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Old 05-27-2009, 01:04 PM
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I go with 89 because it's got mass air, the tilt steering wheel, forged internals(only the 93 doesn't though), and no airbag.

Of course these are all things that can be changed, but if you want to avoid having to make those changes and aren't afraid of waiting until something better comes along then I think this'd be it.
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Old 05-27-2009, 01:10 PM
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thanks guys
is there any years that have problems with the car?
also how much HP and TQ does it come stock?
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Old 05-27-2009, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by saleenpride1986
the 'shipping weight' of a 1990 mustang LX is 2715 for a hatchback,
LOLWUT?!?!

probably dry weight, maybe, notches are barely that light
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Old 05-27-2009, 01:25 PM
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I wouldnt say any year has any more problems than the other they all have stupid wiring problems. i would just AVOID any mustang that someone put an alarm in. they always seem to screw with the electronics. my buddy bought a car with a viper alarm system in it and the car ran like ***** and he always had problems. he ended up ripping out the alarm and basically completely rewiring the whole car himself.

as for power stock they put out about 190rwhp (rated 225 at crank by ford). mine stock with underdrives, full exhaust with the air silencer removed and 3.73s made 215rwhp and 274rwtq and ran a 14.0 @ 99mph
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Old 05-27-2009, 01:33 PM
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1989

MAF
Tilt Wheel and No Airbags
Forged Pistons
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Old 05-27-2009, 03:08 PM
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nice
i like the forged internals
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Old 05-27-2009, 03:08 PM
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any 87-93 notch
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Old 05-27-2009, 03:09 PM
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by the way i love the camaro ads on the forums
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Old 05-27-2009, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by saleenpride1986
the 'shipping weight' of a 1990 mustang LX is 2715 for a hatchback,.
Maybe a 4 cyl, manual trans, no air, manual windows, no spare and the back glass knocked out.lol
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Old 05-27-2009, 03:33 PM
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1989 fox coupe manual trans

lightest in weight of the foxes right at 3000lbs +or- a few pounds
mass air
tilt wheel
sexiest looking

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