MartyVice

So I just bought a '94 Mustang GT Convertible, and the other day I went to the local Ford dealership to ask about any common issues with that year of Mustang.

Anyway the guy mentioned that because of it still being a fox body, and a convertible, that I shouldn't gun it off the line to much because of the potential of the frame and body twisting.

I've heard of this before in old muscle cars, but should I worry about this to much? I don't want to bag my car or anything, but wouldn't mind the occasional street race

Reason why I'm worried about this is because it is a convertible and has a lot less support.

redpony88

it is NOT a fox body, while it retains Many of the components, it's a much more rigid car in general than a fox. but with it being a vert yes there is greater possibility of chassis flex. you should put on a set of what are called sub-frame connectors. that will stiffen the body of the car further

q8stang

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yeah i started a few threds on this subject and the answer would be subframe connectors and/or a roll cage which i wont recomend unless its gonna be a track car and not a DD

MartyVice

are they hard to put on? how much would they cost?

also this is a bone stock mustang so no extra performance or anything.

redpony88

here's a set on 50resto.com a site i recommend you learn by heart
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

q8stang

it all depends if you are going to launch it hard and if you do that with D/R alot then yes get them they aer 200-250 and they weld on i dont know if they bolt on like the s197's

Shelty

they weld on, get full lengths from Maximum Motorsports....

prolly cost you 50 bucks to have someone weld them on... maybe 100...

red95gtconvert

I paid 40 dollars at the local shop to have my BBK subframe connectors welded in, they made a huge difference on our vert tightening up the chassis quite a bit.

mjr46

Another ill -informed wanna be tech at the dealer spewing BS.........for what your plans are and the power you will be producing, you'll be fine, I don't assume you'll be building a wheel standing nitro beast...so no worry

MartyVice

ya I don't plan on building a drag car, in fact I will probably keep it completely stock, just the occasional street race against one of my friends.

Also, if they are not bolt in I won't get them, I refuse to weld them in place, I want to keep this car in good original condition, as the miles are low as well.