1988 Mustang Gt Few questions before i buy.

88stang_dreams · June 14th, 2007, 12:40 AM

Hey im looking at buying this 88 gt and had a few questions on what to look for and just general stuff about them. Let me first say im new to mustangs but not cars so ill be asking a lot of questions and hope yall can answer most of them. On to the car now
It does have a salvage title owner said in was in a front end collison but everything is replaced. heres what it has
v-8 306
377 gears
underdrive pullys
24 lb injectors
powdercoated 10 hole rims
Cobra clutch
T-5 tranny w/ app. 200 miles on it (rebuilt)
Hurst short throw shifter w/ t handle
5" monster tach
Recently replace rack & pinion
bbk headers
bbk h pipe
spintech mufflers
The owner says that The injectors are a bit large and feed too much fuelto engine. Would the fix be to get a bigger maf that is made for the 24lb ones? if not then what would i need besides stock injectors?
How can i tell on the 88 gt if the cylinder is washed out? (compression test?)
What all should i look for before buying it? and is it worth 2500 or should i offer him 2000?
Thanks in advance to the people who read the whole thing and answerd my questions
Jon

neverfastenough1 · June 14th, 2007, 01:29 AM

I personally, which means this is just my opinion before anyone jumps on me, would not buy a salvaged titled vehicle unless...1. I saw the damage before it was fixed so I could tell the extent of the damage....2. I took it to get it looked at by a body shop because I am not a body expert.....3. I was planning on getting two and transplanting the stuff from the wrecked one to a known good one. If everything else is in god shape I would say it is a good price even if you had to spend 1000-1500 on a roller to transplant it to. IMO You could do a compression test or a leak down test. Yes, your MAF should be calibrated for 24lb injectors, but maybe someone else can say something on that issue. Welcome to the site!

JBIGBOOTSY · June 14th, 2007, 08:18 AM

whats a 3.77 gear?

fogged306 · June 14th, 2007, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

whats a 3.77 gear?

I agree with neverfastenough1. With a salvage title you don't know what you are getting into. Unless it was a water damage or theft salvage. If you do decide to go for it, I would get it on a frame machine and check for straightness, it could dogwalk or worse and you would never know from just looking at it while it is just sitting there.

ryans88gt · June 14th, 2007, 04:37 PM

Does it have a mass air meter? Only California 88s came with mass air from the factory and those are pretty few and far between. If it has the cobra mass air upgrade that came with 24 lb injectors the MAF would already be the correct calibration.

I would definitely worry about the salvage title, but $2500 is cheap for a car that runs and looks decent. A good place to look for front end damage is inside the hood area where the fenders bolt up. Also check that the doors are straight with the rest of the car and open and close without rubbing. Any problems there and the car might have more serious frame damage that wasn't fixed.

Drick · June 14th, 2007, 09:24 PM

I wouldnt even mess with something that had a salvage title that means it was most likely totaled at one time

Ryan is right only the 88 Mustangs that were delivered to a california DSO came with mass air so if it is not a California car then it does not have MAF it has speed density. Unless it has the mass air conversion already done to it

88stang_dreams · June 16th, 2007, 10:41 PM

yeah i plan on fixing the speed density to a maf(75mm) first. Then go with gt40 heads and a stage 1 trick flow cam. I should be picking it up tommorow if all goes well and looks good

! i cant wait. how bad do you think it would be on the motor to drive it for like 45mins of it running rich? right when i go pick it up should i advance the timing? it has 24lb injectors on a speed density.

Drick · June 17th, 2007, 06:25 PM

It wouldnt hurt anything it will problly run like crap and you could foul some spark plugs

neverfastenough1 · June 18th, 2007, 02:04 AM

How'd the trip go?

TurboLX · June 18th, 2007, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

whats a 3.77 gear?

just like he said the mustang had an ECM

88stang_dreams · June 19th, 2007, 12:03 AM

Well im the new proud owner of a stang the ride was all right. It was real laggy in first but im sure it was cause of the extra fuel it was dumping. well i already order a stick ecm, pro m 75mm maf and maf harness. cant wait for it to come in so i can hook it all up along with a msd 6al and new coil ill take pics.

neverfastenough1 · June 19th, 2007, 12:33 AM

Congrats! Now where are the pics???

June 14th, 2007, 12:40 AM	#1
88stang_dreams Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	1988 Mustang Gt Few questions before i buy. Hey im looking at buying this 88 gt and had a few questions on what to look for and just general stuff about them. Let me first say im new to mustangs but not cars so ill be asking a lot of questions and hope yall can answer most of them. On to the car now It does have a salvage title owner said in was in a front end collison but everything is replaced. heres what it has v-8 306 377 gears underdrive pullys 24 lb injectors powdercoated 10 hole rims Cobra clutch T-5 tranny w/ app. 200 miles on it (rebuilt) Hurst short throw shifter w/ t handle 5" monster tach Recently replace rack & pinion bbk headers bbk h pipe spintech mufflers The owner says that The injectors are a bit large and feed too much fuelto engine. Would the fix be to get a bigger maf that is made for the 24lb ones? if not then what would i need besides stock injectors? How can i tell on the 88 gt if the cylinder is washed out? (compression test?) What all should i look for before buying it? and is it worth 2500 or should i offer him 2000? Thanks in advance to the people who read the whole thing and answerd my questions Jon

June 14th, 2007, 01:29 AM	#2
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	I personally, which means this is just my opinion before anyone jumps on me, would not buy a salvaged titled vehicle unless...1. I saw the damage before it was fixed so I could tell the extent of the damage....2. I took it to get it looked at by a body shop because I am not a body expert.....3. I was planning on getting two and transplanting the stuff from the wrecked one to a known good one. If everything else is in god shape I would say it is a good price even if you had to spend 1000-1500 on a roller to transplant it to. IMO You could do a compression test or a leak down test. Yes, your MAF should be calibrated for 24lb injectors, but maybe someone else can say something on that issue. Welcome to the site! __________________

June 14th, 2007, 08:18 AM	#3
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	whats a 3.77 gear? __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

June 14th, 2007, 04:37 PM	#5
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does it have a mass air meter? Only California 88s came with mass air from the factory and those are pretty few and far between. If it has the cobra mass air upgrade that came with 24 lb injectors the MAF would already be the correct calibration. I would definitely worry about the salvage title, but $2500 is cheap for a car that runs and looks decent. A good place to look for front end damage is inside the hood area where the fenders bolt up. Also check that the doors are straight with the rest of the car and open and close without rubbing. Any problems there and the car might have more serious frame damage that wasn't fixed. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

June 14th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#6
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	I wouldnt even mess with something that had a salvage title that means it was most likely totaled at one time Ryan is right only the 88 Mustangs that were delivered to a california DSO came with mass air so if it is not a California car then it does not have MAF it has speed density. Unless it has the mass air conversion already done to it __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

June 16th, 2007, 10:41 PM	#7
88stang_dreams Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i plan on fixing the speed density to a maf(75mm) first. Then go with gt40 heads and a stage 1 trick flow cam. I should be picking it up tommorow if all goes well and looks good ! i cant wait. how bad do you think it would be on the motor to drive it for like 45mins of it running rich? right when i go pick it up should i advance the timing? it has 24lb injectors on a speed density.

June 17th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#8
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	It wouldnt hurt anything it will problly run like crap and you could foul some spark plugs __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

June 18th, 2007, 02:04 AM	#9
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	How'd the trip go? __________________

June 19th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#11
88stang_dreams Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well im the new proud owner of a stang the ride was all right. It was real laggy in first but im sure it was cause of the extra fuel it was dumping. well i already order a stick ecm, pro m 75mm maf and maf harness. cant wait for it to come in so i can hook it all up along with a msd 6al and new coil ill take pics.

June 19th, 2007, 12:33 AM	#12
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Congrats! Now where are the pics??? __________________

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