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Stylistic Class: Modifying Your Mid-90's Mustang GT
History has cemented the legacy of the Ford Mustang as the
world’s top pony car. Hearing the roar of a Stang is one thing, but seeing its
handsome façade on the road is another. Its muscular style and undeniable class
define its reputation as a pony car. Wherever you go, a Mustang stands out in a
row of vehicles. The fourth-generation Mustang characterizes both style and
class.Performance Parts for Your 94-95 Mustang GTThe 94-95 Mustang GT took it even further. Its performance
was on anoth
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24th Mar 2017
Setting Up an 8.8 Axle
The Ford 9 inch is legendary for its strength, but using this rear end can be expensive and is overkill for most builds. Fortunately, your Fox body probably came with an axle that can handle serious power with the right modifications: the 8.8. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of this rear end.Identifying Your Rear EndThe 8.8 gets its name from the ring gear's width in inches. This axle has been used in various forms in the Mustang for over 25 years, and it also saw plenty of use
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20th Mar 2017
Getting Your Fox Body to Perform Better
Fox bodies benefit from the polyurethane bushings, shorter springs, and stiffer shocks that are used for every other performance build, but this platform also has some quirks that need to be dealt with. With the right modifications, your Mustang won't just handle better, it will be able to clock faster times at the drag strip.
Subframe ConnectorsChassis stiffness is a fundamental part of handling: a weak chassis will flex under stress, absorbing and releasing energy like a spring without a
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10th Mar 2017
Carburetor or Fuel Injection?
Most diehard carburetor aficionados have gradually switched
to EFI, but there are still plenty of modern builds using this old school fuel
technology. Fox bodies are a natural candidate for this conversion since the
5.0 used carburetors during its first few years of production. Why would you
want to use a carburetor, and when should you stick with EFI?
Why Stick with EFI?
Fuel injectors can be adjusted to deliver the right amount of fuel across the
entire RPM range, providing power re
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28th Feb 2017
Symptoms of a Failing Carburetor
At Anderson Ford Motorsport, we know carburetors. Their
importance is understated in ‘average Joe’ driving situations, but when it
comes to high-speed racing, their value in added performance increases tenfold.Today’s more modern car models don’t always
have carburetors, except in the motorsport scene. The carburetor’s primary
job is to blend fuel and air — two of the most critical components in
combustion — into a mixture that the engine can easily utilize. A great fuel-air
mix results in
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17th Feb 2017