Differences in 87-93 GT's
11-04-2006, 03:34 PM
#12
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RE: Differences in 87-93 GT's
ORIGINAL: 88blackgt
lol nothing to worry about? i never even looked at a 93 for that reason. not that the trw slugs are that great but they are better than hyper. guess im just retarded like that
lol nothing to worry about? i never even looked at a 93 for that reason. not that the trw slugs are that great but they are better than hyper. guess im just retarded like that
11-04-2006, 04:03 PM
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RE: Differences in 87-93 GT's
Engines are pretty much the same.
As far as the body goes, if its a hatchback, check for any rust on the hatch. Ive seen plenty with bubbled paint caused by the rust. If youre looking at a T-top, check the same as above but also check the tops, they leak if they arent taken care of. If youre looking for vert, not much changes. Just make sure the top is full working order. The notchbacks are a bit lighter and arent as 'flimsy' as the GTs are.
Check for excessive body gaps or uneven panels, sometimes thats a red flag that its been hit at some point. Sometimes the body panels were just aligned wrong to.
For the interior, check the ashtray door in the console, they are a common problem. The console armrest is another problem, the plastic latch breaks. Buy an aluminum latch, youll be glad you did. The door seals are another thing to check to. They are torn easily. The headlights can yellow after a while to, just clean them from time to time.
Ive had my 93 GT since 21k and right now its around 133k and is just beginning to have issues but nothing too major. With high mileage, check the rear main seal for leaks. Other than that just keep changing the oil and give it regular tuneups and it should last you a long time.
As for SD or MAF, id go with MAF. MAF doesnt 'freak out' like SD can when it comes to engine mods such as cam, heads, intake etc.
Have fun!
As far as the body goes, if its a hatchback, check for any rust on the hatch. Ive seen plenty with bubbled paint caused by the rust. If youre looking at a T-top, check the same as above but also check the tops, they leak if they arent taken care of. If youre looking for vert, not much changes. Just make sure the top is full working order. The notchbacks are a bit lighter and arent as 'flimsy' as the GTs are.
Check for excessive body gaps or uneven panels, sometimes thats a red flag that its been hit at some point. Sometimes the body panels were just aligned wrong to.
For the interior, check the ashtray door in the console, they are a common problem. The console armrest is another problem, the plastic latch breaks. Buy an aluminum latch, youll be glad you did. The door seals are another thing to check to. They are torn easily. The headlights can yellow after a while to, just clean them from time to time.
Ive had my 93 GT since 21k and right now its around 133k and is just beginning to have issues but nothing too major. With high mileage, check the rear main seal for leaks. Other than that just keep changing the oil and give it regular tuneups and it should last you a long time.
As for SD or MAF, id go with MAF. MAF doesnt 'freak out' like SD can when it comes to engine mods such as cam, heads, intake etc.
Have fun!
11-04-2006, 04:23 PM
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RE: Differences in 87-93 GT's
ORIGINAL: 88MustangGX
so SD and MAF, (i have an 88) what is the difference?
so SD and MAF, (i have an 88) what is the difference?
11-04-2006, 04:36 PM
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RE: Differences in 87-93 GT's
SD vs. MAF:
Basically with an SD, the computer looks at the rpm (from the TFI) and the calculated air density (MAP and ACT) and barometric pressure plus information in its memory to figure out the airflow. In other words, it 'guesses' if i may use that term. So any changes such as intake, cam, or even heads will affect an SD setup as its accuracy is lessened. MAF measures the actual airflow directly and so reacts quicker and more accurately to changes in the airflow during acceleration and deceleration.
Basically with an SD, the computer looks at the rpm (from the TFI) and the calculated air density (MAP and ACT) and barometric pressure plus information in its memory to figure out the airflow. In other words, it 'guesses' if i may use that term. So any changes such as intake, cam, or even heads will affect an SD setup as its accuracy is lessened. MAF measures the actual airflow directly and so reacts quicker and more accurately to changes in the airflow during acceleration and deceleration.
11-04-2006, 04:45 PM
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RE: Differences in 87-93 GT's
ORIGINAL: shakes
you're kidding right?
ORIGINAL: BlackLX
It's mostly stupid reasons. When they got airbags in 1990 they changed the steering wheel design from the 87-89 mustangs. I just like the look of the airbag steering wheel and think the 87-89 steering wheel is ugly. In 1991 the pony wheels came out, I really wanted those because I think the 10 holes and turbine wheels are ugly. That's no big deal though, most people switch to pony wheels or get some aftermarket wheels. Also, in 1993 they got hypereutectic pistons but that's nothing to worry about either.
It's mostly stupid reasons. When they got airbags in 1990 they changed the steering wheel design from the 87-89 mustangs. I just like the look of the airbag steering wheel and think the 87-89 steering wheel is ugly. In 1991 the pony wheels came out, I really wanted those because I think the 10 holes and turbine wheels are ugly. That's no big deal though, most people switch to pony wheels or get some aftermarket wheels. Also, in 1993 they got hypereutectic pistons but that's nothing to worry about either.
No, I'm not.
