spring.

 

[srothfuss]

How much is done to the car already? If it's stock and you are looking for a place to start, you can choose to follow this list:

First mods should be as follows (my take):

In order of Priority
1) Subframe connectors (SFC's) full length ones are prefered for a stiff chasis
2) Gears: 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 seem to be the popular choices
3) Full Exhuast (headers, hi-flo cats, catback +mufflers)
4) Buy a K&N panel filter (no CAI kit required) and put it in the stock box
5) Bumped timing to 12 - 14 degrees (free mod) 10 Degrees is stock.
6) Larger MAF, TB (MAF cars from 1988 california only, 1989-1993)
7) 3G alternator upgrade / electric fan
8) Fix the weak brakes

Optional MODs:

9) Strut tower brace (necessary on Convertibles IMO)
10) Underdrive pullies (they can't be used on S/C motors and cause charging problems)
11) Weight reduction out of the nose of the car
12) Shocks/Struts and lowering springs
13) C/C plates if you lower the car
14) Short throw shifter (if you have a manual transmission)

After those (the basics), it's pretty much up to you. There are plenty of Super Chargers or Heads, Cam and Intake packages to choose from.

Also, don't forget about the basic tune up
1) Changing all of the fluids (oil, coolant, trans, rear end, brake and some of the power steering)
2) Plugs: (non-platnum type) Autolite or Motorcraft are prefered
3) Oil filter: Motorcraft or equivalent (not FRAM)
4) Air filter: see first mods item #4
5) Plug wires: Ford Motorsport (FRPP) 9mm units are great
6) Cap / Rotor
7) Oxygen sensors

Quoting someone "You need a good foundation before building the house"

 

[pnyinprgrs]

right now the car is compltetly stock and had the car at the garage and that was the list of repairs pretty much.

 

[93-331-29psi]

My priorities would be in the following order based on the list you provided. Safety first.

Brakes
wheel bearings
Rack & pinion
Sway-bar links
Frt stuts
Frt springs
Rear shocks
Valve-oiland Timing cover gaskets
Trans output-shaft seal
molded heater hose
Fuel injection purge

Then when time to upgrade items do brakes, followed by suspension, then powertrain.

 

[pnyinprgrs]

thanks for the input. if anyone has anymore it would be greatly appreciated.