Thanks for your ideas and I'm sure I will stay a while. As far as the alternator i like that and have been considering an electric fan. I plan on using a good catted h or x pipe like BBK or MAC. and then Flowmasters all the way back. The 160 thermostat I have to say I'm not sure. I understand Ford engineers put in 192, but they also put in 2.73 gears! No disrepect to the engineers I'm just saying they have corporate rules. I had a 160 stat in my 89 LX and never had a problem, and this 88 seems to run great with it. Not driven in winter so no problem with heat. I know what you are saying, but you know the term "Factory Freaks" maybe mine have been like that with 160 stats.
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Thanks for your ideas and I'm sure I will stay a while. As far as the alternator i like that and have been considering an electric fan. I plan on using a good catted h or x pipe like BBK or MAC. and then Flowmasters all the way back. The 160 thermostat I have to say I'm not sure. I understand Ford engineers put in 192, but they also put in 2.73 gears! No disrepect to the engineers I'm just saying they have corporate rules. I had a 160 stat in my 89 LX and never had a problem, and this 88 seems to run great with it. Not driven in winter so no problem with heat. I know what you are saying, but you know the term "Factory Freaks" maybe mine have been like that with 160 stats.
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Maybe I will just be buried in my FOX, it probly cost less then a nice casket!50 is not old. The way you guys are talking, the responsible thing to do is sell the car, and start looking at burial plots.
Even at 69, @jrichker isn't old..........well, on second thought,..yeah he is. Jrichker is old.
Thanks again for the head's up. My first day on the forum and I post pics of the wheels going the wrong way! I am a little rusty gettin back into the FOX lifestyle/brotherhood.Like so?
Different logic than 2.73s though. Modern EFI engines need to run hotter than the older carbed cars. 190-210 degrees is the preferred temp and running too cold can cause just as many issues as running to hot. I'd detail these out but I'm typing on a phone.
There is really no reason to run these engines cold. It doesn't make more power and doesn't create and efficient combustion burn. If overheating is a concern, a lower temp t stat is not the answer.
There's been a trend towards dispelling a lot of traditional "fox power myths" these days, and slapping a 160-180!t stat in is one of them that needs to go away.
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Hey an old fart like myself !! Well close, at 47 I'm a relic but I had the privilege of buying my Fox new.
Yeah me too. Ill never forget that day when we brought it home from the dealer. It costed a whopping $17,400. Lol
I understand the gears are different logic then a stat, I was just making a point that all original parts are based on emissions, warranty, CAFE, budget, safety etc. For instance, they put drum brakes on the rear not because they are better, but because its easier and cost less. Again it's just my opinion but my Fox's have run great with 160 stat, and I have never had overheating issues with any temp stat.
Nice car Joe! Reminds me of the 89 LX 5.0 Sport I bought new!
In two days I get the wheels swapped so they are on the correct side! Also I'm gonna get some pics of the shocks, control arms, brakes, rear diff etc. while the car is on the lift. Has not been driven much since the mods and only on dry days so they should be real clean. I will post pics.
Yep, I paid 15,000 and change for my vert, was looking at all the old paperwork over the weekend, never thought I'd put that number to shame over time with the car, but heck it's MY Car, rest are just transportation....
Guess we need an oldfart section mods, lol
Guess we need an oldfart section mods, lol
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When I installed a 180* stat it ran rich as hell, back to a 192* cause a parking deck and fumes Sux!!
Ran way cool but wasn't worth stops at traffic lights and the windows down. You have a vert, I could only imagine those stops.
Nice car btw!!
Ran way cool but wasn't worth stops at traffic lights and the windows down. You have a vert, I could only imagine those stops.
Nice car btw!!
Don't be worried about that. Here's a pic of my '88 when it was sitting on Ford racing "B" springs with your same wheels. (I had them on backwards too) LOL
The tries were 245/45's up front with 275/40's on back. It drove great with the '93 Cobra replica's.
I have since swapped to Saleen Racecraft springs with SC replica wheels. The Racecraft springs actually sit just a tad lower up front but ride great with very minimal rubbing only at high speed cornering.
Thanks a lot, now I have to spend more money and get them cause it does look great! My rears are 285/40/17 still should work right?Don't be worried about that. Here's a pic of my '88 when it was sitting on Ford racing "B" springs with your same wheels. (I had them on backwards too) LOL
The tries were 245/45's up front with 275/40's on back. It drove great with the '93 Cobra replica's.
I have since swapped to Saleen Racecraft springs with SC replica wheels. The Racecraft springs actually sit just a tad lower up front but ride great with very minimal rubbing only at high speed cornering.
Looks great also. I love the 86 styling and the seats are so soft compared to mine.Bob don't worry about lowering the car. You'll have plenty of clearance Here's my 86 with eibach springs/struts/and shocks. Same size tires as above. Also the struts and shocks are for sale if interested pm me.
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