Cars > Challenges > “The Fox Rod” Vs “Nova”

87stangman

M–32
Orange Park, Florida
United States

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Classicsandrods

M–23
Henderson, Nevada
United States

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1987 Ford Mustang GT

“The Fox Rod”

1972 Chevrolet Nova

“Nova”

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About “The Fox Rod”

I bought this car in October of 05' one owner and bone stock right down the the exhaust and air silencer. I drove it as is untill it was involved in an accident in which the at fault driver had no insurance. I debated rebuilding the car and I am glad I did because although not pecfect Its been one of my most favorite Mustangs.

About “Nova”

History:
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-Aquired: late 2002. Built from two separate cars (purchased together.. '70 and a '72).

-From: The cars were actually out of a junkyard that closed down and they were liquidating what was left.

-In The Works: After doing a quick engine pull to lay in some fresh paint, clean up some electrical, and do a hefty cam swap in 2006, I finally finished bodywork and paint in early 2008. Next up is finalizing interior while continuing to upgrade to high performance
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Specs for “The Fox Rod”

5.0L V8
5 speed manual

Specs for “Nova”

-Power: 383 Stroker - MSD HEI ignition, 4bbl Carter AFB 650cfm carb, Edelbrock "Performer RPM" intake, rollers

-Transmission: TH350, 2500 Stall - shift kit, B&M QuickSilver "ratchet action" floor shifter

-Aquired: late 2002

-Project Status: Never Done! Long ways to go
-X-tras:

Dual 10" Kenwood subs powered by MTX's Thunder 8000 series amp and a Kenwood eXcelon deck. Infinity all around in interior.

Fully loaded 20gig Music Keg on tap 24/7

2 1/2 inch Flowmaster dual exhaust with 40 series mufflers (American Thunder Series)

Disc Brakes up front
Fresh polyurethane (energy suspension) bushings throughout frontend, including body mounts
100amp Power Master Alternator

Semi-complete interior

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Factory Options for “The Fox Rod”

All the standard Mustang GT options

Factory Options for “Nova”

all custom

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Mods for “The Fox Rod”

Stock seasoned 5.0 block rebuilt with new plasma moly rings and speed pro (sealed power) rod and main bearings.
Stock rockers
Thumper Performance Ported and polished E7TE heads with 5 angle valve job
"B" cam
FRPP Cobra upper and lower intake port matched to the heads
MAC fenderwell CAI
Ford Racing 3:55 rear gears
BBK shortie headers
MAC off road-H
Flowmaster American Thunder cat back
KC Clutch with Ford Racing clutch cable and UPR tripple row quadrant with UPR firewall adjuster
MAC racers choice short throw shifter