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Old 11-07-2007, 09:15 PM
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I have an 87 lx 5.0 5 speed, what should my first mods be? i have about 500 to spend on it. Do these models have airbags? I want to replace the steering wheel with a grant turismo one
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Old 11-07-2007, 09:28 PM
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No air bags on an 87. Gears and exhaust, best bang for the buck on a stocker.
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Old 11-07-2007, 09:32 PM
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Should be able to get some 3.73 gears installed for $500
bump the timing up a little with some 93oct gas.

You should actually feel that nicely
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Old 11-08-2007, 04:52 AM
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No air bags on an 87. Gears and exhaust, best bang for the buck on a stocker.
Do what this man says.. I agree with R.Barn too.
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Old 11-08-2007, 06:29 AM
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I would start with exhaust, more power and better sound
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Old 11-08-2007, 09:43 AM
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more power, less torque

i'd get gears, kinda regret not doing it first myself
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Old 11-08-2007, 09:49 AM
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you should get an idea for what you want to do to the car in the long run.... before you do ANYTHING..

I have already found myself buying the same parts twice, even three times

get it right the first time, its cheaper
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you should get an idea for what you want to do to the car in the long run.... before you do ANYTHING..

I have already found myself buying the same parts twice, even three times

get it right the first time, its cheaper
Oh touche'! def agree w/ that statement!
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Old 11-08-2007, 03:34 PM
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you should get an idea for what you want to do to the car in the long run.... before you do ANYTHING..

I have already found myself buying the same parts twice, even three times

get it right the first time, its cheaper
I wouldnt be suprised if every modded stang in the world, was guilty of this
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Old 11-08-2007, 04:29 PM
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i do think some gears will be a good idea, how much are they? ill just put them in myself at shadey tree. are their any good air intakes? my engine needs to breath! Are their any free mods I can do? i looked for them and couldn't find any threads, but its probaby just because im a newb[:@]!
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