Fox Body build

[Josh@Ridetech]

I've had this build going for quite a while so I won't bore everyone with every picture I've taken over the last 4 years :D.

I'm building this car for a fun street cruiser/autocross car. As of now, this is the parts list.

- 331 shortblock w/ AFR 195 heads (58cc ~ 10.5:1 CR)
- D&D Performance TKO 600
- 31 spline rear with 3.73 gears
- Ridetech Level 2 coilover package, UPR tubular K member, Stiffler's FIT system, bigger sway bars
- Baer T4/SS4 brakes; 13" rotors in front, 12" in the rear, Baer Remaster
- Wolfe Racecraft 6 point roll bar
- Corbeau FX1 seats, Ridetech harnesses
- Dakota Digital VHX instrument cluster

and some other random parts. :)

Right before tear down, just for a reference back!
http://i.imgur.com/2bJGlcB.jpg

Getting rid of the terrible wiring in the car and cleaning up the engine bay.

http://i.imgur.com/USmxuSS.jpg

and it begins
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[Josh@Ridetech]

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Dyno video:

Made 364rwhp/354rwtq

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfvbFjNWcyw

[SBDave]

Nice car! I've always thought these looked mean.

What's the deal with all those tubes connecting what I assume are subframe connectors and the rockers? I've heard these cars aren't very stiff... is that all custom or from a kit?

thanks for sharing!
Dave

[Josh@Ridetech]

Nice car! I've always thought these looked mean.

What's the deal with all those tubes connecting what I assume are subframe connectors and the rockers? I've heard these cars aren't very stiff... is that all custom or from a kit?

thanks for sharing!
Dave

Thanks Dave!

That piece your seeing is the Stiffler's FIT (fully integrated technology) system. It's a combination of a couple pieces. There are subframe connectors, pinch weld supports, and the web bracing helps tie it all together. The combination of these parts and the cage really tighten the weak parts of this car up. After the first couple hundred miles that I've put on it, I'm pretty amazed with how tight the car is but more happy with the way that it rides. It's basically like driving a go-kart that rides nice! :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Nice work, Josh!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Nice work, Josh!

Thanks! I need to post up some of the actual build progress pictures. There are a ton of things I left out but it would've been a couple hundred pictures to upload! :cheers:

[pro66tour]

Josh,
I gotta HUGE soft spot for the fox body ponies. Owned 4 in my day, 2 '86 GT's, an '88 and '91. It's where and when the bug hit hard! My daughter and I will be restoring one once she's finished with University. She's holding me to it!

Keep the quality work coming bud!:trophy-1302:

[Josh@Ridetech]

Josh,
I gotta HUGE soft spot for the fox body ponies. Owned 4 in my day, 2 '86 GT's, an '88 and '91. It's where and when the bug hit hard! My daughter and I will be restoring one once she's finished with University. She's holding me to it!

Keep the quality work coming bud!:trophy-1302:

Haha, this is my second fox. I've had a couple SN95 cars but this one is by far my favorite. How long til you get to start playing with another fox?? :D

[pro66tour]

Haha, this is my second fox. I've had a couple SN95 cars but this one is by far my favorite. How long til you get to start playing with another fox?? :D

Long enough for you to work out the hard decisions and make my build a smoother go, if that exists.:lol: Truly though, my Chevelle is about 2-3 years out, which is about the time she'd be finishing high school. The project will keep her and I busy in the summer months through University so that by graduation she may drive me to her party! At least that's the plan...

[Josh@Ridetech]

Long enough for you to work out the hard decisions and make my build a smoother go, if that exists.:lol: Truly though, my Chevelle is about 2-3 years out, which is about the time she'd be finishing high school. The project will keep her and I busy in the summer months through University so that by graduation she may drive me to her party! At least that's the plan...

I understand that. This one was a side project for a while before I sold my Mach 1. After it was gone, it went alot quicker on this one. I've spent the last year doing the main things on it now. It definitely takes time (mostly money though.....).

[T_Raven]

Very nice.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Very nice.

Thanks! I'm playing with some new ideas for the car right now too. I'll post up some more pictures later!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Snapped a couple of pictures the other night!

http://i.imgur.com/k9QcQGk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NtEDt48.jpg

[pro66tour]

Dakota dash, right in there from what I can tell! Love to have your car parked beside the velle. These fox bodies and irocs for that matter brought back the muscle. I was glad to be a part of that in the mid 80's-90's.
Beauty Josh:thumbsup:

[89 RS]

Great build!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Dakota dash, right in there from what I can tell! Love to have your car parked beside the velle. These fox bodies and irocs for that matter brought back the muscle. I was glad to be a part of that in the mid 80's-90's.
Beauty Josh:thumbsup:
Thanks alot! I think this era of cars definitely got some of the manufacturers back into the muscle market. I was born in '91, I missed alot of the cool stuff (this is where I wish I had a time machine)! I do remember seeing them all roll through town though. :thumbsup:

Also, it is the VHX series. I love it!!

http://i.imgur.com/Hy0Xku7.jpg

Great build!

Thanks!

[TomM]

Mean lookin' little mustang, the VHX gauges look right at home..... :yes:


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[Josh@Ridetech]

Mean lookin' little mustang, the VHX gauges look right at home..... :yes:


T,

Thanks! I appreciate it!

For some reason, I can't get it to embed this video. Here's an idle video and the dyno pull! It sounds like it's fast at least... lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORCs2qb0FAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfvbFjNWcyw

[TomM]

Try this....

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[Josh@Ridetech]

Try this....

ORCs2qb0FAM

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T,

... I haven't been able to figure that out on here yet. Thanks bud! lol

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Nice ride! Love all the little touches, very cool.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Nice ride! Love all the little touches, very cool.

Thanks Ben! Hopefully, it'll have a few more things done to it shortly and be out at some events. With buying the house last month, I'm running low on time, money, and sanity. :lol:

[Neil B]

Great build! I have a big soft spot for Fox bodies.

[jarhead]

Very nice, I've always liked these Mustangs but I am to tall to fit

Joe

[Josh@Ridetech]

Mustang Week pictures will be coming shortly :D

[vstol]

Any more on the build? I know it is an old post but I am trying to locate my sons 1990 mustang he had and rebuild it like he wanted too. He was killed in the Marine Corps C-130/F-18 Midair this past December.
Thanks Kevin (VSTOL)

[Josh@Ridetech]

Any more on the build? I know it is an old post but I am trying to locate my sons 1990 mustang he had and rebuild it like he wanted too. He was killed in the Marine Corps C-130/F-18 Midair this past December.
Thanks Kevin (VSTOL)

Hey Kevin,

I actually traded this car for another one but I can tell you anything and everything about it. At times I wish I had it back but I've got two more projects going! One of them is another fox body that I plan to build with some of the experience I got from building this black one. I'll help out with anything I can!

There was a longer thread that I had going on Pro-Touring a while back. Here's a link - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/109562-Project-Fox-(Ridetech-Equipped)

[vstol]

Hey Kevin,

I actually traded this car for another one but I can tell you anything and everything about it. At times I wish I had it back but I've got two more projects going! One of them is another fox body that I plan to build with some of the experience I got from building this black one. I'll help out with anything I can!

There was a longer thread that I had going on Pro-Touring a while back. Here's a link - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/109562-Project-Fox-(Ridetech-Equipped)

Thanks Josh, if I find the car I will give you a call. Kevin
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56143