1985 mustang GT - Page 2

Sean Marconette · 10-05-2018, 01:40 PM

The 85 GT is a stick only combo, I am sure Rory was just pointing out that an auto would have been easier on the block. The block does not have to be casting number specific, but the heads and intake do. Ford in their infinite wisdom are famous for year specific casting numbers. For example the intake for each year of 83-85 302 HO is the same intake. But a different casting number making it more difficult to find.

It would be a good idea to look in the classified cars section. Bill Dyer is selling a complete 85 engine with an aftermarket block, and a car already set up. For what he is asking you can not even come close to building it for the listed price.

Sean

ALMACK · 10-06-2018, 10:39 AM

The '83 4bbl intake had a E3 casting number and the 84-85 had a E4 casting number.

I have one of each and cannot tell any difference between them.

Anyone know why Ford assigned a new # in '84 ?

Rory McNeil · 10-06-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ALMACK

The '83 4bbl intake had a E3 casting number and the 84-85 had a E4 casting number.

I have one of each and cannot tell any difference between them.

Anyone know why Ford assigned a new # in '84 ?

Alan, I also have the E3 & E4 intakes, and the only differance I can recall is the EGR passage is slightly different. Even with the carbs on 83,84,&85 5.0s, about the only difference was the style of choke pull off.

tjg4036 · 10-07-2018, 12:40 PM

Did some more digging in car and we found under the carpet the original clutch assembly it’s an original five speed car .

tjg4036 · 04-21-2019, 04:18 PM

Can anyone tell me what new Holley carb is an approved replacement for super stock on the 1985 5.0.

Larry Hill · 04-21-2019, 04:57 PM

It might be on engine specs or approved parts.

tjg4036 · 04-21-2019, 07:14 PM

I didn’t see it

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 04-22-2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tjg4036

i didn’t see it

quick fuel ssr-585-1vs

ALMACK · 04-22-2019, 06:39 PM

Quick Fuel makes a legal carb for the 83-85 4bbl H.O.

tjg4036 · 04-23-2019, 03:51 PM

Thank you. Stock or super stock for this 1985 mustang which is the better way to go as far as competition cost performance and expense.

10-05-2018, 01:40 PM	#11
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 796 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: 1985 mustang GT The 85 GT is a stick only combo, I am sure Rory was just pointing out that an auto would have been easier on the block. The block does not have to be casting number specific, but the heads and intake do. Ford in their infinite wisdom are famous for year specific casting numbers. For example the intake for each year of 83-85 302 HO is the same intake. But a different casting number making it more difficult to find. It would be a good idea to look in the classified cars section. Bill Dyer is selling a complete 85 engine with an aftermarket block, and a car already set up. For what he is asking you can not even come close to building it for the listed price. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

10-06-2018, 10:39 AM	#12
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: 1985 mustang GT The '83 4bbl intake had a E3 casting number and the 84-85 had a E4 casting number. I have one of each and cannot tell any difference between them. Anyone know why Ford assigned a new # in '84 ? __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

10-07-2018, 12:40 PM	#14
tjg4036 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 15 Likes: 1 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1985 mustang GT Did some more digging in car and we found under the carpet the original clutch assembly it’s an original five speed car .

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tjg4036 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 15 Likes: 1 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1985 mustang GT Can anyone tell me what new Holley carb is an approved replacement for super stock on the 1985 5.0.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,714 Times in 2,230 Posts	Re: 1985 mustang GT It might be on engine specs or approved parts. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

04-21-2019, 07:14 PM	#17
tjg4036 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 15 Likes: 1 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1985 mustang GT I didn’t see it

04-22-2019, 06:39 PM	#19
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: 1985 mustang GT Quick Fuel makes a legal carb for the 83-85 4bbl H.O.

04-23-2019, 03:51 PM	#20
tjg4036 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 15 Likes: 1 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1985 mustang GT Thank you. Stock or super stock for this 1985 mustang which is the better way to go as far as competition cost performance and expense.