Another EXCELLENT video Paul...Back to the basics very helpful...May says hello and tell Sally we said Hi...By the way the "BEAST" is looking good in the background...Man that stance is Perfect
Great video. I need to look into m ACT to relocate. Quads are coming off, I haven’t done it yet because I’m too busy taking everything else apart ! 🤣🤣🤣 👊
@@PaulDaFox I have to stay up on The Fox Tech Tips. I am actively looking for one. Still trying to find the one that got away. If the right one comes up, I’m going to jump on it. Then I will really looking for your valuable input! Thanks again and Best Regards to Sally, Marcus and yourself! 🤜🤛
Awesome video PAUL. Thanks for sharing. Great tips. Keep the content coming. Hope you SALLY and Marcus have an incredible weekend. Love you all. Mad RESPECT
Hey Gary, the heater hose works excellent and it will lower the car a bit more as they’re thinner than the stock iso’s. Have a great weekend brother👊🏼🏁
Hey RodG, thanks for watching! I don't have a write up per say as I've just done off the top of my head but it's pretty straight forward which I will try to quickly summarize for you as follows: unplug sensor, remove it from lower intake, install brass fitting nut on lower intake, you should have enough wire to extend the sensor to your intake pipe, install preferably between mass air and throttle body (although I have seen some install directly into the stock foxbdoy airbox) and don't to forget to bump timing. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!! 👍🏁
Hey madmax 1970, I've been doing this mod for as long as I can remember over the years on various types of setups and by no means is it specific to drag racing. In my experience, I felt no difference, no wheel hop and had no further issues with wheel rub. I can also say that most of the foxbody guys that I know have them removed as well. That said, I do appreciate your comment and time for watching. Have a great weekend!! Thanks🏁
I understand the quad shocks help control unwanted axle movement brought about by the the play and flex in the flimsy factory stamped steet controls arms & their soft rubber bushings. Upgrading to aftermarket boxed or tubular arms alleviates that need. However, the arms with hard poly bushings can cause suspension binding when making tight turns like for autocross or road course events, resulting in sudden snap oversteer, but would be OK for drag racing.
@@mysticker11 I would keep them on for a stock street car. They weigh very little and help a bit with the slop in the factory quadralink rear suspension design. Your logic is correct that the factory would not add a part if it served no purpose. Earlier fox Mustang GT's came with "slapper bars" to help dampen axle movement but the quad shocks were found to work better.
@@johnmcmullen456 Thanks John, excellent input and to be honest I don’t have any road course experience just street & strip! Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching👌🏼🏁
Hey Choppa, the wheels on my fox are Welds V-Racing Series rims. The fronts are 15x3.5 rim with a 26x4x15 tire. The rears are a 15x12 rim with a 275/60/15 drag radial. Hope that helps and thanks for checking in from the Virgin Island🙌🏼🏁
When i first got my 86 the struts were completely gone in all 4 corners. I had no idea how dangerous those springs are and i nearly loosened all the bolts but i couldnt get the last one loose for the life of me. After inquiring online i found out how dangerous that couldve been before i grabbed my propane torch.
Morning Tim Zzz, the rears are a piece of cake but the load on the front springs can be super dangerous! That’s why in the video I mentioned if the viewer didn’t have the experience to get help. Thanks for the comment, have a great week! 🦾🏁
Can I add a number 1 mod to the list? Get yourself if you don't already have one a brunette or blonde sitting in the passenger seat! I always thought having a lady in your Mustang helped esthetically.
Hi Tim, I’ve removed every dog bone from all the foxes that I’ve owned and never had an issue, so it’s one of the first things I do along with the quad shocks. Thanks for watching🙌🏼🏁
Thanks brother, I've been doing the heater hose trick for years and it works great. I had a rear spring many years ago that was squeaking like a bugger for whatever reason and that's how I stumbled across it. Now its gospel for me🤣🏁
@@PaulDaFox Your top 7 was the best, better than any other top 10 from other youtuber's. thanks for all the hard from you and Sally. Take Care and I hope to meet you at the upcoming car meet. Just update us On any dates you might find out. Peace out
Morning, yeah that little flange nut really helps. I’ve had one where I had to place a lock washer infront of the flange nut and then it never came loose again. Have a great day! 👊🏼🏁
@@PaulDaFox it's a fully built 8-9:1 motor in my 91 mustang funny thing is guy thought it had a bad head gasket when it was just terrible fans and wiring, best 2500 I ever spent
Hey brother, sorry for the delay response. There wasn’t much trimming done as I would use the red eibach sportlines, no isos on all 4 corners but I did trim the fronts 1/2 a coil. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!! 👊🏼🏁
cutting springs....very bad advice! thats the one thing someone should not cheap out on. you can get a decent set of lowering springs for really cheap for these cars. even the cheapest springs are a whole lot better than cutting a spring. you have a mustang follower base not a honda follower base...cutting springs is something a 16 year old does to his first civic right after he bolts on a 4 inch muffler tip he bought at auto zone. cmon man....LMFAO
I disagree!....I've been trimming springs and lowering springs with no issues for 30 years now. Trimming 1 coil from the rear and 1/2 coil from the front will have marginal effect that you won't be able to feel. In addition, some of the bigger mustang channels also trim springs and so do professional shops! I would better understand your point if I was suggesting cutting the coil spring in half, but this is just a touch-up!
@@PaulDaFox point I was making...cutting springs is not something I would recommend for someone who has no clue what they are doing. You 30 years experience and professional shops are WAY different than Chucky in his carport with a cut off wheel on his hand grinder. Also a spring coming loose from a spring compression tool can kill....again very bad advice to be giving to a novice car builder. Spend the $100 get lowering springs. Cutting springs is a hackers game.
@@donaldrowe6047 I see where your coming from as far as the experience required but in fairness, I did preface in the video that if the viewer had never trimmed or pulled a spring then they should get someone to help them out as the fronts are a dangerous job. Even lowering springs need a little trim as well The one in the video that I trimmed was a lowering spring from my reef blue coupe. Anyhow, we’ll agree to disagree!
@@PaulDaFox it's all good. I love your content regardless lol. And yes you did mention front springs under load could be dangerous. I also get your side of it. Having the proper knowledge of a springs primary function in a cars suspension goes a long way but I have seen some of these ricer kids that barely understand how the loud pedal works cut springs. Not good to say the least and very dangerous to others on the roadways with them in cars not properly modified.
@@donaldrowe6047 Thank you, I do appreciate the feedback and 💯 agree that knowledge is key. On a side note, I’ve seen mustang springs being torched/cut off still on the car😱 Now that’s crazy!! Have a great day and thanks for watching! 🏁
That’s one of the issues I will have to work around with my GT40/Explorer intake/heads. My manifold doesn’t have the flat boss area where I can drill/tap for the ACT sensor. I’ve seen a few guys actually relocating it to the hard plastic lid on the OEM air box. But that would be before the MAF which must still workout ok. So not sure if I’ll do that or try to put it between the MAF and T/body.
Hi Elliot, is there no room on your intake pipe between the mass air and throttle body? Otherwise, I have also seen some guys tap it right into the stock air box which seems to work fine as well. Also, don’t forget to bump your timing once you’ve relocated it. Keep me posted, would love to know where you placed it and how it worked out. Thanks for watching! 👊🏼🏁
Hope you guys enjoy the video! Let me know what you guys think of the Number #1 Free mod. Wishing everyone a great weekend!! 👍🏼🏁
Looking into the ACT and I've had a foxbody for many years and didn't know about this so thank you!!
@@murraywoodlands7005 Right on brother, actually lots of fox guys don’t know about this mod🦾🏁
Your number is so true - hit the treadmill
Some Good Advise For the New Guys , Thx for sharing ..
Thanks again, I just wanted to cover off some basics and old school mods. Thanks for watching!! Have a great week🏁
Great info, especially the ACT sensor. Didn’t know it was on the lower intake🤦🏼♂️
Yesser, have a look at the lower intake; it’s a great free mod
I knew where it was at but didn't know about relocating it.
@@BruceLee-xn3nn Right on, hopefully it helps you out! 🥋
Really like how you lay out these videos. Didn’t know about the ACT. That’s on the to do list now. Thank you
Thank you Johnny, really appreciate that feedback🙏🏼🏁
That’s a good lookin hat man
Thanks Tim, it’s our green camo addition🤣
Another EXCELLENT video Paul...Back to the basics very helpful...May says hello and tell Sally we said Hi...By the way the "BEAST" is looking good in the background...Man that stance is Perfect
Thanks Wood! Say hello to May for us and
the Beast is still hibernating for another month or so😴🤣
Another good one! I’ll have to look into relocating my act sensor
Thanks Jason! and I appreciate you letting me share my link into your group🙌🏼
@@PaulDaFox anytime! I’m glad you share your videos with the community!
Great video. I need to look into m ACT to relocate. Quads are coming off, I haven’t done it yet because I’m too busy taking everything else apart ! 🤣🤣🤣 👊
Lol🤣 taking everything apart! When you get some time, have a look at your ACT; its a great mod👌🏼
Excellent list, gotta look into the ACT for sure!!
Thank you! For sure have a look!
Good info, these are definitely good mods to do to your fox👌🏼
Thanks 👍 Marcus!!
Nice Fox Tech Tips! 🤙🤙😎 Thanks Paul!
Thanks Rich, really appreciate your feedback. Have a great weekend! 👊🏼
@@PaulDaFox I have to stay up on The Fox Tech Tips. I am actively looking for one. Still trying to find the one that got away. If the right one comes up, I’m going to jump on it. Then I will really looking for your valuable input! Thanks again and Best Regards to Sally, Marcus and yourself! 🤜🤛
Awesome video PAUL. Thanks for sharing. Great tips. Keep the content coming. Hope you SALLY and Marcus have an incredible weekend. Love you all. Mad RESPECT
Thanks Tim, for EVERYTHING!! 🙏❤🏁
Hi Paul... The #1 Free Mod is awesome... Never thought about moving that sensor, but will definitely do it. Good comprehensive list my Brother! 💯👊🏾
Thanks James, don’t forget to bump your timing once you move the ACT. Have a great weekend👊🏼🏁
@@PaulDaFox Will do Brother! Thanks Paul! You and Sally have a great weekend too! 💯👊🏾
@@ogsuperflygarage 👊🏼🏁
Great video buddy! I love the heater hose idea - definitely stealing that one 😉
Hey Gary, the heater hose works excellent and it will lower the car a bit more as they’re thinner than the stock iso’s. Have a great weekend brother👊🏼🏁
@@PaulDaFox same to you guys buddy!
Another helpful and great video Paul 🦊❤️I’m sure people will find it useful- especially the ACT sensor✅ 🙌🏻
Hi Sally...Paul is the G.U.R.U
You my friend are super persistent!! Lol 🤣
Thanks Sally 🦊❤ I hope they can take away at least 1 mod from the list!
@@PaulDaFox 😂😂
@@wood4278 👊🏼🏁
Right out of the december 1986 Muscle Mustang and Fast Ford magazine!!!!!
Lol...I've been in the game almost as long as that edition magazine. My first foxbody was 1991 🦾🏁
Excellent info yet again, thanks for sharing 🙌🏼
No problem 👍
Great video
Is there a write up about relocating the ACT
Hey RodG, thanks for watching! I don't have a write up per say as I've just done off the top of my head but it's pretty straight forward which I will try to quickly summarize for you as follows: unplug sensor, remove it from lower intake, install brass fitting nut on lower intake, you should have enough wire to extend the sensor to your intake pipe, install preferably between mass air and throttle body (although I have seen some install directly into the stock foxbdoy airbox) and don't to forget to bump timing. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!! 👍🏁
Thanks for sharing and I to didn't know about the act sensor I've taken mine out and cleaned it. I've even replaced but didn't think to move it.
Thanks Victor, it’s a great little mod and works really well in conjunction with bumping your timing! Have a great weekend👊🏼🏁
Excellent list and such nostalgia remembering doing those mods back in the 90’s lol
Thanks DD, sometimes we have to go back to basics and to be honest, I had forgotten about some of these already!! 🤦♂️
Great tips, I never knew about all of these little hacks and extra little things to assist in your trimmings etc. Excellent advice!
Thanks Victoria, I appreciate your comment and your time for watching. Have a great weekend🙌🏼
Paul that's the first I've heard anybody say something about the relocation I may have to do that later. Great video
Thanks bama, I would definately look into relocating the ACT. It was great in conjunction with a timing bump👍🏼
Thanks for the tips , I'll have to look at my ACT sensor .
Keep up the great video 👊👊
Thanks Paulo, time to move that ACT😎
Great Info Paul!!
Thanks Mike, I appreciate that! Have a great weekend 🏁
Excellent list, going to have to look at my ACT. Thanks
Thanks Joshua for watching! 🏁
Another great video - never did a spring job so I will get some help!
The front springs are very dangerous and if you don't have the experience I would say get some help with it for sure!
Awesome video Paul I remember doing all these back in the day👍 The only other free mod I would add is driver mod, practice, practice, practice 😀
I agree with your driver mod 100% 🏁
Awesome list, really enjoyed it, thank you
Thanks Alex!! 👍🏼🏁
Forgot to mention I wasn't even aware of the ACT sensor!
Lots of guys are not aware of it, definately worth doing👊🏼
Great list, excellent video!
Thanks Murray, I appreciate that🙏🏼
im sure the quad shocks are there for a reason why remove then why not replace them...just sayin not all of us are draging/racing our cars......
Hey madmax 1970, I've been doing this mod for as long as I can remember over the years on various types of setups and by no means is it specific to drag racing. In my experience, I felt no difference, no wheel hop and had no further issues with wheel rub. I can also say that most of the foxbody guys that I know have them removed as well. That said, I do appreciate your comment and time for watching. Have a great weekend!! Thanks🏁
I understand the quad shocks help control unwanted axle movement brought about by the the play and flex in the flimsy factory stamped steet controls arms & their soft rubber bushings. Upgrading to aftermarket boxed or tubular arms alleviates that need. However, the arms with hard poly bushings can cause suspension binding when making tight turns like for autocross or road course events, resulting in sudden snap oversteer, but would be OK for drag racing.
@@johnmcmullen456 well my car is pure stock so i should leave em on i think
@@mysticker11 I would keep them on for a stock street car. They weigh very little and help a bit with the slop in the factory quadralink rear suspension design. Your logic is correct that the factory would not add a part if it served no purpose. Earlier fox Mustang GT's came with "slapper bars" to help dampen axle movement but the quad shocks were found to work better.
@@johnmcmullen456 Thanks John, excellent input and to be honest I don’t have any road course experience just street & strip! Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching👌🏼🏁
Great free mods Paul! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Gary, you awesome buddy!! 🦾
Some really good tips & info here
Thank you John🙏🏼
Love this list - thank you!
Thank you so much!! 🏁
Hey I'm from the virgin island and i have a fox body...I love the wheels on your car...can you please send me some information on the wheels
Hey Choppa, the wheels on my fox are Welds V-Racing Series rims. The fronts are 15x3.5 rim with a 26x4x15 tire. The rears are a 15x12 rim with a 275/60/15 drag radial. Hope that helps and thanks for checking in from the Virgin Island🙌🏼🏁
When i first got my 86 the struts were completely gone in all 4 corners. I had no idea how dangerous those springs are and i nearly loosened all the bolts but i couldnt get the last one loose for the life of me. After inquiring online i found out how dangerous that couldve been before i grabbed my propane torch.
Morning Tim Zzz, the rears are a piece of cake but the load on the front springs can be super dangerous! That’s why in the video I mentioned if the viewer didn’t have the experience to get help. Thanks for the comment, have a great week! 🦾🏁
I like these free mods
Thanks, hopefully some of these will come in handy for you!
This is dope 👌🤩
Thanks brother, appreciate you!
Really like some of these mods and your video, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Can I add a number 1 mod to the list? Get yourself if you don't already have one a brunette or blonde sitting in the passenger seat!
I always thought having a lady in your Mustang helped esthetically.
I agree…my notch looks way better with Sally in the front seat 💯👌🏼
@@PaulDaFox Very nice!
What are your thoughts on removing the Dog Bone on the rear? Thanks
Hi Tim, I’ve removed every dog bone from all the foxes that I’ve owned and never had an issue, so it’s one of the first things I do along with the quad shocks. Thanks for watching🙌🏼🏁
#5 what you replace it with???
Nothing brother, that’s one of the 1st items that I ditch on a fox. They make no difference removed. Thanks for watching, have a great weekend!!
Great video! That heater hose isolator tip is gold!
Thanks brother, I've been doing the heater hose trick for years and it works great. I had a rear spring many years ago that was squeaking like a bugger for whatever reason and that's how I stumbled across it. Now its gospel for me🤣🏁
WOW you learn something New everyday. Today i learned much more, Thank you Paul great video!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Peter, glad you like these videos and there will be more to come. Really appreciate you watching🙌🏼🏁
@@PaulDaFox Your top 7 was the best, better than any other top 10 from other youtuber's. thanks for all the hard from you and Sally. Take Care and I hope to meet you at the upcoming car meet. Just update us On any dates you might find out. Peace out
@@peterrombeiro3335 Thank you Peter, I sincerely appreciate your feedback/compliment and I’m humbled by it. Look forward to meeting you as well🙏🏼🏁
Great tips Paul free is always great
Thanks Chris, I like free as well🙌🏼
Love the channel, great info!
Hi Jim, Thank you so much; I really appreciate the feedback! I Have a great week!! 👊🏼🏁
no wonder my shifter always come loose, cause I'm not using the correct (flange nut) nut.
Morning, yeah that little flange nut really helps. I’ve had one where I had to place a lock washer infront of the flange nut and then it never came loose again. Have a great day! 👊🏼🏁
@@PaulDaFox Good to know. thanks
@@notchit3542 👊🏼🏁
These are excellent especially the ACT relocate, thanks for sharing!
Your welcome, thanks for watching! 🏁
No thanks
Ok, thanks for watching anyways! Have a good Sunday🏁
Is 23° of timing without spout good, i still dont ping
I know a lot of guys were doing this back in the day and some were even going much higher. Thanks for watching, have a great week! 👊🦊🏁
@@PaulDaFox it's a fully built 8-9:1 motor in my 91 mustang funny thing is guy thought it had a bad head gasket when it was just terrible fans and wiring, best 2500 I ever spent
@@xai38-809 Right on!! That's a wicked score
Great vid Paul I didn’t know about your #1 mod makes sense !! Hope you and Sally are having a great weekend
Hey Ryan, the ACT relocate is a great mod in conjunction with a timing bump! Were having a great weekend, hope you and the family are as well 🙌🏁
nice tips. thanks for sharing.
Thank you! appreciate the comment; have a great weekend👊🏼🏁
@@PaulDaFox Welcome brother.
Never listen to anyone that suggest cutting your springs
Lots of guys “trim” their springs! Even professional shops trim springs. I’ve done it numerous times without any issues.
Nice list, I've done all of these at some point over the years except #1 due to only having 1 Fox that I only had for a short time
Thanks Travis, I appreciate your comment and time for watching. Have a great weekend and I have to catchup with your vids. 👊🏼🏁
@@PaulDaFox welcome and no worries lol
@@Lethal_Venom 🤙🏼🏁
Love this free stuff, give us more!! 😃
More coming Lol🤣
How much did you cut on all your springs?
Hey brother, sorry for the delay response. There wasn’t much trimming done as I would use the red eibach sportlines, no isos on all 4 corners but I did trim the fronts 1/2 a coil. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!! 👊🏼🏁
@@PaulDaFox thanks for the reply my guy. I did about 1-1/2 on all four but the rear sits higher still so I might still do another half in the rear
@@willwork2fish261 No probs…do you have the iso’s in or out?
@@PaulDaFox iso are out, is two coils too much for the rear? Also we’re should the pigtails be pointed in the rear?
@@willwork2fish261 Just curious what springs? and yes, I have always aligned my pigtails facing towards the rear in line with the lower control arm.
Awesome video, great info there
Thanks 👍 brother Chris, really appreciate your feedback and support. Have a great weekend!! 🦊🏁
cutting springs....very bad advice! thats the one thing someone should not cheap out on. you can get a decent set of lowering springs for really cheap for these cars. even the cheapest springs are a whole lot better than cutting a spring. you have a mustang follower base not a honda follower base...cutting springs is something a 16 year old does to his first civic right after he bolts on a 4 inch muffler tip he bought at auto zone. cmon man....LMFAO
I disagree!....I've been trimming springs and lowering springs with no issues for 30 years now. Trimming 1 coil from the rear and 1/2 coil from the front will have marginal effect that you won't be able to feel. In addition, some of the bigger mustang channels also trim springs and so do professional shops! I would better understand your point if I was suggesting cutting the coil spring in half, but this is just a touch-up!
@@PaulDaFox point I was making...cutting springs is not something I would recommend for someone who has no clue what they are doing. You 30 years experience and professional shops are WAY different than Chucky in his carport with a cut off wheel on his hand grinder. Also a spring coming loose from a spring compression tool can kill....again very bad advice to be giving to a novice car builder. Spend the $100 get lowering springs. Cutting springs is a hackers game.
@@donaldrowe6047 I see where your coming from as far as the experience required but in fairness, I did preface in the video that if the viewer had never trimmed or pulled a spring then they should get someone to help them out as the fronts are a dangerous job. Even lowering springs need a little trim as well The one in the video that I trimmed was a lowering spring from my reef blue coupe. Anyhow, we’ll agree to disagree!
@@PaulDaFox it's all good. I love your content regardless lol. And yes you did mention front springs under load could be dangerous. I also get your side of it. Having the proper knowledge of a springs primary function in a cars suspension goes a long way but I have seen some of these ricer kids that barely understand how the loud pedal works cut springs. Not good to say the least and very dangerous to others on the roadways with them in cars not properly modified.
@@donaldrowe6047 Thank you, I do appreciate the feedback and 💯 agree that knowledge is key. On a side note, I’ve seen mustang springs being torched/cut off still on the car😱 Now that’s crazy!! Have a great day and thanks for watching! 🏁
That’s one of the issues I will have to work around with my GT40/Explorer intake/heads. My manifold doesn’t have the flat boss area where I can drill/tap for the ACT sensor. I’ve seen a few guys actually relocating it to the hard plastic lid on the OEM air box. But that would be before the MAF which must still workout ok. So not sure if I’ll do that or try to put it between the MAF and T/body.
Hi Elliot, is there no room on your intake pipe between the mass air and throttle body? Otherwise, I have also seen some guys tap it right into the stock air box which seems to work fine as well. Also, don’t forget to bump your timing once you’ve relocated it. Keep me posted, would love to know where you placed it and how it worked out. Thanks for watching! 👊🏼🏁
@@PaulDaFox
Yes there is room. Have to use the factory rubber-like air tube. Just figured the hard plastic air box lid would be easier
@@elliottbutts153 Yesser, and it would be more secure there as well!