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    Would these codes affect this?

    Hi, I've got a stock 89 Lx that after I first start it the idle seems fine but when I go to drive it the idle hangs in between shifts at 12-1500 rpm (also when i come to a stop) Now i've noticed that if i turn the car off and start it up again most of the time this goes away?? I've pulled codes...
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    Battery Light

    Hey guys, I have an 89LX and the battery light is on and I can't figure it out??...(I have a 3G and Red Optima battery)...the voltages taken from the battery are as follows... 13.12 when the car is not running, and 14.42 when the car is at idle...any ideas?
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    Red Top Optima

    Hey, My stang has been parked outside on the road for the last 3 weeks or so and has not been started...(I went to move it today, and my optima is dead)???...The weather here is the same as Michigan...I've had the battery for 2 years and no problems till now...This can't be right?? and...
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    3G Pics

    Hey guys, Just finished installing the PA Performance 3G 130 amp Alternator and it works great!!...Here is a couple of pics...only modification needed was to trim/grind the stock alternator bracket to accept the larger 3G...(I decided to paint the bracket while it was off!!)
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    Tensioner

    Hey guys, Anything special i need to know before removing the belt tensioner??...(do you need to hold the spring inside)?...thanx
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    Strange after MSD install

    Hey guys, just finished installing a MSD 6AL and Blaster 2 coil, and noticed that when the car is running, the door chime does not ring when the door is open, but as soon as i shut the stang off, it comes on??...(any idea why its not ringing while running now)??...any ideas would be great....thanx
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    3G ?

    Hello everyone, I just got my 3G 130amp Alternator and new 4GA power wire from PA Performance and was wondering why in their instructions does it say to connect the stock black/orange wires??...I don't think that kind of ampeage is safe running through those small wires!...How does...
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    Coil Connection

    Hey Guys, Just wondering how you can hook up an MSD Blaster 2 (Canister style) coil to a stock 89 mustang distributor??...(Is there a tower you can buy for the coil, because it does not have one on it like the stock coil does)?...Or do you just use a different wire?...If so what is the...
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    S-terminal wire

    Hey guys, Just looking to wire up a pushbutton switch to start the 89lx with, and was wondering where is the S-terminal wire located and what colour/gauge is it?...(Hissin50 sent a reply to my original post with this saying to grab the S-terminal wire from the ignition switch and run this...
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    Push Start

    Hey guys, Just wondering what would be the easiest way of using a push button style switch to start the stang with...(I would like it so that the key must be in the "on" position, then just be able to hit the switch to start the car)...any input/help with this is greatly appreciated...
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    Coil Kit

    Hello, I'm leaning towards getting some strange 10 way adjustable shocks and struts, and was wondering which coil-over kits would fit both of these??...(looking at Strange, it says that they only have a coil-over kit for the struts)...or would it be the same for the shocks??...Also i'm...
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    Emissions

    Hey guys, I reside in Canada, and just realized that cars model year 1988 and newer must pass a smog test until they are 30 years old!!...This is not good cause I had plans to drop a 408 N/A carbed stroker in my 89 Lx, but now I have to find a way to get around this??...any suggestions...
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    Motor

    Hey guys, After doing a little research, I came across this crate motor from Ford...http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=6188... (m-6007-d514) what does everyone think about this motor??...Is it worth the $??...($7995)...Would it fit in an 89 Lx Coupe?...any...
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    Brake Kit

    Hello, I had a few questions regarding the brake kit from Late Model Restoration Supply...($399) What kind of axles are in this kit, and also is this a complete kit to perform a 5 lug swap?? Any thoughts/comments on this kit would be appreciated...thanx again :D
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    switch

    Hey, According to NHRA rules, can a battery disconnect switch be located anywhere outside the car behind the license plate??...(just wondering before i go drilling the hole)!...thanx
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    Coil Over

    Hi guys, I have decided to go with Strange 10 way adjustable shocks/struts for the stang, but was wondering which coilover kit to use with these?? (I'm just going to use the coilover in the front and probably some 4 cyl springs for the rear)...what does everyone think??...thanx:D
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    Shock/Strut combo

    Hey guys, I'm looking into replacing my shocks/struts and was wondering what everyone suggests for a street/strip car...(I'm want a suspension that will work with 500 HP or so)...I'm definitely going with M/M C/C plates, and was looking at the Strange 10 way adjustable shocks/struts...I...
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    street/strip setup

    Hi guys, I'm going to be tackling my suspension on my 89lx which is currently bone stock with the exception of MM subframe connectors...The car will be mostly street, but i want it to perform at the strip as well...I was thinkin some Lakewood 50/50 rear shocks, with 90/10 struts up front...
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    msd install

    Hey guys, I just bought a used Msd 6AL, and Blaster coil, and was wondering if anyone could explain step by step how to hook these up to my 89 stang...(it did not come with intructions)...should be fairly simple just need to know what wires go where and stuff...any help/instruction is...
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    Ignition

    Hey guys, Is it possible to swap the stock ignition on an 89 5.0 for an MSD box with a blaster canister coil? If so are there any extra parts needed for the swap or can you just wire it up?...(am wondering cause i'm going to eventually be changing motors to a 408 carbed stroker and...
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