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    85 CFI 5.0 throtle bracket & spring

    I took these off my 85 CFI 5.0 to check the TPS part number, anyone have a picture that shows how the spring goes back on?
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    Any problems with Eibach Pro kit lowering rear springs?

    The rear of my 85 5.0 convertible sits very high, looks like it is raised but the nose sits at a nice height. The PO had installed new rear springs but I am guessing they are the wrong springs. I have been looking on Ebay for a new or used set of rear spring and I noticed a trend, plenty of...
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    HELP, MY REAR GEARS FELL OUT

    I am doing a 5 lug conversion on my 85 (it has a 7.5" rear) I pull the rear cover off, removed the pin retainer bolt, and then tried to slide the the pin out, I couldn't get it out the way the axle was positioned so I turned it and was then able to get the big pin out. I then made the mistake of...
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    Check engine light is on but I can't scan any codes

    I have a 92 5.0. My check engine light is one, I connected my code scanner and it does not flash any codes. Anyone ever have this happen?
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    What is the difference between 4cyl and 5.0 front brakes

    I have a 92 Notch factory 4 cylinder, I recently installed a 5.0 and 5 speed. Now it's time for new front brakes. Is there any difference between the factory 4 cylinder front disk brakes and 5.0 disk brakes, are the 5.0 brakes bigger? I can get brakes off an 88 GT parts car, is that an upgrade...
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    Ford stopped making the 5.0 Vacuum line cluster, where can I buy one aftermarket?

    Where can I buy one? I am trying to find a replacement vacuum line (5 line cluster with a while plastic plug) for my 92 5.0. It has 5 lines that connect to the engine and it plugs into a white connector on the passenger side rear of the engine bay near the shock tower. I stopped by a local Ford...
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    Need help, newly swapped 5.0 jerks and bucks

    I just swapped a 5.0 & t5 into my 92 Mustang, it was a 2.3 auto. It runs good but when I'm driving the car when I let off the gas pedal the car starts to jerk and buck back and forth (like I am giving it gas and then quickly letting off again over and over), It's very strange. I can get around...
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    I ruined my 92 A4LD transmssion, let's try this install again

    I tried this once already and destroyed a good transmssion. :damnit: :bang: I think when TRIED to install my automatic transmssion (A4LD) into my 92 Mustang I screwed up, I'm guessing I didn't properly seat the torque converter into the tranmission so as a result the torque converter was...
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    92 Mustang, just install TC 2.3, need help

    OK....I just swapped a 88 TC 2.3 into my 92 Mustang using the instructions posted (linked) on this site. It started right up on the first turn of the key :nice: , but.......it won't rev over 3000RPM :notnice: . I had the EXACT same problem with the 2.3 NA engine I pulled. Am I correct in...
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    88 TurboCoupe engine swap into a 92 Mustang

    I recently bought two cars, a 1992 Mustang convertible with a 2.3 and a 1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe. I would like to swap the TurboCoupe engine with Turbo into my 92 Mustang. I have found some information on this site pertaining to this swap but all the info seems to relate to the earlier 86-90...
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    Bought a 88 Turbo coupe, $300!!!

    I stopped by and looked at an 88 Turbo Coupe that was for sale and I have driven past everyday for the last year or so. As I was looking at the car at the end of the driveway outcame to owner. He said it's your for $300!! I said OK I'll take it. Everything is still there but it has some slight...
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    my new 92 2.3 runs terrible

    my new 92 2.3 runs terrible and needs to convertible top Hi everyone, I'm new to the 2.3 crowd and I hope I am posting in the correct area (sorry if I'm not). This past weekend I bought a 92 Mustang LX convertible with 60,000 miles, body is very good but needs a good cleaning and a new top...