[nolife]

About that AC. Since the AC system still looks all original and does not appear to have been converted yet, there is a very good chance that there is no R12 left in it and it probably has some serious leaks by now. You will have to decide to ditch the AC or spend money on getting the AC clutch fixed ($30-150 for parts) and then whatever else is wrong like seals/hoses etc and either filled up with R12 (expensive) or converted to R134a (possibly cheaper depending on the method you use). Working with an unknown like you have, I'd consider ditching the AC and get an eliminater bracket.

[qwkvert]

Originally Posted by nolife Neither do the 5 speeds...

I think someone forgot what car he is working on. I always wondered why Ford never made them hydraulic though.

[grnstang]

clean the engine, lose the mud flaps

[95BlackStang]

Originally Posted by 89lx if you dont have the a/c clutch fixed it can lead to you sitting on the side of the road

you should swap for the electric fan

[nolife]

Originally Posted by 95BlackStang you should swap for the electric fan

Good idea but that is not going to solve the A/C clutch problem.
On that note, for those that that stated the A/C clutch could leave you on the side of the road, what happens? Does it freeze up and throw the belt?

[95BlackStang]

Originally Posted by nolife Good idea but that is not going to solve the A/C clutch problem.

HAHA i didn't notice that lol

[89lx]

ya it can freeze up or go off track and chew the belt up

[e3sean]

best advice i can give ya is start reading. that is gonna teach you the most, be paitent and always research before you buy anything. do you have any goals for the car or are you just wanting to have a fun street driving car? congrats on the purchus do some research on your car its a 93 so it has hypertunic pistons so you have to be a little more careful if you decide to mod it.

the first thing i do is ditch the ac free up a few ponies and cleans up the engine bay. you dont need ac you have 2,60 air.

[Crob09]

i used the a/c eliminator that summit sells. moves ur power steering pump to where the a/c was. youll have to get a smaller belt but thats a cheap fix. youll also gain some power no major gain tho

[95BlackStang]

Originally Posted by e3sean best advice i can give ya is start reading. that is gonna teach you the most, be paitent and always research before you buy anything. do you have any goals for the car or are you just wanting to have a fun street driving car? congrats on the purchus do some research on your car its a 93 so it has hypertunic pistons so you have to be a little more careful if you decide to mod it. the first thing i do is ditch the ac free up a few ponies and cleans up the engine bay. you dont need ac you have 2,60 air.

while your at it delete the air pump and get the pulley or just get a shorter belt

[grnstang]

yeah definatley lose the AC. I think you should keep the smog pump and catalytic converters because you're in cali

[93mustank]

Originally Posted by baine21225 how could you tell it was an auto?

I could see the little kick down cable on the throttle cable bracket.

[93hatch]

Originally Posted by EThompson6 no clutch master cylinder

or hydralic clutch

[Firaga]

Wow, you guys are really smart here.
And very friendly too. Not going to mention which site, but a certain, somewhat popular Honda site, almost everyone is an asshole.


Thanks all.

As far as my goals for this car, nothing major, just make it driveable, and a fun street car.

[flyin ryan]

Originally Posted by 95BlackStang while your at it delete the air pump and get the pulley or just get a shorter belt

If you delete the smog/air pump then make sure you also swap out the stock catted h pipe or gut the cats because if not without the smog p ump hooked up the cats will over heat and either clog up your exhuast or catch on fire

So basically if your going to touch the smog pump, replace the h pipe first then by pass the smog with a shorter belt and then remove it or purchase a fancy delete pulley so you can keep the same size serp belt

[91MSDFox]

GET that AC clutch fised ASAP

[Moses Man]

That's a sexy car man. As far as intake, anything cold air. You can get caught up in the name (bbk, k&n, etc) but as long as it's a high flowing cold air intake away from the heat of the engine, you're good to go. As far as sounds, magnaflow has also always been my personal favorite but there are a lot of good brands out there. I would also cut out the cats if i were you if you can. Where i live we don't have emissions tests so the cats are the first to go. About your aircondtioning problem, i'd just throw it away, you're a mustang owner now buddy. You're an all american badass, just roll down the window who needs all that extra weight?

[Firaga]

So, I'm supposed to go get the car smogged today, I'm flushing out the radiator, and installing a new thermostat.

I do want this car to have AC, because... it does get hot sometimes haha... but the remove the clutch, should I just loosen that nut in the center, and the whole piece will come off? My Chilton didn't say anything about it, so I figured I'd ask all of you.

That little piece I pointed to, that's all the shakes. For whatever reason the AC doesn't work. I don't know if that's the primary reason or what.

[89lx]

u take that nut off and then you have to use an a/c puller

[qwkvert]

you can probably go to Autozone or Advanced auto and 'rent' an A/C clutch remover/installer, and do it yourself in minutes, but you need to set the gap correctly for it to engage right, just a matter of making small adjustments tightening when you install it, but you will also nee to be able to recover,vacuum,inject oil, and recharge. There is a product called 'freeze 12' that costs no more than 134a that is a direct replacement for the r12. Some places sell it under different names, but it always says '12' in it.. G/L....