Fox Mustangs

[EMB1230]

I think I want one, actually, I know I do, lol. Looking for a later year (87-93) manual ONLY if a 2.3, auto or manual if a 5.0. seems that 2.3's with Manual are really hard to find, all the ones I do find are automatic. Preference is a hatchback and I know those are still plentiful, I could go either way with a notch, and a convertible would be fun, but trunks are tiny in those. were there any weak spots with them beside the AL4D's?

 

[shane96ranger]

I strongly suggest completely bypassing the 2.3 and getting a 5.0 instead. You'll wish you did if you don't. With all of the modifications I've done to mine, it still reels in 21-22mpg with a 70/30 hwy/city mix. It'll probably do 25-26mpg on a long trip.

Either way you go, a T5 swap is pretty damn simple. I've done 3 so far, albeit on all V8 versions. The hardest part is hanging the pedal. Any questions you have, give me a holler. I've been monkeying with these things for nearly 20 years now.



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[EMB1230]

Why no on the 2.3? (besides the low power of them) I also like the 94+ so long that it's NOT a 3.8!

 

[shane96ranger]

For the difference in power, you gain much more by losing minimal mpg's. There is also a lot more aftermarket support for the 302 based motors. So many options it's unbelievable.

 

[EMB1230]

Yeah true, I checked the figures, a 5.oh (in pretty much anything except an Explorer) gets better gas mileage than my old 03 3.0/auto 2wd did!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

They are a little older than your prefered range but they did make a couple variaties of turbed 4cyls that could be fun (IMO)

 

[shane96ranger]

The SVO's are cool little breed. Hard to find parts for, but definitely cool.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

The SVO's are cool little breed. Hard to find parts for, but definitely cool.

The had turbo GT's for awhile too didn't they?

 

[Twister]

The had turbo GT's for awhile too didn't they?

I thought they only mustang with a Turbo was the 2.3L, which they are bringing back for 2015 :thumbup:

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[EMB1230]

SVO's aren't out of the question either, lol. Btw, if I do get a 2.3, is there a way to put the alternator where the a/c compressor is, (or where it would be, if it doesn't have a/c, like my B2300 doesn't?) That bothers me, vital accessories interfering with the timing belt cover, the design on the Rangers from at least 93-newer was much better!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I thought they only mustang with a Turbo was the 2.3L, which they are bringing back for 2015 :thumbup:

The SVO's had a turbo 2.3 and they made a "Turbo GT" which was like a GT but with a turboed 4cyl in place of the V8.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang_(third_generation)

 

[shane96ranger]

The had turbo GT's for awhile too didn't they?

Yes, there was one. They had turbo lubrication issues, and many of them are gone now. They were available 80-82 IIRC, but Ford dropped it because of the issues.

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[shane96ranger]

SVO's aren't out of the question either, lol. Btw, if I do get a 2.3, is there a way to put the alternator where the a/c compressor is, (or where it would be, if it doesn't have a/c, like my B2300 doesn't?) That bothers me, vital accessories interfering with the timing belt cover, the design on the Rangers from at least 93-newer was much better!

You can do anything you want with a welder and a cutter. I just made my own system because I eliminated A/C and P/S.

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[Twister]

The SVO's had a turbo 2.3 and they made a "Turbo GT" which was like a GT but with a turboed 4cyl in place of the V8.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang_(third_generation)

So they were just a Turbo 2.3 with a different name?

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[adsm08]

The problem with the svo is that is was missing 2 cyls and 1.5L displacement. They could go light to light with the 5.0s but lose miserably out on the highway.

Nothing beats a GTX.

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