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It underwent updates for 1987 and for a time seemed destined for replacement with a front wheel drive mazda platform. Tim mcamis performance parts 72268 views. Anything is possible if you want to spend enough time and money. Year type throttle body diameter flow sensor diameter. Replacing your fox bodys cylinder heads for a set of performance heads is one of the most popular and often misunderstood upgrades you can do to any mustang. 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.
Cj pony parts 36223 views. In fact since unibody cars are lighter in weight. Junkyard doggs 11006 views. Selecting a ford mustang body shell or frame assembly can take the guesswork out of measuring and aligning all the sheet metal components. Fox body mustang cylinder head specs. In any restoration project time is money and by investing in a shell up front you can save a great deal of both in the long run.
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