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How do I force Firefox to go to a port that it doesnt want to use?

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http://w.x.y.z:87 results in

This address is restricted This address uses a network port which is normally used for purposes other than Web browsing. Firefox has canceled the request for your protection.

I dont want protection, I want ACTION! How do I turn this protection off, and get FF to use port 87?

http://w.x.y.z:87 results in This address is restricted This address uses a network port which is normally used for purposes other than Web browsing. Firefox has canceled the request for your protection. I dont want protection, I want ACTION! How do I turn this protection off, and get FF to use port 87?

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