What did you do to your foxbody mustang today?

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Man, just use them and enjoy them, I know I will in mine as I think we have pretty close to the same foam setup, except mine are the 79 pace car version so there is the thigh bolster extension.


I know. I should be I can’t leave anything alone I guess.

If LMR would reproduce my wheels in a 17x9 I’d be all set with regards to wheels as well.
 

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Not having any luck with a local guy that was suppose to powder coat valve covers and upper intake manifold. I'm done bothering him to see if he ordered the powder.

So I found some cleaned up and painted valve covers for sale. I have two upper intake manifolds that are kinda beat up. Not having much luck finding a good condition OEM one....

I hate replying on people.
 

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I hate relying on people.


Yup. Years ago a former boss drilled into me "Say what you'll do. Do what you'll say"

I've taken that to heart and apply it to a lot of things in life. I hate when i get told something and then the person drops the ball. Irks me because I don't do that to people.
 

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Not having any luck with a local guy that was suppose to powder coat valve covers and upper intake manifold. I'm done bothering him to see if he ordered the powder.

So I found some cleaned up and painted valve covers for sale. I have two upper intake manifolds that are kinda beat up. Not having much luck finding a good condition OEM one....

I hate replying on people.
I mentioned having one a few pages ago.
 

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I put some led switch back lights on the fox. It's pretty cool as it makes the side markers shine like headlights but also still has amber blinkers. It also makes the outer side marker blink which would add to the visibility as well.
 

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Yup. Years ago a former boss drilled into me "Say what you'll do. Do what you'll say"

I've taken that to heart and apply it to a lot of things in life. I hate when i get told something and then the person drops the ball. Irks me because I don't do that to people.

Funny how bosses can make an impression on you.

My boss told me "You will always get your say, but you won't always get your way." I can't count how many times I told my kids that. LMAO!!!

Now I tell my co workers that as well. LOL...
 

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I got the fox out today for the first time in a couple months. It has hood struts and I was messing around under the hood. When it is cold the hood struts suck. lol. Hood fell on the back of my head. I put a regular prop rod on it last year but didn’t have it up.

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So my car has disc brakes in an 8.8 housing. It has what appears to be 28 spline Summit Racing axles.
I'm trying to determine if these are SN95 length as my drag wheels stick out too far and the outer tire is up against the fender.

I measure just at 30" from front of axle flange to end of axle.
I believe this is 94-98 SN95 type, is that correct?

If so, I should be able to order Fox specific length and shave about 3/4 inch off each side I believe.

Let me know what you think.
Ryan




 

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So my car has disc brakes in an 8.8 housing. It has what appears to be 28 spline Summit Racing axles.
I'm trying to determine if these are SN95 length as my drag wheels stick out too far and the outer tire is up against the fender.

I measure just at 30" from front of axle flange to end of axle.
I believe this is 94-98 SN95 type, is that correct?

If so, I should be able to order Fox specific length and shave about 3/4 inch off each side I believe.

1979-1993 8.8's - 29 3/16" axle lengths
1994-1998 8.8's - 29 31/32" axle lengths
1999-2004 8.8's - 30 11/16" axle lengths

So does appear you have 94-98 axles there. However to run the shorter fox lenght axles, you need the appropriate offset calipers brackets as well, or cut and run the stock OE SN95 brackets on the backside of the axle flange.
 

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Buttoned up the rest tonight. The fun part of seeing if she'll start and having leaks will have to wait. I may just crack the shop door open on a warmer day and see.

I'll have to re-torque the lower intake manifold bolts after a heat cycle and change the oil. Make sure coolant is full and all the air out of the system. Also set timing...
 

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Buttoned up the rest tonight. The fun part of seeing if she'll start and having leaks will have to wait. I may just crack the shop door open on a warmer day and see.

I'll have to re-torque the lower intake manifold bolts after a heat cycle and change the oil. Make sure coolant is full and all the air out of the system. Also set timing...

Looks awesome Brady! I really like that new fan shroud. Think I might pick one up for mine. That's the one thing I didn't do when I had everything powder coated....
 

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Installed my new Moser axles (fox length).
Modified my stock brake brackets and installed ARP 2.5" wheel studs.
Got my 16x10" Bogart Racing wheels (from my 03 cobra) to fit with the 28x10x16 Hoosier C07 slicks. Had to use a 1/2" spacer to clear tailpipes and inner fender. May try a 1/4" spacer next.

Hooks great (surprisingly) on a 100hp nitrous shot on the street.
Going to dyno the car this weekend and dial in the tuneup.





 

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