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1988 Mustang Lx 408windsor on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:1200 Color: Black /
Gray

Location:

Beaufort, North Carolina, United States

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:408W Fuel Injected
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 1FABP40E2JF117574 Year: 1988
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Mustang
Trim: 2 Door Coupe
Drive Type: Manual
Options: Leather Seats
Mileage: 1,200
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: LX Notchback
Exterior Color: Black

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"You are bidding on a restored Resto-Mod 1988 Mustang LX Notchback. The paint is brand new show car in Tuxedo Black. The body was stripped to bare metal for new show car paint. The interior is fully restored leather and foam from TMI products. The Engine has less than 1200 miles on it as well as the 6 speed transmission. Both Engine and transmission were new, not rebuilds. The motor was blueprinted and assembled using all ARP fasteners."

You are bidding on a restored 1988 LX Notchback with a fully forged 408W motor and Magnum T56 Transmission. I bought this vehicle used in 2008 in Hastings, Michigan as I decided to do a Fox body resto mod after a few New Edge mustang projects. There is none and never has been rust on the vehicle. It was stripped to bare metal for a complete show car paint job in 2012. Single stage was used in the engine bay. The paint is perfect minus one chip on the hood just under the front leading edge. The motor's horsepower is yet unknown, however estimated above 450 and runs on pump gas. The engine is tuned via a handheld Anderson Ford Motorsports PMS tuner with piggyback computer system; Ver 4. The interior was completely restored with TMI Products leather and foam with a new headliner and package tray. The carpet was Mass Back new from Late Model Restoration. The windshield and rear window is all new glass and tastefully tinted. The dash material is still stock as well as the console with the exception of the custom gauges from Florida 5.0. The wheels are Shelby 18" rims wrapped in Potenza RE 760's (275/40/18; 255/35/18). The suspension is the Maximum Motorsports Maximum Grip package for this year Fox Body and grips like it is on rails. The exhaust system is Hooker Super Comp 1 7/8" Headers through a 3" Catted Custom X-pipe through flowmaster series 50 mufflers. The tail pipes were left deleted for suspension clearance and race appearance. The Magnum T56 transmission was purchased new from AMP Performance in Phoenix, AZ with a Quicktime bell housing and short throw shifter. The RAM HD 800Ftlb clutch glues the tranny to the motor when engaged via a billet clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster. The Cervini hood covers the 408W with a custom chrome hood arm for showing the motor off at car shows. One exception to perfection is the limits of the AFM handheld tuner. No tuner in my immediate area is experienced in this system. I have tuned it for drivability and longevity and 14.7:1 idle and cruise driving. WOT is tuned to a comfortable 11.5:1 from 2500-6000 RPM via the Innovate Wide Band gauge mounted nicely under the climate control. The only complaint in the tuning I have is that it is a little cranky after hot starts for 60 seconds, then runs completely normal. This is due to the limitations of the PMS tuner, my personal knowledge, the 408ci and the Ford EEC IV A9L computer. This could be rectified with a qualified tuner burning a chip for the vehicle for about $400-$450. Not something in close proximity to my location right now. Also, the electric control switch of the side view mirrors and rear window defrost has been disabled. There has yet to be a radio reinstalled in the blanked out dash panel where the wideband gauge is mounted. The vehicle is being auctioned as is with deposit due upon auction close. Shipping is the financial and arrangement responsibility of the auction winner. This Notch is great. Its time for me to move on to another project. Fun to drive, turns every head on the 18 mile trip to work. May cause symptoms of drooling and envy among owners of lesser equipped vehicles. 90% of parts receipts available. Remaining purchase items not recorded were minor trinkets (vacuum hoses, miscellaneous fasteners, etc.) Details below. Good Luck.

Forged 408W DSS Bottom End With Windage/Main Support Kit
Hi Flow Oil Pump
Coast HP Forged Rotating Assembly
DSS 7 QT Oil Pan
AFR 205 Heads/72cc (CR=10.75:1)
Comp Cams XE282HR With Double Roller Timing Set
Comp Cams Retro Fit Lifters

All ARP Hardware in Short Block and cylinder head Fasteners
Hooker Ceramic Super Comps with 3" custom Catted exhaust through Flow Master series 50's
Trick Flow R Series 351W Intake
42lb Injectors
AFM PMS Tuning System
Pro M 80mm MAF
SUM-227205 75mm Throttle Body
AFM Intake Tube
Dual Electric Cooling Fans
MSD 6A Ignition
Innovate WideBand
T56 800ftlb Tranny kit from AMP Peformance
Ram Powergrip Clutch Kit/Steel Flywheel
Yukon axles and Carrier with 3.73 Gears
Maximum Motorsports Maximum Grip Package
Shelby Wheels
Bridgestone Potenza 760's
Restored Leather Interior from TMI
New Mass Back Carpet

New Hat Rack Rear Shelf
Custom Gauges from Florida 5.0

Cobra Retro Fit Front/Rear brake system with adjustable proportioner bias valve

Custom Paint "Tuxedo Black"

Cervini 4" Hood
New Windshield and Rear window And rear quarterglass

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