TOP 5 MUST HAVE First Modifications - 87-93 Foxbody Mustang 5.0
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- In this video we discuss the top 5 must have modifications for your 1987-1993 Ford Foxbody Mustang 5.0. The modifications we discuss are centred around more then 22 years experience with foxbody mustangs. The modifications are recommended in a very classy and tasteful manner that will not only make your 87-93 foxbody mustang more enjoyable to drive, they will also help you preserve the value of your foxbody.
Modifications discussed include:
1. Exhaust options i.e. Flowmaster, Mac, black widow, super trap, borla, etc.
2. Stance/lowering your foxbody
3. Gear ratio options i.e. 3.73 & 3.55
4. Headlight and Taillight options and restorations
5. 5 bolt/4 wheel disc brake conversions
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I have had my Fox for almost 23 years, did everything you did except change the headlights. The Cobra brakes are fantastic compared to stock, completely changed the way it can be driven.
That’s awesome 👏!!! Yes I couldn’t agree more 👌👍
@@KASLCustomswe’re can’t find some? I want 5 lug rims on my 86
Hell ya, Exhaust and gears are two of my favorite mods!
Yes!!!
Flowmasters were made for mustangs. The coolest thing is hearing a foxbody in the distance with flowmasters and a off-road H-pipe. You can hear them coming from a mile away. 🐺
Hahahaha it’s so true!!!! 👍
You are so very informative!! Keep up the good work, and please keep posting videos on this vehicle!!!
Will do my friend 👌
Great videos, keep up the great work. Great to get clear understanding from a experienced individual!!
Thanks very much! I appreciate you taking the time to reach out 🙏👍👊
Subframes are a must too....good list of tasteful mods
Yes - good point!! Thanks very much!
I’m 35 and my little brother is 33. My first mustang at 15 was a 91 lx 2.3 5 spd. Beat that car to no end but it never gave. Tons a of fun. My second was a 92 lx 5.0 vert. Loved that car. Sold it to my little brother. Bought a 99 cobra. He drove it through high school as well but like me sold it as well. It eventually ended around a tree. Loved that cobra but always missed the fox more. He just bought one a year ago. I’ve always wanted another fox but ever since he got his it’s been overdrive. Can’t wait to have one again. Thanks for the vids.
Right on buddy!!! Thanks for the stories. I love hearing Great War stories like this. You will find another one bud, I’ve got faith.
Thank you very much for the kind words as well 🙏🙏🙏🦊❤️
I like this channel because you talk to people as regular people and don't talk down on them if they don't know too much about cars.
Thanks you for the kind words my friend. I try my best to just have a conversation with anyone watching as I would with someone face to face. Thx again for reaching out 🙏🙏🙏
Love the tasteful and reasonable suggestions!
🙏🙏👍👍
Just found your channel. I love it. I just picked up a 90 lx notch just a body with full interior in it.
no suspension or engine. clean platform to work with. love your ideas!
Thank you! Congrats and welcome to the fox family 🦊🦊🦊
Back I the late 80’s , we threw a mild cam , high quality lifters , electric fan , high performance intake , underpulleys , turbos the sky was the limit , and still is , now I am 61 years old , and still want a 5.0.
Hahahaha yessir!
While not really reversible, like the 5 lug conversion, I feel like subframe connectors are a mod that no future owner would complain about, unless they're going for a completely stock investment car. They're relatively inexpensive and combined with the lowering springs you already mentioned (and preferably some new shocks too) it'll make the car feel so much better. Next up, a nice H/C/I package! :) Certainly more complicated and expensive but worth every penny. Great video and beautiful Notch by the way!
Thanks very much!!! Yes I couldn’t agree more 👍
Appreciate your channel. If you're not concerned with resale value, the first mod is always subframe connectors. The second mod is correcting the oversteer condition in the rear. The third mod is an improved brake system. Now that you have a solid car that stops and goes around corners, the rest is up to you...and your bank account.
Thank you very much!
I love my foxbody and prob will keep it unless I can sell for a bunch
Picking up my fox body tomorrow I can’t wait!
Right on!!! What are the stats? Year etc
I HAVE A 1988 FOXBODY 5.0 JUST LIKE YOU SAY PULL IN THE GAS STATION SOMEONE ALL WAY ASK YOU WANT TO SELL IT AND YOU NO THE ANNSER IS ALL WAY NO. 64.000 MILES SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE. ABOUT TO PULL IT OUT THIS WEEKEND WILL SED YOU PICTURES LOVE PONY CHANNEL KEEP IT UP .
Yessir!!! That’s awesome. Please do 👍👍👍
Right on!!
Another awesome and informative video.
Thank you.
Thanks so much my friend!!!
Every mod I’ve made has been easily reversible and I’ve kept all stock components. I even kept the original springs and control arms.
Good thinking - I like it 👍
Just put a deposit down on a pretty clean 93 5.0 foxbody. I plan on modding the hell out of it and making it my daily for the foreseeable future
Very nice!
I've never converted any of my Mustangs to 5 lug. I like the stock wheels just fine. But I can't argue with KASL on this one as everything he says is true. The advantages of 5 lugs are real. I do recommend rear disc brakes though, whether you go five lug or stick with four. The drums suck. The biggest issue is wear on the backing plates causing the shoes to stick. Last I knew replacements backing plates were not available. Welding the worn areas and grinding them smooth is a mickey-mouse solution. Discs will not have this issue and are easier to service. If you are going to road race or autocross the car better brakes are a must have. Better brakes can be a help at the drag strip too, especially with a car capable of high 12s or better.
Very true sir! Thanks for sharing!
Good video. I do not have one, but I’m a car crazy old forte. Maybe I’ll put it on my bucket list. ( The Car) .Thanks, keep them coming.😎😎
Thx sir! Will do 👍👊
I was waiting to hear you mention rear disc brake conversion, but I did not even think about the 5 bolt, 4 wheel disc brake conversion, which is an absolute perfect upgrade for the foxbody.
Agreed!
Lovin your vids very informative. I have an 88 GT I just converted to 5 lug. I went w the Wilwood swap really looking forward to spring to try them out along w a new set of 17x9 Anthracite Bullitts. I recently switched from 3.73’s to 355’s due to a rear end problem I had and am missing the 3.73’s although the 355’s are better on longer cruises. Thanks for the content!
Thanks very much sir!!! You are going to love that conversion! Just be carful during the first trip out as you may end up with some teeth marks in your steering wheel 😉🤣. It really is a night and day difference!
@@KASLCustoms 😁
I like your channel KASL. I may not agree with you on everything but those are just differences of opinion based on different experiences. As stated below I started playing with Fox bodies cars in 1984 and almost all of my experience comes from the early days of the "movement". By the time the aftermarket got with the program I was busy running a small business and just trying to hang on to my Mustang so I could enjoy it again when my life got more settled. Unfortunately the car itself didn't survive but it's guts live on in a converted '93 notchback. The heart of the machine is a stock cammed short block with AFR165 heads, '93 Cobra intake and 1 5/8 long tube headers. I know I could get a lot more power with a hotter cam, but I like the way my combo puts out power. It behaves very much like a stock 5.0 with excellent off-idle response and low end torque but traps nearly 10 mph higher than stock at the drags. Being that the car is a "back road cruiser" I don't really care about ET so much anymore, but I love a top-end rush!
thank you and thanks for sharing
Just found your channel dude.
First let me say your car is beautiful!!!
Im a Camaro (Iroc) guy myself but i love the rivalry between both 3rd gen cars. Our highschool student parking was basically a budget car show half doz camaros and half doz mustangs...all 3rd gens!!!!
Im looking to get back into another fbody soon when my girls are out of car seats.
Love your videos from the dark side lol
Mush love from Ontario brother
Hey buddy! Thank you so much. I too love the third Generation Camaros and have very fond high school memories of both riding in them and obviously racing them 😉
Awsome, i enjoyed this one.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching 👍
Subframe connectors, battery in trunk are a must. 5 lug and coil overs, panhard bar is also up there.
Good points 👍
Very good list brother. Thumbs up
Thank you my friend! Really appreciate it
I had bought a brand new LX hatch 5.0/5-speed/3.08 in 92. Paid $15k. Had to let it go when kids came along. If I bought another stocker, first mod I would perform based on how I modded my 92 would be to remove the intake silencer and advance the timing. Neither costs anything unless you don’t have tools or a timing light. Next thing would be to install a Hurst shifter and weld-in subframe connectors. The subframe connectors do more to make the stock suspension geometry work than springs, bigger tires, shocks, etc. Next, either the Flowmaster American Thunder or at least replace the stock mufflers with Flowmaster units that fit the stock pipes. The stock exhaust tips sort of grew on me over time and the Flowmaster stuff rusted. While I noted some seat of the pants gains, don’t know if there would have been any trade-off to just using Flowmasters on the stock tubing. I never messed with the gears as more than anything I did not care for the 3.35 low in the 92 T-5. Seemed to lug more and I felt a set of 3.55s or 3.73s would have been more irritating for daily commuting. I installed a set of JBA 1.5 inch shorties and a 160 degree thermostat. The headers looked better but with stock heads, cam, intake,and throttle body, I doubt made any real difference. While it would have cost more, a four-core radiator would have been a better investment to deal with high revolution heat and wouldn’t have killed gas mileage. I installed Koni adjustables. Probably overkill. But the Hurst was insurance against bad shifts and the subframe connectors just flat gave a better handling car to start with. Amazing how much less tire squeal was heard during hard cornering. Don’t know if I’ll ever get another Fox, but I certainly have better things to do with $38k.
Another great video! 🙌🏻
I have finally purchased my dream car since I was also 17 yrs old, a '92 LX Coupe. Unfortunately back then all I could afford was the '88 Escort GT.
I am definitely gonna be hitting you up about recommendations and such.
Your Coupe is looking 🔥 without the spoiler btw 👍🏻🙌🏻👌🏻
Congrats buddy - that’s awesome!!! Anytime my friend 👍
Yep. Back in 92 i gave the owner of a really small car dealer that specialized in mustangs only, that was across the street from a huge car auction in rosemead ca $500 up front to find me a used black on black fully loaded 5.0 GT in excellent shape. I told him , you find me that car low miles on it, and ill buy it. and sure enuf, he found a few different cars that he wanted me to come check out which i did. Each time i went to come see and test drive what he had, i had to drive almost 3 hours down to his location and back after work. Only to show up there, and say to him, nope! that aint the one! Keep lookn! after about 4 weeks he finally had the one i was lookn for. It was 1990 completely stock black on black fully loaded 5.0 GT stock chrome rims that must have been owned by a woman that just drove it to work and back for its 50 thousand original miles because it was so clean no accidents etc. The car was beautiful inside and out and underneath. So i told the guy, ok, one last thing. You gotta drive this car to my mechanics shop for a full diagnostic. If he says this car is good to go!? ill buy it. So he had one of his sales men drive it to my mechanic. The mechanic said the car was all that. So i bought it for 10k. that car was the shit! especially back in 92. All my friends were so impressed with the car and it even got me laid. people i didnt even know would come up to me when i would get gas or where ever and ask me if i would sell it or just say to me how they thought the car was so cool. over the years i owned it i did all 5 of the mods youre talkn about and little bit more with a bad ass fiberglass Dugan hood and the carerra style whale tail not the saleen. This rear spoiler had better transition coming off the hatch back and laid out a tiny bit longer with out a step in it. it was grate lookn. Plus March underdrive pullies, k&n, 4 10" fosgate subs and 2 amps, shorty headers, punched out all 4 cats because back then i knew a guy that worked at a smog shop that would pass the car for a 12 pack of beer. You know, i went all in on this car and it was awesome. I smoked a LOT of fools everywhere. it was the best car i ever owned. Until, one day i was stuck in heavy traffic on the 101 freeway at the 405 interchange not even moving. And a woman hit me from behind so hard she pushed me into the guy infront of me crushing the car in the front and the back. Totalling the car. I was perfectly find. Not a scratch. Nothin at all. But the car. Junk. the dream was over.
Wow what a story!!!! Great start but an awful end... sorry to her that you lost her bud
You just got another subscriber Great video
Haha thanks very much!!!
Love the foxbody have 2 I will never get rid of them
Yes!!!!! Me too 👍
Agree 100%....all tasteful, functional and reversible if you ever want to. My 3.73’s are in a box in the garage waiting for spring....can’t wait!!
Thanks sir - I appreciate that. You are going to love that gear set!!! Have fun with it
Thanks....rear disc conversion is next and debating on the lowering kit. Afraid of losing ride quality, it’s rough enough now!
Very nice! Look at the eibach progressive springs, I really like my ride 👍
Ok, I will thanks. Love the lowered look.
For sure. They ride very nice (and I’m a picky SOB 😉)
good advice. just bought a fox this past week. 1990 gt just like the one i drove in high school
Yeah buddy!!!!!
What did you pay?? Prices are crazy rn. I just paid 12k for a 91GT with 102k original miles and all stock except for mufflers. Not a dent, ding or spot of rust anywhere on the car. Spent it's life in SC.
Very nice! Where did you buy it?
@@KASLCustoms It was listed on Ebay for about 12hrs because I seen it and sent him a message with a cash offer and he took it. Flew out to Columbia, SC, to pick it up and drove it back to FL. Everything works, even AC and cruise control. Still has the oem cassette player in it too. Love it
White with grey interior, 5 speed.
Wow no kidding!!! Good find 👍
Mi mustang un 90 5.0 V8 LX sport convertible AOD 25 years. Exhaust flowmasters series 44 H bbk y headers bbk. Good sound
Right on! That’s awesome!!!
How much horsepower did u add with exhaust and headers?
long tubes , x pipe , flowmaster 40s , under pullies, 373
I couldn’t agree more with your advice
🙏👊👍
Headers to.go along with the aftermarket cat back exhaust... change out the stock headers and keep em
Great advice! 👌
Thank you! 🙏
Would love to see you do a video about when you first bought your coupe. Also share any old video footage of it if you have any. The vintage videos and stories are great! 👍
I can do that! I bet you wouldn’t believe the story though....🤣. It’s honestly that good 😉
Awesome I can't wait to hear it! 👍
Haha it’s a doozy 👍
back in the day i had an 89 lx with a s-trim fed 331 541 at the wheels daily driver. my choice would be. 1, pro 5.0 short throw shifter 2. off road h pipe 3 4.11 gears 4.cai 5. flowmaster 40 series.
Nice bud!!!
Awesome video
Thx sir!!! 👊
oh man I literally can’t wait to get a fox body I want one by the end of august I’m 17 and I work full time in summer my dad had 2 fox body’s when he was my age now I just can’t wait to do the same 💪
Nice bud! You’ll get one for sure!!!
Did you ever get one bro ?! I’m 17 as well and about to check a 86 lx version in 30 mins !
Very nice!!! I hope it all works out for you 🙏👍
I would change #4 to rear and front sway bars
Great video thanks for the info 💀🦂💀
You bet any time!
Great video friend
Thank you!
I dont even own a fox but i love this vid. Great content
Thanks very much! 🙏👍
Same..had a 92 gt back right out of high school🤟
Yeah buddy !!! Thx a lot 👍
You missed, what to me is, the most important, (after disc brakes) chassis stiffeners for the hatch. Over time the mild steel of the unibody fatigues so what was mildly flexible when new becomes very flexible. If I had changed the rear brakes on my 88 LX 5.0, I might still have it. Finally, for those not adding power adders, balance and blueprint the 302. While not a backyard thing, when mine got that treatment, the power increase was quite surprising.
Thanks for sharing - very good points!
If we're on tasteful mods, the 17in pony rims would be a great 1st mod since its hard to find 16in tires for the original pony rims that came on foxbody mustangs.
Lol it’s funny you say that, I literally just bought some last night! 17x8 and 17x10. More to come on those in an upcoming video 😉😁👌
Your car is almost my dream 5.0, Dark Green Notch back with GT Ground effect's, but leave the LX type rear with the LX chrome exhaust. No spoiler and some White stripes down the hood and deck lid! 🤤!! Cobra R wheels as well as the right height!!!
Just turned 16 and my grandpa passed on to me the Fox thats been in the family for most of its life and im in the process of restoring the interior with all new parts
Sick!! I just turned 18 and got a foxbody for my bday. Good luck w ur car!
That’s awesome! Congrats and welcome to the 🦊 family 👊👍
Right on!!!
Another great episode, you keep making them and I’ll keep watching. 👍👍
Hahaha thx pal! I really appreciate that 🙏👍
@@KASLCustoms I know a guy that bought a 93 Cobra R last year at Barrett. Here in Southern Alberta.
No kidding? That’s awesome! They are a really cool and rare car.
I went to school in Lethbridge (met my wife there) and lived in Calgary for 13 years. Alberta was really good to me and my family 💪👍
@@KASLCustoms you should see his car collection he has, you would love it 🤟
No kidding!? I really like the sounds of that. I might reach out to my old AB car buds and see if they know of any souls lucky (and wealthy) enough to have a Cobra R in their collection and see if I can book a tour 😉
I love my 88 McLaren Fox Body. Fun to drive and I get a lot of comments on it.
Yessir! These cars are like hanging out with celebrities 😂👍
I just listed my 84 Vert for sale and now you've made me completely question that choice lol, I may just keep it forever and play with it now!
Hahaha! Keep it bud you won’t regret it 👍
I’m keeping mine forever you’ll miss it trust me I’m only 20 and sold my cutlass supreme when I was 17 worse mistake ever
I have a foxbody now 🤣 and a bmw e46 and 36 all manual
Yup 👍
this is my all time favorite fox body exhaust sound, it’s just perfect
haha I hear ya bud. Truthfully I love them all but there is just something about the flowmasters ❤️
@@KASLCustoms Nothing like the sound of a Ford 5 liter, through a set of Flowmasters.
Yessir!!!! 😍👌
Flowmaster has always been a favourite but i loved the MAC 1 3/4" shorty headers with an offroad H pipe and the MAC Pro Dumps!!! Such a mean sound!
Yessir! I too love the Mac sound 💯 👍
A few more mods that helps are Underdrive pulleys, MAF Meter with 24 or 30lb injectors, Make sure MAF meter is matched to the injectors. Adj Fuel pressure regulator by kirban. Black magic extreme electric fan. Conical K&N Air Filter. Headers 1 and 5/8s shorty's. A better setup would be the Long tubes with a off road H Pipe.
But my biggest improvements that made the car run 12s all motor was I have canfield aluminum heads with 2.02 int valves and 1.60 exh valves, Ford racing 1:6 ratio roller rockers arms. Comp cams harden pushrod at 6.350 lengths. Comp cam extreme cam running 112 lobe center, 555 int lift and 565 exh lift. 276 int dur and 282 exh dur. Comp cams double roller timing chain. All ARP bolts. Running a Edelbrock RPM intake with 70mm throttle body. Edelbrock valve covers. ford racing fuel rail. ford racing 190 LPH fuel pump. Hi torque starter. Fidanza aluminum flywheel. Ram clutch, Adj clutch quadrant. B&M short shifter, Aluminum flywheel. MSD 8.5 mm plug wires, MSD billet distributor, MSD digital 6al Ignition box. 2 core aluminum radiator. The lower block was built with JE Forged Pistons, 4340 steel forged crank, H Beam rods. Speed pro rings, Clevite and fel pro rubber gaskets and seals. The transmission is a tremec 5 speed. The rear has precision 3.73s, moser axels and a Rear girdle.
I am running southside lift bars with grantelli adj upper control arms. a pan hard bar and mac subframe connectors. I do have the saleen body kit. Fiberglass twin turbo cowl hood. and saleen wing.
I replace the worn out weather stripping and body molding pieces. I have improve the cosmetics with better control buttons from late model resto and i have the saleen 200 mph guages. and in the process of replacing the worn out carpet and headliner.
I know this is along list and suppose to be a short list but I have so many mods for my foxbody to include nitrous and a twin turbo kit, its crazy how much stuff I have done to this car.
Lol that is a long list! My intent was to offer a very short list of must have upgrades but this takes it to a whole different level! Lol. Sound like you have a nice car 👍
@@KASLCustoms LOL. thanks. My car started with a few mods and I went crazy after that. I had to force myself to stop buying parts
😂😂😂👍
Great Fox Videos!
May not be a comon modifications.
Have you seen a Fox with a longer wheel base (shorter front a el overhang to the bumper)
Whould Need to Change the K member and front end (mudgards)?
Thank you sir!!! Really appreciate that. The only changes in that regard that I am aware of are the folks that drag race them but even then, I’m not sure how much they are straying away for the original wheelbase - maybe a few inches??
Like your videos
Thank you
Im currently trying to rebuild a 1987 fox 5.0 5 speed with factory ttops. Got it from a guy that didnt treat it to well. But i like the videos its the 3rd one ive owned of the years
Congrats!!! I love the t top cars. It’s sad to say but people treating this cars like garbage has been too many of their faiths. Glad to hear your breathing some life back into the old girl!!! 👌
I bought it to redo it so when my kids get old enough they could take an older muscle car to prom or homecoming type thing. My youngest is 9 sp it will fall into that category by time shes old enough
Your darn rights! That gives me goosebumps to hear!!! My kids love mine too - they call it “Dads race car” 😆. I too want them to take it out and enjoy it one day as much as I do. Raise em right 👍👍👍
I have a 87 GT with Ttops bone stock. I bought an extra set of 88 Ttop doors 15 years ago for $150 cause I knew they were different. The sad story was the 88 car was parked in a farm yard and got heavily vandalized, they smashed the tops to get inside.
Oh no........ that type of sh!t really gets me fired up 😡
#1 mod should be Sub frame connectors to reduce frame twist!!!!
Yeah, that’s a good point 👍
@@KASLCustoms thoughts on subframe connectors on a stock vert? I have replaced the original shocks and struts and ride quality is still subpar in my opinion...I recognize connectors aren't economically reversible but I think as long as the car isn't cosmetically molested it shouldn't hurt value. Thoughts?
Yeah I would recommend the subframe connectors too. The biggest issue that can arise with them is in proper installation...
@@KASLCustoms agreed. I previously had a 3rd gen t-top firebird and they made a world of difference... I imagine in a convertible their impact would be even more noticeable.
Yeah I think your right
Nice green fox
Thank you!
Do you have a video of doing the 5 lug conversion? I’m going to be tackling this in the near future and just wondering how much work I’m in for, especially in the rear. Any tips or advice would me much appreciated!
Sorry I don't. I did not film it when I did my swap 😩
Dewd, your Fox looks almost exactly like mine. Same color but I don't have the spoiler or ground effects. I've also had mine for over 20 years. You can also do a clutch upgrade, shifter, cam, radiator, 130A alternator, and other minor mods like that. The only things I've done that are "irreversible" are subframe connectors and strut tower brace.
Thats awesome! Is yours a Canadian car? Canada seemed to get a lot of the green LX coupes from the factory. Yes that is all true, and I have done all of that to mine as well 👍
@@KASLCustoms I noticed your alternator. Haha. Mine is a US car. I've only seen one other like it in person (same color, manual, notch). I've seen a few dark green GTs over the years with titanium ground effects. Not many. I've done some irreversible changes too....like a strut tower brace. I have owned the car for 29 years. A lot of the mods I did were when these cars were plentiful and there was no thought of conductibility. Honestly, I haven't done much except change the oil and put gas in it for the last 16 years or so. Just enjoying the car. Other mods that are reverable are KYB struts and shocks and lowering springs. Lower control arms, 3.73 gears, 1.7 roller rockers, 2.5" exhaust, headers.
That is awesome!!!
Right on....
👍👍👍
Subscribed! Proudly new owner of a 88 5.0 fastback
Nice! Thank you!!!
@@KASLCustoms I'm currently converting it to carburetor. I'm still missing some parts (fuel regulator, fuel filter, fuel pump/not sure if I can use it, air filter) and I don't have certain tools (torque wrench to tight the intake studs at 23lbs)
Also, Im far from being a mechanic, I haven't put a mark where was the distributor so I need to redo the timing (correct me if I'm wrong)
So I'm learning a lot while working on this car. I used to work on obd2, turbo'ed, 4 cylinders cars. So it's unknown territory v8, pushrod, carburator engine, without obd2 to diagnose problems.
I think right now either the fuel pump or the filter as to be changed, the engine wouldn't start
Cool! You will need to drop the distributor back in where it was. There are lots of videos on how to do that on RUclips 👍
Do you have a OBD1 code reader?
Like what u did with the notch...I don’t really like the look of them without the body kit...is that the saleen front bumper cover with GT side skirts and rear bumper...
Thank you! It’s a xenon body kit 👍
#1 is rear gear. Adjusting ride height can be done for free.
Lol - I like the way you think. Old school 😉
1. Remove the intake silencer and install a K&N filter.
2. Yes, indeed, on exhaust. He was certainly right on that.
3. Underdrive pulleys.
4. Rear end gear. Yes, another full agreement.
5. Own a timing light and figure out just how much advance yours can accept.
The only other thing I did to get close to the 12s was an aluminum drive shaft. Granted, mine was an 88 with speed density, which was faster stock than mass air. However, speed density is no good for any real engine mods like heads, cams, injectors, intakes, etc.
Hey there! Love the videos, thank you for sharing them with all of us. Do you have any experience with SSP Mustangs? I bought a 1988 10 years ago, and I'm looking to finally fix her up. I had a 1987 SSP in high school (which I unfortunately traded in) and it's so crazy to see the different equipment options installed on both the cars. I guess it's because 1 was California Highway Patrol and the other is Washington State Patrol. Love the videos and keep them coming. Shane in Arizona.
Thats very cool! I've never personally worked on a SSP. Are you trying to return it to original SSP standards?
@@KASLCustoms No, I am mainly just looking to upgrade the engine & transmission. They are both tired a leaking. I want to keep the SSP character to the body and interior. It has the spotlight (no light bar), a couple extra antennas, and some holes where police equipment was removed and plugged. In the interior there is a flashlight holder, and various switches that no longer have a use, but are unique. There is a T handle under the steering wheel that I found odd. 1 day I fired it up and pulled on the handle. Everyone in the neighborhood found out it was connected to the throttle. I damn near blew up the engine. I guess they used it to up the idle when the car was stopped to charge all the accessories. I cant ditch the black 10 hole wheels! They just look sick on with the Oxford White Paint.
Hahahaha the hand throttle sounds like a pretty crazy mod!!! That sounds like a very cool car!!!
@@KASLCustoms Thanks for your time, I really appreciate it! I can snap some pics and send them tomorrow at your preferred address. Have a great evening!
Yes absolutely! You should definitely start an Instagram account! There are a ton of people that would really appreciate what your doing. If you do, look me up on there @92lx5.0 👍
I would respectfully add one more must do add on. Subframe connectors! No more twisty Fox "Body Roll".
I agree I definitely missed that must have. Another fella mentioned that as well 👍
I had over 15 5.0 always modded them and had fun with them. Hate that I bought a ssp worried if I mod it the value will go down
Very cool! Yeah I'm not sure if it would hurt it or not. I've never known anyone to have one so I'm not sure...?
Yours looks sweet. Ones like that are hard to find, unless you have some bucks.
Thanks buddy!!! Yes, very true statement. Glad I bought it when they were “cheap...”
@@KASLCustoms I paid 12k for it in 90. Not sure what it's worth right now.
Nice car
Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great Channel just got a 1993 fox body convertible only thing it's an automatic should I convert to manual? If so how hard will this be?
Nice buddy! Thank you 🙏. I have personally never done one but I would not assume it to be that hard. Put it this way, I converted my car from manual to power locks/windows and I was all plug and play. The hardest part in your swap (I would assume) would be finding a clutch pedal assembly...
Hi! Nice cars, what is the window tint percentage on the green fox? Thank u!🙏
Hi there. Thank you very much! It’s 5% in the green fox 👍
Awesome vid. I personally love mac exhaust, are they still being produced? I personally would have added a short throw shifter to the mix. Factory one belongs in a pickup lol, the short throw will add a lot of fun and increase the life of the t5.
Thank you! I like Mac exhaust as well however I am of the impression that they are no longer making it 😔.
I also agree on the short throw shifter. I’ve got them in both my foxes 👍
@@KASLCustoms good man. Thanks! I'm on the hunt for a 3" prochamber and catback. Wish me luck lol
Right on!!! Hahaha good luck sir!
Hey fellow BC'r I see what looks like Okanagan in the background? your not in Metro Van are you? I just bought my first 5.0 and I'm looking for a guru to take a look at it and tell me what exactly I have gotten myself into.
Hey buddy! Congrats on the car. I am in the OK. My email is listed in my "About" page. Hit me up and we can try and figure something out
I bought mine new in 90. It's my baby! The only reason I don't do the 5 lug swap is I may want to put the turbines back on it one day.
No kidding - you’re the original owner!? We may have to book a RUclips interview 😁👍. Good point on the Turbines 👌
@@KASLCustoms Was in the service in Vegas, and bought it with 15 miles on it. I've done a few things to it, but it only has 75k on it. Now it's a fun summer toy in Ohio.
That is unreal! What a great story. Thanks for sharing. There aren’t too many original owners out there that Ive met. Heck, I’m the second owner of mine and that’s pretty rare!
@@KASLCustoms I know EVERY part of this car! And my ass is the only one that sits in the drivers seat. I pulled the motor to put in the trickflow top end kit. I should have it back in by spring. Should give it another 150hp. I've done all the other things you had listed. Saved the original parts. Didn't think I would have a car for 31 years!
That’s great!!! What a great thing to be able to say about your fox - I’m jealous!!! You’re really going to enjoy that new found power 👍
Hey man quick question I was in the process of lowering my car but a little concerned. I just purchased bbk long tube headers and I’m a little worried of the headers bottoming out or hitting when going over a speed bumps do you think it would be safe to install?
Hey bud, I am lowered and have bbk longtubes. They are the lowest point on my car but I haven’t hit them on anything yet - including speed bumps 👍
Ya 5 lug convention is a must
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I had a 90 lx when I had like zero dollars in my pocket. I sold it for $2,500 which felt like a million at the time. I think about that car all the time will never sell another vehicle out of necessity again😢
That sucks...
I have a 351w in my 86 Fox
Nice!!
I purchased 2 fox body stangs over the weekend
Nice! The only thing better then one is two!!! 🤩
Very true , both need work , but at least I have them . One is a California car , absolutely no rust
That’s awesome!!!
Drum brakes work fine when adjusted properly. I’d rather have subframe connectors on the list rather than 5 lug/disc conversion. Sweet video though!
Thx very much!
I'd do anything to have a green LX 5.0. My dad had one for a few years & my stupid ass half brother bought it & just ruined it year after year with stupid modifications (they were reversible), then, he sold it to a stranger instead of selling it back to me.
I am looking into purchasing my very first Foxbody. I have my eye on one but he’s relatively high in mileage . Any tips for a first time buyer like me ?
Nice! I’ve got a bunch of videos on my channel that can help you for sure 👍
Where did you find a 4 wheel disc kit? I find front 5 lug kits and rear kits seperate but can't find 1 with all 4 wheels going to 5 lug and disc
I bought another fox that already had the swap done and then just moved it over to mine. That said @latemodelrestoration sells the full swap kits 👍
hi what would you suggest with a gear ratio for an automatic 91LX Vert stock is 3:27 I dont race but like a good quick takeoff
I like the 3.73’s 👍
Weld in sub frame connectors are a great mod. All ya have to do is jack up a corner of a fox to see the flex.
Way less rattles, better handling and straighter launches. Great vids
Thank you!!! Yes I agree 💯
Is it bad to have flex?
Some but not an excessive amount. These cars with out any bracing/stiffening are on the excessive side of the scale...
What kind of lip and side skirt kit do you have on your notchback?
It’s made by a company named Xenon 👍
Did you do the 130 amp alternator mod ? How bout electric fan?
Yes I did, it makes a HUGE difference. I still however run the mechanical fan for now.
Where would you recommend to get the disco brake swap from?
@latemodelrestoration sells them 👍
Could you convert a convertible to a lx hatchback
Do you have a suggestion for a 5 lug conversion kit?
Mine started life as the SSBC kit. I got it from another car. I also replaced a lot of the parts with off the shelf stuff
6. Time to put a bottle in the back with a 150 shot and some sticky tires.
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would you reccomend this car as being good for a first time car buyer?
Yes!
i jus got a 89 vert and the first thing i did was swap the engine from a 2000 mountaineer lol
Nicely done!
Why would you prefer the 3:73 over the 4:10?
I find 4:10 too steep for what I do with my car
Thanks for the videos! What performance mods do you have done to your car? Looks like it's pretty peppy : )
Thx sir!! I did do a RUclips video on the full motor build however it’s definitely not my best video in the world... I might look at redoing it to be honest. But the “bigger go fast” modifications are: afr 165 heads, comp cams xe266hr, ported cobra intake, and 3.73 gears
@@KASLCustoms Thanks for letting me know! That's a good set up. Thanks for the videos!!
Yessir - anytime 👍. It all pulls together very nicely and makes it so it’s still a very drivable car. It also likes to get up and go if you want as well 😉
@@KASLCustoms Also were you able to run that cam with the stock pistons or did you have to cut the pistons? I'm not sure what the max lift is with stock pistons...
Yessir, I am still running stock pistons, crank and rods. I just honed my block (on my driveway with a ball hone - my neighbours thought I had lost it 🤣👍. I wished I’d taken a video...), and then put it all back together with new bearings and rings. I used 1.6 roller rockers with this combo and had plenty of clearance with the stock fists 👊