93 notch mustang 2.3 vs 5.0

[quadzjr]

Ron has alot of knoledge, has years and years developing the car.

You have to use a factory long block. So whatever block, head, cam, intake setup that you want to use. Also you can only run a combo that came in the mustang. some of the last heads on the rangers were significantly bigger if I recall correctly, but also had different intakes. You have to run the factory body panels, that the 2.3L mustang came with. once yo uhave the factory 4 banger bumper you can work from their.

600 for the chassis? you could make money off this car. as the steeda, the rear end, and possilby koni's (if they are illegal) are all woth alot of money and could be sold.

[billf]

Early Fox cars are listed on the same line from '79-'93, so all equipment from one to another can be used. "Model" refers to equipment from a different year than those listed on the same line. Therefore you can build, for instance, a '93 with a carb, Cologne gear box, and 6 3/4 in. differential, with 13 inch rims.

Going from an AS car to IT will require you to do the following: remove any cage bars that go thru the firewall; move the battery to the engine compartment; replace lights if removed; replace the 8.8 rear with the 7 1/2, or the 6 3/4, change the brakes to the smaller discs of the 4 cylinder car, which also had drum brakes in the rear. The aftermarket suspension parts in the rear can be used as long as the original upper arms remain. They can be make legal with the use of "air Bushings". Personally, I like the four link used by itself, for its lightness, and the quirks of the design can be minimalized with bushing selection. Doing this will allow you to market the aftermarket parts for extra cash. AND, you will lighten the chassis at the same time. Build the car to the lightest you can, scrutinizing every part for its usefullness, and its weight. Leave off any part that will not make the car go down the track faster.


Using a notch, 6 3.4 rear, Cologne box, light but safe cage, poly cell, 13 inch rims (stock car stuff is very light), and they clear the calipers, and removing all available extraneous weight, you can build a car under the minimum weight as listed...I've done it.


I'd be willing to answer any questions. Write me.

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Bill

[Ron]

Be glad to help anyway I can. We have been working on the Mustang for years. The 2.3 can make gobs of power it's the handling that will always set you back. We are very strong at Roebling, flowing track, not a lot of big stops or tight turns. I goes down hill from there. We did just set the track record at Kershaw, I have no idea how, the car did not feel fast. Call me in the evenings to discuss on monday, or wednesday ( soccer practice other nights.

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[Big3Tom]

Wow, you guys are great. I feel alot better knowing that I can make these changes and have a competitive car.

Bill... I was hoping to hear from you. I read all your previous posts (I'm not stalking you...) and your experience is evident and appreciated.

My friend, Jim, who is an SRF owner, told me to cover up the car (I just picked it up today) and focus on the ITC Honda Civic that I will be driving at my first SCCA school at Daytona this weekend.

I did take some new pix of the fox while still on our trailer. I need to figure out how to load them on this site. It seems alot like our Mastercraft forum.

I have a line on a 90 notch 2.3, 5speed, that may be a donor car.
It is low mileage and clean.

Steven...I look forward to seeing you at the school track. My son and I will be doing Homestead and Sebring. Our home track is Sebring and we crew for a group of SRF guys called the Brew Crew.

Ron...I'm going to take you up on that call after this weekend.

I would like to get all your imput.

Thanks...Tom

[spawpoet]

Wow, you guys are great. I feel alot better knowing that I can make these changes and have a competitive car.

Bill... I was hoping to hear from you. I read all your previous posts (I'm not stalking you...) and your experience is evident and appreciated.

My friend, Jim, who is an SRF owner, told me to cover up the car (I just picked it up today) and focus on the ITC Honda Civic that I will be driving at my first SCCA school at Daytona this weekend.

I did take some new pix of the fox while still on our trailer. I need to figure out how to load them on this site. It seems alot like our Mastercraft forum.

I have a line on a 90 notch 2.3, 5speed, that may be a donor car.
It is low mileage and clean.

Steven...I look forward to seeing you at the school track. My son and I will be doing Homestead and Sebring. Our home track is Sebring and we crew for a group of SRF guys called the Brew Crew.

Ron...I'm going to take you up on that call after this weekend.

I would like to get all your imput.

Thanks...Tom

Not a Mustang guy, but I will be at the same school, so I will look you up. Good luck!!