1987 Ford Mustang LX Notch Restomod

VEHICLE SUMMARY

• Featured Magazine Restomod: Nationally recognized "Sandy" Foxbody build featured in Hot Rod Magazine and Ford Authority.

• Custom 347ci Stroker V8 401 rwhp (Dyno-Verified): Built with forged internals, Edelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum heads, COMP Cams Xtreme Energy camshaft, and BBK ceramic long-tubes to a Bassani stainless exhaust.

• Brand-New Tremec TKX 5-Speed: Paired with a McLeod Street Pro clutch pack, Hanlon short-throw shifter, and aluminum driveshaft.

• Strengthened Rear End: Rebuilt Ford 8.8-inch differential with 3.73 gears, 31-spline Yukon axles, and a Traction-Lok LSD.

• SVT Cobra Brake Conversion: 4-wheel disc conversion featuring 13-inch front and 11.6-inch rear Raybestos R-300 rotors with PowerStop ceramic pads.

• Factory Sand Beige & Ceramic Coated: Factory-correct Sand Beige (Paint Code 8) with multi-stage paint correction, ceramic coating, and custom 18-inch bronze BBS RK wheels wrapped in BFG g-Force COMP-2 tires.

• Custom Cockpit: Corbeau racing seats, harness bar, Alcantara/Cerakote bronze trim, Steeda controls, and a Kenwood Excelon Bluetooth receiver.

CONDITION & KNOWN QUIRKS (READ BEFORE BUYING)

• Exterior/Paint: Professional multi-stage paint correction with high-grade ceramic coating over body, trim, glass, and wheels. Body lines are laser-straight on a reinforced chassis (Stifflers driveshaft loop, strut tower bars, aftermarket K-member).

• Climate Control Status: Built as a factory non-A/C chassis to maximize performance and reduce weight. Heater operates properly.

• Included Extras (In Trunk): New black "Ford" exterior emblems and Makers Garage pinch weld covers are included in the trunk ready for installation.

• Tires: High tread depth remaining on fresh 2024 date-coded BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S Plus tires.

Rare Rides Company

• Phone: 980-306-8100 | Email: info@rarerides.com

• No tax, tag, or title fees collected.

• Title Status: CLEAN

COMPREHENSIVE PARTS & UPGRADE LIST

Engine & Valvetrain

• Short Block: Custom 347ci Stroker V8 short block with forged internals, Scat crankshaft, SRP flat-top pistons, ATI Super Damper (28 oz), Canton stock-appearance drag race oil pan (black 5.0), Canton dipstick tube, oil catch can, oil pan reinforcement rails, 1-piece pan gasket, and Schaeffer 20W50 Racing Oil.

• Heads & Cam: Edelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum cylinder heads, COMP Cams Xtreme Energy camshaft, Comp Cams Ultra Gold roller rockers (1.6 / 7/16), adjustable roller rockers, ARP camshaft bolt, thrust plate retainer bolts, Ford Performance double roller timing chain kit, and Ford timing pointer.

• Mounting & Block Specs: Aftermarket K-member with ground tabs, Energy Suspension motor mounts, R&R short block assembly, and ARP motor mount to block bolts.

Fuel, Air, Oiling & Cooling

• Fuel & Induction: SVE -6AN fuel pump hanger conversion kit, new fuel filter & mounting bracket, JLT replacement air filter (3.5" x 8" in passenger fender), and fuel rail-to-lower intake bolts.

• Oiling: New oil pump with ARP bolt kit, ARP oil pump driveshaft, and Auto Meter oil pressure sender.

• Cooling System: Ford electric Contour dual fan assembly & bracket kit, 160-degree thermostat & housing, Edelbrock high-volume water pump (black), "Cobra Style" heater tube assembly, new heater hose & clamp kit, and Motorcraft upper/lower radiator hoses.

Ignition, Belts & Fasteners

• Ignition & Electrical: Rebuilt A9L ECU, black MSD distributor cap, Davis Unified Live Wire spark plug wires, billet wire separators, SVE billet aluminum distributor hold down, Screamin' Demon ignition coil, Ford Performance high-torque mini starter, new starter wiring/relay, and under-hood red LED kit.

• Belts & Accessories: New serpentine belt, Steeda billet idler pulley, black underdrive pulley, and power steering pump retaining bolts.

• Hardware & Seals: Ford Performance complete engine gasket set, front & rear main seals, ARP stainless steel header bolts, ARP SS valve cover bolts, ARP water pump bolts & studs, and ARP 12-point head bolt adapters.

Drivetrain & Rear Axle

• Transmission: New Tremec TKX 5-speed manual (2.87 / .68 ratio) with Tremec MTF fluid, Hanlon Motorsports TKX short-throw shifter, and bellhousing bolt kit.

• Clutch & Flywheel: McLeod Street Pro clutch pack, new pressure plate, throwout bearing, roller pilot bearing, adjustable clutch quadrant kit, and ARP flywheel/pressure plate bolt kits.

• Driveshaft & Rear End: Ford Performance aluminum driveshaft, Stifflers driveshaft safety loop, full rear end rebuild with 3.73 gears, 31-spline Ford Performance Traction-Lok differential, Yukon 31-spline hardened axles, Ford Performance axle girdle (diff cover), rear axle housing vent hose kit, and Ford Performance friction modifier.

Exhaust System

• BBK ceramic-coated long-tube exhaust headers.

• Bassani stainless steel cat-back exhaust system.

Braking System

• Conversion: Full 2003–2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4-wheel disc brake conversion.

• Rotors & Pads: Raybestos R-300 performance rotors (13" front, 11.625" rear) paired with PowerStop Z17 Evolution Plus ceramic pads.

• Hydraulics & Lines: Ford Performance master cylinder reservoir cap, Moroso aluminum brake reservoir cover, Motorcraft DOT 4 fluid, SS brake hard/soft lines, J&M stainless steel hose kits, SVE SS rear disc conversion plumbing kit, new front/rear parking brake cables, E-brake Baer cable kit, and E-brake handle adjuster lockout.

Suspension, Steering & Chassis

• Suspension Geometry: Front and rear adjustable coilovers, aftermarket lightweight K-member, QA1 lower control arm hardware, and upper/lower control arms.

• Sway Bars & Bracing: Eibach Anti-Roll Kit (36mm front, 25mm rear sway bars powder-coated bronze), Steeda lightweight front sway bar brackets, stabilizer link bushings, and front & rear strut tower bars.

• Steering: New LMR power steering rack, Maximum Motorsports steering shaft assembly & rack bushings, Prothane offset rack bushings, new power steering pressure/return hoses, and power steering cooler tube.

Exterior, Paint & Lighting 

• Paint & Coating: Multi-stage paint correction and complete professional detail with full ceramic coating applied across body, trim, glass, mirrors, lights, and bronze BBS wheels.

• Aero & Accessories: Makers Garage front ABS lip splitter, Makers Garage ABS pinch weld covers (included in trunk), Ford air dam deflector, restored wiper arms, wiper motor cover, and adjustable hood bumpers.

• Lighting: Diode Dynamics RGB LED underglow kit, LX headlight switch, multi-function switch, 3rd brake light harness, reverse light harness, and flasher relay.

Interior & Trim

• Seating & Safety: Corbeau racing bucket seats, Corbeau multi-point harness system, harness bar, custom rear seat padding/deck, and subframe connector seat-track hardware.

• Cockpit Controls: 350mm Monte Carlo Alcantara steering wheel with adapter, Steeda 5-speed shift knob, Steeda shifter bezel, Steeda manual pedal covers, Steeda steering wheel tilt bar, manual door lock pulls, billet window cranks, and Steeda climate knob set.

• Upholstery & Electronics: Custom interior upholstery (seats, door panels, boots), H3R fire extinguisher with bracket, Kenwood Excelon digital media receiver, Metra stereo dash kit, Crutchfield wiring harness, and NOS HVAC damper door switch.

Wheels, Tires & Trunk

• Wheels & Hardware: 18-inch BBS RK wheels finished in bronze with BBS center caps, rear ARP axle studs, Moroso 3-inch wheel studs, and open-end tuner spline acorn wheel nuts.

• Tires: BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S Plus (Front: 255/35/ZR18, Rear: 275/35/ZR18).

• Trunk: Black battery relocation box, coupe rear seat-to-trunk sound deadener, and deadener push pins.