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Old 01-23-2008, 04:36 PM
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Wondering if there was any difference between 87 through 93 5.0 Gt ? Anything particular to look for on the car before i buy it ? any problem spots on the body ? Any problems with the manual trannys ? Looking to spend $3500 to $4000 do you think thats a reasonable price range ? thanks any help would be appreciated
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Old 01-23-2008, 05:17 PM
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if you plan on building it up for high power, look for a 90 and up for MAF
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Old 01-23-2008, 05:54 PM
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Actually, the 88 california spec came with a MAF and all 89s came with a MAF
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Old 01-23-2008, 07:33 PM
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there all pretty much the same aside form MAF or speed density, look under the car for rust and damage to the subframe. also hacked up wiring its common on older cars especially american cars
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the side panels on the 87-90 have a tendancy to trap water and that turns the metal to rust. just somethin to check out and consider
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Old 01-23-2008, 09:55 PM
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the side panels on the 87-90 have a tendancy to trap water and that turns the metal to rust. just somethin to check out and consider
wire wheel and undercoat FTW
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if you plan on building it up for high power, look for a 90 and up for MAF
Don't pass up the opportunity to buy a good 87-88 non MAF car.
It's an easy swap.

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Old 01-24-2008, 10:23 AM
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93's don't have fordged pistons
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Old 01-24-2008, 02:14 PM
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if you plan on building it up for high power, look for a 90 and up for MAF
Don't pass up the opportunity to buy a good 87-88 non MAF car.
It's an easy swap.

dident all 87-93 fox's have maf?
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if you plan on building it up for high power, look for a 90 and up for MAF
Don't pass up the opportunity to buy a good 87-88 non MAF car.
It's an easy swap.

dident all 87-93 fox's have maf?
no 86-88 SD 89+ maf
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