New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! May 25, 2010, 03:22:21 AM What's up guys?I know, I know...why join a T-Bird/Cougar Forum when I have a Mustang? Well...considering the 1986 Mustang LX I just picked up has a 3.8 CFI...I'm having a hard time finding any info on it? It seems like there's alot of early 3.8 resources and info here for me. The other Mustang sites are either geared for the V-8 crowd or the SN-95 and up V-6's?My plan is a V-8 engine swap in the future when I have more cash. But for right now...I just want to make her run to her full potential.Wouldn't mind any info on tweaks or mods that would work well with my combo...I have the 86' 3.8 CFI with an automatic and 2.73:1 non-locking rear.Thanks...Later...Dave Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #1 – May 25, 2010, 05:14:12 AM Welcome aboard Dave :DDan & Paula ;) Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #2 – May 25, 2010, 06:00:33 AM Welcome to the forum Dave !I have had to deal with the CFI on 2 of my 4-eye T-Birds. It was a great system in its time, but there is very few (if any) mods you can do to get more power. It had the EEC-III computer and it does not allow any tweeks.A switch to EEC-IV computer system (86-93)would then allow you to adjust for more power and still be emmissions legal. ;)Good luck with your project and post up some pics ! :D Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #3 – May 25, 2010, 09:45:19 AM Welcome! I'm very partial to white '86s. :D I love Mustangs just as well. :) If you really wanted to be different you could try swapping in an 8.8 rear with 3.55 gears and the 2.3 T engine. :) Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #4 – May 25, 2010, 09:50:42 AM Quote from: 83-88T-Bird Guy;323121Welcome to the forum Dave !I have had to deal with the CFI on 2 of my 4-eye T-Birds. It was a great system in its time, but there is very few (if any) mods you can do to get more power. It had the EEC-III computer and it does not allow any tweeks.A switch to EEC-IV computer system (86-93)would then allow you to adjust for more power and still be emmissions legal. ;)Good luck with your project and post up some pics ! :DOnly the 83's had the EEC3. The 84-86 CFI cars had the EEC4. Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #5 – May 25, 2010, 10:22:55 AM welcome and Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #6 – May 25, 2010, 11:09:26 AM Quote from: mercury-man;323117Welcome aboard Dave :DDan & Paula ;)Thank you!Quote from: 83-88T-Bird Guy;323121Welcome to the forum Dave !I have had to deal with the CFI on 2 of my 4-eye T-Birds. It was a great system in its time, but there is very few (if any) mods you can do to get more power. It had the EEC-III computer and it does not allow any tweeks.A switch to EEC-IV computer system (86-93)would then allow you to adjust for more power and still be emmissions legal. Good luck with your project and post up some pics ! :DI have a 86...doesn't that have the EEC-IV?Quote from: fluke;323134Welcome! I'm very partial to white '86s. :D I love Mustangs just as well. :) If you really wanted to be different you could try swapping in an 8.8 rear with 3.55 gears and the 2.3 T engine. :)SVO/Turbo Coupe 2.3 w/ 3.73's would be nice and as you said...different. :)Quote from: Chuck W;323136Only the 83's had the EEC3. The 84-86 CFI cars had the EEC4.Cool...so a little exhaust un-corking won't hurt how it runs?Quote from: Cougar8775;323141welcome and Only have a couple of pictures. What's the best way to post them on this site anyways?I'm almost done with the interior and just started rippin' apart the suspension to remove all the mushy rubber bushings. The car is fairly clean except a "sad" quicky paint job the previous owner threw on. It was owned by an old lady for about 25 years and then the guy who got it from her...flipped it to me.No options on this pup(except an auto)...no A/C, no pwr equip...no center console. It's a super light notch-back(2688 lbs?)...would make a great drag car if properly equipped. Thanks for the nice welcome...you'll be seeing alot of me as I fix her up.:DLater...Dave Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #7 – May 25, 2010, 12:20:05 PM Quote from: sct2003;323145Only have a couple of pictures. What's the best way to post them on this site anyways?No options on this pup(except an auto)You can use the manage attachments button or upload them to photobucket.com and post the IMG links.The auto wasn't an option either, it was mandatory with the 3.8. Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #8 – May 25, 2010, 12:23:06 PM A Fox is a Fox and all Foxes are welcome! Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #9 – May 25, 2010, 07:44:11 PM Quote from: 5.0 bird;323149You can use the manage attachments button or upload them to photobucket.com and post the IMG links.The auto wasn't an option either, it was mandatory with the 3.8.Cool...even better...my car was optionless from the factory!!! Oh yeah...it does have one of those non-factory sunroofs...which I despise btw. :DLater...Dave Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #10 – May 25, 2010, 07:49:56 PM Quote from: Watchdevil;323150A Fox is a Fox and all Foxes are welcome!This is Fox #6 for me and my last Mustang was an 03' Cobra that made 466/479 to the wheels.My daily drivers are a 2005 Focus and 2004 Sport Trac...I guess I'm a Ford man at heart? But since I've owned everything from big block Pontiac's to Turbocharged Mitsubishi's...I guess you can call me a car guy first and formost.Later...Dave Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #11 – May 25, 2010, 07:53:38 PM Welcome aboard......We're also facebook friendly now.. the more foxes the better. Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #12 – May 25, 2010, 10:55:34 PM Welcome Cough mustang guy Cough j/k enjoy your stay :D Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #13 – May 26, 2010, 12:29:20 AM Quote from: daminc;323187Welcome aboard......We're also facebook friendly now.. the more foxes the better.Cool...I'll check it out!Quote from: 88turbo;323208Welcome Cough mustang guy Cough j/k enjoy your stay :DThanks guys!!!Later...Dave Quote Selected
New to the site...have a Fox...but it's a Mustang! Reply #14 – May 26, 2010, 12:52:50 AM Welcome aboard...always room for another Fox lover lol Quote Selected
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