trakkker

Hi guys, new to the forum...old to older mustangs, but want one again (the mustang bug never completely leaves you!)

I want to buy an older "new" mustang for around $3-7k and then have a new cam, headers, etc., the typical stuff changed out to make it street fast. I'm 41 years old...so lots of torque, wide stance,and a good sound from the exhaust are most wanted. I also REALLY want to be able to put a shaker hood on it. Mid-life crisis? Maybe, who cares!

I live in Florida and of course want a convertible.

Here's my question: Since I will be replacing most of the bolt-ons, and swapping out the cam...do I need a GT? Or will I be throwing most of the GT perf parts away as I swap out?

Which years have the most "hidden potential" under the hood?

I figure you guys know these babies inside and out, so whatever advice you offer will be looked into.

Thanks a ton!
Darrin / Trakkker

ravenforbidden

LOL the 89 Fox GT has a hella big advantage, LX's are alright, but your good body kits lean on the GT's.

The GT's are also usually much better maintained while LX's tend more often to be raced to hell.

Also if your going for more than the Foxbody, the 95, 98-01, and such years all hold favourable engines on the GT's and Cobras.