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09-13-2016, 01:38 PM | #1 |
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1985 Mustang GT help
I have a 1985 mustang GT that I would like to slowly start building as a stocker. Im also a newbie to this style of racing. So I appreciate any answers!
Does the cylinder heads, block, intake manifold need to be E5 ? Does it need to be the original carb also? Is an aftermarket manual trans legal? Thanks for any help!! |
09-13-2016, 03:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1985 Mustang GT help
Heads, intake and carburetor must be factory and have proper part # as on NHRA site or CLASSRACERINFO.com. You can run an aftermarket transmission, used Liberty's and Jericho's out there and are pretty much bulletproof for your combo, T-5 will not last for long behind a stocker. 9 inch or 8.8 rears are the best choices, 9 inch stronger and has a better selection of gears, 8.8 uses less power to run. Lots of part available for a Mustang stocker. Don't limit yourself to just stock, car can be made to hook on small tire with a super stock motor, I have noticed the s.s. fields light on car count this year compared to stock.
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Re: 1985 Mustang GT help
It's extremely important to get and read an NHRA rule book.
Read and reread the Stock and Super Stock sections from top to bottom several times before doing anything with a new build. Make up your mind and decide where you want to go with your car. Otherwise you will waste a lot of $$$. And don't try to out think that book, either. I bought a $600 Holley carb that I thought would pass for SS and now know I need the $700 QuickFuel to be legal. Good luck and ask,ask, ask. Dale
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09-13-2016, 06:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1985 Mustang GT help
Depending where you are, I have a bunch of correct 85 5.0 4 barrel cores parts, including cylinder heads, cabs, intakes etc and am also looking to sell my 85 LX HB Stocker, either rolling, or with a basic, low maintenance Stocker engine, that has gone a best of 12.32ET in M/Stock. I used a Jerico 4 speed in my Mustang, I tried a stock T5 the first year, ended up with 2 broken transmissions. My car has the 8.8, with aftermarket internals, and has held up well to low 10 second passes with a bracket SB Ford and the Jerico, with 4.88 gears, but I did break 2 ring & pinions when using 5.13s. I think a 5 speed would likely be quicker, but also a bunch more $$$. If you were to run the car as an N Stocker, you dont require a roll bar and harness (at least at this time), but with all the faster cars in the other lane, plus the flimsy construction of the FOX cars, a roll bar (or cage) and subframe connectors are highly recommended. Also best to stitch weld and reinforce all the rear suspension mounting points and rear crossmember area, BEFORE it gets torn up. Be sure to have the axle tubes welded to the cast center if using a 8.8.
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Thanks for the help guys. I will get a rule book and study it.
The was already a race car, so it already has a 10 point cage and tubular front end. I would be interested in some of your parts. Im in NJ |
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You do realize that an aftermaket tubular K member is not legal in Stock, right? But a 4cyl or V8 K member should be pretty easy to find. I know the inline 6 Kmember if different, not sure about the V6 unit.
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I think a member can post a link to the Products List, but I'm not sure. PM me with an email and I'll send you a copy of mine, but not the rule book. It's a PDF file. Dale
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