hey guys finally got myself a fox body. Picked up a stock 89 lx 5.0HO 5 speed from an older couple that bought it brand new. unfortunately they parked it in 2006 out in the sun and it has baked the clear coat on it and faded most of the trim. The one reflector inside the right hand headlight is also broken off. The interior is mint and I could eat off the engine it's so clean.
Plans for the car are to drive it in the summer on the nice days and possibly get into Autocross as there's a small group of guys that do it here at the airport.
I've already gave it a thorough inspection and changed all fluids, I've noticed one rear shock is leaking. I've got a steeda tri ax shifter and new headlights on order just to get me thought the rest of driving season. This winter I plan on throwing new shocks and possibly springs under it and new brake pads and shoes as well as restoring/replacing the weathered trim. I'm wondering what you guys think I should do for performance mods though? Thinking of throwing a set of shorty headers, off-road h pipe and new mufflers on it. As for major mods most I'd like to spend is $3g on the engine this winter. I've been looking at low boost superchargers such as the Paxton set up, or a top end kit with heads, intake, and cam. What do you think would be the best bang for my buck? Also thinking I should throw a set of 3.73 or 3.55 gears at it.
Plans for the car are to drive it in the summer on the nice days and possibly get into Autocross as there's a small group of guys that do it here at the airport.
I've already gave it a thorough inspection and changed all fluids, I've noticed one rear shock is leaking. I've got a steeda tri ax shifter and new headlights on order just to get me thought the rest of driving season. This winter I plan on throwing new shocks and possibly springs under it and new brake pads and shoes as well as restoring/replacing the weathered trim. I'm wondering what you guys think I should do for performance mods though? Thinking of throwing a set of shorty headers, off-road h pipe and new mufflers on it. As for major mods most I'd like to spend is $3g on the engine this winter. I've been looking at low boost superchargers such as the Paxton set up, or a top end kit with heads, intake, and cam. What do you think would be the best bang for my buck? Also thinking I should throw a set of 3.73 or 3.55 gears at it.