Fox Talk's Really Common Questions Thread

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    Hello ladies, gentlemen and n00bs, here is an all new thread for your viewing pleasure. Herein I'll be compiling links to threads that answer some really common questions, and in the process hopefully spark some intelligent conversation and build upon Fox Talk/Tech's knowledge base. This will be an ongoing effort, so please feel free to post suggestions for common questions or additional threads with which to answer already listed questions.

    For starters, this sticky gets overlooked VERY frequently, and it already answer a lot of tech questions that get asked on a daily basis:

    Fox Tech's Technical and How-To Thread

    Check that out first if you're new to the site or new to the Fox Mustang game in general. If you're looking for something else, below is the list that we have so far. Please feel free to reply to this thread and/or PM me with any suggestions for additions. Like I said above, this will be an ongoing effort, so realize it may not be very heavy right off the bat.

    Engine Performance

    What size throttle body should I use?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/818051-90mm-throttle-body-overkill.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/764787-throttle-body.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/747160-quick-q-throttle-body.html

    What size/type MAF sensor should I use?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/614633-will-maf-sensor-work.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/564052-help-mass-air-meter.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/601156-73-76mm-mass-air-meter.html

    How much power can the stock block take?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/679536-500rwhp-real-limit.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/735096-2-bolt-strengthening.html

    What is the difference in GT40 (tubular)/Cobra/Explorer intakes?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...orer-gt-40-intake-thread-56k-dont-bother.html

    What is the difference in GT40 heads?/What do I need to use GT40-Ps?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/581864-quick-gt40p-question.html

    What belt size do I need to omit X accessory?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/646822-schematic-routing-short-belts.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/780587-how-delete-smog-pump-reroute-belt-302-5-0-mustang.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/728664-what-size-short-belt-combo.html

    What are the best "beginning" mods?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/813753-noob-5-0-mustangs-buying-one-best-mods-what-look.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/806087-best-foxbody-mods.html

    What is better, H-pipe or X-pipe?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/803353-x-pipe-sound.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/789453-catted-h-x-pipe-offers-best-ground-clearance.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/713247-difference-between-h-x-pipe.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/819607-h-pipe-have-deeper-sound.html

    What muffler/cat-back sounds/performs the best?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/732868-bassani-magnaflow.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/734790-loudmouth-1-vs-2-a.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/727642-hmmm-what-mufflers-get.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/726096-pypes-exhaust.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/760790-flowmaster-vs-dynomax.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/766444-exhaust-clip-mega-thread.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/778632-idle-rev-clips-post-em-up.html


    EFI Mysteries and Electronics

    How do I set my TPS voltage? Does it really need to be right at 0.99999999V?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/825424-adjusting-your-tps-0-98v-not-necessary.html

    What injector size do I need?/Will these injectors work with my MAF?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/848192-what-injectors-do-i-need-my-build.html

    What do I need and how do I install a 130A alternator?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/646825-3g-alternator-install-how.html

    How do I wire in an electric fan?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/wiring-issue.833403/

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...-gurus-wiring-a-fan-off-warning-light.667390/


    Handling and Suspension

    I want to lower my car, what springs/shocks/struts should I use?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/678593-lowering-springs.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/500680-frpp-lowering-springs-any-opinions.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/826771-should-i-lower-my-car-thinking-about-b-springs.html

    Will I have wheel hop if I remove the quad shocks?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/778532-quad-shock-debate.html

    What upper/lower control arms should I use?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/803791-whats-best-choice-upper-lower-control-arms.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/812566-so-why-those-summit-control-arms-were-so-cheap.html

    What about general suspension/chassis information?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/758792-best-k-member-stock-arm-springs.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/805996-aftermarket-k-member.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/789304-can-i-make-5-0-handle.html


    Wheels and Tires

    How do I convert to 5 lug?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...ug-5-lug-brake-conversion-upgrade-thread.html

    How big of a wheel/tire can I use?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/716968-wheel-backspacing-offset.html


    Appearance/ Body

    Where are all the nice Foxes?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/539102-thread-nicest-foxes.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/759233-fotm-voting-rules-regulations-fotm-archives.html

    Should I convert my 4-eye to an Aero nose car?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/771054-before-you-butcher-4-eye-56k-beware.html


    Drivetrain

    What is my gear ratio?/What gear ratio should I use?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/544202-what-gear-ratio-do-i-have.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/598843-3-08s-3-73s-how-big-difference.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/403409-guys-who-went-2-73s-4-10s-lets-hear-your-opinions.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/549477-aods-3-73-gears.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/813795-rear-end-gears-3-55s-3-73s.html

    What speedo gear do I need?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/830254-3-73-rear-end-speedo-gear.html

    How strong is the T5?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/815587-school-me-5-spds.html

    What is the best short throw shifter?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/829314-tri-ax-vs-pro-5-0-vs-mgw-t5.html

    How strong is the 8.8 rear end?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/731024-when-stronger-axles-needed.html

    How do I swap from an auto to a manual transmission?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/811276-t5-swap-questions.html


    General Maintenance and Repair

    How do I replace my heater core?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/646250-replacing-heater-core.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/680267-heater-core-comparison-question.html


    Random and Etc.

    Is my car a Cobra?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/838277-my-car-cobra-definitive-answer.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/838138-do-i-have-real-cobra.html

    Where can I find production numbers for my car?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/530421-official-fox-body-production-number-thread.html

    Is there a place where I can find information on other member's cars, how they built them, and how they perform?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/761371-official-progress-threads-thread.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/677534-dyno-1-4-mile-time-thread.html

    Do we have any old archives of general Fox Mustang information?

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...old-5-0-mag-articles-i-need-your-support.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/789387-some-old-mustang-test-videos.html

    http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/725558-fox-mustang-trivia-thread.html


    Contributors so far:
    Me! (@NikwoaC)
    @skunk21
    @No.11
    @wythors
    @jrichker
    @Saleen0679

    EDIT: I'll finish this as I get suggestions and as I have time.
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    Can you supply links to valid threads that cover this info? If you do that, I'll include them in my original post. Thanks! :nice:
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    You need to start a new thread in the tech section, not here.
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    both of the above links for the fan wiring are dead.
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    @jrichker, can we fix those links somehow?
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