Which one 1990 or 2003 to build ?
10-02-2009, 10:48 AM
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Which one 1990 or 2003 to build ?
Currently own both and am trying to decide which one to focus mods on. Have spent a couple thousand dollars on bolt ons,tuner etc on 03 but the car is a pain to work on simply put. Was going to sell the Fox but now am thinking thats the one I should be making the "toy" and leave the 03 for a nice driver. any opinions appriciated before I spend any more "play" money thats hard to come buy these days. The 90 is box stock and have been trying not to mess with cause they are getting far & few between in total stock form.Thanks ! Jeff
10-02-2009, 11:31 AM
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I was faced with the same choice you are 6 months ago. i made the mistake and sold my bone stock fox with 65k on it to build the 04 GT. I regret making that decision. Ive seen so many well done fox bodies in the past few months that i wish i could call mine. Plus the GT rides alot more comfortably and is ten times what the old schools are in bad weather. Keep em both make a nice 12 sec daily out of the GT to hold you over until your done making the Fox your toy. In the end its whats gonna make you happy.
10-02-2009, 01:29 PM
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If I had both sitting in my garage I would use the 2003 as a cruiser and the 1990 as the pavement pounder.
And I don't say this because I think the fox as sooooo much more potential than the 2v... a 2v is just a supercharger away from a good time. I just think you have the chance to have a really nice, really clean fox body and you should take it.
And I don't say this because I think the fox as sooooo much more potential than the 2v... a 2v is just a supercharger away from a good time. I just think you have the chance to have a really nice, really clean fox body and you should take it.
10-02-2009, 05:29 PM
#6
Im probably gonna get shot for saying this but i would actually sell the fox body for mod money and then just do a built bottom end and a blower and have 450rwhp dd that will run a lot of other cars on the road. Just my opinion though.
10-02-2009, 06:31 PM
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10-02-2009, 07:17 PM
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10-02-2009, 10:15 PM
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The only way what you say makes sense is if you're expecting big gains up 300rw NA comparing the two. $3000 is all it took for me to get to 440rw. That's equivalent to NA budget money.
10-03-2009, 06:11 AM
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my buddy spent 4k on his fox, including the price of the car, and was running low 11s consistently...broke into the 10s once but his c6 couldnt hold the juice...he was making over 600 ft-lb, not sure on the actual HP though
460 block stock bottom end
d0ve heads ported out to SCJ spec
600 lift roller cam
victor jr intake
1000+ dominator
12s on motor, low 11s/high 10s on a 175-225 shot
its a stage up from the build im doing in my car, but a few stages below the next build i have planned once my car is done (my 600ci stroker im always talkin about)
Last edited by 99BlackPonyGT; 10-03-2009 at 06:16 AM.