dysfunction26

My closest friend passed away and left me his 91 Mustang. I am getting it in running order again, but wanted to ask a couple of questions. The vehicle currently has some performance upgrades:

Dual Flowmaster exhaust
Intake, K&N air filter
3.73 gears

That's all I know it has for sure, what other performance mods can I make that won't bust my budget. I only want to put another $500-$1,000 into it. I already had to buy it a new battery, hoses, belt and radiator. It has been sitting for over a year now. I am going over to his dad's place to put in all the stuff I mentioned tomorrow and polish and wax it.

Also, I noticed the headlights retain water, should I just drill a hole in the assembly so it can drain? Also, what are the largest tires I can fit on the stock 16" pony rims without any rubbing, or modification?

dysfunction26

Anyone? This is the first Ford I have owned, I have only owned Chevrolet's my whole life, so I don't know much about Mustangs.

primetime5.0

just get new headlights, 245-50-16's are about as big as you wanna go on ponies

cassimus

man sorry to hear about your friend do you have pics of the car? those mods are probably the first step in most everyones builds just make sure you do your research before you start sinking money if you are going to mod it

mjr46

245's as prime says but I had a friend with a set of 255's on the rear of his gt with a little rub around corners on the tail pipes

88_5.0

As far as mods go, I would suggest a short throw shifter, Depending on the exhaust set up headers and/or an off road mid-pipe. Throttle bodies are a pretty cheap upgrade as well. As for your headlights I wouldn't put a hole in them, they will likely still get moisture back inside. There are several cheap 6 piece headlight kits for around $100..

dysfunction26

Thanks to everyone, I figured the experts would be here. Thank you, I will miss him a lot, I am taking this car more for the sentimental value, I want to do it up right. Where can I get the headlights for $100?

mjr46

if you wanna do it up right, up your budget goal trust me the budget always gets tossed out the window.

cassimus

damn straight on that one

89blue5.0

There is a shop on Ebay by the name of Foxmustangrestoration. They have the factory 6 piece headlight assembly for $100.