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Old 09-26-2018, 03:22 PM   #29
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Default Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?

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Originally Posted by ALMACK View Post
I have never seen where one has entered into a NHRA race. Probably for a good reason.
Same combo as the Mustang but with more frontal area of the car to push wind.
A foot longer in length as well and takes up more space in the trailer.
Seems the 87-93 Mustang would be a better choice. I don't see where the T-Bird would have an advantage.

The big disadvantage to the Fox T-Bird is racing suspension parts are harder to find ( upper and lower rear control arms are different than a Mustang)
I ended up taking Mustang parts and cutting them up and lengthen them to fit.
It's just more economical to build a Fox Mustang especially since the used parts market is flooded with parts
I didn't realize the control arms are longer, interesting. Probably is no advantage to the Tbird but it is different. I ran a Fox Mustang in Stock for years and did well with it but it would be kinda cool to see a Tbird. He has one that already has a lot of stuff done to it chassis wise that would still be Stock legal so we'll see. And I have some engine parts left over I can cut him a deal on. I just want to see him get into something in Stock and I know we can easily make this index so he can get his feet wet.
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