My Plans...
05-03-2009, 07:36 PM
#1
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 21
My Plans...
Whats going on everyone?
I do not currently own a mustang, but i want to get a 99-04 model this summer, i'm not really into the new generation mustangs so much, but before i buy car ive kind of mapped out where i want to go with it, but first i want to see if its worth the hassel?
I want to get like i want to purchase like a 99 v6 (possibly convertible) and convert it into a 03 cobra body with a 5.4 engine from a truck (preferably out of a navigator since it has 32valve heads)
I want to have a mild cam, some headers, big 3 inch exhaust and, some nice gears in the back, and possible add a procharger. and still reliable and efficient enough to use as a daily driver. (even though it probably wont be)
so how much do you guy think a project like this will run me $$$ (itemized)?
And what type of modded will it take for me to get where i wanna?
I do not currently own a mustang, but i want to get a 99-04 model this summer, i'm not really into the new generation mustangs so much, but before i buy car ive kind of mapped out where i want to go with it, but first i want to see if its worth the hassel?
I want to get like i want to purchase like a 99 v6 (possibly convertible) and convert it into a 03 cobra body with a 5.4 engine from a truck (preferably out of a navigator since it has 32valve heads)
I want to have a mild cam, some headers, big 3 inch exhaust and, some nice gears in the back, and possible add a procharger. and still reliable and efficient enough to use as a daily driver. (even though it probably wont be)
so how much do you guy think a project like this will run me $$$ (itemized)?
And what type of modded will it take for me to get where i wanna?
05-05-2009, 05:52 PM
#6
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 21
i'm not trying to turn it into a drag car, just faster than average mustang and camreo for that matter.
I found a 99 theft recovery convertable for $1900, that is amissing its front cap, drivetrain, trunk and lights
found 65kmiles 02 navigator drive train for $2500 (minus $700 if i dont want the trans) from a rolled vehicle,
Transmission choice is still in question
i was going to put the mustang body back together using 03 cobra pieces.
and put a cam, headers and a big exhaust on the navi drivetrain and put it all together, with some gears in the rear end.( the procharger was just an after thought, especially when i looked up how expensive they are)
Whats bad about my ideas? what makes the comb unrealiable? and Would it be expensive to get all of this installed, because i didnt think i would come out cheaper buying a real cobra that has a 4.6?
I found a 99 theft recovery convertable for $1900, that is amissing its front cap, drivetrain, trunk and lights
found 65kmiles 02 navigator drive train for $2500 (minus $700 if i dont want the trans) from a rolled vehicle,
Transmission choice is still in question
i was going to put the mustang body back together using 03 cobra pieces.
and put a cam, headers and a big exhaust on the navi drivetrain and put it all together, with some gears in the rear end.( the procharger was just an after thought, especially when i looked up how expensive they are)
Whats bad about my ideas? what makes the comb unrealiable? and Would it be expensive to get all of this installed, because i didnt think i would come out cheaper buying a real cobra that has a 4.6?
05-05-2009, 10:33 PM
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05-06-2009, 04:04 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 21
i dont like fox bodies enough to buy one, plus i have a close friend that is doing exactly that(351 in a fox) its a common combo, but a 5.4 32v in a 2k body style is not. the only other is vehicle i want would is the 07-09 cadillac escalade ext which is about 40k+ and i would rather not have a second car payment