86 Pony

Whats up everyone...

I own a 1986 5 speed Fox Body Lx the o rings on my pistons are leaking and the suspension also needs attention. I was wondering if i should rebuild my engine and how much would something like that cost or should i just buy a new engine to put in instead. If anyone can direct me to where i can get this type of info would be great.

Suspension: I Checked Summit Racing and other websites from mustang magazines about the suspension but i dont know which one to purchase can anyone make any recommendations on which brand is good. Right now the front springs are cut and the rear is stock. I'm not trying to fully race out my mustang just trying to get it to a nice drop look so i dont scrape on speed bumps. Once again any advice would help from anyone to help me out.

calfroper_06

well you dont have o-rings in your motor, just compression rings. how do you know ther bad? have you done a compression test

Shelty

eibach pro kit, H&R super sport springs and Steeda springs will give you a nice drop. also make sure you get new struts, KYB sell a full set for around 180.

as far as the engine, the '86 motor is a pig to begin with, you'll be better finding a motor out of a later 5.0 or a 5.0 explorer and putting it in there.

mjr46

how do you know the motor is bad?? also the 86 motor is less than desirable with it's crappy e6 heads and flat top non valve relief pistons

FivePointOhh

yea can you elaborate a bit on your "engine is bad?"

86 Pony

Well the first problem i had it only happen 1 time i was driving in the rain to the store then wen i parked to get out white smoke was coming out from under the hood i wen to my homies garage so he can take a look and he told me its the o rings on the pistons were goin bad..

so yea thats why im kinda iffy bout drivin my car i dont wanna break down anywhere
and that also why im trying to find info on how much is it to rebuild or where can i get a good deal on a engine

i just wanna say thanks to all you guys for sharing your knowledge with me i look forward to restoring my car and sharing it with this mustang community

Explosive

White smoke from under the hood ? Are you leaking coolant onto something ?

86 5.0L

you said it was raining that day....

did you drive thru a puddle right before the smoke?