Which year Stang is the lightest from 79-93?

Shelly87 · 09-24-2004, 09:48 PM

Hello everyone, first time poster here. I used to be a huge racer 10 years ago, and am now trying to get back into it.

I am looking at building a Mustang, years 79-93. I want to start with the lightest model possibly (years ago I raced an Impala, that slob weighed 4K+)

I would imagine the notches are the lightest, but I was not sure about the 79-86 stangs. If I was to get a pre 87 one, I would probably replace front and rear body parts with 87+ parts.

Thanks.

GhOsT6_9 · 09-24-2004, 10:56 PM

From 79-93 they're all pretty much the same weight for each model.

The Coupe/Notch is the lightest of the group. With Hatch and vert being heavier. IMP the coupe looks cooler too.

Shelly87 · 09-25-2004, 08:33 AM

Thanks. I love the notch, they are just a little tougher to find.

82 GT · 09-25-2004, 09:28 AM

You might also want to look for one that came with no options which add extra weight.

PKRWUD · 09-25-2004, 10:41 AM

Typical 5.0L Fox Body Weights (in pounds)

Model ~ Trans ~ Total ~ Front ~ Rear
LX Sedan ~ Man ~ 3037 ~ 1798 ~ 1239
LX Hatch ~ Man ~ 3102 ~ 1796 ~ 1306
LX 'vert ~ Man ~ 3238 ~ 1870 ~ 1368
LX Sedan ~ Auto ~ 3097 ~ 1837 ~ 1260
LX Hatch ~ Auto ~ 3162 ~ 1835 ~ 1327
LX 'vert ~ Auto ~ 3298 ~ 1909 ~ 1389
GT Hatch ~ Man ~ 3191 ~ 1849 ~ 1342
GT 'vert ~ Man ~ 3327 ~ 1923 ~ 1404
GT Hatch ~ Auto ~ 3251 ~ 1888 ~ 1363
GT 'vert ~ Auto ~ 3442 ~ 1960 ~ 1482
'93 Cobra ~ Man ~ 3255 ~ 1874 ~ 1381
'93 Cobra R ~ Man ~ 3143 ~ 1823 ~ 1320

Shelly87 · 09-25-2004, 01:08 PM

That chart is perfect. Thanks.

As suggested, I will look for a no option LX sedan.

nastyn8 · 09-26-2004, 02:22 AM

Notchback is your best bet. You must be in a bad place, notchbacks are a dime a dozen around here.
Good Luck

Shelly87 · 09-26-2004, 09:59 AM

They are available, you just have to pay through the nose compared to a hatch.

Scrapla · 09-26-2004, 12:49 PM

Get a 4cyl notch and just replace the fenders hood and trunk lid with fiberglass ones, drop in your motor of choice and go racing, thats my opinion.

Shelly87 · 09-26-2004, 04:44 PM

Scrapla, I think you have the right idea. Since I will be replacing a good amount of the parts (rear, trans, motor, suspension) , why waste the $$$ on a 5.0 stang. I will go for the 4cyl and save some cash.

aar0s · 09-26-2004, 07:29 PM

hey nate if you know of one for sale let mike know! he's been looking for a notch for a while

nastyn8 · 09-26-2004, 08:13 PM

There are 2 around my neighborhood, an earlier 80's sets 1 block south of eldorado high school and another is a daily driver exactly like mine but a little rougher that is located about a mile from my house on Alexander Rd. Both are dopers, There is an early 90's some lady drives around eldorado again identicle to mine, body and paint is presto on it. the only things are the wheels and luggage rack on trunk lid. they arent real hard to spot out you just got to keep your eyes open for these cars

09-24-2004, 09:48 PM	#1
Shelly87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5	Which year Stang is the lightest from 79-93? Hello everyone, first time poster here. I used to be a huge racer 10 years ago, and am now trying to get back into it. I am looking at building a Mustang, years 79-93. I want to start with the lightest model possibly (years ago I raced an Impala, that slob weighed 4K+) I would imagine the notches are the lightest, but I was not sure about the 79-86 stangs. If I was to get a pre 87 one, I would probably replace front and rear body parts with 87+ parts. Thanks.

09-24-2004, 10:56 PM	#2
GhOsT6_9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 233	From 79-93 they're all pretty much the same weight for each model. The Coupe/Notch is the lightest of the group. With Hatch and vert being heavier. IMP the coupe looks cooler too. __________________ 1989 Mustang LX Notch 5.0L, T-5, 1969 351W heads, cut & welded stock plenum, F-303 cam, Mac 1 5/8 full length headers, Cat'd H-pipe, 3.73 gears, Underdrives, SSM lift bars, E-Fan, 3G Alt, Custom Chip, Autometer gauges, Weld Draglite wheels , M/T ET Street Radials Best 1/4: 13.33@101.53MPH

09-25-2004, 09:28 AM	#4
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	You might also want to look for one that came with no options which add extra weight. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

09-25-2004, 10:41 AM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Typical 5.0L Fox Body Weights (in pounds) Model ~ Trans ~ Total ~ Front ~ Rear LX Sedan ~ Man ~ 3037 ~ 1798 ~ 1239 LX Hatch ~ Man ~ 3102 ~ 1796 ~ 1306 LX 'vert ~ Man ~ 3238 ~ 1870 ~ 1368 LX Sedan ~ Auto ~ 3097 ~ 1837 ~ 1260 LX Hatch ~ Auto ~ 3162 ~ 1835 ~ 1327 LX 'vert ~ Auto ~ 3298 ~ 1909 ~ 1389 GT Hatch ~ Man ~ 3191 ~ 1849 ~ 1342 GT 'vert ~ Man ~ 3327 ~ 1923 ~ 1404 GT Hatch ~ Auto ~ 3251 ~ 1888 ~ 1363 GT 'vert ~ Auto ~ 3442 ~ 1960 ~ 1482 '93 Cobra ~ Man ~ 3255 ~ 1874 ~ 1381 '93 Cobra R ~ Man ~ 3143 ~ 1823 ~ 1320 __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

09-26-2004, 02:22 AM	#7
nastyn8 Smokes The Dope Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eldorado, Illinois Posts: 144	Notchback is your best bet. You must be in a bad place, notchbacks are a dime a dozen around here. Good Luck __________________ 88' coupe with a 2.3, displacement replacement in near future. 46' f1 My page

09-25-2004, 08:33 AM	#3
Shelly87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5	Thanks. I love the notch, they are just a little tougher to find.

09-25-2004, 01:08 PM	#6
Shelly87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5	That chart is perfect. Thanks. As suggested, I will look for a no option LX sedan.

09-26-2004, 09:59 AM	#8
Shelly87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5	They are available, you just have to pay through the nose compared to a hatch.

09-26-2004, 12:49 PM	#9
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Get a 4cyl notch and just replace the fenders hood and trunk lid with fiberglass ones, drop in your motor of choice and go racing, thats my opinion. __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

09-26-2004, 04:44 PM	#10
Shelly87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5	Scrapla, I think you have the right idea. Since I will be replacing a good amount of the parts (rear, trans, motor, suspension) , why waste the $$$ on a 5.0 stang. I will go for the 4cyl and save some cash.

09-26-2004, 07:29 PM	#11
aar0s Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 312	hey nate if you know of one for sale let mike know! he's been looking for a notch for a while __________________ 88 gt convertable =-= cobra intake, accufab 65 mm tb headers alum underdrives steeda alum.lca's, springs, c/c plates kyb struts 230 hp to da wheels http://www.cybersteed.freeservers.com

09-26-2004, 08:13 PM	#12
nastyn8 Smokes The Dope Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eldorado, Illinois Posts: 144	There are 2 around my neighborhood, an earlier 80's sets 1 block south of eldorado high school and another is a daily driver exactly like mine but a little rougher that is located about a mile from my house on Alexander Rd. Both are dopers, There is an early 90's some lady drives around eldorado again identicle to mine, body and paint is presto on it. the only things are the wheels and luggage rack on trunk lid. they arent real hard to spot out you just got to keep your eyes open for these cars __________________ 88' coupe with a 2.3, displacement replacement in near future. 46' f1 My page

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