Factory Options Modifications
Misc Improvements
Dyno Info
Comments
This 92 GT is highly modified. Click HERE for the full list of the modifications. I picked it up from Paul when he bought his 93 Cobra. It was lowered and had the 93 Cobra back skirt and exhaust setup on it as well as sub-frame connectors. As you can see, the paint was very well maintained. It's a fun car!!!
There is the heart of the beast.
You got your standard gray here.
Details, Details. The front calipers and back drums were painted with red engine paint to match the color of the car. A nice touch. They just need to be cleaned every once in a while. Clearn them with mineral spirits, then mask off and sand them before painting. Wait a day for them to dry.
Mechanical :
* 5.0 liter V8 GT (225
bhp advertised) - Included forged pistons
* 5 speed trans (T5)
* A/C
* Stereo Cassette
* Power Steering
* Power Brakes
Exterior :
* 92 Rio Red GT - repainted (no 5.0
emblems on fenders)
* Factory five start "Pony" rims
Interior:
* Grey Cloth seats and interior
* Driver side air bag
* Power locks
* Power windows
* Power mirrors
* Power Lumbar on driver and passenger side seats
Engine Mods :
* K&N air filter
* Removed factory air silencer
* Set base timing (spout disconnected) to 14 degrees
* MAC Underdrive Pulleys
* Short belt (bypass air pump)
* 4 Core radiator (new)
* Redline Water Wetter
* Extended life Prestone + Redline Water Wetter
* 160 Degree Thermostat
* Synthetic power steering fluid
* 20w - 50 Valvoline
* 92 GT convertible Motor Mounts
* Accel 8mm wires
* Brass Terminal Cap and Rotor
* Split Fire plugs
* Air pump bypassed
Exhaust Mods :
* BBK Equal Length Headers - chrome
* Flowtech X pipe
* Flowmaster American Thunder after-cat 2 1/2" with 2
chamber mufflers and Cobra SS tips
* Emission connections on back of engine removed and capped
off
Transmission Mods:
* Rebuilt (7K+ miles) T5 transmission
(standard 335 first gear ratio)
* Used standard 101 rebuild kit with
new synchros
* Upgraded Input bearing to 93
"Cobra spec" (Increasing Torque spec to 310 Ft/lbs)
* New cluster gear
* New shift forks
* New third gear slider
* Replaced stock input shaft retainer with steel input shaft
retainer
* Centerforce clutch and new throwout bearing
* SVO pressure place
* Balanced pressure plate
and flywheel assembly to stock flywheel offset
* Steeda TriAxe Shifter
* Polished aluminum CNC machined
shifter handle
* Synthetic Valvoline oil
* Steel clutch quadrant
* Adjustable clutch cable (adjusts at fork)
Rearend Mods:
* Ford MotorSport 3.71:1 gears
* Ford aluminum drive line
* T/A rearend girdle
* Synthetic Valvoline oil
* New Wheel bearings
Body/Tire Mods:
* 93 Cobra back skirt with matching exhaust
* P245/50/16 BF Goodrich Comp TA-V rated radials (original
size is P225/60/16)
Brake Mods:
* New front brake rotors (calipers painted
Red with engine paint)
* New front Z rated pads
* New rear brake drums (painted red), pads and all new wheel
bearings (inner and outer)
Frame/Suspension Mods :
* Sub-Frame connectors
* Steeda caster/camber plates
* Lowered about 1 1/2" (cut stock springs)
Interior Mods :
* Tinted windows - 30% sides, 20% back window
* New Mustang floor mats
Improvements :
* A/C pulley
* Wired fog lights to turn on anytime
* Wired in connection for radar detector
* O2 sensors
* EGR sensor
* Transmission speedo gear & seal (for 3.73 ratio)
* Console ash tray flip top spring
* Passenger side electric door lock
Dyno Test Trip # 1:
Details: 1992
Mustang GT 106,000 miles. Very modified. Tested with all
of the modifications listed above.
Dyno
Chart
RWHP: 217.7
RWTQ: 282.0
Calculated BHP: 265.5
(Standard 18% parasitic drag ratio - Stock listed at 225)
Calculated BTQ:
343.9
Note: Calculation for 18% parasitic drag is:
(RWHP / 1 - 18) OR
(RWHP / .82)
This is my Critic's Corner. I comment about the likes and dis-likes of this production year of Mustang and any mods I added.
Likes :
The 92 Production Year Mustang:
* Great exterior styling
* Good feel to the seating in the car
and seat height with OK headroom.
* Simple to work on (once you start
to become familiar with fuel injection) with reasonable engine repairing
room,
* Very modifiable (includes body,
suspension, engine, trans)
* Like the switches to the headlights
and accessories
* Like the GT rear deck
spoiler. (Like the Cobra better).
X-Pipe
* Love the sound!!!
Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers
* Love the sound out of these, but I
do on occasion you do notice that 2000 RPM "hum of death" on long
trips.
Steeda TriAxe Shifter
* Love this shifter!!!
This thing has the perfect angle and adjustments to it. You can drive
all day in a comfortable position and still have a short shift.
Dis-likes :
. The 92 Production Year Mustang:
* Should have offered a 351 as a
"Performance Option" with 3.55 or 3.73 performance axle ("No
replacement for displacement"). Chevy has been
offering the 350ci
for who knows how many years.
* Needed more BHP from the
factory. Should have included better head, cam, and intake design
from factory like the Cobra.
* The power disc brakes on
this Fox body SUCK!!! I am still amazed that for put drum
brakes on the rear axle for this year of a car. Especially on
GT
model. For the technology available this was way too much of a bean
counter decision for Ford to make in a performance car.
* Steering ratio stinks. Can't
make any kind of a U-turn.
* Wheel wells were also too small to
put any real sized tire without some type of wheel rub.
* Side mirrors while they have nice
style, they are not big enough
* The headlight plastic does not last
the test of time (fogs).
* Steering wheel is too big and
bulky.
* Stock stereo is a peice of junk.
* Clutch and brake pedals are
too close. (Anyone with big feet or wearing boots has a hell of a time).
* 8.8" rearend gear setup
reminds me of early Chevy design. Should have continued with the 9"
or at least the design. The install of the pumpkin makes
for a cheap and
easy gear swap. Also more durable.
* Thermostat bolts are in a
stupid place. What happened to the easy replace design here.
What a pain.
* Horn is hard to find and hit.
* Power lumbar famous for not holding
air after a few years making the seat uncomfortable.
Equal length headers:
* Installing these is a HUGE project
for a home mechanic. This was a pain in my rear for the almost unproven
1-3 extra HP. As an install note, you
almost cannot get
around jacking up the passenger side engine to install that side. I spent
hours trying to avoid that until I finally gave in.
X-Pipe with American Thunder exhaust:
* This install did
not match up like I wanted and required customization by a muffler
shop. I do not know why. Normally this stuff is "Bolt
in".
Underdrive Pulleys:
* While this is truly a good
"feel at the pedal" modification, I could never get the cooling under
control in the summertime. This car will get too hot at idle in 100 degree
heat with the A/C becuase od these underdrive under drive. I even added a
160 degree thermostat, 4 core radiator, Redline Water Wetter and top of the line
coolant. Don't let anyone else convince you otherwise. Also you will
miss the true cooling power of your A/C once they are on. Great mod
in "cold" states.
Split Fire spark plugs:
* Don' really know if these are worth
the hefty price.
Lowering the car
* This car has chopped factory
springs. While it feels fantastic while out for a performance drive, it
can hurt a bit on the day to day drives. Use after
market springs for
a better ride. Also you will need caster/camber plates when
lowering to get alignment in to specs.
Last Updated: 08/08/2001