Alright, let's get this going in full, because the first goal for this car is to party at Ford Fest right at the beginning of October and that is NOT that far away. Between now and then I need to make this 1989 Mustang LX run, drive, steer, stop, and if I can make those four happy, move on to "be violent". I really want that last part to happen. So, here's what I've got on hand:
The car: bone-stock 4cyl Mustang with a currently unknown 8.8 in the back. I won't know more until I get the Imperial off of jackstands (header install) and can put the Fox up in the air. There are no rear springs. Electrical system is stock four-cylinder. Brakes will be looked at once car is in aiir.
Engine: 1987 E7TE roller 302. Need to do a once-over just to make sure it's still happy after being removed for over a year, but suspect it'll fire no problem.
Transmission: A4LD automatic. Good chance it was under water, wouldn't hold up anyways. Want to manual convert eventually.
We've got weather pouring through W.KY here for the next week, so my focus is on the Imperial, which is occupying real estate at my father in law's garage. Once the temperature comes back from the Arctic and the Imperial is back on the ground, I want to rip into the Mustang. The only constraints I'm putting down: I'm staying within the $5,000 Rough Start budget, the turbine wheels must stay put, and the car remains street legal...and not in the "nudge, nudge, wink, wink" form either. I'm all but positive that the electrical system is OK, it just looked like I have a couple of dead bulbs and the usual dim dash lights these cars are known for. Not to worry, I'm planning on obtaining a 140MPH speedo cluster to replace the original unit. I'm thinking that upgrading to V8 spindles to get better front brakes is a good idea, but I'm still looking into that. I'm concerned about the wiring harness, and how it can be used for a carbureted V8. For that matter, the fuel system too.
That's what I've got...what can you help with?
The car: bone-stock 4cyl Mustang with a currently unknown 8.8 in the back. I won't know more until I get the Imperial off of jackstands (header install) and can put the Fox up in the air. There are no rear springs. Electrical system is stock four-cylinder. Brakes will be looked at once car is in aiir.
Engine: 1987 E7TE roller 302. Need to do a once-over just to make sure it's still happy after being removed for over a year, but suspect it'll fire no problem.
Transmission: A4LD automatic. Good chance it was under water, wouldn't hold up anyways. Want to manual convert eventually.
We've got weather pouring through W.KY here for the next week, so my focus is on the Imperial, which is occupying real estate at my father in law's garage. Once the temperature comes back from the Arctic and the Imperial is back on the ground, I want to rip into the Mustang. The only constraints I'm putting down: I'm staying within the $5,000 Rough Start budget, the turbine wheels must stay put, and the car remains street legal...and not in the "nudge, nudge, wink, wink" form either. I'm all but positive that the electrical system is OK, it just looked like I have a couple of dead bulbs and the usual dim dash lights these cars are known for. Not to worry, I'm planning on obtaining a 140MPH speedo cluster to replace the original unit. I'm thinking that upgrading to V8 spindles to get better front brakes is a good idea, but I'm still looking into that. I'm concerned about the wiring harness, and how it can be used for a carbureted V8. For that matter, the fuel system too.
That's what I've got...what can you help with?
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