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1994 Mustang GT red leather interior?

Boburt — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:33 GMT

I am looking for information on the red interiors in SN95 mustangs. I just bought a 1994 Opal Frost GT with red leather interior. There were only a little over 4000 opal frost mustangs built in 1994, but I can't find anything solid on the interior. I've read that you had to be a fleet dealer or a rental company to order the red interior, but no production numbers were known. This is my first Mustang :D, and I'm trying to find out as much as possible about it! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

SFI approved balancer doesnt sit flush to end of cranksnout.

Pig Muffin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:41 GMT

Ok, after boiling this balancer and using a wood block and minisledge I was able to get this SFI aftermarket balacer on as far as it will go, but it hangs about a 1/4 of an inch off the cranksnout. however, when I mock up the crank pully and water pump pully it lines up perfect, should I torque it down as is or what?

2010 Mustang GT, I finally caved and need help!

militarystang10 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:06:48 GMT

So here's the story. I've always wanted a Mustang, I used to own a 1998 GT which was beautiful and well maintained even if it was almost ten years old at the time I purchased it. But, as fate would have it, someone wrecked into it while I was shopping for a new oil filter ironically enough, totalling the car :weeps . So now that I'm deployed overseas to Iraq with the Oregon Army National Guard, I have another opportunity to own a brand new 2010 Mustang GT, 5 Speed, Trak Pak, in Kona Blue, built from the factory. BUT, here's where I need help before finalizing the deal and getting it built and shipped to my house to wait for me once I return from my deployment. I've read review after review, blog after blog, looked at hundreds of pictures before getting this far. Makes no sense in spending $35K on a car that I'm not absolutely sure I'm gonna be happy with owning. So here's a couple of questions to current 2010 Mustang GT, 5 Speed owners who've actually owned one for more than a week ;

How does the car perform after the initial week?

Has the handling really lived up to the Car and Driver magazine hype?

How does the ride feel with day to day driving?

Any known issues? (i.e. plastic breaking suddenly, 12v port no longer functioning, ect. ect.)

How does it sound inside the cabin? (ford spoke of the notes being piped into the cabin) is it deafening? or annoying?

What is the suggested (and typical cost of) window tinting products?

What oil is best used for this car and what fuel is recommended?

Does the leather feel weak (will crack and tear easily) like it did in previous years?

How solid do the throws feel when shifting? Does the clutch feel mushy?

Is the rear seat okay with having passengers in it like in the 1998's to 2004's?

How roomy is the trunk area?

How well does the SYNC system work and is there an Ipod USB port? (there was some mention of it in a blog but I couldn't confirm it anywhere)

I'm sure I'll think of more questions as they come up but this is the first time me buying a brand new car, at 25 and in the military you'd think I would have by now but I haven't, sadly. So any suggestions on top of those questions would be greatly appreciated.

1984 mustang stalls while driving

schwaghead — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:59 GMT

My 1984 mustang will stall while I'm driving down the road. It does not matter if it is hot or cold out. Usually after I drive over 15-20 miles. Does not always happen. Used to do it mostly when I was driving uphill, but now it does it just any time. I let it sit on the side of the road a few minutes and it will start back up. But it will go for a little way then do it again. Its a carbureted 5.0

Black Turn Signals

Mustang SDS — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:19 GMT

Hey guys and gals,

I'm in the process of buying new turn signals. I am going with the whole black out theme with my car (I know i have silver stripes but I'm getting those matte black soon). Anyways, i just wanted to know if you have them would you post up some pics and also where did you get your bulbs for them? Did you use the stock ones or buy from somewhere else?

can a stock 4.6 handle a S/C plus cams?

02_GT_5spd — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:28 GMT

I'm thinking about a Procharger kit and cams as future mods for my car. However, I was wondering if the stock bottom end can handle the S/C kit plus cams? I've heard that the stock bottom can handle the S/C but wasn't sure if stouter cams would cause issues? Also, is there a certain point, mileage-wise, when a S/C can't be added safely/and retain some reliability w/o rebuilding (forged) the bottom end? I don't depend on mine as a daily driver but 95% of the driving I do with it is on the street. Right now it has 53k miles on it but sadly the S/C most likely won't be in the budget until it has between 75k-80k (the worst part of my calculation/estimation it is that I put less than 3k miles a year :(). Thanks.

Ever have any luck Selling your Project?

GeorgiaLX — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:44 GMT

Hey guys I was wondering if you guys ever have any luck selling your projects as a whole. For example my roller that I have for sale has weld drag lites with nice tires, full Qa1 suspension, 3" cowl, a fuel cell and several gauges in a nice pod. Does something like this usually sell as a whole car or would I have better luck selling it in pieces. Thanks for the input

Ever wondered how your V6 dual exhaust kit looks like with a GT bumper?

37mm — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:25:01 GMT

I'm sure most of you already know/experienced the outcome.

I'm just posting this to show other peeps curious about this topic.

All in all, I'm gonna have to take it to a shop and have them adjust the exhaust kit to sit flush in the new GT bumper.

But before I do that, I'm waiting on the bigger SLP exhaust tips I ordered. (It's a little riced out for doing that, but it'll look way better with bigger exhaust tips filling in those GT cutouts)

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4.10 v's 3.73 performance

stinkystang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:17:54 GMT

hi guys, back again with yet another question. i think i understand the ratios of diff gears (a bit like my fishing reels. one crank of the handle turns the spool 'x' amount of times). what i would like to know is: what is the difference in performance i.e 0-60, topend, between 3.73's and 4.10's on a 7.5 rear 1995 v6 auto. all info welcome

1987 Mustang GT 5.0L

gramster — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:01:10 GMT

Hey Everybody
My name is Brian but they call me gramster i own a 1987 GT5.0 that is all original numer matching. I'm the 3rd own i know the frist and second owners they are close freinds of the family. My is black and gray with the red belt. It only has 110,000 miles on it and has been well taken care of. I live in a small town of hemlock mich and the car has never live more the 10 miles of the Rick Ford in hemlock where the car was bought from.Ibought the car in march of '07 had it detaiked and took it to the ALL FORD MUSTANG show in birch run
mi and took best of my class in 87-93 mustangs and the best thing about this is i only paid $2200.00 for my stang :wavey

Sway Bar Links questions

greg93 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:53:21 GMT

My front sway bar links are totally worn out. I am going to replace them and was wondering if anyone had any advice on the install.??

thanks

For those that use the Explorer intake w/o the Internal Intake

ColaScStang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:43:17 GMT

I was wondering how you set you your TB. Spacer used, EGR delete? What did you have to block off? Any issues with drivability?

$1000 budget. Several questions

87FoxStang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:04 GMT

Ok heres the scoop. The misses is letting me spend 1k on parts for my mustang. Out of the 1k I need to get a new rack. Has anyone driven both 20:1 and 15:1 ratio and is there any noticeable differences?

I am planning on pulling the motor and putting it on a stand. Should I send the block out to be cleaned, plained, bored, freeze plugs, and cam bearings? Was thinking I could reuse the crank and piston's. Would anyone know the cost and if all ,or any, of that would be needed? The motor has over K on it. Any suggestions would be great!

Next question would be head choice. There is a guy on here selling used GT40P heads. Would this be a good choice? And what would be the cost of getting those cleaned up and gone through?

I am not a ASE master by any means, but I am smart and love working on my mustang. I just don't have the smarts on what to buy or combo to go with. I have a GT40 intake and 75mm t/b on the bench in the garage ready to go on. 3g upgrade has been done. Other than this, the motor is completely stock. The AOD has been rebuilt and a suspension upgrade has been done. That is all. No gears, power adders, nothing..lol Sorry this is long and I do thank all for helping me with this...

Jeremy

Leaving the key in "On"

StangGuy09 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:13:44 GMT

I bought the push start ignition a while back.

Then this guy in my unit followed suit...only thing is he doesnt want to use a key...so his plan is to break the key off in the on position so it seems he is full keyless...

Now I told him not to.

With the advances in cars nowadays, he believes that even with the key on "on" it will just shut off.

Now I am positive it won't (shut off) and just await the button. But he insists it will.

Then I pointed it out....how do you kill it?

Anyone ever heard anything like this? and how long til I laugh at him?

new flywheel 351w. Needs to be rebalanced?

nadrepadre — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:01 GMT

My 351w came with a flexplate instead of a flywheel. Can I just pick up a 28 oz. unbalance flywheel for 351w and bolt it on?

Classic Oil (1966 200ci)

CortinaChris — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:17 GMT

Hello all,
And a BIG thankyou to you all for your advice and assistance to date!
Have gotten hold of a new Rad, Heater Core and Halogen Headlamps as a direct result of this forum, as well as finding out the correct oil for the C4 Auto!

Another quick question, want to perform a full fluid change this weekend, including the engine oil. My 66' had the 200 Straight Six, and the previous owner admits to putting in Fully Synthetic Oil, which i don't think the car likes, as at first starting it's a little 'tappety' and after even a sort drive, i swear i can hear the oil 'bubbling' NOT GOOD!

So, what should be in there? 15/30? I am at a bit of a loss, and can't seem to find a definitive answer online!

Look forward to all your advice,

Christopher

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colors for 2.3 block and head

johnny2350 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:21 GMT

Can anyone tell me the exact color of the 2.3 block and heads. did it change from 79-93. I want to write a restoration book and trying to get all the info correct can anyone help?

Which ProCharger? Advice?

Juco24 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:45:37 GMT

Hello fellow Mustang enthusiasts!

I am seriously considering adding this from Summit.

Supercharger, Centrifugal, Polished Finish, 6-8 psi, Ford, Mustang, 5.0L, Kit.
Does anyone know anything about it (good or bad)? I have my mods below and I am wondering if this is a good buy for my 302:scratchchin

aluminum edelbrock heads
Anderson N-21 cam
trickflow upper and lower intake
sct chip
hpipe
pulleys
CAI
Throttle Body
LT Headers

Also, I am thinking about going away from my 4.30 gear and go back to a 3.73. I HATE THAT DAMN 4.30!!:nono: In the red too fast!
Thoughts? 3.90 gear???

Also considering a Tuff Stuff Replacement Alternators (chrome): heard anything about these alternators?

Finally, what do you guys think my GT will have as far as horsepower when it's done?

Thanks in advance!:bigthumbsup

Any tips for a new owner

Pyromustang'91 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:19 GMT

:bigthumbsup ok so guys I just five days ago i bought a used 1992 Mustang lx 2.3l convertible and i want some ideas on what i can do to kick the HP up. New guy here so be cool.

mechanical or electrical gauges

tfrost17 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:02 GMT

I Jusp purchased a center dash with the 3 gauge holes in it and am going to install 3 gauges, I already have a tac. I do not know what to buy mechanical or electrical gauges

Texaco 5W30 synthetic oil

eleanorfan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:53 GMT

When I had my 2008 GT for the 15000Miles oil service, I asked the garage for 5W30 Mobil 1 (5W20 is not available in Europe, or very hard to find).

The guy did instead put some Texaco 5W30 synthetic, because: "I put American oil in American cars", he said :grinroll:

I guess the net margin on that oil was better...

Anyway, the cars seems to run OK.

Did anybody try that oil ? Any risks ?

Thx

Francois

Lowering a 2006 Mustang GT

owenstang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:58:55 GMT

With christimas coming around the corner I was thinking about asking for some lowering springs for my 06 gt. The more I research I've do, the more it seems like I'll need many other parts to lower my car. I have no expierence lowering cars, can someone tell me what is really needed. Is it possible to do just springs and nothing else?

Not really kills

MSgt46270 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:19 GMT

One day I was on the 8W and then the 125S and a vette pulls up to me and starts to gun his engine. He wanted to see if I would race him, but I won't street race, besides there was a cop up in front of me about three car lengths. We both took another highway and the cop went his way. One thing I had my oldest son in the car and trying to show him not to street race. The vette also had a girl with him, so to make him look bad I won't race.

On the same highways, had this guy with a 427 Roush wanting to race me. This guy wouldn't stop at all. So when there was some open road I let him know I had power too (30 yards) and that was it. I got on three different highways and he kept following me. I was by myself this time and he also has a girl with him.

I use to race at the Q and Barona, but I don't street race. Last dyno my car put down 447rwhp/425tq

Pictures below of the other two car. I carry a camera most of the time.

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1992 Ford Mustang LX New owner

Pyromustang'91 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:56 GMT

Hey i just bought a used 1992 Ford mustang lx convertable and im looking to learn alot from this site of ways i can take my ride to the next level. :bigthumbsup

Dual red line tires

Ivy66GT — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:44 GMT

I know of only two independent sources for red line tires for an early Mustang: Coker and Diamond Back. Diamond Back (dbtires.com) offers only radials while Coker (coker.com) has both radial and bias ply versions. The prices for the two brands of radials aren't all that much different; either will set you back around $200 per delivered tire. Are there any others to choose from?

DB modifies existing radials by vulcanizing red, white, blue, gold (pick a color) walls onto the tires. Coker makes their own limited production tires using, what Diamond Back would claim are old worn out molds that major companies discarded years ago. The DB radials have better ratings and the the DB argument that using a modern tire made by a 'major manufacturer' who makes millions of them provides a better product seems to be reasonable.

The proof is in the product though. I plan to drive the car so I am considering only radials. What experience do any of you have with either or both of these radial red lines? 1) Do they look similar to an original? and 2) If you were going to drive the car which is the best choice?

Leak in Convertible top

buppy69 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:26 GMT

My convertible leaks on the passenger side right at the front edge where the top is attached to the body just behind the quarter window. With the inner trim off you can see it dripping between the fabric and the metal. Is there any way to stop this?

Eugene

Mustang's Rear Slides a bit during turns

JasonV — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:32:40 GMT

Hey Guys,

The past few days I have felt the car's rear not grip and feel as if it slides a bit while turning. Is this a live-axle rear end side effect or could this be fixed with some steeda or eibach springs?

The tires are brand new, in the rear -- 285/40R18

Thanks,
Jason

New Mustang Owner

buppy69 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:32:27 GMT

Hi

Just purchased my first ever Mustang. It's a 1995 GT Convertible. I hope to learn all about it on this site.

Eugene:yelpleased:

OMG this makes me sick...please be prepared to cry.

Backnblack — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:24:46 GMT

OK i saw this just checking out car pics in google. This will make you sick.

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has any one ever rated intake system

rickibrat2 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:04:27 GMT

I have been looking for a intake system for my 1987 5.0

car is drag only 347 stroker cam is up in air as to which one to use

the intake i like is

BBK5001 ss1

but there area lot of them and with the cost i do not want to have to change again as my motor growns

others

BBK 5008
typhoon
victory
cobra
systemax
professions 54021
edelbrock proformer