I bought a new Mustang!

fastang · 10-26-2003, 03:46 PM

My girlfriend works for a Ford dealership and for some reason she said lets go look at the mustangs. So we looked and they just happened to have a car that fit.
Its a bright red 98 GT coupe, manual transmission, magna flow exhaust, am fm cassete cd, leather with only 61k miles on it. Its really flawless and I will be paying less a month for this car than I was for my Hyundai. The insurance is even cheaper.
I really dont like the early 4.6's in general because they arent very quick but this one seems to be a little quicker than most. It feels like my 5.0 did when it was stock...and it hit a 14.67 @ 96mph bone stock.
I didnt realize how much I missed my stang untill I drove this one for a while. Almost put a tear in my eye. Feels good to be back. I didnt post very much after I got the Tiburon but I will be here much more often now.

91LX2Bfast · 10-26-2003, 06:37 PM

Congrats on the new car. Don't worry about the 4.6L, a few well chosen mods will have your pony running with the best. Stock it should equal the 14.6 of your 5.0. We'll see you in the modular forum. Good Luck.

The Deuce · 10-26-2003, 06:38 PM

Nice.

The magnaflow picks up a little hp on the mod cars, and you may have gotten lucky and picked up one with some gear. the 2.73's in that car would put it at 75mph and 2000 rpm.

97scharged · 10-26-2003, 07:50 PM

Welcome back to the fold.

Fox Body · 10-26-2003, 08:17 PM

*getting misty-eyed*

Group hug.

The prodigal son has returned.

Happy for you fastang, really am. Those cars LOVE aftermarket.

fastang · 10-26-2003, 11:37 PM

Thanks guys. Im glad to be back. I dont think this car has gears in it. Its quick though, maybe its chipped. It doesnt even have a CAI kit. I still have a new cai kit from my 95. Im going to see if the filter is the same and swap them if it is.
Im defintitely not swapping heads or cams on this thing. I probably wont even put headers on it. I just want a blower and gear set and Im done with power mods. Im gonna put clear corners on the front. lower it a little and be done.

sedanman · 10-29-2003, 11:49 AM

Sounds like fun, but I would swap heads put the PI heads on hell its factory equipment so driveablility won't be a issue, just stick with the stock cams, do that a H-pipe and gears and you will have a very fun car.

ArtMan · 10-29-2003, 04:31 PM

Congrats fastang, that's great news.

Check for gears - if not throw in some 4.10s first. And aahhh no need for the clears=

fastang · 10-29-2003, 09:05 PM

isnt the cpu different between the 98 and 99+ mustangs? I seriously dont want any stalling or surging idle crap. I might put an H pipe on it. Gears are for sure in the future. This car just runs soo smooth now that Im afraid to mess with it. Right now im looking at cold air kits and the zex wet nitrous kit. Blowers are pretty expensive and they use your gas up LOL.
Either way thanks for the welcome back guys.

EZRIDN · 10-30-2003, 08:57 AM

Congrates!!! I really have always liked those years. I love the factory 17 inch rims that come on those cars. Have fun with it. Get the off-road X-pipe (no drone on the highway), 3.73's, a shifter and have fun for a while. I love the way those 4.6s' sound! I'd like to have one next to the LS1.

I remember the issues you had with the '95 GT. So just enjoy this for a while man. Don't get caught up in tryin to be faster than everyone right now. Sounds like a nice car and you wanna keep it that way!

fastang · 10-30-2003, 10:02 PM

EZRIDIN hit the nail right on the head that time. If I get an x pipe its gonna have cats on it and be 50 state legal though. I just want to keep this car nice. Im probably going to get the zex kit, gears and a cai. Ill wont use the juice very much. Its cheaper and makes more sense.

91LX2Bfast · 10-31-2003, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fastang
.....This car just runs soo smooth now that Im afraid to mess with it.....
.... I just want to keep this car nice.....

Been there... said that

Once a performance junkie, always a performance junkie. It'll start with one part... then another to build upon the first... and just snowball from there. Have fun

fastang · 10-31-2003, 04:21 PM

Yeah...its kinda like an alcoholic saying "Ill only have one beer" But this time I mean it LOL. No heads no cams, just nitrous or blower and gears.

Skyman · 10-31-2003, 06:21 PM

Damn Jesse Nice, damn 96mph is reallllllllllly good for a 96-98 2v stang, did you goto carlsbad? I need to get a newer stang myself too.

Think about that 99 heads swap :-D

fastang · 10-31-2003, 11:32 PM

No I didnt run this car Sky, I just said that this car feels like my 95 did when it was stock...and my 95 hit a 14.6 @96mph without powershifting. I think my new GT will hit a good 14 though. Launch it well in first and stay on top of the band it moves very well. Or if you drop a gear it picks up quick.

Skyman · 11-15-2003, 08:35 PM

Just picked up a 99 myself! Help me not get a blower.

fastang · 11-16-2003, 07:48 PM

SWEET....get a blower anyway. Why are you selling the other car? Dont you like it?

Skyman · 11-17-2003, 12:06 PM

Just need to cut back to 1 car, too much $$$

fastang · 11-18-2003, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skyman
Just need to cut back to 1 car, too much $$$

BAH! Your Bill Gates

I totaly understand.

10-26-2003, 03:46 PM	#1
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	I bought a new Mustang! My girlfriend works for a Ford dealership and for some reason she said lets go look at the mustangs. So we looked and they just happened to have a car that fit. Its a bright red 98 GT coupe, manual transmission, magna flow exhaust, am fm cassete cd, leather with only 61k miles on it. Its really flawless and I will be paying less a month for this car than I was for my Hyundai. The insurance is even cheaper. I really dont like the early 4.6's in general because they arent very quick but this one seems to be a little quicker than most. It feels like my 5.0 did when it was stock...and it hit a 14.67 @ 96mph bone stock. I didnt realize how much I missed my stang untill I drove this one for a while. Almost put a tear in my eye. Feels good to be back. I didnt post very much after I got the Tiburon but I will be here much more often now. __________________ 98 GT manual trans, Magna Flow exh. old car: 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

10-26-2003, 06:37 PM	#2
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Congrats on the new car. Don't worry about the 4.6L, a few well chosen mods will have your pony running with the best. Stock it should equal the 14.6 of your 5.0. We'll see you in the modular forum. Good Luck. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

10-26-2003, 06:38 PM	#3
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Nice. The magnaflow picks up a little hp on the mod cars, and you may have gotten lucky and picked up one with some gear. the 2.73's in that car would put it at 75mph and 2000 rpm. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

10-26-2003, 07:50 PM	#4
97scharged Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: York PA Posts: 9	Welcome back to the fold. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT

10-26-2003, 08:17 PM	#5
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	getting misty-eyed Group hug. The prodigal son has returned. Happy for you fastang, really am. Those cars LOVE aftermarket. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

10-26-2003, 11:37 PM	#6
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	Thanks! Thanks guys. Im glad to be back. I dont think this car has gears in it. Its quick though, maybe its chipped. It doesnt even have a CAI kit. I still have a new cai kit from my 95. Im going to see if the filter is the same and swap them if it is. Im defintitely not swapping heads or cams on this thing. I probably wont even put headers on it. I just want a blower and gear set and Im done with power mods. Im gonna put clear corners on the front. lower it a little and be done. __________________ 98 GT manual trans, Magna Flow exh. old car: 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

10-29-2003, 11:49 AM	#7
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Sounds like fun, but I would swap heads put the PI heads on hell its factory equipment so driveablility won't be a issue, just stick with the stock cams, do that a H-pipe and gears and you will have a very fun car. __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

10-29-2003, 04:31 PM	#8
ArtMan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Scarsdale, NY Posts: 45	All right! Congrats fastang, that's great news. Check for gears - if not throw in some 4.10s first. And aahhh no need for the clears=

10-29-2003, 09:05 PM	#9
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	isnt the cpu different between the 98 and 99+ mustangs? I seriously dont want any stalling or surging idle crap. I might put an H pipe on it. Gears are for sure in the future. This car just runs soo smooth now that Im afraid to mess with it. Right now im looking at cold air kits and the zex wet nitrous kit. Blowers are pretty expensive and they use your gas up LOL. Either way thanks for the welcome back guys. __________________ 98 GT manual trans, Magna Flow exh. old car: 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

10-30-2003, 08:57 AM	#10
EZRIDN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 504	Congrates!!! I really have always liked those years. I love the factory 17 inch rims that come on those cars. Have fun with it. Get the off-road X-pipe (no drone on the highway), 3.73's, a shifter and have fun for a while. I love the way those 4.6s' sound! I'd like to have one next to the LS1. I remember the issues you had with the '95 GT. So just enjoy this for a while man. Don't get caught up in tryin to be faster than everyone right now. Sounds like a nice car and you wanna keep it that way! __________________ '86 GT..5 spd....14.0 @ 98 SOLD '87 GT..5 spd...Stock...14.4 @ 97 SOLD '90 GT Conv. A4 Cream Puff...14.6 @ 94 SOLD '99 Z28..A4..Stock stall, no tuning, all motor, full weight 11.92 @ 117.95 SOLD '03 Centennal Edition GT 5 spd. 1 of 620 5 spd coupes made. http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/99-04/03/100th.htm Stock..... 2.02 8.9 13.89 @ 99.03 http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/99-04/03/100th.htm

10-30-2003, 10:02 PM	#11
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	EZRIDIN hit the nail right on the head that time. If I get an x pipe its gonna have cats on it and be 50 state legal though. I just want to keep this car nice. Im probably going to get the zex kit, gears and a cai. Ill wont use the juice very much. Its cheaper and makes more sense. __________________ 98 GT manual trans, Magna Flow exh. old car: 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

10-31-2003, 04:21 PM	#13
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	Yeah...its kinda like an alcoholic saying "Ill only have one beer" But this time I mean it LOL. No heads no cams, just nitrous or blower and gears. __________________ 98 GT manual trans, Magna Flow exh. old car: 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

10-31-2003, 06:21 PM	#14
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Damn Jesse Nice, damn 96mph is reallllllllllly good for a 96-98 2v stang, did you goto carlsbad? I need to get a newer stang myself too. Think about that 99 heads swap :-D __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

10-31-2003, 11:32 PM	#15
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	No I didnt run this car Sky, I just said that this car feels like my 95 did when it was stock...and my 95 hit a 14.6 @96mph without powershifting. I think my new GT will hit a good 14 though. Launch it well in first and stay on top of the band it moves very well. Or if you drop a gear it picks up quick. __________________ 98 GT manual trans, Magna Flow exh. old car: 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

11-15-2003, 08:35 PM	#16
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Just picked up a 99 myself! Help me not get a blower. __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

11-16-2003, 07:48 PM	#17
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	SWEET....get a blower anyway. Why are you selling the other car? Dont you like it? __________________ 98 GT manual trans, Magna Flow exh. old car: 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

11-17-2003, 12:06 PM	#18
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Just need to cut back to 1 car, too much $$$ __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

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