1989 Ford Mustang LX (Foxbody)

ELO
1292
Matches
31
Round
July 2025
archived

Engine & Drivetrain and tranny

  • Ford 302 V8 bored .030" over (306ci) with a T5 5 speed transmission
  • Ported & decked heads and intake
  • Custom ground camshaft
  • Long tube headers (1 5/8")
  • Stage 2 clutch
  • Short throw shifter
  • New clutch cable
  • Aluminum driveshaft
  • New 3.73 rear gears and center section
  • No ECU fully carbed setup

Fuel & Cooling System

  • -8AN feed and return fuel lines
  • Sump-style fuel pickup
  • Aeromotive external fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator
  • Moroso 7-quart oil pan
  • 3-core aluminum radiator with dual electric fans
  • New coolant and power steering lines

Ignition & stuff

  • New MSD ignition box and MSD 2 step
  • New alternator
  • New water pump
  • New power steering pump and lines

Suspension, Brakes, & Chassis

  • Full 5-lug swap
  • All new brakes
  • Coilove
Lifetime ELO
Match 311296 +96

Personal records

Peak ELO
1338
Reached · 46 above today
Longest win streak
8 in a row
Biggest upset
+45
vs 2017 Lexus IS 200t F Sport ·

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