All right all you SE Michigan 'Stangers. Send in those pics!! I've started a pic gallery of Detroit area Mustang owner's cars. I'm going to lean it towards '79+ Mustangs but classic, Mustang II, and other Fox-platform vehicles are more than welcome! You can use the form at the bottom of the page to get me your info or you can email me your info and pics.
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Comments:  Upgraded front calipers to 73MM and Rotors as well. Lines are all
stainless steel flex, and Cobra master and booster (rear are stock cobra).
Fresh paint and pin on cowl hood (2.5") as well as EFX are all SALEEN to
include bumper filler, decals, #'s and new RECARO's (soon to be installed).
The car runs @ about 450 horses streetable!!! Many little mods and I have a lot
of things I'm sure were missed...........
Update: The new combo is lookin sweet, I painted the block dayglow green, polished all the aluminum, and chromed the rest. I have accents with anodized red and blue, like the waterpump, and aeroquip stuff. |
Modifications:
- SALEEN black/silver accents
- 351 Lightening short block
- motorsport girdle
- windage tray <-------NEW!!
- custom Crane hyd. roller cam
- Canton 7qt. pan
- S trim VORTECH 14 psi H.O. kit w/ Alternative Auto modified bracket
- 2.75 pulley for blower (new)
- chromed GT40 upper/Cobra R lower
- 1" phenolic spacer
- TFS-R heads
- 1/2" undercut head studs <-------NEW!!
- 1.6 gold race roller rockers
- 75mm TB/EGR
- 80MM Pro-M race MAF W/K&N in-fender, Black SC version
- 36# injectors
- tall motorsport polished alum. valve covers
- new ARP studs all over (gettin smart as time goes on!!)
- motorsport airpump bypass
- modified Paxton fuel pickup insert <-------NEW!!
- SX fuel pump & regulator <-------NEW!!
- Aeroquip hoses, -10 feed, -8 return <-------NEW!!
- 1/2" vortech rails <-------NEW!!
- All aeroquip fittings <-------NEW!!
- 1-3/4" headers <-------NEW!!
- 2.5" H-pipe (MAC)
- Flowmaster catback offroad system 2 chambers
- Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
- billit flywheel
- Pro 5.0 shifter
- 3.73 Detroit Locker
- 31 splines in '97 Cobra rear-end (functional 4 wheel disc upgrade, fronts upgraded also)...
- MSD ignition with retard and blaster coil
- shift light
- autometer gauges (5) Boost, Fuel, H2O temp, oil pressure (NEW), ?????.....Shhhhh!!
(Sean - what's that last guage for, Eric??? Eric ain't tellin'!! heh heh)- Jamex strut tower brace (tried em all, don't fit with blower tube on)
- rocker plates
- 6 point street cage
- arm rest delete plate
- plated upper and lower torque boxes
- Megabite Jrs. (lower)
- Hotchkis uppers (adjustable)
- All polyurethane suspension
- rides on "B" springs
- 3 row cobra radiator
- 162� thermostat
- CSI electric water pump
- waterwetter
- Amsoil fluids throughout (25W/50 race oil)
- SALEEN alloys
17x9 rears w/ 265/40/17 BFG's (ZR)
17x8.5 fronts w/ 235/40's
(CHROMED, 5 lug)- new carpet
- RECARO'S
- SALEEN MOMO steering wheel <-------NEW!!
- dash plaque and all necessary decals for authenticity!
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General Specs:
'93 Cobra
Options: Red/Grey Leather/all options but CD and Moonroof
Comments:
We just returned from Charlotte (35th Annv) where the car ran really strong! This combination works well for this car.
Modifications:
- Motorsport Subframe Connectors
- Motorsport Strut Tower Brace
- Motorsport 'C' Spring Package
- Tokico 5-way adjustable Shocks and Struts
- Motorsport Super Duty Rear Upper Control Arms
- Motorsport Caster/Camber Plates
- Motorsport Underdrive Pulleys
- Motorsport AIR Pump Idler
- K&N Filter for stock Filter Box
- Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
- Canton Windage Tray
- Maximum Motorsport G-Load Brace
- BFGoodrich G-force Street Tires (245/45/17's)
Future Modifications:
- Heads
- Headers
- Mufflers
- 3.55's
General Specs: 1996 Mustang GT Convertible 4.6L 5 speed Fully Loaded |
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Comments:
Recently took best of show at the Ford Sheldon Plant Annual Charity Car Show June 6,1999.
Modifications:
- Saleen S281 ground effects and rear wing
- Saleen window and full body decal set
- Saleen/Momo carbon fiber shift knob
- Saleen S281 embroided floor mats
- Chrome 18 inch Saleen Wheels
- Saleen Speedster Cover
- Saleen/Racecraft Springs
- Classic Light Bar
- Carbon Fiber Dash kit
- K&N w/ out silencer
- B&M Ripper Shifter
- BBK Off-road H-pipe
- 2 chamber Flowmasters
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General Specs: 1986 Mustang GT Convertible |
Comments:
" .....the car has a very unmistakeable grumble...I am told that it sounds like a 351 or stroker constantly. I respond with, "It moves like one too!"
Modifications:
ALL work including paint done by Scott
- 4" cowl hood
- all possible weight reduction steps taken
- 302 block bored .030 over
- crank balanced, shot peened, shark finned
- DSS pistons (hi-compression)
- e-bok stage II ported 2.02 heads
- Fel-Pro O-ring gasket
- extreme energy .565 .555 cam
- Weiand Stealth intake
- barry grant 750 silver claw
- bbk full length headers
- msd ignition and distributor
- Barry Grant Fuel System w/ 1/2" braided aeroquip line
- red lettered Ford Motorsport valve covers (not shown)
- T-5Z tranny w/ pro 5.0 shifter
- Centerforce Dual Friction clutch and pressure plate
- FMS aluminum drive shaft
- 4.10 gears
- all autometer pro-comp gauges
- Howe aluminum radiator 36"
- Black Magic elec fan
- M2300k 5 lug 4 wheel disc conversion
- Eiboch springs
- Cobra "R" wheels
- 275x40x17 rear / 255x40x17 front
Future Modifications:
- 8 pt. moly cage to replace 6 pt. steel (not shown)
General Specs: 1987 Mustang coupe originally 4cyl/5spd |
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Comments:
Sean - " .....you've really got to check out Matt's webpage for the full rundown on this car. I can't do it justice here. It's probably the best chronicle of a buildup that I've come across on the web to date."
Modifications:
- 351 Sportsman shortblock
- TFS Street Heat heads - shaved .028" for 9.2:1 cr
- Competition Cams custom hyd. roller cam
- Competition Cams Magnum Roller rockers
- Performer RPM intake
- Holley 750 vac. secondaries
- MAC longtubes
- MSD 6AL ignition
- MSD distributor
- Holley Blue Fuel Pump
- Motorsport alum. radiator
- March billit pulleys
- C4 trans
- Hurst quarter stick
- J.W. Performance 3000rpm converter
- Trans-Go shift kit
- Moser aluminum Drive shaft
- Moser 9" rear
- 3.70 gears
- Detroit Locker
- 31 Spline Moser axles
- Motorsport rear disc brakes
- homebuilt custom subframe connectors
- S&W 6 pnt. rollbar - tied to torque boxes
- Southside LCAs
- Motorsport UCAs - boxed
- 70/30f & 50/50r Lakewood drag struts/shocks
- 4cyl springs and frnt swaybar
- JAZ poly buckets
- Autometer guages
- 2.5" H.O. Fibertrends 'glass cowl induction hood
- Cervini's Cobra grill insert
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General Specs:
1995 Mustang GT 5spd.
Comments:
" .....I have since added a nitrous kit, but haven't got a clean run with it yet and my year is probably over...... the car has almost 95k and more than 300 passes on it, with the motor still untouched."
Modifications:
- Motorsports 1 5/8 shorties
- Pacesetter off-road
- Flowmaster 3 chambers
- March underdrives
- K&N
- Steeda aluminum upper and lower rear arms
- Hoosier Quik Times (245 60/15)
- 3.73 gears
General Specs: 1995 Mustang GT. Fully loaded. Every possible option. |
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Comments:
Sean - " .....check out Gene's webpage. He's a serious 'Stang nut and has a great "locals" page of his own showcasing some Detroit area Mustangs."
Modifications:
- Cobra intake
- 3.73 gears
- Centerforce Dual-Friction clutch
- 2 chamber Flowmasters
- off road H-pipe
- all Mustang badges revomed & replaced with Cobra emblems
- Cobra instrument cluster & air bag
- digital fuel pressure guage
- 17" chrome wheels w/ 275/40/17 rubber (they look just like Cobra R's)
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General Specs: 87 LX 5.0 - The car was special ordered w/ no power anthing. Car has air, 2.73 gears. |
Comments:
Tony is a member of the Capital Area Mustangs car club and the LX is a consistant show winner. Tony says, "It has placed in 6 of 8 'All Ford & Mustang' shows this summer. 1st at Michianna Mustang & Ford Show, 1st at Ford Superfest Car show at Milan Dragway, & placed in the top 5 at the 35th Anniversary Mustang show at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC."
Modifications:
- Steeda Springs, subframe connectors and strut tower brance
- 2 1/2 exhaust w/ 2 chamber flowmasters
- Mac headers
- Gt-40 intake
- 70 mm Throttle Body
- BBk Cold air induction.
- Chrome ponies with Nitto Extreme Performance Radials
- Blue, Alum. and crome engine compartment
- 2 1/2 inch ram air hood
- Cobra wing
- custom seats
- 2 Kenwood Twelves in the hatch
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General Specs:
1995 Mustang GT. Every option except leather and manual trans.
Modifications:
- MAC 1 5/8" Long Tube Headers
- MAC Pro-Chamber
- 2-Chamber Flowmasters
- FMS 4.10 Gear
- MAC Underdrives
- B&M Shift Improver Kit
- B&M Supercooler
- Custom Chip by Alternative Auto
- Nitto Drag Extremes (275/40/17)
- Cragar SS980 17" Wheels
- White Face Gauges
- Clear Corner Lights
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General Specs: 1991 GT 5.0 - Car is a basic GT, tweed low back seats with small headrest. Air, power everything. |
Comments:
One interesting note is the the car was never wired for Premium Sound. We tore the audio system apart trying to install a new CD player and discovered for some reason premium sound never existed in this car.
Modifications:
Current Mods:Real Soon Mods (just about ready to go on):
- BBK Cold Air Induction
- March Steel Underdrive Pullies
Future Mods:
- Roush Specific Rate Springs
- Subframe Connectors with crossbraces
- GT-40P Heads
- Full exhaust
- Drivetrain upgrade (gears, converter, shift kit)
- Intake
- More suspension
General Specs: 1992 Mustang LX 5.0 PS, PB, PW, PL, A/C |
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Comments:
This is how I bought the car, and only the selected few will know what the future holds!!
Specs:
Currently:
BODY:
WHEELS:
- 1992 LX 5.0
- Color: Wild Strawberry
- Trim: Stock color keyed molding
ENGINE:
- 16" Ponies w 225/50/16 Michelin Maypops
TRANS:
- E-bok Performer rpm 5.0 upper, and lower
- FMS 65mm TB
- Vortech 73mm calib for 24#
- 24# injectors
- March pullies
- March Ram air
- Stock heads, and cam
REAREND:
- 40,000 mile AOD
- B&M 2400 N/L Stall
- B&M Shit improver kit
- Stock Ford 8.8 Traclok w/ 3.73:1 gears
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General Specs: 90 LX 5.0 - Pony rims, GT rear spoiler, and all emblems removed are only exterior changes |
Comments:
My Mustang is actually in the garage for the winter while I re-build the motor and transmission (it's turning into a Cobra R under the skin!). It is my "fun" street car and has never been raced, probably never will be! It handles great, goes fast, and stops real well!
Sean - I think I just might be able to talk him into runnin' it at the strip at least once.....heh heh
Take a look at the fresh paint on Joe's car. Damn......doesn't black look cool when it's done right?
Modifications:
Motor:Suspension/drivetrain:
- GT-40 intake
- 65mm throttle body
- 24# injectors
- 155lph fuel pump
- '93 Cobra X3Z computer 70mm MAF
- E7 heads with GT-40 valves
- Cobra 1.7 roller rockers
- police oil cooler
- BBK 1 5/8" longtubes w/ 2 1/2" exhaust and 3-chamber flowmasters
- MSD ignition & coil
- 130 Amp alternator (from '94 GT)
- HD 3-row radiator (from '84 Lincoln!)
- & of course, the K&N filter
Brakes:
- Bilstein struts & shocks
- Motorsport 'C' springs
- SVO strut mounts
- '98 Cobra rear sway bar
- polyurethane bushings everywhere
- manual steering (from the '82) w/ Flaming River shaft
- 3.55 gears
- Maximum Motorsports subframe connectors
- Motorsport clutch
- Hurst shifter
Future mods:
- SVO master cylinder
- 73mm calipers (from Police Crown Vic)
- braided stainless lines
- steel caliper guide sleeves
- Performance Friction pads
- (& unfortunately still have the rear drums!)
- GT-40P heads
- Crane 2031 "Cobra" cam
- rebuilt short-block bored & stroked to ???ci
- upgraded T-5
- Maximum Motorsports strut tower brace and panhard bar
- and finally, rear disk brakes!
I love the Pure Street and Trophy Stock classes so, even tho the following isn't necessarily "Local", he's still in the Great Lakes area and Chicago is certainly closer than some parts of MI are to us here near Detroit. ;^) - Sean
General Specs: 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L 8 point S&W cage, full interior, no power |
Specs:
NMRA PURE STREET & F.F.W.TROPHY STOCK CAR
- stock block .030 over
- JE pistons
- compression over 11:1
- GT-40P heads (unported for TS, ported set for PS)
- custom cam shaft by comp cams
.500" lift int & exh, duration = alot- Stealth intake
- Holley 650dp
- complete fuel system
- long tube headers
- 2 chamber Flowmasters
- 4:30 gears (et and mph above on 4.10s)
- 3200# car
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General Specs: Chris recently replaced his '96GT with this '99 35th Anniv. |
Modifications:
In progress.....updates soon
General Specs: 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 Pw , Pl, air, Psidemirror, Ps, 5-speed, air bag, 25th anniversary, red cloth seats, red and black interior, lumbar seats, swivel map light.. etc.. GT options... |
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Mods:
- BBK 2.5" offroad h-pipe
- BBK 1 5/8" shorty headers
- Flowmaster mufflers
- K&N filter
- FMS 3.73 gears
- SVO H.D. clutch
- T5 Z trans
- SVO flywheel
- Crane 1.7 roller rockers
- Hurst short throw shifter
- FMS aluminum driveshaft
- SSM lift bars
- sub-frame connectors
- 1.5" FMS lowering springs
- under-drive pullies
- black magic electric fan
- 140amp powermaster alternator
- 9mm FMS wires
- Accel cap/rotor
- JVC cd-player
- 2 - 12" 600watt subs in ported box
- 300x2RMS Crunch Drive amp
- JBL Component speakers all throughout car
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General Specs: 1988 Mustang LX 5.0L coupe, AOD. |
Comments:
At this point the car has a manual rack and manual brakes also. The car will soon be changed back to power steering and brakes since it is driven daily. Car still sports the speed density injection and stock cam with 19lb. injectors.
Modifications:
- Stock 77,000 mile shortblock
- MAC windage tray w. stock oil pan
- Mildly ported and factory valved E7's
- Heavily modified AOD - PA manual valve body / trans. brake / 2,400 stall
- 3.73's
- adjustable control arms
- 65mm edelbrock t-body
- stock 93 Cobra upper/gt40P lower
- 2 1/2" off road exhaust
- aluminum driveshaft
General Specs: 1983 Mustang GT 5.0 |
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Comments:
Duane says the above times were run at Ubly and the NOS system hasn't been used at the track yet. They think mid to low 11s are possible. I see low 11s being easily obtainable with the numbers he's already run.
Mods:
- 1995 Ford Cobra 5.0L shortblock
- Dart Jr. heads prepared by Alternative Auto Performance
- Heads milled .060" for 10.4:1 CR
- 1.6 roller rockers by Crane
- Victor Jr. intake matched to heads
- Holley 750cfm Vacuum Carb
- Mac long tube headers
- Wolverine 1087 ( 289°/299° adv, 222°/232° @ .050" - .510"/.534")
- Tremec 3550 5-Spd.
- 4.10 gears in stock 8.8" axle
- NOS 150HP Nitrous System
- Holley Blue & Red fuel pumps
- Black Magic electric fan kit
- Megabite Jr.'s in rear
- Stock front suspension
