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Hey...just joined the forum....just wondering who here has a foxbody.....

i have a 1988 GT V8 5.0 and i love it cause its my first car.....lets hear ur feedback and discussion on your foxbody

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I've got a 1993 notchback:)

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I've got a 12 second 1990 notchback.I use to have a 88GT convertible and a 90LX hatch.

So this is my 3rd fox body. They are good cars and easy to make fast but IMO the convertibles suck.

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I have 3 1989 mustangs. A lx hatch, GT hatch, and a LX notch.

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Get rid of the LX Hatch man....same thing as the GT Hatch only the GT is better....u got any pics???

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1990 lx 5speeder...hatch :D

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I'm the original owner of a 1990 Mustang LX hatchback; stock 5.0 & 5-speed BW trans.

I bought it, new, in March of 1990 and it currently has 125,000 miles on the odometer.

A few minor mods like tubular subframe connectors, a PRO 5 0 shifter, Moroso CAI setup, aftermarket exhaust and a Ford Racing 3.55 ratio differential. Otherwise, it's stock.

Ran a 13.9 once many years ago but I now only use ithe car sporatically (less than 1,000 miles per year) and am planning to sell it in the spring. It's not mint but still in very good condition for a 15-year-old Mustang. It's never been hit. I'm going to ask $4,500. for it as original owner, 5.0/5-speed Fox-bodied Mustangs are rare and even more rare are those that are in very decent condition, don't need work and have only had one (adult) owner for the life of the car.

In the 15 years I've owned my Mustang I have had very few problems. Replaced a lot of tires and brake pads and have changed the oil and filter every 2,000 miles - from Day One. Replaced a water pump and a few other minor repairs over the years but otherwise, the 'Stang has been an absolute gem to own, both in reliability and fun-to-drive. The A/C blows cold, the radio still works just fine and she starts right up every time with no smoke, no problems. Great car that I will miss when it's gone but that I will also never forget.

I hope your Mustang gives you as much pleasure as mine has given me over the years.

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I like the clean look of the LX over the GT myself.

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I agree with Dark.

LX > GT



I'm gonna have to ask you to please quit making ignorant statements before you get yourself branded as a moron

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right, the lx whoops the gt's ass. the only thing the gt has over the lx is like 200 pounds foglights and diff. ground efects

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Actully the GT is only about 30 MAYBE 40 lbs heavier than the LX hatch. I had a GT that I was parting out and I weighted the effects when I took them off. They're not heavy at all.

If you wanna talk light weight, it's all about the notch :cool:

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im in this group too :D Finally got my car running but i still dont get to drive it for another month because its 10 hours away :(

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Here in Florida, I`ll keep my heavy convertible 92 GT :)

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Got a 1982 Mustang GT 4 speed. Everything on it is stock. Should i keep it stock or sup it up? Should i pull the 302 and put in the 351w?. I think it only has around 160 horse power as it is. But its a small car so it halls ass. Any tips on what to do with it would be helpful.

-Joey

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Also only has a 2 barrel carburetor.

-Joey

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I like the GT just as much as the LX's. That LX hatch was born a 4cyl 5speed car. IMO, the notch cars look the best and, of course, they are the lightest. MR5.0, are you going to get another stang? I hate to hear you are selling your one owner fox body.

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Unfortunately, No. I'm not able to purchase the 2005 Mustang I would prefer to buy due to both practical and financial considerations and I am unable to store the Mustang I have, so, it must be sold, with regrets. It will not be replaced because nothing but an '05 could ever come close to equalling the pleasure I've had with my LX.

I'll still haunt the MW Blue Oval Lounge. Once I actually sell the 'Stang I will probably keep my well-known screen name for both familiarity and nostalgia but will change my designation to 'Mustang Owner Emeritus'.

Life goes on and nothing ever stays the same.

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92 GT see sig. :D

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1982GT, IMHO, probably the easiest and least expensive way to go is to find a complete 85GT engine, drop it in, add a catback for the 87-93 LX, get a better intake manifold, some stock 87-93 headers, and you should probably be making close to 250hp for cheap.

Jim, I'd keep the 90LX if I were you. Though you may run off a few dollars from it's value, it should remain a reliable daily driver for at least another 40,000 miles. I've had several fox bodies, and none of them was ready for retirement until after 150k. Let's not forget the freak 87GT which I loved to hate. It had 161k on it when I sold it for around $3500 a couple years ago, and it had it's share of issues at the time. Even so, it still managed to outrun my 01GT and my 02GT from a stop, and from a freeway roll without a problem with the timing still at 10*.

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I've had quite a few fox bodies myself:
1991 Mustang LX 2.3
1989 Mustang GT 5spd
1984 Mustang LX 5.0
1983 Mercury Zephyr 4dr 3.3L (fox body)
1981 Ford Fairmont 4dr 3.3L (fox body)
1983 Ford Fairmont Futura 3.3L (fox body)

I love these cars and just can't get enough, i'm building an engine and trans for one to be decided. I'd like to get a early 80's mercury Capri, but they're harder to find.

With an '82 GT at the very least i'd pick up some shorty headers (maybe even '85+ stock headers -better than '82's manifolds), a 4 barrel intake manifold and carb and a different camshaft plus some better rearend gears (or swap 8.8" rear axle with better gears) and you'll have a fun, quick and inexpensive car.
The awesome thing about mustangs is you can do anything under the sun with them and the amount of combinations you can put together is almost infinate.