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bobtsgt
01-31-2007, 01:56 PM
what are some informative fox body sites out there? Like for differences in the years, motor read ups, brake read ups, suspenion read ups or anything else fox body related. I need to start getting a feel for the older cars just incase I come across one myself.:D thanks.

Gene
01-31-2007, 04:06 PM
what are some informative fox body sites out there? Like for differences in the years, motor read ups, brake read ups, suspenion read ups or anything else fox body related. I need to start getting a feel for the older cars just incase I come across one myself.:D thanks.

Not websites, but:
Mustang Performance Handbook (http://www.amazon.com/Mustang-Performance-Handbook-Drivetrain-Modifications/dp/1557881936/sr=8-1/qid=1170273099/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-1455291-6338526?ie=UTF8&s=books)
Mustang Performance Handbook 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Mustang-Per-Bk2hp1202-William-Mathis/dp/1557882029/sr=1-1/qid=1170273173/ref=sr_1_1/102-1455291-6338526?ie=UTF8&s=books)

Both by William Mathis

Good reference for a lot of things Fox Body. Both books are dated, in that they don't cover post 1995, but they do have very good information about the brakes and suspension, including a lot of DIY info. Of course, new products have come out since then, but the books are well worth reading. I'm pretty sure Craig has both books up at Cincy Speed.

For engine info, you can't beat Hardcore 50 (http://www.hardcore50.com), although a lot of the info is more racing oriented.

As far as specific questions, you're going to have a hard time beating Stangbangerz as far as signal/noise ratio for answers. There's a lot of knowledge here, without the assclown population on StangNet or the Corral. Of course, searching on the Corral can provide a lot of info, you just have to consider the source. Also, Corner-Carvers has some excellent archived tech info on Fox bodies, just abide by the rules if you want to post a new question (and don't say I didn't warn you...just ask Beefcake).

Also, I found this while looking up the other books on Amazon: Mustang 5.0 Technical Reference (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0837602106/ref=pd_cpt_gw_3/102-1455291-6338526). No personal experience, but according to the reviews it has a breakdown of what came on what years, so that could be helpful as well.

bobtsgt
01-31-2007, 04:09 PM
damn thanks Gene. I just want to start learning all that I can about the relm of the fox and all of its glory :D I'll look into those books.

Gene
01-31-2007, 06:10 PM
damn thanks Gene. I just want to start learning all that I can about the relm of the fox and all of its glory :D I'll look into those books.

Glad to help. :bigthumb

For the full glory of what can be done to a Fox body, build something like this:
http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28222 :cool2:

cstreu1026
01-31-2007, 06:19 PM
I think all you really need to do is talk to Capristang. Doug seems to be a walking fact book of fox body knowledge.

bobtsgt
01-31-2007, 06:56 PM
Glad to help. :bigthumb

For the full glory of what can be done to a Fox body, build something like this:
http://www.stangbangerz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28222 :cool2:
I only wish I had the cash for that :rolleyes:


I think all you really need to do is talk to Capristang. Doug seems to be a walking fact book of fox body knowledge.
Yeah I know Doug could answer any questions I would have. Mabey when I have a year free off work I might try that :D j/k Doug

Grimace5.0
01-31-2007, 07:19 PM
There are a *few* good threads regarding EFI and EEC problems on www.my5oh.com :)

Stangman
01-31-2007, 11:20 PM
Pick up the Fox mustang Recognition guide.. and get me one too while your at it, the one i saw on barnesandnoble.com was from 79-04

and a while back Katmandu posted a page of kickass tech links, even tho some no longer worked

plated
01-31-2007, 11:54 PM
turbomustangs.com do a search for anything you need to know them guys are gurus.thats where i learn alot from.try i think it's called fordmuscle.com

bobtsgt
02-01-2007, 09:40 AM
turbomustangs.com do a search for anything you need to know them guys are gurus.thats where i learn alot from.
I signed up over there and have been reading some of the posts. They have a lot of good info on that site.

bobtsgt
02-01-2007, 02:13 PM
There are a *few* good threads regarding EFI and EEC problems on www.my5oh.com :)

very informative site. just signed up over there. the want ads don't move very much though.

Gene
02-01-2007, 03:32 PM
I signed up over there and have been reading some of the posts. They have a lot of good info on that site.

The only problem is that hanging out over there can give you some very bad (and expensive) ideas.

Grimace5.0
02-01-2007, 05:08 PM
the want ads don't move very much though.

Nope they don't. It's not a classifieds site, it's a tech site. ;)