This section comprises of our variety of specification articles from 79 93 fox body mustangs. Being built on fords fox platform it is commonly referred to as the fox body mustangit evolved through a number of sub models trim levels and drivetrain combinations during its production life.
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Measurement mustang fox body. 94 and newer mustang 88 will bolt into a 79 93 mustang but will require brake line adapters. So in conclusion the fox body is the lighter weight vehicle which ultimately makes it better stock vs stock. For the 1994 model year as the mustang underwent a major redesign under the body family program code name fox 4 the fox platform itself saw major changes to its architectureas part of the upgrade most of its parts were redesigned carrying over only the floor pan and front suspension crossmember. The third generation mustang was produced by ford from 1978 until 1993. It underwent updates for 1987 and for a time seemed destined for replacement with a front wheel drive mazda platform. The infamous 50l doesnt make large amounts of power by todays standards.
1999 and newer mustang rear axles are about 1 716 wider on each side than a 79 93 mustang. Show more show less. Approximate weight loss 10 15 lbs. Lincoln mark7 lsc svo mustang and fox body saleens use a rear axle that is 125 wider per side than the 87 93 mustangs. These should help solve all of your specification needs. Sandoval says the 1510 rear we ordered is designed specifically for fox body and other late model muscle car applications billet specialties offers a special 1510 barrel to accommodate the unique brake requirements for f body camaros and fox body mustangs.
Like the fox body it also has long horizontal tail lamps and the same four eyed headlights as the early fox body. Fox body mustang specs by year. However the fox body mustang was the first car motor trend ever tested that pulled over 1g on a skidpad. Random items in your car some of us really do not think about the little things but these can add up quickly. Filter by all specs by year what is. Just remember to keep it safe.
The iroc z featured ever popular 80s body kit which really completes the look of the iroc z in my opinion. 1979 140 hp at 3600 taken from the 1978 mustang ii stock motorcraft 2700 2 barrel carburetor 841 compression hydraulic flat tappet 050 duration 204214. Leaving this off when daily driving your mustang can result in excessive body roll and poor handling. The weight or lack thereof of the fox body mustangs is part of the reason of its popularity if you start with a lightweight notchback at just over 3000 pounds and start doing a weight saving project you could end up with a pretty light platform to play with. In stock form theyre known for their boat like handling and tail happy rear end. The fox body mustang isnt exactly a sports car.
By the early 1990s the ford mustang had become the sole model produced on the fox platform.