What do you think i should do?

Metal396 · 06-18-2002, 09:55 PM

I havent been able to make up my mind lately.... so i figured i would ask a bunch of other mustang junkies haha.... I have always wanted to "rod" out a mustang... now that i have mine i can... but its TOTALY stock, as far as the engine goes... besides dual exhaust... Do you guys and gals think i should do the typical roding stuff (that i would love to do) like new cam, intake, and 4 barrel, then headers?... i know that would overall lower the value of my stock mustang, but i bought it to have fun and go fast.... it runs probably 16's in the 1/4 mile, all stock w/ two barrel, which is descent... i just havent been able to make up my mind lately.... i would love to have a 3.25 posi instead of the current 2.75 one legger also.... but it all puts me back into the same delema... thanks for all your help....

fordkid68 · 06-18-2002, 10:28 PM

well me personally I would rod it out. I have A 66 coupe witch I am going to rod out. except I don't have to worry about value cuz mine is A 6cyl and I bought it to help me learn more about cars. so that helps me make up my mind. mine will be any thing but stock as far as the drive line goes. but it will look stock. really your call no matter what any body says I would do what you like best.

ford kid

Rev · 06-18-2002, 11:58 PM

My advice is to modify the heck out of it if you intend to drive it. The early Mustangs actually suck some as drivers in my opinion. Only if you want a show car should you keep it original,

Engine, suspension, brakes, lots of other improvements are readily available as upgrades for the early Stangs.

Rev

Clark Rodgers · 06-19-2002, 08:35 AM

I agree with Rev, go for it! Save all the old parts if you want and have them available if ever decide to sell.

David Fulford · 06-19-2002, 12:39 PM

Modify the crap out of it!!!!!

Metal396 · 06-19-2002, 02:55 PM

Thanks guys...... i think i will modify it, even though my parents are gunna ***** and moan.. haha well its my car... hopefully i can get it done by route-66 ... then maybe some of you guys that go there will see it haha... later everybody

red · 06-19-2002, 06:27 PM

Unless it is a rare car (shelby, hi-po, GT ect..), mod it.

What's wrong Rev, couldn't sleep last night?

-Jon

1969Mach1 · 06-19-2002, 07:56 PM

Hell I say if ya got the time and money go ahead and mod it like mad. Enough power to flip your car backwords.

Now wouldn't that be cool. lol Put a big *** blower on it, those always get everyone's attention and hell I'm told they add power too (Remember Fast and the Furious!!) lol

Damn ricers will be so afraid. They will just have memory relapses of that scene in the movie. lol

Metal396 · 06-20-2002, 02:29 AM

yeah my modifications will be done on a pretty tight budget.... im in highschool, and looking for a job right now haha..... i better not go out to eat for a while hehe.... but i was thinking , lunati cam, weiand intake manifold, and holly 600 cfm carb.... then fit some headers under there... my neighbor was telling me that the comp headers (alot more expensive) are alot better on the engine and are easier to fit in... is that true? id like to find some 8 inch wide mag rims to put in the back.... and then other small mods... i will keep you all posted on how everything goes... thanks ...

69fastback · 06-20-2002, 07:25 AM

Dude go for it. I have a pretty rare car and have modified it. It is your car do whatever you want to with it. I can't wait to get back. I am going to totally go crazy with the car. It is going to recive a mustang 2 front suspension. Get back halved and 4 link put in with an 8 point roll cage. Then the good ole 428 is going to get about 700 ponies NA ofcourse. So i am sure there is going to be alot of people out there that hate me for that. I get crap for what is already done to it. But i just usally tell them to bite me it is mine i can do what ever the hell i want to with it.
where you from in california anyway. I grew up in Barstow and now my parents live in Rancho cucamonga.

BigJimSlade · 06-20-2002, 10:25 AM

If you bought the car to mod...mod it. The value really comes down to you. If you are happy with your car and don't plan on selling it to a collector...then modify it. I just bought a 65 convertible 6cyl. It will never be worth a lot of money so I plan on modding it to the car that I want. Cheaper then buying the car that I want. I hate VIN numbers...

This winter I plan on dropping either a 289 or 302 in the front end and a 4 spd. Won't increase the value much but man will it move better. That is what is important to me. I didn't get this car as an investment. I got it to enjoy.

ENJOY THE CAR...that is what it comes down to.

Slade

Metal396 · 06-20-2002, 01:59 PM

Hey 69Fastback, im from East Highlands ranch, in san bernardino county... its the verry base of the mountains, by the road the enters into big bear lake .... if you know where that is... as for my mustang, its alot easier to find windsor parts around here than cleveland haha.... anybody know a website that has specific information on the FMX transmission? i havent found info on headers for cleveland w/ fmx, only c-4...

zhead80 · 06-25-2002, 01:21 AM

you should get headers like my friends... click below
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~inten...atemustang.htm

1969Mach1 · 06-29-2002, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zhead80
you should get headers like my friends... click below
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~inten...atemustang.htm

I want to get some Chrome headers.

§am.

Metal396 · 06-30-2002, 12:48 PM

Ive been looking at headers and found some hooker headers for the cleveland engine, but nothing that will clear the FMX transmission... they all require a c-4 unfortunately.. so far ive had no luck with finding headers that will work.... oh and because i have power steering its gunna be a pain to put any in haha...

Rev · 06-30-2002, 01:39 PM

Red, the times on my posts are always way off. If it looks like I'm posting at 3 AM, it ain't necessarily so. For instance, this post is made at 1:37 PM, 6/30/02. Let's see what time it shows on the message board.

Rev

Rev · 06-30-2002, 01:53 PM

I just noticed that the time is in Greenwich mean time, LOL. That's about 6 hours difference for me.

Rev

Jeff65 · 07-01-2002, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1969Mach1

I want to get some Chrome headers.

§am.

Bad idea! Chrome turns blue in short order and looks like crap! Get ceramic coated headers! They look like new aluminum (or other color) and look good almost forever. They also retain heat better providing less under hood heat. Since they retain heat they better contribute to hp and economy. Virtually all header manufacturers offer ceramic coats as an option (doubles the price but its worth it).

06-18-2002, 11:58 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	My advice is to modify the heck out of it if you intend to drive it. The early Mustangs actually suck some as drivers in my opinion. Only if you want a show car should you keep it original, Engine, suspension, brakes, lots of other improvements are readily available as upgrades for the early Stangs. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

06-19-2002, 08:35 AM	#4
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	I agree with Rev, go for it! Save all the old parts if you want and have them available if ever decide to sell. __________________ 69 393W Sportsroof deluxe

06-19-2002, 12:39 PM	#5
David Fulford Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 193	Modify the crap out of it!!!!! __________________ 1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;Weiand Accelerator;1.6 rockers

06-19-2002, 02:55 PM	#6
Metal396 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 109	Thanks guys...... i think i will modify it, even though my parents are gunna ***** and moan.. haha well its my car... hopefully i can get it done by route-66 ... then maybe some of you guys that go there will see it haha... later everybody __________________ 1973 Mustang Coupe 351 cleveland 2v heads Edelbrock Performer Intake, Holley 600cfm carb Hooker Headers, 2.5 inch pipes, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers with turndowns. Stock Fmx tranny and 2.75 rear end My website:http://www.geocities.com/spddemontc User Rides Index: http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?2541

06-19-2002, 07:56 PM	#8
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Hell I say if ya got the time and money go ahead and mod it like mad. Enough power to flip your car backwords. Now wouldn't that be cool. lol Put a big * blower on it, those always get everyone's attention and hell I'm told they add power too (Remember Fast and the Furious!!) lol Damn ricers will be so afraid. They will just have memory relapses of that scene in the movie. lol __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1**Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

06-18-2002, 10:28 PM	#2
fordkid68 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: fremont Posts: 306	well me personally I would rod it out. I have A 66 coupe witch I am going to rod out. except I don't have to worry about value cuz mine is A 6cyl and I bought it to help me learn more about cars. so that helps me make up my mind. mine will be any thing but stock as far as the drive line goes. but it will look stock. really your call no matter what any body says I would do what you like best. ford kid

06-19-2002, 06:27 PM	#7
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	Unless it is a rare car (shelby, hi-po, GT ect..), mod it. What's wrong Rev, couldn't sleep last night? -Jon

06-20-2002, 02:29 AM	#9
Metal396 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 109	yeah my modifications will be done on a pretty tight budget.... im in highschool, and looking for a job right now haha..... i better not go out to eat for a while hehe.... but i was thinking , lunati cam, weiand intake manifold, and holly 600 cfm carb.... then fit some headers under there... my neighbor was telling me that the comp headers (alot more expensive) are alot better on the engine and are easier to fit in... is that true? id like to find some 8 inch wide mag rims to put in the back.... and then other small mods... i will keep you all posted on how everything goes... thanks ... __________________ 1973 Mustang Coupe 351 cleveland 2v heads Edelbrock Performer Intake, Holley 600cfm carb Hooker Headers, 2.5 inch pipes, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers with turndowns. Stock Fmx tranny and 2.75 rear end My website:http://www.geocities.com/spddemontc User Rides Index: http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?2541

06-20-2002, 07:25 AM	#10
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	Dude go for it. I have a pretty rare car and have modified it. It is your car do whatever you want to with it. I can't wait to get back. I am going to totally go crazy with the car. It is going to recive a mustang 2 front suspension. Get back halved and 4 link put in with an 8 point roll cage. Then the good ole 428 is going to get about 700 ponies NA ofcourse. So i am sure there is going to be alot of people out there that hate me for that. I get crap for what is already done to it. But i just usally tell them to bite me it is mine i can do what ever the hell i want to with it. where you from in california anyway. I grew up in Barstow and now my parents live in Rancho cucamonga. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

06-20-2002, 10:25 AM	#11
BigJimSlade Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 7	If you bought the car to mod...mod it. The value really comes down to you. If you are happy with your car and don't plan on selling it to a collector...then modify it. I just bought a 65 convertible 6cyl. It will never be worth a lot of money so I plan on modding it to the car that I want. Cheaper then buying the car that I want. I hate VIN numbers... This winter I plan on dropping either a 289 or 302 in the front end and a 4 spd. Won't increase the value much but man will it move better. That is what is important to me. I didn't get this car as an investment. I got it to enjoy. ENJOY THE CAR...that is what it comes down to. Slade

06-20-2002, 01:59 PM	#12
Metal396 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 109	Hey 69Fastback, im from East Highlands ranch, in san bernardino county... its the verry base of the mountains, by the road the enters into big bear lake .... if you know where that is... as for my mustang, its alot easier to find windsor parts around here than cleveland haha.... anybody know a website that has specific information on the FMX transmission? i havent found info on headers for cleveland w/ fmx, only c-4... __________________ 1973 Mustang Coupe 351 cleveland 2v heads Edelbrock Performer Intake, Holley 600cfm carb Hooker Headers, 2.5 inch pipes, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers with turndowns. Stock Fmx tranny and 2.75 rear end My website:http://www.geocities.com/spddemontc User Rides Index: http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?2541

06-25-2002, 01:21 AM	#13
zhead80 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 5	you should get headers like my friends... click below http://www.home.earthlink.net/~inten...atemustang.htm

06-30-2002, 12:48 PM	#15
Metal396 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 109	Ive been looking at headers and found some hooker headers for the cleveland engine, but nothing that will clear the FMX transmission... they all require a c-4 unfortunately.. so far ive had no luck with finding headers that will work.... oh and because i have power steering its gunna be a pain to put any in haha... __________________ 1973 Mustang Coupe 351 cleveland 2v heads Edelbrock Performer Intake, Holley 600cfm carb Hooker Headers, 2.5 inch pipes, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers with turndowns. Stock Fmx tranny and 2.75 rear end My website:http://www.geocities.com/spddemontc User Rides Index: http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?2541

06-30-2002, 01:39 PM	#16
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Post times? Red, the times on my posts are always way off. If it looks like I'm posting at 3 AM, it ain't necessarily so. For instance, this post is made at 1:37 PM, 6/30/02. Let's see what time it shows on the message board. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

06-30-2002, 01:53 PM	#17
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Greenwich mean time! I just noticed that the time is in Greenwich mean time, LOL. That's about 6 hours difference for me. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe