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Old 09-24-2018, 07:48 AM   #10
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Default Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil View Post
Why is requiring the only style of transmission a certain combination was available with "A Bummer"? I like that NHRA tries to at least keep some things legit. Not sure about 83, but you COULD get a 84 or 85 Mustang 5.0 engine with an automatic, but only with the CFI throttle body EFI version. All the carbed 82 thru 85 5.0 HO Mustang and Capri models were manual transmission only.
^^ this

No automatic trans option in 1983 on the V-8 model.
I keep thinking you could get a 4bbl. 302 in a plain jane '83 Mustang ( non GT) as well but it was a manual trans only deal also.

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