Lightest mustang ever built with a v8 is the fox body lx notchback. Fabricated wing by innovative racecraft for 197993 mustang fox body. What are realistic weight differences between foxbodies and. Also what does a sn95 race car with the same weight reduction mods as the foxbodies yall are.
In some ways, the ford mustang gt350produced for 1984 to. The manual equipped foxbody mustangs can return decent highway mileage, so. Of course, thats a cobra and not your runofthemill fox mustang. Jan 02, 2018 its no secret that the 7993 mustangs are pretty lightweight and we all know that lighter is better but heres a more indepth article about the fox mustangs weight. Im fairly new to the fox body world as i have wrecked my sn95 cobra i recently put my 4. Mar 10, 2021 after that, they turned their attention back to the 1981 mustang. Ford mustang fox body cars and trucks for sale classified. In this guide, lmr goes into detail on how you can shed a few pounds and how to make your fox body mustang a lean mean racing machine. Dec 31, 2020 the fox body, sn95, s197, and s550 generations are the most popular mustangs for drag racing, but youll still see some classics on the track. Weighs in at 6080 kgs 2998 lbs3042lbs respectively mods. Fox body mustang brake systems were barely adequate when the cars were new and downright abysmal when you start adding performance. The fox platform, born out of the budgetcrunching late 1970s, utilized braking already old braking technology. If youve got little need for the extra two seats, you wont find a more effective way to shed unneeded pounds.
Oct 26, 2020 1993 ford mustang foxbody road race for sale in charlotte, nc, price. Mocking up a becool radiator and derale fans and shroud in our 1990 fox body mustang week to wicked, day 3. The first sn95, right after the fox weighed in at 3,380 pounds for a gt manual. Compared to a 2018 gt weighing in at just over 3,700 pounds. A few years ago i started looking for a fairly light v8 car with a smaller body, and the fox platform kind of fit that profile for me. Ford mustang parts and accessories at summit racing. Also, with just over 3000 pounds of weight, precise steering, and a. Highperformance mustang builders guide 19942004 unep. What are realistic weight differences between foxbodies. The thirdgeneration mustang was produced by ford from 1978 until 1993. Roof hoop, windshield bars and dash bar are not notched.
Griggs racing chassis systems provide immensely increased launch and high speed stability over any other kind of system due to the design geometry. Battery relocation with accel and optima on our fox body. The tach needle lazily rises and falls as the manual shifter eases through. The book was very complete and provided setup for applications from street to all out racing. However, the nonapplicable portions were both interesting and added additional insight into what makes a fox body. How to install the ultimate foxbody suspension turn and. A text book example of a car with all the right stuff. Its no secret that the 79 93 mustangs are pretty lightweight and we all know that. You can build your mustang for drag racing, road racing, or improved. For comparison griggs racing supplied data for a 93 cobra r with oil and fuel of. I think 3links are better for road racing or truck arms like stock cars use. Fox body mustang restoration 19791993 midlife classic cars. And now, the unmolested fox mustang in perfect condition is worth more than a brand new honda fit. Best part about that is it still has all the front interior, tilt steering, power mirrors, power windows, power locks, factory glass and doors.
One of those advantages is traction due to better weight transfer. The fox body mustang is the third generation of the ford mustang, introduced in 1979, and used fords fox chassis platform. Well its that time, time to bolt on some old used up tires, slosh some fuel in it and steel our nerves for some 7. The 5 coolest special edition foxbody mustangs you may. It was originally a fourcylinder fourspeed car with a caramel interior and an exterior hue of fords pastel chamois. The 5 coolest special edition foxbody mustangs you may not. How to install the ultimate foxbody suspension turn and burn. The fox body ford mustang is one of the most enduring muscle car icons. Dibo drop in black out windows are precut to same size as factory glass, they are ready to install. The cars 235 horsepower launched it from zero to 60 in just under 6 seconds, and it reached 98 mph as it shot down the quartermile in 14.
The foxbody ford mustang is one of the most enduring muscle car icons. May 02, 2017 gregg biddlingmeiers autocross fox body mustang may 2, 2017 august 7, 2017 chad 2 comments mustang, optima, optima ultimate street car, pro touring, usca gregg biddlingmeiers fox body mustang has been tearing it up on the track and autocross courses all over the south western us for a couple of years now. Even amongst the sea of trackready mustangs we saw during a recent event at the thermal club, joe ayads fox hatch stood out. Originally designed and built by dave brown and dwight sharp of dave brown motorsports, charlotte, nc. It underwent updates for 1987, and for a time seemed destined for replacement with a frontwheel drive mazda platform. Viewing this install and using the information shared is subject to the terms set forth here view the lmr install instructions disclaimer. The first fox body notchback had a drag coefficient of. Four bolts and a couple electrical connections make this one of the biggest weight drops for your fox. In this new restoration series title from cartech, all the procedures and best practices for restoring your fox body will be. The addition of griggs coil over konis and rear lower control arms makes this kit pack a big punch. The mustang s low entry price, followed by the storm of available aftermarket parts, has made the fox bodied mustang 19791993 the most desirable and modified car on the market in the last 20 years. This ford mustang fox body gets installed with the ultimate suspension from maximum motorsports to rival the gt500 and boss 302 at the dragstrip and on corners. Weight savings is a priority without sacrificing strength and safety and controllability.
Wing for drag race applications only where high downforce is needed. Forty years after its introduction, the fox body mustang has come of age, and this new book chronicles all the best procedures for restoring these affordable yet appreciating classics. If you want the lightest of the fox bodies, for drag racing or road racing. Oct 04, 2007 the only way a fox mustang is going to weigh over 2 tons is if you have 4 people in the car and a trunk full of crap. Photo is for clarification purpose only, actual part may vary. Optic armors lexan is coated both on the inside and outside to resist scratches keeping your windows looking great for a long time.
The owner of the junk fox body was a local dirt track racer and had bought them only for the motors, transmissions, and rear ends. This is the best fox body mustang year to buy hotcars. In the case of our fox body mustang with a cast iron v8 sitting over the front wheels and very little sitting over the rear axle, there are numerous advantages. Antiroll bar links, adjustable, 20052014 mustang s197. After building many class dominating pro cars, other racers starting asking for many of the unique parts we were building on our in house race cars. Fit 20052009 ford mustang gt v8 racing hood scoop black fits. Ford mustang fox body cars and trucks for sale classifieds. The 1980 ford mustang mclaren m81 is the fox body to beat. Cj pony parts also offers mustang books that give thorough overviews of specific mustang models, like. Black lines matter with mustang racing tee, drag racing tee, 5. Building highperformance foxbody mustangs on a budget.
Being built on fords fox platform, it is commonly referred to as the fox body mustang. It came in at 2689lbs wo driver and 2900lbs w driver. Whether you drive your mustang daily, take it to the strip or road race, our chassis system is guaranteed to yield significant performance improvements. Starting with a coupe body style will help not only in weight, but stiffness as well. Since then i went to manual steering, swapped out to an even lighter hood than before and bought some doors off a 93 which ended up being a. One of the worlds rarest ford mustangs, the mclaren m81, is. The fox platform is the longestproduced vehicle architecture by ford motor company and featured a rear wheel drive, unibody chassis designed for compact and midsized vehicles. Fox body mustangs make especially good drag cars because theyre so lightweight.
The modern mustang has been described as beginning in 1979 with the fox body chassis and continues through today, which spans four uni body chassis platformsincluding the s550 that the 2015 mustang is built on. Available in a strutless or fully adjustable strut design. Taking cues from the svo, all mustangs got aerodynamic headlights and a host of design changes that radically changed the fox body shape. Aug 20, 2014 weight is the primary reason for relocating any vehicle battery to the trunk. I have a book that lists the weight of each year if i remember right. Clear gel coat for the carbon fiber look, race model. Mustang fox body weight 1990 mustang gt driveon scale. Fitted with a well dressed 347 stroker, rogers 1992 fox body mustang kicks in 550hp and is no stranger to drag racing. Upgrading fox body brakes with aerospace components dragzine. Our chassis system was designed to give you unprecedented performance. Mustang curb weights by generation curb vs gross cj pony parts.
Remove front seats and replace with lightweight racing seats. The quickest and easiest way to drop weight from your ford mustang is a rear seat delete kit. Apr 29, 2015 and one of the most popular drag race cars week in and week out at most drag strips are the modernera mustangs. Takes on turbocharged foxbody mustang for drag race supremacy. The gt ground effects kit include air scoops just in front of each wheel. Understand the difference between curb weight and gross vehicle weight and see how the ford mustangs curb weight has changed over the. Matts foxbody graced the cover of car craft magazine, was shot by larry.
Sep 11, 2017 this was the final year for the fox body mustang, and ford only built 4993 examples of the svt cobra. Mustang gt fox notchback hatchback gt lx saleen svo four eye sp. Installing the engine, transmission, and measuring the driveshaft. Some examples include pieces of mustang literature that provide overviews of the mustang as a whole, or overviews of specific year range mustangs, like the fox body mustang recognition guide. We want to race in a drag series out here thats based on 8 pounds per cube. Mustang illustrated june 2000 if it has anything to do with the ford mustang 5.
Lexan is 5075% lighter than glass, making it a great way to shave pounds and improve your race cars looks. Its no secret that the 7993 mustangs are pretty lightweight and we all know that. My application is for autocross, so much of the information did not apply. See more ideas about fox body mustang, fox mustang, mustang. If youre looking for some recreational reading and are a huge mustang enthusiast, cj pony parts has the perfect mustang books for you. By providing enthusiasts with an affordable, and funtomodify sports car ford was able to reestablish itself in the performance sphere during the 80s and early 90s, not to mention lean on the cobra heritage that had been sitting idle for more than a. The very first base mustang was just over 2,500 pounds. It evolved through a number of submodels, trim levels, and drivetrain combinations during its production life. Vintage, scca, nasa, wrl, track day, autocross, hill climb. Typically for customers using all team z parts, zimmerman can offer a set of adjustments to baseline a car, based on its power output, weight, and the components installed.
Current log book with vscr, vintage sports car racers. Joe ayads fox mustang road racer is built to make supercars. Hailed as the sports car for the masses, the mustang gt soon became one of the most modified cars ford has ever produced. Gregg biddlingmeiers autocross fox body mustang autoxandtrack. Passenger seat the passenger seat is a quick easy way to remove unwanted weight.
Race ready with driglites on, passenger seat removed and almost a full tank of gas. Battery relocation with accel and optima on our fox body mustang. The lighter the car, the quicker it will be on the drag strip. The success of the firstgeneration mustang inspired other automotive manufacturers to develop similar vehicles, but the mustang is the true american original. According to moody theres larger rotor vane thickness compared to the stock fox body design to provide greater airflow through the rotor vanes to cool the brakes.
The strutless design is made to mount the wing solely to the decklid so that the trunk area is. The fox body ford mustang is one of the most popular, and successful, muscle cars of all time. These larger cooling fins also reduce the total weight. Mustang adjustable drag shocks strange engineering. From its original classic design, through the fox body 5. So the lightest fox mustang is a 1979 coupe at 2,550 pounds or 2,870 with a 5. Going back a few years, our fox body coupe, project 666, had a full team z package on the rear.
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