who here races fox body mustangs?
 

I'm hoping to try my hand in div 3 stock eliminator at some point in the next season or two. Well, more likely 2014 as I plan on running the local Summit Series at rt66 next season to work on the bracket racing aspect of the sport and try to get well under the index at a later time. I've got a 1989 LX 5.0 that I hope to run in M/S or N/S or maybe M/SA or N/SA. My background is running heads-up in the NMRA EFI/Renegade class for 8 years, winning the championship in 05, but I don't have the money or time to really be running allover the country blowing up parts anymore. Div 3 races are pretty close to home for me and NHRA seems to be a pretty stable organization given it's long and rich history.

Anyway, I was hoping to get acquainted with some fox body guys in stock and super stock whom I could bounce some ideas and/or build questions off of.

Shout out if you're interested!! I'll compensate with beer!

Thanks!

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89 lx build GT/GA 352 CJ power, will be done for Febuary testing .

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I have been racing Fox-bodied Mustangs in local bracket points, Stock and Super Stock for many years and will be more than happy to share the info I know with you. Feel free to call me at 732/910-2145 after 7pm if interested.

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Hey guys. Welcome to the world of beating your head against the wall!!!!!!!!

I can try to help with whatever you want. Its not like you are far away. We keep McDonnell away from the car and it might actually make it down the track a few times!!!! LOL

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we seem to know our way around a Ford or two, and we're in division 3 feel free to call our shop anytime during the day. 2 of the 4 class cars that we campain in S/SS are Fox bodies
219-861-1214

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I run a fox body out of Div 6. When building the car start at the back and work your way foward. If you are going to run an auto a 8.8 rear will be fine. Low gear set for a C4 to get the car moving. A bone stock engine with a cam will get you under the index so dont feel you have to build the best motor right out of the gate. PM and i will give you my number.

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Hey Scott, glad to see ya on board. Give me a shout if I can be of any help.

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i have my old build sheets if you need any help

pm here or shoot me an email stock1715@yahoo.com

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I can also help, feel free to email me at evan.smith@sorc.com or call at 813-675-3475.

Evan

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Thanks for the responses! As my build progresses I will probably be reaching out to a lot of you.

Happy Holidays!

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I'm going to throw some pics of this car up in the class racer build section. Stay tuned!

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On the subject of fox bodys . Just wondering why the 1988 thunderbird turbo coupe is not listed in superstock guide , just as the 302 car ? Only the 1986 turbo couple is listed and thats SS/P car . Can I turn my 1988 stocker t-bird turbocouple into a superstock GT car or not because of the grill and hood ? If so what options are there for motors from old school to new ? Ken R .

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Never noticed that before Ken.
You're right, the 85-86 TC is the only one eligible for SS.
The body on the 87-88 is different from the 83-86 so just changing the hood and nose won't make it look like an '86.

The only GT class you can run with your TC is IHRA Stock GT.

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I hope to in a few months so feel free to contact me as well. Looks like our hp request was rejected again.

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I am also interested in building a Fox Body Stocker. I recently picked up a 1985 Mustang that had been used as a bracket car, less motor and trans. The car has a 6 point roll bar in it, battery already relocated tot he back, 5 gal. fuel cell, still has full stock dash, and most of the factory interior.

Where is the best place to start? I was thinking 302/auto package... car has a 4.30 gear in it already and a set of Centerline Convo Pros on it.

What would be the best engine/trans combo for this car I do have a bunch of 5.0 blocks and stuff floating around..

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ken don't know if things have changed, but in the late 90's I ran my 88 tubocouple in SS-GT with the 460 motor 300hp. I won class with it several times and went thru the Barn at least 4 times I can remember.
Dale Shannon

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The 85 Mustang 302 4 barrel in stick only, you could run an automatic 302 with the CFI fuel injection, but its a throttle body system, not aware of anybody using that setup. A 86 Mustang had multi port EFI, and was available with an automatic, but has a smaller throttle body a oddball, 1 year only cylinder heads and pistons. Even the 85 4 barrel heads are a 1 year only casting.

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Scott Swill...You've got the Denysenkos right in your back yard (Chicago area). I'd say they're your closest contacts for info/insights on racing a Fox in Stock. Of course, here in this forum, John Hedenberg (Hi, John) in Jersey, Evan Smith down in Tampa, Lee Valentine, Ward Alston and several other cats race '79-'93 5.0 'Stangs, and I wouldn't imagine any of them "not" helping you out.

Good luck with your Stock Eliminator campaign, dude. Keep me posted on how you're doing!

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KJ my man, it's been a long time.

Always a pleasure hearing from you and have a safe, happy New Year.

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Scott going from heads up to NHRA Stock Say it aint so! I also have one in my garage I've been working on for several years.