It doesn't look anything like...
It doesn't look anything like a 300,000-mile engine room, does it? The anodized fittings are part of the Halon fire suppression system. Jim reports the naturally aspirated 347 puts 338 hp and 327 lb-ft to the tires.
"Next, K-Dezines built up a custom rear seat delete that allowed a fullsize spare to be added. As the year went on and shows were attended, other improvements included titanium ceramic-coated FRPP short-tube headers, black powdercoated FRPP aluminum valve covers were added, and I modified and powdercoated the Kenny Brown strut tower brace to hold the Halon nozzles. During that two-year time the car has taken First in MCA's Modified Class at seven national events, First at two MCA Grand National events, two MCA Pinnacle Awards, (Best Modified in Class for each year), and First in class for both years at Mustang Alley. Through all the mods, one thing has remained constant: working on her is relaxing, almost therapeutic. She is still a driver with now more than 300,000 miles and a never-ending list of ideas for the future."
You can see by the above that the show circuit has become part of Jim's focus-not exactly what you might expect of a 'Stang so far driven nearly a third of a million miles. A trailer queen obviously has no place in his plans, and we admire folks with the tenacity and energy to keep a frequently driven vehicle in show condition. We expect that by the time we meet up at the Mustang's 50th Anniversary bash, Jim's Fox may well be approaching the half-million mile mark. And the modifications still won't be done . . .
Horse Sense: The Momo Jet steering wheel seems appropriate given Jim Buehler's career as a naval aviator.
5.0 Tech Specs
- 1988 GT
- Engine And Drivetrain
Block
- FRPP Sportsman, two-bolt
Bore
- 4.030-in
Stroke
- 3.400-in
Displacement
- 347ci
Crankshaft
- FRPP forged steel
Rods
- FRPP forged steel
Pistons
- FRPP/KB flat-top
Camshaft
- FRPP E303
Heads
- FRPP GT-40 X303 aluminum
Intake
- Stock, Extrude Honed
Power Adder
- N/A
Throttle Body
- FRPP 65mm
Mass Air
- Pro-Flow
Injectors
- FRPP 30-lb/hr
Fuel Pump
- Walbro 250-lph
Headers
- FRPP stainless short-tube
Exhaust
- BBK cat H-pipe; Spin Tech side exhaust
Transmission
- Tremec TKO
Clutch
- FRPP King Cobra
Rearend
- FRPP 3.27:1; Auburn Pro diff; Moser axles
Electronics
Engine Management
- Pro-Flow
Ignition
- MSD
Gauges
- Auto Meter Carbon Fiber in Florida 5.0 cluster
Our guess is that Jim's a...
Our guess is that Jim's a detail freak. Notice how the Halon bottle and Air Ride supply tank are plumbed to bulkheads just forward of the wheel arches.
Chassis And Suspension
- Front Suspension
- K-members
- Stock
Control arms
Stock
Springs
- Air Ride CoolRide
Struts
- Tokico Illumina struts
Caster/Camber
- Steeda
Brakes
- FRPP Cobra (five-lug conversion)
Wheels
- FRPP Bullitt
Tires
- Falken Azenis 245/45R17
Rear Suspension
- Springs
- Air Ride CoolRide
Shocks
- Air Ride CoolRide
Control arms
- FRPP upper/Steeda lower
Brakes
- FRPP Cobra
Wheels
- FRPP Bullitt
Tires
- Falken Azenis 245/45R17