Question regarding updating Mustangs

[Jiveslug]

So I have a question regarding updating Fox Mustangs for ITB. I have seen Marcello mention that the 93 coupe is the best vehicle to start with. What characteristics make it that way? If you can update and backdate, why not start with a lighter early vehicle? For example, if I can get an 85 coupe for $300, would it be worth it to go that route and update the car to 93 specs? Is that legal?

Jive

[SilverHorseRacing]

Yes, you can update the 85. I'm just lazy, and they are pretty cheap down here, and I wanted to insure the new car had never been twisted. And I sold the interior and wheels to make back most of the purchase price!

As to the weight.... while I will agree that weight is important, if it is carried in the proper places and reinforces the proper parts, the weight can be more of an advantage than a disadvantage. ie: The thicker sheetmetal and reinforcement of the floor where the driver's seat bolts down, just one of many upgrades #93 now has, even though it adds a little weight. FWIW, the #93 I have pictures of it lifting the front tires in corners, something I was never able to do before.

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-Marcello Canitano
www.SilverHorseRacing.com

[Jiveslug]

Were you allowed to do all the typical Mustang suspension tricks, i.e. subframe connectors, x-brace, strut tower brace, etc, that are typical for FOX Mustangs? My old Stang had a huge amount of body flex (even as a coupe) and I know that is one area that needs to be seriously addressed. Also, I was looking at Racer Walsh today and noticed that they sell a trac-lok diff for the 7.5" rear as well as a 4.10 ring and pinion set. I must say that thanks to the popularity of the 5.0s, the 2.3 ITB Stangs certainly have good race parts. Has this been everyone's experience?

[SilverHorseRacing]

Nope, you can't use STB's, subs, etc... so... you build a better cage

And yes, the trickle down theory works wonders for the 2.3 race crowd.

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-Marcello Canitano
www.SilverHorseRacing.com