Customer Ride: 1987 Ford Mustang LX 2.3L

Linda Decarobr img class"alignnone size-full wp-image-2752" src"mediawp-contentmacsuploads2016061987-Mustang-LX.jpg" alt"1987-Mustang-LX" "600" height"350" I this 1987 Ford Mustang LX 2.3L from its original owner, literally a little old lady, who drove it for over 100K miles and then it for 16 years. Fortunately, her husband had some sense and kept it covered in a garage. It was the exact car I was looking for. The interior was mint, and the exterior was in very good condition with only minor dings on its original The original convertible top was fully functional as was everything else except the air conditioning and cruise control. img class"alignnone size-full wp-image-2753" src"mediawp-contentmacsuploads2016061987-Mustang-LX-rear-view-.jpg" alt"1987-Mustang-LX-rear-view-" "600" height"317" I the car with the intent of using it as a daily driver. The automatic transmission fit the bill But being a 2.3L 4 cylinder, the test drive was less than awe-inspiring although it did do everything it was supposed to do. img class"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2754" src"mediawp-contentmacsuploads2016061987-Mustang-LX-2.3L-engine-300x200.jpg" alt"1987-Mustang-LX-2.3L-engine" "300" height"200" Other than basic fuel and ignition upgrades and simple maintenance improvements, the motor will remain untouched. The less-than-robust fuel-injection system does not tolerate whiz-bang modifications without other upgrades, so Ill be holding off on them right now. It's always good to have a future Most know that these cars do not have the grip of a trans am car, however, most do not know the extent to which this car was ignored by the factory suspension specialists. It did not even come with a rear sway bar. It now has larger front and rear bars from a 5.0L, front Bilstein struts from a 2003 Cobra, bushings, 5.0L rear springs and improved shocks, and upgraded upper and lower rear control arms. img class"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2755" src"mediawp-contentmacsuploads2016061987-Mustang-LX-interior--300x200.jpg" alt"1987-Mustang-LX-interior-" "300" height"200" As its braking system was borderline at best, the wimpy 10" front rotors were upgraded to 11" versions from a 5.0L, and 73 mm stainless steel calipers from an SVO. It also has a much larger exhaust system with dual tips (Gives it that 5.0L look!) Due to the inherent flex in a mid 80's Fox body that is further compounded by its lack of rigidity due to the convertible top, I will embark upon some chassis stiffening using a G-Load brace and subframe connectors. With its bulletproof, highly reliable 2.3L and its newly rebuilt and improved A4LD 4-speed automatic transmission, this car will serve its on many sunny days. strongspan style"font-family: Times;"Follow us on our Mac's Facebook a href"https:www.facebook.comMacsAntiqueAutoParts?frefts"Click here and Like us!aspanstrongp