Additions to MY STANG...
POWER/ENGINE
Cowl Induction Hood, Dual Flowmaster Exhaust, K&N Cold Air Intake,
Accell 8mm Ignition Wires, Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs, ACDelco
Performance Alternator, ACDelco Heavy Duty Switch Starter Solenoid
TRANSMISSION
Zoom Racing Clutch, Steeda Adjustable Clutch Cable, Steeda Double Hook Quadrant, Steeda Firewall Cable Adjuster
SUSPENSION
Steeda Heavy Duty Endlinks
INTERIOR/SOUND SYSTEM
Two Hypnotic Virtigo 12" speakers, 760 watt Pioneer Amp, Mp3,CD,DVD player, 5.0 Pedal Pads
The big news for 1987 was a completely restyled interior and Ford's new
"aero-look". Cosmetically, the Mustang received a new front fascia,
tail lamps, rear side window, and body-side moldings. The 10-hole cast
aluminum rims of the previous year's GT became standard for the 5.0L LX
models. The 5.0L engine received a larger 60 mm throttle body and new
"E5TE" truck heads with smaller combustion chambers which helped boost
power. The CR dropped slightly to 9.0:1 due to dished forged
pistons. Both the manual and automatic transmission for the 5.0L
now came with the 2.73:1 rear axle ratio. Suspension improvements,
inspired by the SVO, featured a new crossmember, alignment changes and
increased wheel travel.
In an October 1986 issue of Road & Track magazine, the Mustang GT
edged-out the Camaro 5.7L IROC-Z in 0 to 60 times and Quarter mile
speed. The GT sprinted to 60 MPH in just 6.7 seconds while the Camaro
was ever so close at 6.8 seconds. Both cars reached the quarter mile in
15.3 seconds, but the GT's trap speed was 93.0 MPH; 3 MPH more than the
Camaro's. Better yet, the 2-door 5.0L LX coupe could hammer the Quarter
mile in mid-14s right off the showroom floor. WOW! (Mustang 3, Camaro
0)
Horsepower : 225 BHP @ 4200 RPM
220 BHP @ 4200 RPM (4-speed automatic)
Torque : 300 Ft-Lb @ 3200 RPM
Base Price : $10,165 (2-door LX coupe)
Total Cars Produced : 159,145
5.0L Cars (non GT) : 16,609
GT Cars : 47,539
There are few cars which can claim as big an impact on the 1980s
muscle-car scene as the 5.0L Mustang. For a bargain price it gave
enthusiasts a torquey V8 engine, enough luxury and good handling,
exactly what buyers wanted, hence it was a massive hit. Although the
1987-93 GT was touted as the performance version, the base LX model
came without the range-topping GT's bodykit, hence it had far greater
aerodynamics by allowing the air to also pass under the chassis and was
slightly lighter which made it the quickermodel of the 2 mustangs.
Motoring magazines which had the car on test had the T5 manual
five-speed versions running low-14-second quarter-miles, surpassing
many higher powered muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. It was
definitely much better in handling too because of progressive rate
springs and 'Quadra-shock' horizontal shocks at either side of the axle
to prevent wheel hop and therefore improve traction. The LX was so good
that the US police chose it for high-speed patrol work. Thats how the
foxxes rightfully earned the name "porsche catchers"