Vehicle Description
1989 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback
Why is it called the "Fox" platform? I am unable to find a sure
reason why Ford identified this chassis as "Fox". Some people say
that it had something to do with VW's "Rabbit" but I can't confirm
that. I assume the Fox name has something to do with how Ford
downsized their vehicles. Ford's vehicles went from being big like
a cow to small and nimble like a Fox.
Here we go, a Fox body hatchback GT 5.0 liter Camaro eater right
out of 1989. A very clean, well kept car that has a snazzy color
combo, sweet 17-inch SVE wheels right, and plenty of power. With a
Lorenzo's built 347ci V8 we have one serious rip roaring hot rod,
more at home on the track, but still capable on the street and
definitely looking the part thanks the snappy spoiler, cowl
induction hood and aerodynamic body cladding. But before you ask,
yes the car is street legal, however it is set up to not only
imitate the look of a full blown race car, but it actually performs
like one too. With power upgrades a plenty, this car is now a
pocket rocket Foxbody Stangwith a sting. Street lethal if you
will.
Note: Due to modifications of the emissions control devices
installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and
federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on
public highways in your area.
Exterior
This specialized hatchback is painted in the fiery and fiesty hue
of Mazda Soul Red Crystal and has straight steel panels which mind
their gaps nicely. A body matching integrated Cervini's Cobra style
front bumper, side skirts which emulate brake cooling ducts,
lightly tinted windows with black surrounds, and some lightly
smoked rectangular headlights, are framed by an all business
Cervinis 4-inch cowl induction hood. Up top over the passengers is
solid steel and gone are the cheese grater style taillights and now
cleaner lightly smoked wraparound tail lights are just below the
rear trunk deck and Cervini's Saleen style rear spoiler, and above
another body matching Mustang GT rear bumper. 17-inch SVE Cobra
Anniversary replica wheels are on all 4 corners, and up front
wrapped by 245/45R17 tires, and one the rear 275/40R17 rear high
performance rubber. Save for the cowl induction hood, this is a
naturally occurring unassuming Fox Bodied Mustang GT with some
Cobra dress up. BUT!
Interior
A swing of either well balanced door leads us into a full on
Scarlet Red interior and is providing you straight line and even
curved road enjoyment. Factory Scarlet Red tweed articulated sport
cloth bucket seats grab you and hold you with a firm snuggle and in
the back a small bench provides room for 2 and is finished in more
factory Scarlet Red tweed broadcloth. New red carpet covers the
flooring and floats not only the seats but the red and black
plastic console with a small storage area/armrest, cup holders and
an aftermarket Pro 5.0 shifter with a black ball on top for good
looks. The steering wheel is a padded black 2 spoke design, and a
factory instrument cluster has been fitted with the Florida 5.0
bezel and Holley 6.86 Pro-dash display and controller for the
Holley Sniper X EFI system under the hood and floats just ahead.
The factory light and rear window defogger toggles remain on the
sides, flanking the cluster. Turning our attention to dashcentral
we note the factory heater dials and a 417Fox radio relocation kit
with a double din Pioneer AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth stereo and pair of
vents hovering just above. Looking upward allows us to see the
clean and tight red feltedheadliner and a shout out to the trunk
with its clean black carpeting and stainless steel battery box.
Drivetrain
Under that Cervini's hood, a 347cistroker V8 engine built by
Lorenzo's has all the fixings within including a DSS main girdle,
steel Scat crank, JE 9.5-1 compression pistons and a Comp Cams
camshaft. It is adorned with Liberty cylinder heads that have been
fitted with 1.6 ratio Harland Sharp roller rockers and a Weiand
Street Warrior intake manifold. A Paxton NOVI2000 supercharger is
on along with an AEM Stealth in-tank fuel pump and -6 and -8 fuel
lines. From there the Holley Sniper X EFI system gets theair and
fossils into the mill and a Hyperspark ignition system and
distributor lights the fire within. This who's who of racing names
combination has produced 514hp on the dyno, but we do not have a
dyno sheet to prove this. On the back is a Tremec World Class T5
5-speed manual transmission with a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch
and UPR quadrant and adjuster. Making the connection from the
transmission to the rear axle is a Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft
with the requisitedriveshaft loop which sends power to the UPR
aluminum differential cover equipped Ford 8.8" rear axle with
spherical bushings, 3.73 Ford Motorsport gears and an Auburn
TruTrac differential to turn the rear tires. A SVE 130 amp
alternator is on along with all new wirings, Prothane motor mounts,
and a Moroso 7 quart oil pan. Sheesh! I'm sweating with
anticipation on the test track, which will be a straight-line
version today! Buckle up!
Undercarriage
A 4 link with coil springs and UPR fully adjustable control arm
rear suspension helps keep all that power hooked to the pavement.
Up front is a D&D tubular K-member independent coil over
suspension with D&D lower control arms, Tokico shocks and a UPR
coil over kit. We note welded in subframe connectors have been
installed to keep the chassis extra rigid and a FlamingRiver manual
steering rack and bumpsteer kit keeps your rolling straight down
the track. A new master cylinder actuates the Cobra spindle swap
power disc brakes up front and more power discs are on the rear to
bring this horse to a whoah. BBK long tube headers are on for the
exhale with a VRS catless X-pipe and Mac mufflers, sans catalytic
converters, that end just in front of the rear axle of the car. All
solid with only some minor paint chip off but no heavy rust is
noted.
Drive-Ability
It fired up with a thunderous roar, and our test driver who doubles
as my sidekick decoder took her for a spin, and spin it did,
especially for the rear tires. He said launching was awesome, and
of course did not get close to any top speed, but it is reported it
goes like hell. All lighting is still functional as are the windows
and locks, but the air conditioning has been removed so clearly it
won't be blowing cold.
Take a Fox body and spend a small fortune on it to make it go
straight, and you now have a super 'Stang, a Muscle Mustang, and a
powerful pony. But this isn't a one trick pony, lord no....this one
can handle the curves as well. An excellent build with super
quality parts, and all for 1 purpose to smoke the competition.
Mission accomplished...this description will self-destruct in 11
seconds!
1FABP42E5KF100105
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
B-Active Manual Belts
P42-Mustang GT Hardtop
E-5.0L 225 HP HO V8
5-Check Digit
K-1989
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
100105-Sequential Unit Number
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