Mustang 101 - Random Tidbits / Myth Busters

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I thought it would be interesting to have a "Mustang 101" thread here on the SmokinStangs.com site.
I think this is a site 1st......and should be cool & perhaps useful in some regard.

The thought is it you possess some random tidbit of Mustang knowledge......in any form, that may be RANDOM in nature......Post it up.
NOTE: Any links, excerpts, definitions, etc......will be helpful here in conjunction

This thread could serve as a "Myth Busters"............kind of thing also!!!!

Finally......Please consecutively NUMBER your input.......so that it will make for easy reference down the road.
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I'll start.......

1. Salt and Pepper shakers in Foxbody Mustangs (86-93) are notorious for going bad...over time. Many know this, but its the black and white connectors (They look similar to Salt & Pepper shakers) that connect the engine harness to the main harness (generally located on the rear, upper area behind the upper intake)......they vibrate and rub and then eventually have intermittent problems...if you take a nail (like a wall tack) and push it into the mail side of the harness plug pins it will spread the pin head out...this has solved many problems.

Many don't know that FORD discretely had a TSB out on this......and the fix was to add an additional pair of specially manufacturered set of this aka: Salt & Pepper shakers.....basically, was a Male to Female, Female to Male, gender bender kinda deal, which would officially correct any nuances associated with the originally installed units.

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Only 250 were made, and all were white. An NHRA licensed was required to purchase a 1995 SVT Cobra R

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After the success of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra R, SVT and its engineers started planning for a more powerful Cobra R competition package based on the SN95 platform. Only 250 vehicles were built, with the 1995 edition varying greatly from its predecessor. Requests for a larger engine were granted, with the 1995 offering a 300-hp 5.8L V-8. Another racing modification made was for more fuel capacity, as a 20 gallon Fuel-Safe� fuel cell was included. Heavy-duty progressive-rate springs improved suspension, thicker stabilizer bars were added, and a front strut tower brace was also included to enhance structural rigidity. To handle the torque of the more powerful engine, a Tremec� five-speed manual transmission was installed. External changes included the installation of a hood tall enough to clear the engine and induction system. Also, the fog lights were omitted, replaced by ducts to channel cool air to the front brakes. The R model reached 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and topped out at 152mph

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1995 was the only year a true GTS model ever existed. Ford did away with the GTS designation in 1996

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A GTS was added to the lineup for 1995. There were 6,370 produced--4,848 5-speeds and 1,522 automatics. GTSs came standard with the basic equipment that made a Mustang a GT. This included the 302cid pushrod V-8 powerplant, Borg-Warner T-5 manual transmission and a Traction-Lok axle. Obvious external characteristics of a GTS are the absence of a rear decklid spoiler, lack of fog lamps in the front airdam, and 16"x7" 5 spoke SN-95 pony rims. Factory original GTSs will have the "Mustang GT" logo embossed on the rear bumper cover, as is the case on standard GTs, and "Mustang GT" badging on the front fenders. Dual 2.25" stainless steel tail pipes exit the back.


Inside the passenger compartment, the GTS Mustang shared the same amenities as the base V-6 Mustang. Seats are cloth and 4-way power adjustable seats were only optional on the driver's side. Windows and door locks were manual. Only the driver and passenger side mirrors were powered. Air conditioning and an AM/FM stereo cassette player were standard. Visor mirrors were non-illuminated, as opposed to illuminated like the GT and convertible Mustangs. The instrument pod was the only interior amenity borrowed from the GT, and it included a 7000 rpm redline tach, 150 mph speedometer, fuel, volt, oil, and temp gauges.


As a side note, all options on V6 models were also available on the GTS. These options are easily broken down into two categories. Package Group 1 consisted of power windows, door locks and remote decklid release, which was standard on GT and convertible. Group 2 consisted of cruise control, dual illuminated visor mirrors (standard on GT and convertible), and an AM/FM stereo cassette player with premium sound. Four-wheel antilock brakes, an AODE transmission, and remote keyless entry were also options. Customers were able to order GTSs from the factory with as little or as many options as they wanted. Options were also available at the dealer, on request of the purchaser.

1995 Mustangs would be nearly identical to the 1994 models. 1995 would be the last year of the Windsor-built 5.0

Additional Info & Production Numbers via quannet / quannet.org: http://quannet.org/corey/gtsinfo.html

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Yes....It's true!

1995 Mustang Cobra Hardtop Convertible – VERY RARE – With only 499 Produced

The Hardtop Convertible is a one-piece top that is put on when the soft top is retracted into the trunk. You get best of both worlds, a coupe and a conventional soft top convertible in one car.

This was a one year only deal.