|
09-25-2018, 10:53 AM | #21 | |
VIP Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Bardstown, KY
Posts: 1,928
Likes: 98
Liked 324 Times in 116 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
Quote:
Only the 83 GT had a scoop. The other V-8 Mustangs in '83 got a flat hood ( GL, GLX, etc. )
__________________
Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT |
|
09-25-2018, 10:58 AM | #22 | |
VIP Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Bardstown, KY
Posts: 1,928
Likes: 98
Liked 324 Times in 116 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
Quote:
The CFI has 2 injectors. Not a problem, just run a couple of 100 ponders. The problem is the tiny 2 blade throttle body. I never measured but it looks smaller than a 350 cfm carb
__________________
Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT |
|
09-25-2018, 12:52 PM | #23 |
VIP Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia
Posts: 1,250
Likes: 242
Liked 919 Times in 252 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
Since it seems this guy "has" to have a V8 and automatic, the obvious thing to do is to convert the nose piece and taillights, and run the car as a 79 302 2 barrel combo. Since NHRA gave the 302 2 barrels a drastic HP reduction a few years ago, there have been more and more showing up, often near the top of the qualifying sheets. The 82 only 302 2 barrel "High Output" Mustang/Capri combo looks pretty good too (Bigger cam and carb), but you have to run "That Scary" manual transmission with that package!
As for the 88 TBird, not sure if the engine combo is much different, but there is a 86 TBird 302 in Div. 7 that has been running for several years .
__________________
NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang |
09-25-2018, 01:08 PM | #24 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Beavercreek Or.
Posts: 264
Likes: 22
Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
|
09-25-2018, 02:55 PM | #25 | |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Nashua,Iowa
Posts: 136
Likes: 84
Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
Quote:
As for the 2 bbl 302, sounds interesting. The 87 Tbird uses the same 302 HO as the 87-93 Mustangs according to NHRA specs. I'm very familiar with that combination in a Mustang. Even have some parts leftover. just trying to give him the best options available to hopefully get him into a Stocker.
__________________
Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer |
|
09-25-2018, 02:57 PM | #26 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Nashua,Iowa
Posts: 136
Likes: 84
Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
Yes, the CFI didn't look very good to me.
__________________
Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer |
09-25-2018, 02:59 PM | #27 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Nashua,Iowa
Posts: 136
Likes: 84
Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
Does anyone run a 87-88 Tbird with the 302? Haven't come across anyone.
__________________
Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer |
09-26-2018, 11:42 AM | #28 | |
VIP Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Bardstown, KY
Posts: 1,928
Likes: 98
Liked 324 Times in 116 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
Quote:
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
__________________
Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT Last edited by ALMACK; 09-26-2018 at 11:48 AM. |
|
09-26-2018, 03:22 PM | #29 | |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Nashua,Iowa
Posts: 136
Likes: 84
Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
Quote:
__________________
Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer |
|
09-26-2018, 03:35 PM | #30 | |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Nashua,Iowa
Posts: 136
Likes: 84
Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts
|
Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?
Quote:
__________________
Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|