The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading a Fox Body Mustang

🚗Fox body Mustangs are considered one of the best 80s cars, with their lightweight design and powerful engines.

🔧The project Sidewinder is a Ford Mustang build with a stroked Windsor engine, producing over 610 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque.

🛠️The engine and transmission are mated together using a release bearing, clutch fork, and pilot bearing, before installing the flywheel, clutch disc, and pressure plate.

⚙️The front suspension is upgraded with new caster camber plates, coilovers, and larger brakes, while the rear gets a stronger 8.8-inch rear axle and heavy-duty suspension components.

🛡️To improve chassis stiffness, subframe connectors are installed, along with stiffening rails and a roll cage, ensuring better handling and stability.

Why are Fox Body Mustangs popular?

—Fox body Mustangs are popular due to their lightweight design, powerful engines, and iconic 80s style.

What engine does the Sidewinder Mustang have?

—The Sidewinder Mustang has a stroked Windsor engine, producing over 610 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque.

What suspension upgrades are made on the Sidewinder Mustang?

—The Sidewinder Mustang is upgraded with caster camber plates, coilovers, larger brakes, subframe connectors, and heavy-duty suspension components.

Why is chassis stiffness important in a performance car?

—Chassis stiffness is important in a performance car as it improves handling, stability, and overall performance.

What are some other upgrades that can be made to a Fox Body Mustang?

—Other upgrades that can be made to a Fox Body Mustang include engine modifications, exhaust upgrades, and interior enhancements.

00:00Introduction to the Fox Body Mustang and its popularity.

02:00Overview of the Sidewinder project and its powerful stroked Windsor engine.

07:00Detailed explanation of the process for mating the engine and transmission, including the use of a release bearing and clutch fork.

11:00Upgrades to the front suspension, including caster camber plates, coilovers, and larger brakes.

16:00Installation of a stronger 8.8-inch rear axle and heavy-duty suspension components for the rear of the car.

19:00Importance of chassis stiffness and the installation of subframe connectors and stiffening rails.