Saving a Ford Mustang GT from the Junkyard

1987 Ford Mustang GT build video by The Straight Pipes. The 1987 Ford Mustang GT is putting down 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque from a 5L V8. At $57,500 CAD, would you take it over a used Maserati, a REALLY used Ferrari, a Pontiac Fiero Lamborghini Kit Car?
Thanks to Carstar Eglinton and Carstar Scarborough Northeast:
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Thanks to Summit Racing
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Lower Intake: www.summitraci...
Head gasket kit: www.summitraci...
Manifold kit: www.summitraci...
Valve covers (x2): www.summitraci...
Oil fill kit: www.summitraci...
Rocker Arms: www.summitraci...
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Injectors: www.summitraci...
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Walbro Fuel Pump: www.summitraci...
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Thanks to Holley Performance
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Hurst short shifter: www.holley.com...
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Thanks to Ben at Dixie Bloor Service: www.dixiebloor...
Inspected and installed all of the original parts on the Foxbody
Thanks to Hot Rod Scott's: / hotrodscotts_exhaust
Ask for the SLEEEEEEPAH MODE mufflers like on Jakub's Foxbody
Thanks to NV Auto: / nvauto
They purchased and installed additional parts like gaskets, sensors, water pump, oil pan, solenoids, belts, couplers, tubing, Centerforce dual friction clutch, etc.
Thanks to D'Sousa Performance: www.dsousaperfo...
Purchased and installed many additional parts, as well as dyno tuning
Thanks to Adrena Garage: / adrena.garage
Installed all of the suspension components
Thanks to JRP: / jrp_online
Provided the Bilstein B12 kit with Eibach Springs
Thanks to Maximum Motorsports:
MM Caster/Camber Plates, 1979-89
Control Arms, rear upper, OEM-style with rubber bushings
Differential bushing for upper control arm
Rear Upper Control Arm Differential Bushing Tool
Steering Rack Bushings, stock K-Member
Wheel Spacer, 1/4" Thick, 4-Lug, Pair
Front Control Arm Bushings, 1983-93 (No shells)
Front sway bar bushings
Sway Bar End Links, 1979-93, Short
Thanks to Hoosier Tire: www.hoosiertir...
Thanks to George at Raptor Racing: / raptor_racing
Had the Antigravity Battery that I needed in stock!
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[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@thenotoriousdangelo7975]

Congrats I’ve been waiting for this video

[@molives7]

Honestly this is one of the best looking, sounding, and burnout rolling fox body’s I’ve ever seen and I usually go for the new edge and s197 mustangs but yours is beautiful and that sound is like drugs you always need more of it 😂 congratulations on it coming together better than ever!!!

[@calvincooley1074]

Really cool! Consider some subframe connectors, a torque box reinforcement kit and some drag shocks.

[@markprice2225]

Damn man, Year One of this style too! Love the trick flow intake and the holley guy tuning it had to be thinking we can't make a better intake so I guess we'll concentrate on tuning

[@chrisfix]

The cam sounds soooooooooo good! Nice work dude!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Classic E cam ❤️

[@samplays4612]

I fan

[@hassana22]

😀😀👍👍👍👍

[@hassana22]

Top youtuber 👌

[@soonerstellan109]

wassup chris

[@thisfooreallysaid]

It came out so clean! Also thank you for not breaking this into a multi part video lol, these straight shot videos are so much satisfying. Congrats man!

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Ordered my 1988 5.0 notchback Mustang LX on Dec 23, 1987. Picked it up in February, 1988. Had exactly one option on it: 5.0. no A/C, no cruise, and the radio delete. $10,500 USD . Put a set of Flowmasters and tires on it and off to the races.. Thanks for this blast from the past. You got me thinking now of a fun project 'Stang. Your car is sick! EDIT: Also just found the paperwork for the 1982 5.0 notchback that started it all: Ordered this one in March, 5,1982: 5,0 option was $452, A/C $676, also ordered T-tops (all the rage back then!) for $521. Even power steering ($190) and power brakes ($93) were extra (!). Loaded it with cruise control ($155) and AM/FM cassette, w/premium sound ($289). Ended up at $9,200 for the car. BTW, that is equal to $27,866 in USD today.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Damn that's wild

[@a_common_weeb]

Hey that's actually a really good price

[@rchydrozz751]

Wrong. I had one. AC was not a standard option to have to order without it, or cruise for that matter. Lots were full of LX 5.0 manual mustangs with no ac or cruise, just pick a color. They had cheap crappy radios to yank out. Change the gears, pulleys and a few other cheap simple. That price you listed is close to what the dealer paid.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Great job jakub! Too bad 2Yurious couldn’t experience the same transformation 😢

[@TheStraightPipes]

F in the chat for 2Yurious

[@toxiccolin1797]

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[@yix_i_e]

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[@maverickofkain]

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[@mihirphadke1256]

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[@monkeyflipper]

Can someone confirm whether or not Jakub's garage is always this clean?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yes

[@bennettfriesen33]

@@TheStraightPipes good answer 😂

[@flat6gts]

I envy anyone who has a big 3 garage, especially one this clean and done up!! 👌👌🔥🔥

[@interceptingfist5682]

@@hypnotoad2999 what's that got to do with anything? I see plenty of people who don't work on theirs with a dirty garage

[@TheNotimprezed]

Good build, thank you for saving the car. Fox bodies were once in abundance but have really disappeared over the last decade. Mega props on the phone dialers. I also think I had (maybe still do) the issue of Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords this car was in.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Haha thanks

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

That’s such a great feeling getting a personal best on the first run. I’ve managed that a few times in my life and it’s euphoria!

[@ryanminor2334]

Definitely the perfect car. The Sound, the color, and the gauges. You can truly make a fox body into a incredible machine 🦊🏎

[@joecampbell36nk]

Congrats, Jakub. This video took me back 54 years, my good old days. One thing, in a couple of the straight-on side shots it appears that the driver’s door reflects differently than the front and rear panels, to the extent it looks close, but not quite right.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Guess it's just the way the sun hits the door angle with the flake. Everything was painted at the same time

[@joecampbell36nk]

@@TheStraightPipes Nonetheless, sweet machine.👍

[@roger3958]

Good catch, I noticed that too.

[@stykly1220]

Can I just appreciate how much of a smile this car puts on my face every time you burn the tires. I have a 87 GT in the backyard it's been sitting for over a decade or 2, it belonged to my great granddad and he passed it down to my granddad. I've been trying to get it from under him so I could at least fix it up and get her back on the road, but he ain't going for it and I can't blame him 😂. I go back there and keep it clean and pop the hood and just stare at the 5.0 just thinking. "Damn I want this so bad"😂😂, but hey can't go against granddad's word if he said No then you better not🤷🏾‍♂️. Still makes me happy seeing one back in action.

[@TheStraightPipes]

You'll get it eventually

[@stykly1220]

@@TheStraightPipes thanks man I'll keep my hopes up

[@EricFortuneJr.]

Is it at least running or sitting going down??

[@donniea2323]

I really like the dash panel. I have a 89 fox body. I've had it for over 20 yrs. It's won a few car shows. I keep it all original. Keep Mustang Alive.

[@bandwagon240]

When I saw the thumbnail, my heart skipped a beat. It's a dead ringer for an 89 I had back in the mid-90's. Wheels, color (close enough, mine was regular red) and stance.

[@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada]

Jacob this car sounds amazing and looks amazing, great job saving this beautiful pony!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks

[@freedomvan2970]

This video made me smile so much. This is what car culture is all about. You seem absolutely giddy.

[@chrispyy606060606]

This gives me big nostalgia back to the mid 90s, congrats on the great build!

[@MattSilverlock]

I really love Jakub's enthusiasm throughout this entire video. Exactly what you want from a project like this.

[@kracusomniax3933]

Vids likes this make sure I hold on to my mustang. It is only a 17 but the smiles on the faces are what it is worth. I don't want to lose that.

[@graehambourdon]

Congrats on the build! You guys have definitely put in the time and effort to build the channel and you should enjoy the fruits of your labor.

[@donewhiskey]

You have changed my mind, on fox-body Mustangs. I love this. I think it would look even better if it was a little lower, but I get the drag strip vibe, too.

[@UnchartedMen]

Magnificent build Jakub, I've always loved the Fox bodys and I now think this is my favorite one ahah. Loved this style of video, can't wait to see more builds!!

[@1slow5ohh]

Some 4.10 gears, and a stiff wall ET drag will get you down into the low 12s! Just make sure you tow it there so you don’t end up stranded if the stock 28 spline axles give up on you. Beautiful car brother!

[@topcat4265]

Love how this was produced, felt very different. Trying new things 👌🏻

[@maverickofkain]

I love well built Fox Body build. Yours is so clean, and a great sleeper comparison to the restomod that Farah had years back. Great build!

[@TheStraightPipes]

UPDATE: APPARENTLY my head liner is going to ship this week 🤣

[@TheStraightPipes]

UPDATE: the headliner arrived and it's the wrong grey and the company won't refund it 🙃

[@ma.higiniablancoblanco1380]

@@TheStraightPipes use you social presence to scare them 😈

[@Cgee3]

@@TheStraightPipes I’m sure it’ll look just fine.

[@tylerstewart2474]

Man this is awesome 👏 and yessss you two should do more cheap car, suv, truck challenges 👏

[@SeaToSummit1969]

I love how stoked Yuri was for you when you broke into the 12s!

[@vonnsnyder2481]

The smile on your face at all times is priceless!! I love it

[@camo_chevy5173]

amazing build, sweet spot for power in a rwd muscle car1

[@drivingwiththeboyz4552]

love this man got my first car a foxbody 1 year ago can’t wait to have her fully built

[@Garvey64LIVE64]

You have just provoked a newfound love for 80s mustangs in me. This thing is so cool. Nice work.

[@mach1mustangguy992]

Can’t wait til my 79 is done!!! Just paint and swapping in a bigger motor. We are looking into places to do the paint at now! Hopefully next winter I’ll do the motor swap. But I do have a good running low mileage motor in it so there’s no rush. Just want more power!

[@carlyeremian]

I love it all! Nice job on the Fox Body!!! I miss mine!!!!

[@albertgaspar627]

I still have the 1986 GT "winter beater" and its Cabernet Red was covered in grabber orange so this video caught my attention. Since the original engine got swapped for a 1988 model, and it's T5 got changed perhaps twice, I won't mind testing the solid roof with a stroker tall deck Windsor swap. I was ready to get started when a 1968 Olds 4-4-2 at a "too good to pass up" price popped up while looking for parts (my car will be more junkyard and FB marketplace than fresh in the box aftermarket, but that's why a sponsorship is so awesome). with variable duration lifters in that big block and a switch pitch torque converter in the manual valve body THM400, i have to sort out an overheating issue and then i can clear out the garage for the Fox. Was fun watching your video to get my fire going again.

[@DPowRs]

This is one of my dream resto-mod builds even though they are not that old. Would love to make one a drag car.

[@heinrichdude]

That guage cluster screen is dope! Not sure why I never even thought a digital display like that wouldn't be doable, but why not eh, if its not an all-original build, why the heck not.

[@adam69_]

The digital instrument cluster is the only thing I truly hate about this build. Everything else is chef’s kiss. Love it.

[@memonk11]

You're so right. That thing is awful.

[@michaelayd5314]

Absolutely love seeing you guys branching out and doing different kinds of content. Would love to more videos like this!

[@UpshallGames]

Congrats dude this thing is beautiful 😍

[@ec3318]

So many people hate on the Fox body, but I absolutely love them. Put some louvers on the rear window and you're set.

[@malcolmar]

Congrats! That is one SWEET fox body! Congrats!

[@crisantogarcia6646]

Thank you for making this one video. There are so many YTers who drag builds out like you said (respectfully)

[@privateuser77]

What a fantastic build! Congrats.

[@ryandunn9812]

That T5 about to go BOOM!

[@marcelmazpule2287]

I learned how to drive Manuel in that car, It one of my favorite cars ever. Good job bringing it back to its prime

[@robertdeleofitness7197]

What a video. I loved every moment of this build

[@turbochargedtransit7241]

Far and away one of the best sound cars I’ve heard, PLEASE make a standalone video with just sound clips!

[@MaxwellFaro]

‘89 gt was my first car as a teenager and these have a special place in my heart and I plan to get another at some point. Love this build, super cool!

[@markojarmola9442]

love this series

[@2vcrew782]

I did so much work to my 02 GT that I won from raffle for $75. Years of work and love to just get rear ended two weeks on the road by a girl who fell asleep. I’ll finish the story, after being hard broken and depressed the car was totaled I searched high and low for a clean 02,03,04 GT stick car and finally found one. Drove five hours into the Pocono mountains to get it! It was the greatest ride back home just me and the mustang.

[@danielnormandeau2393]

I have a low mileage 1991 GT yours is beautiful and the motivation I needed thank you!

[@toejamr1]

Dude…..DUDE! What a dream come true for you guys. I’m living vicariously! Keep at it!

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

Congrates on a sussessful restomod! Which in my own expernce as a Mustang owner Mustangs just put smiles on peoples faces wether seeing a nice one or driving/riding in any of them.

[@Nutsofamily]

Like your reviews because you are genuine and humble. Keep up the good work!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

That thing sounds so awesome. I miss my old Lincoln. gosh man, the sound!

[@bri1588]

This brings back memories of my 89 GT and "high" of having my Mustang modified back in the day. The raw unbridled power of these vehicles were a thrill to drive and race at the track. The Mustang in this video looks like the one on the cover of Fast Fords and Muscle Mustangs magazine called the "Shredder." Great job to your sponsors given the 12.8 second quarter mile.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Watch the original cheap car challenge series for more details on shredder

[@rubinixcube8866]

I couldn’t look away while watching this one! Loved it!!!

[@RMF76]

I absolutely hate mustangs, but I love cars and it's always amazing to see on being rescued. Great job on this.

[@danc2778]

OHHH YEAH! I love this thing. Great work and glad you finally got your dream foxbody Jakub.

[@alexb510]

I owned an 88 GT about 20yrs ago and this video brought back all the great memories! Congrats on an awesome build and you’ll keep improving those 1/4 mile times just get more seat time. Enjoy that 5.0!

[@charsiubau1]

Absolutely an inspiration!

[@soapa4279]

This is awesome man, you saved that thing and it will greet you in Heaven to thank you.

[@Dongzzzzzz]

it's satisfying to save a car to the point everything is fixed and refined

[@ltkwok]

So fun watching these guys.

[@chrisfrancis384]

Dixie Bloor Service lol I grew up at the building beside Grants Food Market, back in the day some crazy cars would come out of that garage!!

[@WhatsHotWithBB]

Your videos are great and you deserve all the success.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you for the great comment!😍

[@droogii1142]

Epic car. Loved this video.

[@Sonics1DiscordKitten]

This thing sounds incredible. I really want a Fox Body mustang and Nissan 240/280 one day

[@TenheadLife]

Nothing finer than a man talking about his pride and joy

[@clubracer6]

Ah, a Foxbody 5.0 was my first "fast" car. Still miss it and would love another someday.

[@DxCBuG]

This is like the definition of a cool manual car. Seems satisfying in every way to drive this.

[@androiduberalles]

She's choppin hard! Love it man. Reminds me of the red foxbody my neighbor had when I was growing up.

[@-POISON-]

Beautiful. Awesome in every way.

[@EJames22]

Best audio ever

[@ethanrottenberger2967]

This is amazing! Love videos like this and can't wait to see the next project!

[@erendyalatorre7785]

Jakub the end result is so BADASS. You can even hear an eagle screeching as you did the burnout.

[@sherizaahd]

Ah, flipping thru all that Canadian Monopoly money looked satisfying! Lol.

[@R3AL-AIM]

Home here in Automation Alley... You know this would be the first thing most of us would go for down here 😁

[@antonsebastian895]

LOVE THIS VIDEO!

[@captaincoffeecake3595]

honestly I couldnt tell you why but the Fox body is still my favorite style. dont get me wrong I think the new ones are absolute gorgeous but there is just something about the fox. it helps too that the Notch back was so unbelievable ugly in comparison I suppose. Also on a side note you should try the Flowmaster 20 series for mufflers , hands downs the best muffler sounds ever for mustangs.

[@peaceup5519]

I'm a 44yr old dude who lives in my hometown of Louisville, KY. Back in the mid 90s to the early 2000s underground street racing was a really big deal. When The Fast and Furious released it really took off. I was in my early 20s at the time and had just gotten promoted to sales manager at my local Staples and decided to finally attempt my first serious build... A 1989 Ford Mustang GT 5.0! I paid $1,000 for the car and it was an absolute piece of crap. I sank about $20,000 into it. Heavily investing into everything except for the body. I left all of the dents and cheap bondo alone and rattle canned it primer black. The rims were actually the same rims I see were on the Mustang in this video for a short time... They were Thunderbird rims without the center cap. I didn't splurge on the interior either as i kept the ugly red plaid look. All I cared about was speed! I also decided to go with hidden turn-downs as well to complete the sleeper look... And Geezus Christ on a cross was it a sleeper! There wasn't a Camero or Firebird in the city that could catch me. The only car that really embarrassed the crap outta me was a completely gutted and fully built early '80s VW Rabbit with nitrous. Because of the success of Fast and Furious a lot of kids were getting into imports. The best races were the ones when the driver of an "all show no go" Civic, CRX, Prelude, Integra Eclipse (take your pick of any import) would pull up next to my car and literally laugh... And then I would dog walk them by dozens of cars. That '89 GT wasn't my fastest build, but it was one of my most fun. It was the car that really launched my passion for building cars. I will always love the Fox Body and wish that Ford would design a new Mustang using its DNA. That would be a dream come true!

[@richardnavratil9661]

That Rogue at 2:00 is sitting there like "wtf is this fool doing, let me back out" :D

[@CLEEN50]

This is your best video ever! Please keep the foxbody videos coming!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Foxbody content lives on my Instagram now

[@pgilb70]

Great build, excellent snappy vid. Brilliant work!

[@MrIpjrobson]

Great recap of all the work that was done. Looks and sounds great!

[@DriveVersity]

Beautiful build it was awesome seeing you rip down the drag strip at the meet. Love the seats and man does it sound glorious!!!

[@pballer2005]

I wouldn't mess with the performance much more other than maybe brakes and rigidity, and focus more attention on getting that interior minty and some creature comforts like a radio and A/C.

[@gregory3972]

Yess finally. Love the build and you guys vids. Car is so sick

[@8r334]

Congrats! She’s a beauty!

[@markprice2225]

The two tone GTs with the hatchback & the titanium lower effects are my favorite car! I prefer the 87-91s mechanically but 92&93 style wise! Had a Teal 93 two tone with titanium ground effects, 5 spd and 3.73s

[@r.weaver3769]

Doing a burnout with a wind turbine in the background...Priceless

[@botch3936]

Congrats, Jakub. A real sweetheart.

[@stevenromero1723]

I,m glad to see your Ford Mustang GT Foxbody

[@jordanhughes1245]

Great build! Great episode! I love old mustang. The notch back though.

[@nfsrome]

I'm so glad to see her back on the channel!

[@richardmuirhead5428]

Nice! Love you guys ... Nothing like a Yellow Prowler though only a few cars in the world I would stare at longer.

[@FranklyTube]

Great job, Jakub. I will always support the StraightPipes.. :D

[@AllenSAshley]

Those wheels are PERFECT for this car!

[@calebmoran5580]

Jakub, it looks awesome!

[@dieselisking]

The ChrisFix of drag racing.