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Time to do the 86 GT Convertible.

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Old 07-17-2016, 08:07 PM
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Default Time to do the 86 GT Convertible.

I bought this as my daily runner and it's time for some minor upgrades. I just ordered some widow trip and new headlights. I can't find a decent site for the fog light replacements though, any suggestions.
I want to jump up the horses a little, figured I would get a BBK CAI first. Might do some custom work on the exhaust which means not ordering anything just having my shop play around with what they have. Any other economical suggestions without getting into supercharges etc?
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Old 07-18-2016, 08:16 AM
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#1 first mod should definitely be a gear swap in the rear. Best bang for the buck....

No, it doesn't add any HP, but it does FEEL like you added 100 HP. And fuel mileage won't take a big hit from it either.

I'd go with 3:73 if your AOD, and 3:55 with a manual trans.

Just my opinion though....good luck in whatever you decide.
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Ops, double post...
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Old 07-18-2016, 09:22 AM
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Those Marchal fog lights are tough to come by. I had to get some off ebay for my 85 about 6 years ago. I might still have one laying around. I'll check when I get home.
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Old 07-18-2016, 07:37 PM
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I like the idea of the 3:55 gears, yes it manual. Mongolchuck if you do have that please let me know because I have one that works and one that's broke.
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Old 07-19-2016, 02:36 PM
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i think those fog lights were used on lincoln mark7's so id scour craigslist looking for those as well being parted etc
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