DON'T FALL INTO THIS FOXBODY TRAP!
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Some in the FOX community would have you believe this is the only way to do things "RIGHT"
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As a 43yr old father of 4 who has spent the last 8yrs building his ride, I would just like to say that your honesty in regards to unnecessary upgrades is refreshing. It's our jobs as older stangers to nurture and guide the younger ones; and help them appreciate their accomplishments in the hobby and make sure they are not taken advantage of so as to keep the love going. Keep on brother, and I will keep watching.
Exactly brother 🤟
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Always remember, it’s your car. Do what you want to it. I see people on these Facebook pages get slammed because someone doesn’t like the way the person’s car is modified. Who cares? It’s that person’s car. If they like it, that’s all that matters. If you don’t like it, then don’t say sh*t about it. Unless it’s been LS swapped, then it’s fair game 🤣
💯🙏... but yes to the LS swaps 😆😆 jk
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Lol..that was good on the LS swap🇺🇸
@@mustangmarty8491 😂 thanks
New weatherstripping, a tune up, gaskets, door pins, LED lighting go a long way after buying a FoxBody. Those little fixes will be rewarding and make the car a lot more fun to have.
"10 car pile ups everywhere"
Lmao
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That would be from Pintos not Fox Bodies!!!
I think theres 3 things we can all agree on to help a new foxbody owner.
1. Subframe connectors
2. Gears
3. Timing bump
Regardless of the direction you’re going with the car, those 3 things will guarantee you get the most bang for your buck.
Ok, here's the two cents from the old timer.
1. The problem with Fox brakes are the fronts. They are 11 inch rotors on the later ones. The rear brakes actually are not responsible but for about 25% of the stopping of the car. One thing you missed in this video are the 4 lug rear options. I bought a rear Cobra kit (those are 4 lug on regular Cobra, 5 lug on R) which is real similar to the Turbo Coupe rears. I paid $100 for the whole kit lol and stored it for 10 years or so. Changed them just because I didn't like the look of drums in the back. If you can lock the brakes up on the car then a bigger rotor/better pads/etc. will not help you stop better in one panic stop. Where bigger brakes shine are if you are doing "spirited" driving or lapping a track-- the Fox stock brakes will fail on you after repeated stops.
2. You can just put some good Hawk pads on the front, if you want good brakes on your fox for cheap (regular GT's had wimpy 11" rotors still!) then go 95 or 95 cobra setup and upgrade to those. You can track on the 95 Cobra R brakes up to about 400 hp.
3. You are right, the rear axles at elevated power levels are going to be an issue. My rearend has one of those "repair bearings" from all my antics as a young testosterone filled maniac. Going to get a good housing and stuff it with 4 lug Moser 31 spline and motor on. I like my SR Replica wheels, I want the Weld RTS's but that is another $$$$$$$$$$$$$ story for later.
/rant over
Yea usually experienced individuals give you a full list of stuff before getting any horsepower advice.. here i am, after years still trying to find a person to help me build an engine for my fox......
man those are some beautiful foxbodies!
Hey man, from my experience over the years is, don’t go any higher than 500hp on a stock block! I always use a Main Cap Girdle to give the bottom end that extra support!
5.0 tussin is a savage with the stick
Im glad you put this video.... i had my foxbody for 2 year now... and listen to my so call friends... im just gonna stay with the 4 lugs up front and 5 lugs out back.. im done listen to people thats not putting in the work on my car... thanks for the video
Hey bud keep doing your thing.. personally 5 lug only give you more wheel options so not worth it!
@@foxbodyboys4483 i appreciated it big dawg
Keeping it Real. I agree, with $1,500 left in the budget, my first thing to do would be make the car "look" good, inside and out. Then move on to the mechanical stuff. Good perspective 👍
I've had my '89 LX 5 speed since 1993. I am the second owner! All I have done to mine is add a Hurst shifter, Dr. Gas X pipe, 2 chamber Flowmasters, 3.73 gears with extra clutch packs in the rear, and removed the air silencer. Such a blast to drive, she brings a smile to my face every time. Thanks to you and Caleb over at Foxcast, I finally got her running again by installing all new fuel tank and accessories. Thanks for your inspirational videos, I probably wouldn't have done it otherwise. BTW, she started on the 2nd crank after sitting for 6 YEARS!
Brew2L...What's up from Cincinnati! Transplanted here from OZ, that's right good ol Ozark! I was the one who said he loved the "hometown channel" during the livestream.BTW, Very well said!! I am one of the OCD guys also...That being said, I have busted my @$$ to get to where I am in life and now! As i have said before, dad passed in July from cancer. I received his '88 T-Top 5-speed as an inheritance. I have since changed to powerstop street beast brakes, clutch kit, lightened fly wheel (SVE), and rebuilt the suspension. I agree not everyone cannor should do all this. All my work is done for the longevity! I believe in buy once, cry once...buy the best you can afford...THAT YOU CAN AFFORD! I feel this falls inline with you same philosophy! Thanks again for all the teachings and info about these wonderful cars! Having an 11 year-old son and 9 year-old to pass this down to is why I do any of it! Stay true to yourselves! Foxforce 5.OH!
Nothing wrong with the foxbody platform as is. I've never had any need for suspension upgrades, brake upgrades, wheel upgrades. I just prefer the cars as they came. They stop fine, handle fine, drive fine. My son has daily driven a fox for years with some drag racing mixed in with nothing but a few tweaks for more HP. He wants to keep a totally stock outward appearance and I'm on board with that. 347 is in the near future.
Besides, I think it's all about how you put things in perspective. I daily drove a 56 nomad for years. Manual 4 wheel drum brakes, no power steering, a tank that handles like a school bus with a hot 327- 4 speed. I'm still alive. I jump in a little fox body and feel like I'm in a go kart :)
You are bang on with this. I have a 1985 fox with a 363ci making 580hp with stock brakes. Stops fine. Would I like it to be better, well ofcourse lol. But that costs money. So in time. Great video, thanks
This video is very relieving i recently bought a fox from my my moms boss. He was the original owner of the 88 Gt with a tremec tko and it already has a exhaust short throw etc and when I going through the car I wanted opinions on it and all I saw was 5 lug 5 lug, now not going to lie if I never came across the wheels I have on the car now I would’ve probably fell into that (brand new tires and wheels I got for $400) . But all and all I just re did all the brakes and it has no issues what so ever stopping!!
Shit man I feel like this video is for me....just got my first Foxbody and everyone is like "you gotta do it, you gotta do that" I'm like I just want to take it out on Saturday night and wash it on Sunday... "bought not built".... sorry I just love that it reminds me of my childhood..am I wrong? love just opening my garage and seeing her...
Good call! There are people who are more than willing to spend other people’s money assuming everyone is building a magazine car
You make some great points here; especially the one about new people coming into the Fox Body world. I know I have felt like giving up on my Fox Body dreams at times because all the good stuff gets so expensive. I had to make payments on my 82 GT for almost 2 years while the car sat in someone's back yard in the SoCal high Desert before I even picked it up. I've done some work on her since but she isn't even running yet.
Great video.. Been building cars since I was 14 and now I am 39 ... I always want my suspension and brakes done first , Only reason is because I can out drive someone with more power if I can stop better and handle better. So for me the power is secondary to the handling and stopping ability ! Plus if I am getting crazy with my driving on back roads I love the idea of being able to stop the car just that much faster if need be! I switched over to a full SN95 setup and it really helped my fox and my ability to drive the car in situations I normally would not !
Yeah I've met 50 tussin and watched him race and that dude is badass and is good with the t5s and it is crazy that he can launch at 6200 rpm and have ran into the 6s without breaking it while running a cobra clutch nothing crazy and he lifts the front wheel when he launches, but he is a cool guy I hung out with him all night and I need to go back and see how the failTD is doing
Yeah that old guy can drive too. He's always on the cheap like we had to do back in the day before the aftermarket finally came on like gangbusters.
A lot of people talk crap about the cobra clutches, but they are pretty good. I beat on one for 130k.
@@coreysmithsvt yeah tussin beats the hell out of his and has had good luck with them and he keeps buying them new or used he doesn't care and beats the hell out of it at the track, that's where he mainly uses the clutch at the track leaving at 6200 and the way he beats them up they seem to hang in there , he calls them slip master 2000 but he keeps buying them so he must like em
@@robertelmo7736 yeah man that man can drive the hell out of those cars and his shifts are dead on with the shift light and shifts so fast you can't hardly see his leg move kicking the clutch pedal
I love the look of that red GT.
I don’t care for 5 lug. Weld sells 4 lug draglights. That’s all I need
real talk.
Weld Draglights is what we run on our coupe.
Car Mob 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Been doing this Foxbody car thing since 1993 and this dude is right!
As an owner of a lot of fox body’s over the years the best mod you can do first is sub frame connectors!!
I find the T5 is the weakest shifting into 3rd gear!
Its not just fox body people; its something that I have seen in all areas of car culture. Im glad you said it though. For a while, I thought I was the only one. Great video 👍
NAILED IT!!!!! Absolutely 💯 nailed it in this video. To many times people are quick to say you need this or that. Negative do what you can with your budget. I totally agree with you great video man!!! Side note those people are also the ones, well 99% of them with 40k in credit card debit. Enjoy your top Ramen is what I say. Again well said!!
Had my '93 for 25 yrs now and just did my own thing. Went the drag race route up until 5yrs ago when I decided the spool and faceplated trans wasn't what I wanted anymore so the direction was changed. You need a plan for what you want not anyone else. Research and buy the best stuff you can afford, even if it's used stuff. Hell 80% of the mods on my car are good used parts. With people changing up parts all the time you use what you can.
I came from a 71 plymouth slant six duster with 9 inch non power drums on all 4. My 83 has plenty of brake and hp to go around 😄
I think this is great advice, i see so many foxes that are so madded that i wonder if they even really liked the car to begin with? Plus if you want rear discs just grab the rear end out a super coupe and you can keep your pony wheels👌
Well said man, focus on your car and do what you want with it, also for the newer guys just pay attention to advice that makes sense. Brakes feel like they won’t stop you anymore then upgrade them....in all honesty the whole social media way of getting advice has just screwed a lot of things up. I remember getting the 5.0 magazines and reading about all the different stuff for the foxbodies that they were doing and it was unbiased just black and white information. I don’t have social media accounts anymore and honestly it don’t bother me anymore because I don’t have to see all the negative opinions
I agree man alot of people in every type of car mess it up for alot of other people because of what your talking about .. It will make the person lose interest in the car cause they don't think they have the money to spend like that and they just sell the car it's none sence .. We should show them and help guide them to love it as much as the rest of us
Some people don’t think most fox body cars use only 4 bolts to hold the driveshaft to the rear ended and most people does bother to change it and never have a problem with it.so when next person ask you that question you tell them about the driveshaft bolts
We need more videos like this it’s things that I wanna do to my 86 mustang GT and I have the money but I don’t wanna waste money and time on things I don’t need
Brother you are right on that my 89 sat for 12 years cause I was dumb listening to others.
You're one of the realest guys out there. My 85 has come along ways from watching your vidqeos and taking your advice. Your exactly right those forums!
Well said brother. These cars are no longer budget friendly. Have been building mine since 2009. I am running an old school Gt40p heads 306 set up for a decade. You know how many times I hear why don’t you Coyote swap? Because the cost at this point is way out of my league. I built a well rounded car and took time because of the cost to do so. Your doing it right for the whole new generation of fans.
Hey brother a 306 with the on3 turbo kit is a fun setup!! Keep rocking bro
Enjoy these informative videos, I'm in the process of building up my 89 coupe now, 4 cylinder to V8 swap. Super stoked to get it back on the road.
Great vid! Pads, shoes, good lines and SS caliper sleeves can bring a 87+ fox 11" brake's performance into the modern era for like $300. I've ruined my enjoyment of a couple of cars due to too much clutch! In both cases, they were purported to be "totally streetable, easy to drive, etc." but I hit a lot of stop-n-go traffic on hills where I live, so they'd heat up and chatter your teeth out.
Your absolutely right in what your saying also there's nothing wrong with keeping the car stock or if you have a modified Foxbody and you decided to turn the car back into stock condition i believe in the next 10 years a stock foxbody Mustang is going to be worth a tidy sum providing the car is in decent shape that's just my opinion please do not cash in your retirement savings and start buying fox bodies that are in stock condition and in 10 years I start getting lawsuits out the ass from people who are suing me because now they're not millionaires and they're broke as a joke and can't afford to retire then again look in the bright side you'll have a whole Corral of foxbodys
Ive been in this game since 89 with my 1st 5.0. Many set ups along the way. My suggestions is to find one as clean and with as many goodies as you can for your budget. The right wheels and cut 3/4 of a coil front & back to get the right stance. As far as first mods exhaust pulleys gear. Then heads (with valve springs) cam intake. Home porting will go a long way if you can get it done. Explorer parts and a B cam is my pick for budget. Top it off with a NOS kit and it will hold its own
I just got a 1987 ford mustang gt about three months ago. It is on jack stands at the moment. I am going to enjoy driving it once I get all the safety issues taken care of.
Screw all that. I like mine ragged out stock look. Survivor 86 faded red on top little primer showing through. Perfect.
I wish I would have taken this approach. I haven't been able to drive my car for a while because I've been doing a 5 lug swap, brakes and suspension. I should have driven my car and enjoyed it for what it was.
Thank you Brew2l..... the best thing about foxbodies is that you make them your own. I have a totally stock 93 lx hatch. Everyone says start modifying it.... not me....I like it the way it is. TO EACH HIS or HER OWN. The world is a better place with differences in it!
I agree to everything. I read a lot of Muscle Mustangs and Fast Ford magazines for years and get pushed to wanting to be a future Fox to a race car. But I do get that money doesn't grow on trees for most people getting into the game. I rather have the cars that you have in your shop right now, then something someone tells me to build mine's like his or her. Yours is just as good to kick around in for fun. I like that. 50 tussin is my guy. I love his channel like the bible. Less money into his cars to go 7's in the 1\8 mile is impressive. Great video!
i quit going to Mustang shows because of the peoples attitude and arrogance, you sir are up front and honest. Thanks.
Believe me I am not an elitest I bought my 1st fox in 1989, so im not a newb either. In 1993 the new Z 28 out braked the cobra 114 feet to 144 from 60 mph. To put that in perspective a modern mazda 3 equal the Z28. In the way back machine 5 lug was adout pretty rims . Today if u plan on modifying a fox to be fast , u need better brakes minimum. If you plan on cruising country roads have at it. Im a big fan of the channel. With time and effort a fox can be competative in more than just speed. I do everything on a budget , and despise the people that will put u down for not being coyote swapped with a t-56. Putting a turbo 347 stroker in a fox with stock brakes on the street and driving in " Mexico" is foolish to do . Telling people its ok is worse. This is not a put down enjoy your stock car with stock brakes.
Great video! Can't go to Facebook groups and ask a questions without being told everything I've done is wrong.
I actually agree with you 100% Everyone’s situation is different and don’t have an endless budget to work with. Every dollar counts and I think most people want to go faster without being caught up in all the stuff that can wait.
I bought a set of Powerstop rotors and pads to put back on mine. Factory drum brakes and going with 2 kits this time.
Very well said brotha, mod your car like you want to and not like your told to, of course if you don't know what to do your gonna need help and lots of research will be the best help
5k w/1500 left. Holley TermX and drive it. Now when u start modding u don't need to then pay a tuner or burn a chip...etc. save up for the rest. I have realized I don't trust 30 year old ECUs and wiring to drive hours to shows or cruises
Thanks BREW2L i'm keeping 89 LX 5.0 original as possible even with the 10 hole wheels. thanks alot brother
Some awesome words brother, when i first bought my 90 LX hatch second owner Florida car,i was amongst other guys with plenty of cash to blow and they said the same thing on exactly what you were talking about. At almost the same time i got divorced and had no money to do really anything so when the storm was over, i started slowly on some light mods, CAI first, then BBK headers, H-Pipe, and Flow master exhaust. But not overnight this all happened, 1 income, child support, living on my own etc., etc.. But after 12 years of owning my Fox, I have upgraded many things and have done all the work myself. I did it my way and when finances were there I upgraded, This car still puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel as it did from day one. Your video and message you spoke rides rite up my alley that I can relate too, and just want to say thank you .You rock man.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. I’ve learned a lot over the years & I can say that I’ve made plenty of these mistakes, and I just wanna say... you live & you learn ... real talk 👍🏽
I have an 84 stock gt and I love it. The 175hp is still fun and it sounds good with full mac exhaust
Preach it brotha! I’m that guy who spends all my budget to go fast! When stuff breaks then I upgrade that part. But I did spend a hefty amount on a Bear big brake kit for the front, but guess what...... it’s still a 4 lug. If I ever would snap some lugs (which prolly won’t happen) then I may think about the 5 lug. Till then, it’s 600+hp put the ground with a stockish T5 and 4 lugs..... mic drop. Lol
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A lot of folks don't know that a lot of semis have drum brakes all around! The stopping power is more than disk brakes, the heat staying in the drums is the problem!
Brew2l I I agree with everything you said man... I’m one of those ocd guys. I mind my business I do what I can when I can to my car, if the money allows... I willing to help anyone out if I can.. my car has been on jack stands for a year and I finally fired it up Sunday, I took my time and spend money when I could. It’s no 500 horsepower monster by no means. But it’s what I wanted to do and more will come in the future. Your channel has helped me out more than I can say. Keep it brother. Your a huge help and I enjoy listening to the knowledge you provide for us man. 👍🏼💪🏼
My dad helps me with my foxbody hes had 20 over the years and helps me a lot and I watch the best RUclipsr ever brew2l
Great video my man. I just bought a 1988 fox convertible and was just about to do everything you just mention glad I seen this first the car is clean and drive pretty good needs a few things done but I'm hold off on spending money on it right now and just enjoy it the way it is great video i learn a lot listening to your video only had the car for three weeks and love it.
I was just telling my son the other day to stop worrying with all the upgrades and just enjoy the car. I run a similar setup to the calypso clone. The car made silly power and I felt the need to tear it all down. Now I'm the guy with no car to drive. These are really fun cars exactly the way they were produced. Slap a set of gears in them, some flowmasters, and get all the smiles per gallon!
This is a great video with great advice. I have built 7 fox body's and have experienced all the things that you mentioned. You don't have to any of the expensive mods to enjoy these cars. These are best 7/8 complete cars ever built (the last 1/8 is up to you). Buy the best car car that you can and then spend what you need to get you car running right or repair any damage. These cars are 28 to 42 years old. They are going to need some basic repairs and replacement of component before modifying them.
If there was a “best” setup, everyone would it and there’d be nothing special about them. Honestly, you see a lot of people like this in the car community. It’s 99.5% people who have nothing even close to the ride they’re criticizing. Never recommend something you can’t afford! Great video, love the environment you’re promoting around here!!
I agree with you! We need to respect the way everyone wants to upgrade THEIR car. Being decent to each other and help each other, specially during these crazy times.
I really enjoyed this video. I picked up a 1993 foxbody notchback about 4 to 5 months ago. It’s a 4 cylinder car. Which we are swapping it over to a V8. But I want to make it right. Been looking for a 5.0 motor kinda hard in my area. But I promised my boys I’ll get this car done sooner or later. Which I know I got a lot of time! The car is reef blue right now. Which I really like the way the Arctic fox looks! Kinda conflicted on what to do there! I wish some guys like you lived around here I’d love to get y’all’s advice!
My advice as a Foxbody owner is if you get a Fox for $3500 and you got a little extra to spend you should go through the car and get it mechanically sound first before you start putting all kinds of power down fluid and filter changes and plugs and wire cap and rotor all the not cool stuff and drive it for a bit. Then you can make the decision on what upgrades to do.
Tussin's the man, makes somethin outta nothin!!
I just bought my 1st foxbody and really am enjoying your channel. Mine's going to be more of a daily driver but your channel has given me some good info. Thanks and keep it up
I run 4 lug with ARP 3" long studs with no problems. 9.56 1/4 mile.
I'm one of those guys that isn't going to do that to my foxbody. I sold a fast car to get a nice stock foxbody. I enjoy driving it without all the hassle of a high performance vehicle issues. Thanks for the video
Just happy to own one with a B-cam !💯🔥
Heck yeah, I have a b cam to and I love it!👍
Absolutely love this video! Personally I’ve done my budget build the last 8 years upgrades depending on what I can afford at the time! And build cars on the side
Amen brother! My fox makes 330hp/425tq at the wheels with an old school BBK instacharger, GT40X heads and Cobra intake. Stock cam, 30lb inj. And 255lph pump. Runs 12.0 at 114mph. 55K miles, stock original clutch, T5, rear, and factory brake pads and shoes! I've had this setup for 15 years. I don't beat the piss out of it, but I have fun and haven't broken anything, ever. Stock suspension as well except for Bilstein shocks and struts. These cars can take a lot with stock parts as long as you treat em right.
Thank you because l walk my way with up grades. 50tussin is a great example of that l miss his videos like you great info we need more of it just do it right. Thank you sir
What happened to 5.0 tussin??
I think it was burning him out to try and produce and edit content so he just wanted to go back to being one of the guys and not do videos.
I wish him all the best and I miss his videos myself.
This video helps a lot. My first car I just bought a few months ago is a 92 foxbody and I rebuilt the suspension first. I am currently facing the issue of the braking system or engine performance and how to spend money. Thanks for the tips
Good video dude, I like that you said people don't have to build they're cars right away, or have a certain look to it. Thx buddy.
100% the truth bro 👍🏻, good advice .
Well said! Everyone should build there own car to their liking and not to someone else’s!
The retro fox is looking so good in that lighting.
I just want my fox to not leave me on the side of the road and sound nice 🥺.
👌😆 I can relate to this 😂
The further away from stock you get, the less reliable the car will be.
@@BREW2LFOXBODY Hello Sir, I have been watching your videos now for quite some time now. I dont trust anyone with my 93 LX Fox body. I have had this car since 1997. I have wanted to get this car repainted for some time now. I truly trust your expertise and your work. Could you please paint my baby. This car is great shape for a 93. I know that you dont do outside work. But this one time could you make an exception. I would be glad to send you some good pictures of my car. This car has never slept outside since I had it. I do all of my work except painting like you do Sir. Please advise me.
I'm coyote swapping mine it's a slow process but I'm determined. Got a friend helping me that's a master mechanic. Suspension and brakes will be my last upgrade.
Good word. Do what you want with what you got. Keep movin’
Awesome video. Hope to be back in the Fox game soon. Miss my 5.0
This video is 100 % facts!!! Say it louder for the people in the back!
Your on target. People don’t always think before they speak. Great video 👍
You made some very good points! I’m going in my 3rd year restoring my Fox the way that I want it! Thanks!
TRIGGERED!!! Not at all. To each his own. For me, I autocross so I needed 4 piston brembos up front and four lug brakes were sure as hell was not gona cut it. (for the record, last time I was at a event my car was only a second or two behind a couple C7 vettes...)
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This man has spoke the truth! Someone finally said it! I appreciate you and your channel. Keep it up and I see big things in the future of this channel 👍
Amen I hear you I fell into that trap a lot of that stuff you don't need until there's nothing left to do
You nailed that man! Well said!
Great video and your information was spot on. I’m the kind of person that will save my money to do changes on my car but I also don’t like having to do things twice so I try to set a plan and do things that support my plan as I get the money to do them.
TRIGGERED!!!!!!
Thanks for the video B!
Amen man. I’ve wanted one my whole life and my wife and I just finally bought my first Fox!! I’m just happy to own one finally!! Thank you for your video!
I didn't upgrade my brakes and switch to 5 lugs until I needed to replace like everything - brakes, suspension, shocks, etc. It was not a lot more to put on a complete Bullitt suspension, brakes and wheels at that time. It was 13+ yrs old and had 200k miles so it was time. So I bought it piece by piece over time and saved a lot of money. Otherwise I'd probably still have 4 lugs! But the wheel selection is much better with the sn95 setup.
I feel this, your cars look nicer than mine and I'm 20 grand into a build that has been a consistent money pit and aggravation. If I didn't already drive the car for 10 years before I started it I'd be even more pissed.
Turbo John is running 4.80s in the 8th mile with 4 lugs lol, look him up
Ha! My first coupe was a 1500 beater.... put a cold air on it, exhaust, and sprayed the dog shit out of it for 3 years! Now I’m older and have more cash flow so I do have a nice coupe with a high dollar paint job and a killer engine set up. Still got 4 lugs... still have stock brakes... still running a ram clutch in my tko 500 and loving it. Best thing about these cars is doing wtf you want to do with them!!
😎 exactly
I can’t agree more. A lot of mods are situation dependent.. however, like you said. Upgrades are good. They’re also expensive. I have one question though. How come you never talk about SFC’s, rear lower control arms, or (less important, IMO) torque box reinforcements? Ibelieve the common consensus is that these mods are generally a good idea if you start adding power. Or even drive spirited at stock power levels.
This is so true, I prefer to have a 400-500hp engine with stock brakes than an awesome brakes/suspension with 250hp any day..... I had a 93 coupe with a 434 stroker on spray , high 8second 1/4 car, with stock 4 lugs. No big deal, pass the traps around 150mph and no issues stopping. Maybe if you go autocross racing its different, but for the average Joe just trying to have a fun street /strip car, brakes are overacted. Of course we talking about 4 lugs brakes in 100% condition. not a 100k brakes never gone true.
Well said!
B-cam mafia for life 😏
The community is running strong theses days stay true ford blue 💙