WS 1988 Mustang LX Modular Fox Conversion Project UPDATE

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1988 FORD MUSTANG LX

Back in August 2008, The project started to come together when our generous members donated $1500 dollars for an 1988 LX. The car was missing the engine and transmission, however is was loaded with many extras to include:

" UPR Rear Suspension
" Full Roll Cage
" Tubular K Member
" Tubular A Arms
" Drag Shocks
" Subframe Connectors
" Aeromotive 1000 Fuel Pump
" Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator

Our next adventure was to find an engine for the project car. An unfortunate meeting between a tree and a 1995 MK VIII provided us a donor engine and transmission. After cutting away the damage, the wiring harnesses, computer, engine, and transmission were removed from the donor car.

THE DONOR 1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII

To add some style, the local junkyard provided an intake from a 1997 Lincoln LSC

We had the intention to using a hydrabooster braking system from a 2002 Mustang GT but, with all the plumbing issues and such a close fit with the new 4.6 we decided to canx the whole hydrobooster setup and go with Maximum Motorsports Manual Brake Conversion Kit:

The project is now in the mock-up stage and we predict completion in June 2009.

 

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND ALL THE MEMBERS HELP WE HAVE RECEIVED WE WOULD NOT BE WERE WE ARE TODAY.

TRUFIBER FOR DONATION OF A 3' COWL HOOD

JBA RACING DONATED A SET OF MID LENGTH HEADERS FOR OUR PROJECT:

PST Precision Shaft Technologies for Donation of Custom Racing Driveshaft

With our motor In and trying to fabricate the K-member that came with the car and the installation of the JBA headers we were having all sorts of installation/alignment issues. We called on the support of Suspension Specialist Mr. Anthony Jones owner of AJE Racing and ask for his assistance.

Mr. Jones went beyond our expectation and donated a complete front suspension to our Race Car.

 

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While waiting for our Suspension Kit to arrive we ordered a couple of items for our Modular Conversion Project

Got the Fuel Rails in

With the help and donations of members we have our Power Switch Panel and Installation Harness.

Instead of going thru the hassle of going thru all the wiring we decided to leave the work to the pro's and ordered a kit from The Detail Zone​

If you would like to help sponsor our Modular Fox Mustang Project below are items we still need...
" Supercharger Kit or NOS Kit
" Gauges (Boost, Fuel, Oil, Water…etc.)
" Gauge panels/towers
" Tachometer with shifting light
" Shift Kit for a 4R70W tranny
" Racing Seat
" Racing Harness
" Drag Slicks
" Drag Wheels

The entire development of the project car will be documented on this page and also in Wicked Stangs online magazine. Each of our sponsors, already included is JBA and Trufiber AJE Racing, PST Drive Shafts will be advertised on the car, in the magazine and on our website. Our expanding membership, devotion to Mustang enthusiasm, and development of project cars is making the coming years very exciting. Sponsors that wish to join our journey are encouraged to contact us and make arrangements to get your product and name to the track. info@wickedstangs.com

 

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All, Next items on the list to happen is to have our hood painted and GT400SC installation of Decals.

 

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All, We received The Detail Zone Wiring Harness today...

All, I like to say that our project is coming closer to being complete thanks to The Detail Zone

The Detail Zone has taken all the guess work out and made the conversion of the 4.6L a simple process. I receieved the box today and everything in it is labeled to a T. Even the none mechically incline would not have a problem installing this kit.

The Kit we ordered was Ford Fuel Injection MK-93 due to the engine coming out of a 1995 MARK VIII

Once you open the box you will see the complete set and all the bags labeled individually.

Each package is so detail and come with all connectors.. It tells you were it goes.

All, I have to say is the kit is so detailed... That no wonder why they name the shop The Detail Zone..

They even provide you with a very detailed instruction pack..

The Kit is labeled with packages numbered with #60 thru #83. That is around 24 packages with 2-3 wires in each pack and labeled. They even sent connectors with it.

Don't really want to get to much in detail with the kit due to the very big image attached So I will keep my write up short.

Next will be the write up of the installation with images.
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reserved again

 

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Wicked Stangs Mustang Club come together and have come a long way and we are moving forward at an alarming rate...:rock:

Everyone we once again would like your assistance with a small donations... to continue with our project.

Video
http://www.youtube.com/user/gibby316

Here we are thinking of our project

Here we are taking our project home

Couple of pics of how bad our project looked

Here are some tease images before we finish installing everything

And ofcourse the New Shoes :rock:

Everyone we are starting the wiring next weekend and plan to have it all complete. And ready to start.

We are anxiously awaiting the AJE Racing suspension. And the following week will be our detailing day and special install

Everyone I would like to say thanks for everyone's assistance and we will have this car at the track soon.​