power downgrade on covertibles
12-19-2006, 02:32 PM
#1
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power downgrade on covertibles
does ford really downgrade the power output from covertible mustangs because of the weaker body or just talk.
if so what is a quick and cheap way to either bypass or just increase power i have already put subframes on and not worryed about twisting right now
any info is great
thanks
if so what is a quick and cheap way to either bypass or just increase power i have already put subframes on and not worryed about twisting right now
any info is great
thanks
12-19-2006, 02:55 PM
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RE: power downgrade on covertibles
yup, same motor, same power... heavier car(because of the added suport added to make up for the suport a roof woulda gave it) so there slower cuza the power:weight ratio
12-19-2006, 03:09 PM
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RE: power downgrade on covertibles
ORIGINAL: vertstang95
does ford really downgrade the power output from covertible mustangs because of the weaker body or just talk.
if so what is a quick and cheap way to either bypass or just increase power i have already put subframes on and not worryed about twisting right now
any info is great
thanks
does ford really downgrade the power output from covertible mustangs because of the weaker body or just talk.
if so what is a quick and cheap way to either bypass or just increase power i have already put subframes on and not worryed about twisting right now
any info is great
thanks
It will hold up just fine.I've got 430 RWHP in my 95 GT Convertible and there are no issues...other than the occasional blown gasket
12-19-2006, 03:16 PM
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RE: power downgrade on covertibles
I drove my convertible this morning around the block (the only mods on it are subframes, shift kit and no mufflers, other than that it's completely stock) and damn does it feel slow compared to the hatch.
12-19-2006, 03:20 PM
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RE: power downgrade on covertibles
Yeah I owned an 88 Vert and that's the last time I'll ever get a vert. It was a dog, and not to mention I thought the roof was in good condition until it rained and there was 1 inch of water in my floorboards cause the latches were bad at the top and I couldnt tell til it was too late. Not to mention, the rear window is expensive as hell to get replaced. NEVERgetting one of thoseagain.Next time I'll do the Ttop [&o]
12-19-2006, 03:23 PM
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RE: power downgrade on covertibles
ORIGINAL: Edge_of_Sanity
Yeah I owned an 88 Vert and that's the last time I'll ever get a vert. It was a dog, and not to mention I thought the roof was in good condition until it rained and there was 1 inch of water in my floorboards cause the latches were bad at the top and I couldnt tell til it was too late. Not to mention, the rear window is expensive as hell to get replaced. NEVERgetting one of thoseagain.Next time I'll do the Ttop [&o]
Yeah I owned an 88 Vert and that's the last time I'll ever get a vert. It was a dog, and not to mention I thought the roof was in good condition until it rained and there was 1 inch of water in my floorboards cause the latches were bad at the top and I couldnt tell til it was too late. Not to mention, the rear window is expensive as hell to get replaced. NEVERgetting one of thoseagain.Next time I'll do the Ttop [&o]
