Mustang Blog Tag: Fox-Body Mustang (79-93)

Performance Autosport has teamed up with Modified Mustangs Magazine to bring you a 5 part series of an entire Griggs GR40 suspension installation on thier 1993 SSP Ford Mustang Coupe project car dubbed the Cop Car Caper. With 4 of the 5 articles already released and the final one coming next month in Modified Mustangs Magazine Performance Autosport has quitely become the nation's leader in sales and installs of all Griggs Racing Products. PA set out to show what they could do with a bone stock 5.0 that had the correct suspension geometry underneath it. With just a stock motor and only 197 rwhp the GR40 Mustang has had the pleasure of... Performance Autosport has teamed up with Modified Mustangs Magazine to bring you a 5 part series of an entire Griggs GR40 suspension installation on thier 1993 SSP Ford Mustang Coupe project car dubbed the Cop Car Caper. With 4 of the 5 articles already released and the final one coming next month in Modified Mustangs Magazine Performance Autosport has quitely become the nation's leader in sales and installs of all Griggs Racing Products. PA set out to show what they could do with a bone stock 5.0 that had the correct suspension geometry underneath it. With just a stock motor and only 197 rwhp the GR40 Mustang has had the pleasure of chasing down the likes of 300, 400 and even 500 horsepower cars at the track. In the future PA would like to add a 331 ci powerplant to really see what this car do. For more on this Mustang and a full list of the parts used click here. Read More

In a recent study done by Kelley Blue Book and KBB.com, a Mustang is the top choice for drivers ages 16 to 25 but 34 percent of them would drive a Honda Civic if that's what the parents were offering to buy them as their first car. The Honda Civic is a top choice among 43 percent of the parents polled who said they would rather have their kids drive a Civic than any other car including a Mustang or SUV. I would probably be one of those 43 percent of parents who would buy their kids an import because it was safer and cheaper but on the other hand I would like my son or daughter the option to choose their own car within reason because I know... In a recent study done by Kelley Blue Book and KBB.com, a Mustang is the top choice for drivers ages 16 to 25 but 34 percent of them would drive a Honda Civic if that's what the parents were offering to buy them as their first car. The Honda Civic is a top choice among 43 percent of the parents polled who said they would rather have their kids drive a Civic than any other car including a Mustang or SUV. I would probably be one of those 43 percent of parents who would buy their kids an import because it was safer and cheaper but on the other hand I would like my son or daughter the option to choose their own car within reason because I know that a car says alot about who you are and what you are about. Do you think that your first car shaped your life or is it just another ride to get you from point A to point B? That is the question I ask myself from time to time, where would I be if I bought the car my parents wanted me to buy? The answer to that question is, I probably would not be here writing this because my parents had a totally different car in mind for me instead of the Mustang I got. I can relate to the Kelley Blue Book poll even though my situation happend 13 years ago. I can remember back when I got my first car, yes it was a Mustang of course but it almost was not and my life could have been very different if my parents had their way. Back in 1993 when I was a we ole lad my neighbor had an early 90's two-door quad-four grand am with low miles for sale and my parents were hell bent on buying it for me. I have to admit it did not look that bad but yes it was a PONTIAC of sorts. So after a few arguments and some screaming, I told my parents I would drive it off a cliff before I would drive it to school. Yes, I was a spoiled bratt at the ripe old age of 17 but I finally convinced them that a 1990 Mustang GT I was looking at would last alot longer than some POS Pontiac Grand-AM. With that in mind I had already picked out my Mustang (1990 GT) which was sitting on the local used car lot. Not sure I had to do much convincing after my Father and I took it for a test drive and he told me it rode better than his S-10 truck at the time. So to make a long story short, I got the Mustang and here I am today 5 Mustangs later with a bunch of Mustang websites. I guess you could say my first car led me to where I am today changed my life for the better. If you would like to read the whole KBB.com article click here. Read More

Another Mustang book has hit the Market and this time it's the High-Performance Ford Mustang Buyer's Guide 1979-Present. The 144 page paperback book contains tons of information on modern-era Mustangs including detailed information on engine, handling and suspension, and aftermarket modifications. If you are looking to make the most of your modifications while being smart about it this book is for you because it will give you the insight and knowledge about all upgrades available to your stang.



Reading through the book you will find each chapter focuses on a particular body style including Fox-Body, SN-95 and S197. Inside each chapter you... Another Mustang book has hit the Market and this time it's the High-Performance Ford Mustang Buyer's Guide 1979-Present. The 144 page paperback book contains tons of information on modern-era Mustangs including detailed information on engine, handling and suspension, and aftermarket modifications. If you are looking to make the most of your modifications while being smart about it this book is for you because it will give you the insight and knowledge about all upgrades available to your stang. Reading through the book you will find each chapter focuses on a particular body style including Fox-Body, SN-95 and S197. Inside each chapter you will find information on stock performance features of that particular Mustang, including engine, drivetrain, suspension, and brakes, followed by an overview of what the high-performance aftermarket has to offer. High-Performance Ford Mustang Buyer's Guide covers all V-8 Mustangs (plus the SVO) comparing their standard performance features and discussing what aftermarket performance parts or factory upgrades will be best for you to maximize power. You can purchase this book through Amazon.com by clicking here. Read More

When I use to own a fox-body Mustang GT back about 10 years ago I was always looking for a way to get rid of my backseat and make it look nice and neat. The reason I wanted to get rid of it was because everybody knew if you had a back seat then more people could pile in and that was a recipe for more weight which in turn made your car slower. Unfortunately my fox-body GT is long gone but for the thousands of owners who want a nice clean sleek look Keith Doughty of K Dezines has created a rear seat delete kit for your fox-body Mustang.



Rear seat delete kits are available from K Dezines for 79-93 Mustang hatchbacks with your choice of 1/4" or... When I use to own a fox-body Mustang GT back about 10 years ago I was always looking for a way to get rid of my backseat and make it look nice and neat. The reason I wanted to get rid of it was because everybody knew if you had a back seat then more people could pile in and that was a recipe for more weight which in turn made your car slower. Unfortunately my fox-body GT is long gone but for the thousands of owners who want a nice clean sleek look Keith Doughty of K Dezines has created a rear seat delete kit for your fox-body Mustang. Rear seat delete kits are available from K Dezines for 79-93 Mustang hatchbacks with your choice of 1/4" or 1/2" MDF board thickness in black, gray, blue, red or if you don't like those colors you can get a custom dyed color to match your cars interior. Installation of the kits uses minimal tools and can be done in a relatively short time. Pricing For Kits: 1979-1986 Hatchback Rear Seat Delete Kits - 1/2 inch $295.00 1979-1986 Hatchback Rear Seat Delete Kits - 1/4 inch $295.00 1979-1986 Hatchback Rear Seat Delete Kits - 1/2 inch $165.00 1979-1986 Hatchback Rear Seat Delete Kits - 1/4 inch $165.00 1987-1993 Hatchback Rear Seat Delete Kits - 1/2 inch $295.00 1987-1993 Hatchback Rear Seat Delete Kits - 1/4 inch $295.00 1987-1993 Hatchback Rear Seat Delete Kits - 1/2 inch $165.00 1987-1993 Hatchback Rear Seat Delete Kits - 1/4 inch $165.00 As for the future of K Dezines, Keith is planning fox-body coupe kits, SN-95 kits and S197 kits. For more information on these kits check out CustomRearSeatDelete.com Read More

I found this story about a Servicemen who has converted his Fox-Body Mustang into a memorial for all our fallen heros. The story was written by Melissa Vogt of MarineTimes.com. Staff Sgt. W.C. Petty II didn’t soup up his 1990 Ford Mustang LX just to feed his ego. He converted the popular muscle car into a memorial on wheels, a visual exhortation to pedestrians and other drivers to not forget prisoners of war and troops missing in action.



“This car is to educate and help people remember,” Petty said. “I believe if you cannot honor those who served or the POW and MIA, don’t honor me with your presence.”




The car’s color scheme is black and... I found this story about a Servicemen who has converted his Fox-Body Mustang into a memorial for all our fallen heros. The story was written by Melissa Vogt of MarineTimes.com. Staff Sgt. W.C. Petty II didn’t soup up his 1990 Ford Mustang LX just to feed his ego. He converted the popular muscle car into a memorial on wheels, a visual exhortation to pedestrians and other drivers to not forget prisoners of war and troops missing in action. “This car is to educate and help people remember,” Petty said. “I believe if you cannot honor those who served or the POW and MIA, don’t honor me with your presence.” The car’s color scheme is black and white, taking its inspiration from the famous POW/MIA flag created in 1971 for the The National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. On the Mustang’s hood, stripes of red, white and blue flank the names of POWs and MIAs from Petty’s home state, Michigan. The sole exceptions are the first and last names on the list. Topping the list is Gracy Capps, the grandfather of one of Petty’s soldiers. Ending the list is Russ High, one of Petty’s friends. More names are added whenever Petty shows the car and meets a combat veteran. “I have them sign the car on the black vinyl with a silver pen,” he said. “I have one gentleman who served in three wars.” Petty, who marks 15 years in the Army in August, is now stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. He works in military intelligence and is assigned to U Troop, 5th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. He’s been slated for a combat tour next year. Petty bought the Mustang in December and began modifying it in March. The exterior work was finished by April. Petty added that he received significant help on the project, with support coming from his wife, chain of command, ACE Made Signs, Crests Unlimited, Mustangs West, Exhaust Pros of Lakewood, Wash., and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 318. People near Fort Lewis will be able to see his POW/MIA Mustang at parades and car shows, and sometimes on weekends, Petty said. “At around 10 to 13 miles to the gallon, it is kinda expensive” to drive every day, he said. Check out all the photos at ArmyTimes.com Story Written By Melissa Vogt of Marine Times.com. Read More

When the BBK engineers set-out to develop an all-new performance intake for the popular 5.0L Mustang, what they found was that all the other manifolds on the market shared many of the same design weaknesses as the factory unit.



All manifolds tested delivered an un-balanced flow to each cylinder due to sharp radiuses of the front front runners and all were limited by the small factory fuel rails. As the other brands all came from companies known for their years of carbureted experience - the results were not a surprise.



Utilizing over fifteen years of EFI only experience - BBK engineers developed this revolutionary manifold which is about... When the BBK engineers set-out to develop an all-new performance intake for the popular 5.0L Mustang, what they found was that all the other manifolds on the market shared many of the same design weaknesses as the factory unit. All manifolds tested delivered an un-balanced flow to each cylinder due to sharp radiuses of the front front runners and all were limited by the small factory fuel rails. As the other brands all came from companies known for their years of carbureted experience - the results were not a surprise. Utilizing over fifteen years of EFI only experience - BBK engineers developed this revolutionary manifold which is about to re-write the chapter or Mustang performance. With a lower manifold that features an open runner design for cooler intake air mixture, identical runner shapes for equal distribution, 75mm throttle body opening, and high torque twin plenums for maximum street performance. Topped with beautiful anodized aluminum high flow fuel rails and a durable titanium powdercoat finish - the new BBK SSI-Series Manifold sends the competition back to the drawing board. The intake specs are below: • The only 5.0L manifold to offer identical open runner design for better balance, cooler induction mixture, and maximum performance • Kit includes upper and lower manifolds, all necessary hardware, and gaskets • Beautiful high-flow fuel rail kit delivers maximum performance and works with all performance distributors • Removeable baffle plate reduces weight and allows for easy install of nitrous oxide • This kit includes BBK high-flow fuel rails • Cowl indiction hood required to clear intake on 94-95 mustangs. •Built-in EGR mount, no need to purchase EGR spacer • Adds 18-35 horsepower over the factory manifold • Features unique open runner high-flow lower manifold • High torque twin plenum upper intake • Standard high-flow aluminum fuel rails included • Standard 75mm throttle body opening • Price: $569.99 BBK Performance Parts are available at BrothersPerformance.com Read More