Educate a future Mustang owner
07-09-2008, 10:49 AM
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Educate a future Mustang owner
I've always wanted a Mustang for as long as I could remember.
I'm thinking of purchasing one in about 6 months-1 year. In this time I plan on doing as much research as possible so I know exactly what I want when its time to buy.
Here's what I know I want so far -
-A V8
-Manual transmission
I plan on keeping this car around for a long time, hopefully to pass along to my kids in the future. I don't plan on keeping it completely stock, I'd really be interested in getting some more power out of the motor. Nothing too insane, but something thats lots of fun for the street. I don't want to get into Forced Induction, Nitrous or any high dollar power adders.
Based on this information, which Mustang (year & model) would be most suitable for this?
Based on my price range (around $6000) it looks like I can get into a fox body GT or a 94-98 GT.
Which engine is known for being more reliable and trouble free/easier to work on? The 5.0 or the 4.6?
Which engines have a bigger assortment of after market parts?
Is there a big difference in performance between the Fox Body GT's and the 94-98's with the 4.6?
Thats my long, winded post. Thanks for reading, I appreciate any help you can provide.
I'm thinking of purchasing one in about 6 months-1 year. In this time I plan on doing as much research as possible so I know exactly what I want when its time to buy.
Here's what I know I want so far -
-A V8
-Manual transmission
I plan on keeping this car around for a long time, hopefully to pass along to my kids in the future. I don't plan on keeping it completely stock, I'd really be interested in getting some more power out of the motor. Nothing too insane, but something thats lots of fun for the street. I don't want to get into Forced Induction, Nitrous or any high dollar power adders.
Based on this information, which Mustang (year & model) would be most suitable for this?
Based on my price range (around $6000) it looks like I can get into a fox body GT or a 94-98 GT.
Which engine is known for being more reliable and trouble free/easier to work on? The 5.0 or the 4.6?
Which engines have a bigger assortment of after market parts?
Is there a big difference in performance between the Fox Body GT's and the 94-98's with the 4.6?
Thats my long, winded post. Thanks for reading, I appreciate any help you can provide.
07-09-2008, 10:58 AM
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RE: Educate a future Mustang owner
For a $6K limit you'll belooking for Foxbodies, if you want one in decent shape without a gazillion miles on it. So, that also means a5.0 engine.
Good thing too,, because5.0's are cheaper to mod than 4.6's
Fox bodies are lighter than SN95's. And you DON'T want a 4.6 isn't "PI improved" ('94-2000)
Good thing too,, because5.0's are cheaper to mod than 4.6's
Fox bodies are lighter than SN95's. And you DON'T want a 4.6 isn't "PI improved" ('94-2000)
07-09-2008, 12:20 PM
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RE: Educate a future Mustang owner
ORIGINAL: GreyStang
For a $6K limit you'll belooking for Foxbodies, if you want one in decent shape without a gazillion miles on it. So, that also means a5.0 engine.
Good thing too,, because5.0's are cheaper to mod than 4.6's
Fox bodies are lighter than SN95's. And you DON'T want a 4.6 isn't "PI improved" ('94-2000)
For a $6K limit you'll belooking for Foxbodies, if you want one in decent shape without a gazillion miles on it. So, that also means a5.0 engine.
Good thing too,, because5.0's are cheaper to mod than 4.6's
Fox bodies are lighter than SN95's. And you DON'T want a 4.6 isn't "PI improved" ('94-2000)
You lost me when you said "And you DON'T want a 4.6 isn't "PI improved" ('94-2000)"
07-09-2008, 12:53 PM
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RE: Educate a future Mustang owner
96-98 4.6Lare refered to as NON PI heads. In 1999-2004 Ford added "power improved" heads to the 4.6L GT. This also meants a slight change in the intake plenum. Most can't tell by looking at them. Somewhere I've got a pic of the two sitting next to each other for the visual differences. The earlier cars (96-98) were somewhat dissapointing in power.
07-09-2008, 12:59 PM
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RE: Educate a future Mustang owner
ORIGINAL: kc1983
I've always wanted a Mustang for as long as I could remember.
I'm thinking of purchasing one in about 6 months-1 year. In this time I plan on doing as much research as possible so I know exactly what I want when its time to buy.
Here's what I know I want so far -
-A V8
-Manual transmission
I plan on keeping this car around for a long time, hopefully to pass along to my kids in the future. I don't plan on keeping it completely stock, I'd really be interested in getting some more power out of the motor. Nothing too insane, but something thats lots of fun for the street. I don't want to get into Forced Induction, Nitrous or any high dollar power adders.
Based on this information, which Mustang (year & model) would be most suitable for this?
Based on my price range (around $6000) it looks like I can get into a fox body GT or a 94-98 GT.
Which engine is known for being more reliable and trouble free/easier to work on? The 5.0 or the 4.6?
Which engines have a bigger assortment of after market parts?
Is there a big difference in performance between the Fox Body GT's and the 94-98's with the 4.6?
Thats my long, winded post. Thanks for reading, I appreciate any help you can provide.
I've always wanted a Mustang for as long as I could remember.
I'm thinking of purchasing one in about 6 months-1 year. In this time I plan on doing as much research as possible so I know exactly what I want when its time to buy.
Here's what I know I want so far -
-A V8
-Manual transmission
I plan on keeping this car around for a long time, hopefully to pass along to my kids in the future. I don't plan on keeping it completely stock, I'd really be interested in getting some more power out of the motor. Nothing too insane, but something thats lots of fun for the street. I don't want to get into Forced Induction, Nitrous or any high dollar power adders.
Based on this information, which Mustang (year & model) would be most suitable for this?
Based on my price range (around $6000) it looks like I can get into a fox body GT or a 94-98 GT.
Which engine is known for being more reliable and trouble free/easier to work on? The 5.0 or the 4.6?
Which engines have a bigger assortment of after market parts?
Is there a big difference in performance between the Fox Body GT's and the 94-98's with the 4.6?
Thats my long, winded post. Thanks for reading, I appreciate any help you can provide.
they fit your budget, are easier to work on than a 4.6, and the 5.0 has a massive aftermarket following.
a fox body is faster than a non-pi 4.6 GT.
07-09-2008, 01:14 PM
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RE: Educate a future Mustang owner
Are there any "red flags" I should be aware of for the Foxbody GT's with manual? Were there any big defects or known, reocurring issues with the 5.0 engines and the 5-speed manual transmissions?
07-09-2008, 02:38 PM
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RE: Educate a future Mustang owner
ORIGINAL: LilRoush
96-98 4.6Lare refered to as NON PI heads. In 1999-2004 Ford added "power improved" heads to the 4.6L GT. This also meants a slight change in the intake plenum. Most can't tell by looking at them. Somewhere I've got a pic of the two sitting next to each other for the visual differences. The earlier cars (96-98) were somewhat dissapointing in power.
96-98 4.6Lare refered to as NON PI heads. In 1999-2004 Ford added "power improved" heads to the 4.6L GT. This also meants a slight change in the intake plenum. Most can't tell by looking at them. Somewhere I've got a pic of the two sitting next to each other for the visual differences. The earlier cars (96-98) were somewhat dissapointing in power.
yeah you will want to look for a 5.0 foxbody.. they look nice, and have some potential for some crazy times
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