Common questions

What does a throttle body do on a car?

What does a throttle body do on a car?

The throttle body is an important part of your air intake system that controls the air flowing into your engine. It’s located between your air intake and engine manifold where fresh air is pulled into the engine for the combustion process.

How big should a throttle body be on a Mustang?

Looking to add an aftermarket throttle body to your Mustang but not sure what size to get? Check out our throttle body size guide to see what your Mustang came with stock!

What kind of body did a Ford Mustang have?

Ford equipped the 1986-1993 Mustangs with a 57 millimeter throttle body from the factory. That size of throttle body was not very friendly to the wave of performance modifications that were, and still are, available to the 302 based fox. The reason why people swap out the throttle body is two fold.

When did the Fox Body Mustang come out?

The 1987-1993 Fox Body Mustang is by far one of the most popular Pony Cars ever created. From everyday drivers, to drag strip warriors, to show cars, the Fox can fit anyone’s hobby and budget. As these Fox Body Mustangs get older, little issues can pop up that need to be fixed in order to get your Mustang to the cond… more

What kind of intake does a fox body Mustang use?

Fox Body Mustang Cold Air Intake Installation (89-93 5.0L) Easily free up some extra horsepower on your Fox Body Mustang with one of the SVE cold air intakes. Not only will you benefit from extra horsepower but you will also benefit from it not breaking the bank! These performance intakes include everything you need t… more

When did the Mustang sve throttle body come out?

This 1986-1993 Mustang SVE throttle body is a great way to bring in more air for more power on your 5.0L motor. This throttle body has an opening of 70mm, a huge increase from the 55mm that came stock on these motors. This allows you to bring in as much air as possible to help maximize your performance.

What kind of test light does a 1989 Foxbody Mustang use?

Instead of using a test light or voltmeter, 1989-1993 Foxbody Mustang owners can use the check engine light (it will flash with the codes). For more information on specific codes, refer to the above chart. See below for basic Foxbody 5.0L V8 engine fluid capacities and general bolt torquing information.

Ford equipped the 1986-1993 Mustangs with a 57 millimeter throttle body from the factory. That size of throttle body was not very friendly to the wave of performance modifications that were, and still are, available to the 302 based fox. The reason why people swap out the throttle body is two fold.

What was the body code for the 1987 Ford Mustang?

* Body style codes depend on what body style was available for corresponding year. ex: 27 = convertible, but GLX was not used for later years, thus if you have an 88, body code = 27, it can’t be GLX. Listed below are some full-text Ford technical service bulletins issued for the Mustang from 1987-1993.

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