Specifications and what ascMcLaren did to the engines 1987

87ASC · Post by **87ASC** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:24 am

What are the Specifications for a stock Mustang from McLaren in 1987 and
what did they do to the engines in 1987.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:36 am

Nothing. I do believe that they are stock. Same for the Tranny & rear end. As recently discussed, I am sure that they substituted the factory springs for McLaren manufaftured lowering springs that lowered the car appox. 1 inch. Possibly 1 & 1/2 inches. They (Not ASC) BUT FORD used the GT mufflers in place of the LX V8 mufflers.

The Coupe was thought of as "the Beast" in advertisments in 1986 and the 2-Seat Roadster was referred to as "the Beauty". This mind-set continued for 1987-1990.

87ASC · Post by **87ASC** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:51 am

Didn't they change the camshaft?

ASCMCLRN · Post by **ASCMCLRN** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:04 am

I love the gif you made! The only thing they did was opt for the 3.08 gears in the manual tranny vehicles over the 2.73. At the time it was very difficult for tuning cars and the cost of emissions testing so nothing was done. Saleen was in the same situation here henceforth they only made handling, braking, appearance changes.

Nick

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:29 am

W-O-W !
How'd 'ya get a Power Top?

87ASC · Post by **87ASC** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:50 am

I just made a gif

87ASC · Post by **87ASC** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:02 am

Was the Horsepower on them 225 H.P (Stock 5.0L) or 275 H.P..

ASCMCLRN · Post by **ASCMCLRN** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:40 am

87ASC wrote:Was the Horsepower on them 225 H.P (Stock 5.0L) or 275 H.P..

HP was 225hp manual and 220hp automatic.

Nick

bryan · Post by **bryan** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:13 am

They really have .308s, huh? I'm nearly certain everthing is original mechanically on my car, and I thought that may have been the case. In comparison to previous mustangs, it just felt different, but I thought it was my imagination.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:45 am

Automatics had 3.27

Post by **negusm** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:50 pm

87ASC wrote:Didn't they change the camshaft?

No. Only on the 84-86 coupes.

-Mike

KevinM · Post by **KevinM** » Tue May 30, 2006 7:47 pm

do you no what the horsepower of an 86 capri is

ASCMCLRN · Post by **ASCMCLRN** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:12 pm

KevinM wrote:do you no what the horsepower of an 86 capri is

They were rated the same however with the better cam would suggest higher hp dyno. I would love to see a totally stock one like Sandy's do a dyno test.

apecx · Post by **apecx** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:16 am

5.0's with automatics came with the 327 gears I thought. 273 or 308 for the 5 spped cars.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:15 am

I believe the H.P. was 225. 2.73:1 axle ratio on most all 1985 coupes with 5-speed. 1986 5-speeds with 3.08:1. 1985 automatics with 3.27:1 and 1986 automatics with standard 3.27:1 and optional 3.73:1.

I am talking COUPES

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Specifications and what ascMcLaren did to the engines 1987

Specifications and what ascMcLaren did to the engines 1987

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