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MasterJ
10-18-2011, 09:53 PM
Hi, I live in the South Hills and have a gray, 1985, 5.0, T-Top. I am new to this forum world so i am still trying to figure out where everything is. I joined because I want to begin to start upgrading. Performance first and cosmetics second. Definitely not an everyday driver but not a dragster either. Also, it is a toy, not an investment and I want to work on it slowly to learn more about the car.
PaxtonShelby
10-18-2011, 10:00 PM
Welcome aboard! Car looks nice! Gotta love the '85s - first year for the roller cam and last year for the carb. T5 or AOD? What mods so far? You'll find lots of good advice and parts around here. I bet someone here has a set of polished stainless tailpipes that would look good on there instead of the '87 -'93 GT turndowns. :yes:
MasterJ
10-18-2011, 10:19 PM
The tranny is T5 and i am the second owner and the only thing performance wise that he mentioned was that it has a full flowmaster H-Pipe exhaust and a newer motor (V8 obviously but not sure what). Any thoughts on how to figure that out (serial number or something?). Since then i have basically replaced old components such as the radiator, carburetor, cleaned up the engine, replaced gaskets, new interior carpet, a/c eliminator kit, removed heater core, different air filter arrangement (as shown), later model front end.
Stroked03Cobra
10-18-2011, 10:32 PM
Looks Clean! Welcome
412mustangz
10-18-2011, 10:36 PM
Welcome to SCS
TI Dyno
10-18-2011, 10:55 PM
Very nice car. Welcome to the site.
83dropboy
10-18-2011, 10:55 PM
Nice car, first mod should be lowering springs!!!

Looks like you have a 87-93 front clip too, where is the 4 eyed love?
AdamantiumSilvr
10-18-2011, 11:13 PM
What up and welcome?!
Terminated
10-19-2011, 12:03 AM
The only cosmetic change I would recommend is to give itt the 4 eyed look back!

Welcome!
chargedcobra03
10-19-2011, 12:16 AM
The only cosmetic change I would recommend is to give itt the 4 eyed look back!

Welcome!

Agreed I had a '85 back in the day. Should of never of sold it! Would love to have the ol' four eyes back. Welcome!
BigMack2012Gt
10-19-2011, 12:23 AM
Welcome man. Car looks clean!
stanggt94
10-19-2011, 12:28 AM
Welcome to SCS
Slow01GT
10-19-2011, 12:29 AM
Welcome
Steve-0
10-19-2011, 01:48 AM
Welcome to the site, I agree about going back to the 4 eye if you can. Looks good though! :awsome:
scott5
10-19-2011, 08:04 AM
Welcome
pop's stang
10-19-2011, 09:45 AM
:wlcme:
Wolfpack Speed
10-20-2011, 06:05 PM
Welcome!!!
MasterJ
10-20-2011, 06:36 PM
Thanks for the greetings. The engine in the car is not the original and I was wondering if anyone could confirm what it is from looking at it in the pictures attached? I think it is the V8 5.0L 302 4BBL.
PaxtonShelby
10-20-2011, 10:57 PM
Well, the valve covers and intake manifold are correct for an '85. :awsome:

I can't tell much about the rest of it.
TYR FRYR
10-22-2011, 08:30 PM
Welcome to SCS!
yeahloh95
10-23-2011, 09:26 AM
do you have any pics with the intake off that will help , and welcome
Martin0660
10-23-2011, 11:43 AM
Welcome!

X6 or whatever on going back to the 4 eye header, but it's your car and if you like the look, that's cool too.
MasterJ
10-25-2011, 08:08 AM
see attached for crankcase pics
yeahloh95
10-25-2011, 12:03 PM
i think the YY in the valley will tell you what year it is
KeystoneJohnny
10-26-2011, 01:46 AM
Welcome!! I also agree bring back the 4 eyed look. Reminds me of my 86 T-top GT I had years ago.