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Looking to buy a Fox Body? Here's what you need to know from equipment to body styles as well as common problems to look for on these cars.  Model Year Differences The Fox Body Mustang reached showrooms in 1979 Powered by a 302, a 2.3 liter “Lima” engine with or without turbocharging, or a straight 6. The 5.0, a heavily revised version of the 302, was added to the GT in 1982. The car got a facelift in 1987, but most of the mechanical changes …

The Fox body has been a staple of tuners and racers for decades, and that has led to a gradual increase in prices. This puts clean V8 models out of the range of budget builders, but base LX's with their 2.3 liter motors remain affordable. What does it take to get a V8 into one of these cars?Why Swap a V8 into a 2.3l Mustang?The Fox body is getting old enough that it's becoming a classic, and that means higher prices, especially for clean examples. Even if you have a decent budget, it's enough to …

Your engine uses air and fuel to make power, so the more air you can get into the engine, the more power you can make. However, using the biggest parts you can find for your top end (throttle body, manifold and cylinder heads) may hurt overall drivability. Here's what you need to consider when putting together an intake for your 5.0.Velocity and PowerSimply put, the faster air moves, the better your engine will run. The most effective intake from the throttle body to the cylinder head combustion …

Want more power than your Fox body's 5.0l block can handle? Need to keep your build on a budget? Why not use the tried and true 351 Windsor? This truck motor has been a staple of the Mustang scene for years, making installation easy and inexpensive with the right parts.Why Use a 351W?The 351 Windsor and the 5.0 use the same basic block design, so dropping the bigger motor into a Fox body is fairly straightforward. However, the difference is greater than just displacement: the 351 has a much stro …

When the S197 Mustang reached dealers in 2011, there was one question on the minds of owners of older Mustangs: How can I put the new V8 in my car? It's taken a while, but after some trial and error, aftermarket parts companies have brought together the parts needed to fit the Coyote in the Fox Body Mustang.Why Use a Coyote?The Coyote is a modern aluminum engine with a DOHC valvetrain and variable valve timing. This motor is similar in size to a 429 big block, but the dry weight is within a f …