Hi all,
(i'm new here)
I have been dreaming about getting a fox body for a long time now and finally came across a 91 lx 5.0 5-speed i'm interested in. I am hopefully picking it up this weekend. It already has shorty headers and an aluminum drive shaft.. aside from that (to my preference) its bone stock.
I am planning on modifying this stang and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for the best first mods for it (i'm on a budget, so nothing crazy
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). I've looked into SF connectors and 5-lug conversions already, any more suggestions?
Welcome Eric. This subject has been covered about 100000 times over the last 20 years. You are going to get some varying opionions on what you should do.
First thing is to decide what your goal is and how you are going to use the car. There is a direct inverse relationship to the driveability and amount of modifications you do to a car. Your car probably idles smooth, drives very cushy, and is very mild mannered. If you like it that way and want to keep it a DD , I'd recommend not going to crazy with the mods- just some bolt ons that will improve the performance, safety, and handling. Before you do any mods make sure everything is in good working order- brakes, clutch, cooling, etc., Then do a tune up- make sure the basics are all covered. Plugs, rotor, wires, filters, oil, fluids,etc
Then do a search for Bob Cosby's 12 second recipe. It is a proven checklist that contains some free HP things to do. Over the years I've found the following mods a good starting point.
New parts
suspension- subframe connectors are a must- I prefere MM full length
Gears- probably the best SOP bang for the buck. With a T5 go with either a 3.55 or 3.73. FORD gears only.
New or used
exhaust- you already have shorties. a good cat back system will wake up the car
shifter- TKO or Steeda
Used- junkyard horsepower- cheap
Alternator- 130 amp alternator from a 94-95gt or 90's taurus . The stock 75 amp alt is terrible as is and is a fire hazard
Electric fan from a mid 90s taurus
Explorer intake and 65MM throttle body
70MM MAF from a 94-95 Mustang Gt
5 lug/disc brake swap from 94-96 mustang
Most of these junkyard swaps have been written about many times. Do search on the boards and you will find some good writeups as well as classifieds.