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Summary: A great reference for the high-performance Mustang fan!
Review: After I read this amazing book, I realized that another "review" posted here on ... may be misleading for potential buyers.Although reviewer Paul Reubens from MI United States states that this book is an "Excellent source of reference info: 1979 through 1995", he also states that "it seems a little general and does not focus on the performance minded." I beg to differ. Nearly EVERY subject covered, from cylinder heads to camshafts to brakes to tires, also has suggestions for performance-oriented upgrades to the Mustangs' stock components and systems. I know it helped me make my '91 GT more potent in every possible area of performance and it's made my driving more fun and satisfying. I'd strongly recomment this huge book to beginners and experts alike. I'd also suggest that they take the time to read everything in it. Their own 5-ohh Mustangs will be glad that they did.
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Summary: A great reference for the high-performance Mustang fan!
Review: After I read this amazing book, I realized that another "review" posted here on ... may be misleading for potential buyers. Although reviewer Paul Reubens from MI United States states that this book is an "Excellent source of reference info: 1979 through 1995", he also states that "it seems a little general and does not focus on the performance minded." I beg to differ. Nearly EVERY subject covered, from cylinder heads to camshafts to brakes to tires, also has suggestions for performance-oriented upgrades to the Mustangs' stock components and systems. I know it helped me make my '91 GT more potent in every possible area of performance and it's made my driving more fun and satisfying. I'd strongly recomment this huge book to beginners and experts alike. I'd also suggest that they take the time to read everything in it. Their own 5-ohh Mustangs will be glad that they did.
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Summary: Beginning to End
Review: Being a first time Mustang owner, I went through 4 books in trying to teach myself about the mechanics of this automobile before I stumbled on this guide. It helped a lot and got me a date. (Finally.)
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Summary: Beginning to End
Review: Being a first time Mustang owner, I went through 4 books in trying to teach myself about the mechanics of this automobile before I stumbled on this guide. It helped a lot and got me a date. (Finally.)
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Summary: Excellent source of reference info: 1979 through 1995
Review: Kirchenbaum gives a plethora of information on the 5-ohh mustang. Going as far as having a chapter for each year. Lots of technical data on all components too, from cylinder heads to brakes. The big problem with this book is that it seems a little general and does not focus on the performance minded. .... If you like knowing everything about a 5.0 mustang this book is a great reference. If your a motor head looking to get knowledge on how to get extra HP's then this book is not for you.
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Summary: Excellent source of reference info: 1979 through 1995
Review: Kirchenbaum gives a plethora of information on the 5-ohh mustang. Going as far as having a chapter for each year. Lots of technical data on all components too, from cylinder heads to brakes. The big problem with this book is that it seems a little general and does not focus on the performance minded. .... If you like knowing everything about a 5.0 mustang this book is a great reference. If your a motor head looking to get knowledge on how to get extra HP's then this book is not for you.
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Summary: Oh to have had this book about $3000 ago
Review: Now here is a book that can save you money. On the shelf behind me are about 15 books on Mustangs - Mods, Tuning, Rebuilding, Projects, Upgrades, and a complete set of Shop manuals. Many were not worth the time to read, much less the money, I took a chance and purchased a copy of The Offical Ford Mustang 5.0 book. Here is a book that covers all the years, and gives the good and bad points of each. What worked, and what did not. A case in point - There is a lot of books out there that tell you to go out and get a set of 24# or 30# injectors as a start. This book at least give pros and cons, 19# will work just fine up to 300HP@39psi, or 330HP@60psi, using a larger injector reduces atomization of the fuel, and can cause problems with low speed driveability response, oscillating idle, and loss of fuel economy, without any HP gains.
In my case I am in the process of rebuilding a 1995 GT-40 Cobra engine for my 1986 stang, I do not expect more than 300HP with the mods I am using, so the injector may have been a waste.
This book is a gold mine of information on what went in which year, Ford Part numbers, and Ford Racing upgrade parts. There is a section on each component part, most with history, There was even a section on which parts I would need to change my '86 brakes for '87-later, with additional upgrades of which year/make Ford had larger calipers and rotors interchange with OEM brakes. This book will not tell you how to install a mod or rebuild, but at least you will know which parts you should use.
I would recommend this book to anyone about to start a project. It will save you time and money. I find I now have a lot of parts that I did not need, and should not use. The book is geared to people like me who are looking to improve their existing car/engine. but are not building a drag/strip car. A car that will perform, but still take a trip to the store, (if it make the trip a bit more fun, so be it).
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This book has all the information you need to keep your mustang stock or modify you mustang. Covers all Fox body Mustangs to include SVT, SVO, and the police stangs. I woould recommend this book to anyone who loves Fox body Mustangs
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Summary: a great book
Review: This is a great book,however I did find some errors.On page 223 the author states that all OE 5 liter cams have five 2.081 inch diameter bearing journals.Sorry,all 5 liter cams have five different size cam bearing journals as stated in my official Ford Mustang shop manuals from 1989,1972 and 1966.Page 209 states that oversize valves up to 1.94"intake will work with OE notched pistons,while page 212 says valve reliefs in 87-93 production pistons will accomodate 2.02"intake valves.Which spec is correct?Page 32 and 268 states that the 83-85 dual snorkel air cleaner was used on mid eighties 429-460 v-8`s.1973 was the last year for the 429.And finally,the OE roller cam specs on page 228 don`t make sense to me.If the revised E8ZE-CA cam for late 1988 handicaps the engine by three horsepower compared to the original E5ZE-AA cam,why does the revised cam have better specs?
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Summary: Mandatory for 5.0 Owners!
Review: When I saw this book offered in the back of the Ford Racing Perfomance Parts catalog last year, I wasn't sure what to make of it. After all, the Probst book on the EEC-IV seemed over my head...As the new owner of an ex-police '93 5.0 LX coupe, I consider the handbook a must-have for any 5.0 owner. The section on Special Service cars like mine was excellent and cleared up a few things, while the illustrations scattered throughout were sufficient for all but the nittiest nit-picker. While I'm not sure Mr. K is correct in referring to the '94-current body style as a hatchback, the information contained in his pages probably couldn't be more accurate...you wouldn't believe all the folks he thanked for their help in the back of the book! If you're still wondering about grabbing a copy, wonder no more: get it now!
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