ok found one what you think

SYCLONE · 01-27-2001, 10:02 PM

even though I have yet to sell my syclone,I found a 1995 GT ragtop 52K miles E-cam exuast 373"s wheels 5spd leatherect ect K&N pulleys gt40 upper lower 11,500 what do you think?,another guy emailed me with a 1990 coupe new 306 block 10k miles on motor and 70 on the car,90% parts are new,$20,000 invested, looks sweet!! idea's??

93CobraR · 01-27-2001, 10:10 PM

Get the 90. The 95's are alot heavyer and slow stock. I'm guessing since it has a new 306, it probably has aftermarket heads, which then it would probably have intake and possibaly a cam.

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87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's.
Best time 13.012
Best MPH 104
Best 60' 1.816

Visit my site at:
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SYCLONE · 01-27-2001, 10:20 PM

what's better for a blower or is it pretty much the same? oh and I forgot to clarify the 90 was straight trade for my syclone wich I'm offering to sell at $13,500.good deal?

93CobraR · 01-27-2001, 11:33 PM

I haven't seen the car or know what it all has done but I wouldn't think it would be a far trade. Thats a little much for a 90, but like I said I haven't seen it. It depends on the 306 for the blower, because it might have high compression pistons which you don't want for a blower. The RAGTOPS are DOGS, and super slow. Which trannys in these beast?

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87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's.
Best time 13.012
Best MPH 104
Best 60' 1.816

Visit my site at:
http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

fastang · 01-27-2001, 11:57 PM

I would take the SN95 5.0 over a fox ANY day. Its only 200 lbs heavier and it handles waay better. But the best thing is that Ford went out of their way to make sure that it doesnt make all the damn rattling and creaking and other various noises that the fox makes. They arent too slow either. Mine happened to hit a 14.6 stock without powershifting.

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95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, 355's K&N, off road pipes, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

93CobraR · 01-28-2001, 12:01 AM

Well it's a vert so it's alot heavyer. the 90's don't rattle or make a noise. Any vert is slow from the factory.

bigwhitecobra · 01-28-2001, 12:03 AM

Not to sound all weird or anything, but I would drive both, at the track if they would let you, just to compare the two. My 89 GT has a 306 with Edelbeock alum heads and an E cam, and it makes 525 at the rear, with the blower. My Cobra though, feels faster off the line(I think it's just the gear). If you just want top down fun, go for the SN-95, but for all out fun, the FOX is the way to go. Drive them both first, and keep looking around, you might find the one you never knew you always wanted.

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1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, est 1/4mile time of 10.5+/-
1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

Unit 5302 · 01-28-2001, 02:30 PM

I don't like buying any cars that have been significantly modified. Too many people out there think they know stuff about how mods should be made; they wind up making the wrong mods, and presto! You've got a mismatched pile. Plus if it's been modded, it's probably been really whooped on.

I'd much prefer to spend a few thou less, do the mods myself and be sure of what's been done, and that it's been done right.

Just my opinion.
Unit 5302

Mr 5 0 · 01-28-2001, 04:02 PM

(Originally posted by Unit 5302):

I'd much prefer to spend a few thou less, do the mods myself and be sure of what's been done, and that it's been done right.

I agree. One wrong part choice and it never runs right and/or reaches full potential.
Some third-rate mechanic work and the same result plus short engine life or other problems that you have to fix.
Add to all that the 'modded cars are beat-on cars' factor and it's not a pretty sight.

Consider a near-stocker and do-it-yourself for best results and peace of mind.

SYCLONE · 01-28-2001, 04:41 PM

wow you have such good points I kinda figuired that the 90 was off for a trade,unless there was some cash involved,and I know the guy that did the work on the 95,oh and no offense ladies but the 95 was female owned and driven soft,her dad may have taken it out and wooped on it once and a while but other than that,I'm not too worried! I knoe it's a vert but I'm not going to be a hard core strip warrior,it will probobly never see track time, it would be more of a well powered canyon carver,and just a fun car to enjoy piecing together over time ,I've kinda ruled out a blower and want to focus more on the handling aspects of it, and I'm glad you guys mentioned that door sqeak clank thing because it does make a difference to me I want something powerful,stylish ,and yet a little refined,I hope this does not dissapoint some of you,but that's kinda why I want to get rid of the syclone, any other imput from anyone is always appreciated thanks so much!!

SYCLONE!~!!

Fox Body · 01-28-2001, 05:40 PM

Why exactly are you selling the Syclone? I forgot. I'm not so sure I'd sell my Syclone (if I had one).

“…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds

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'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s)
Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)

SYCLONE · 01-28-2001, 06:11 PM

well....... a few reasons.
#1 I love it but it won't handle like mustang,I'm into canyon carving so it's just not good enough for me does fine for others!
#2 now that I have owned it ,and I have always wanted it and it is more than I expected ,I still ALWAYS wanted a mustang!!
#3 need a little more space INside the cab

#4 I want a mustang!!

#5 I enjoy hanging with car guys and talkin "shop" but around here when you smoke people in high dollar cars with a little black truck,you WON"T make freinds!!

asking price $13,500

SYCLONE · 01-28-2001, 09:35 PM

oh well the vert just got sold probobly better off!

Unit 5302 · 01-29-2001, 12:15 AM

Well, if you are looking for ANY refinement, the Fox body should be out of the question. Don't get me wrong, I like 'em, my '87 GT can do a hell of a lot, for just a little cash. It can be made into a corner gobbling monster, but no matter what, they are brutes.

That's part of what makes them so fun to drive. There isn't any, "Uhuh huh huh, my goodness, would you look at that cheap imitation Gucci that loser is wearing." anywhere to be found in the Fox. It's light, it's fast, and with minor mods it can really corner, but it'll make you pay for it.

I hear you on the desire for refinement, which is why I'd like a newer Cobra, but right now, that's out of the question.

cobrayankee · 01-29-2001, 09:48 AM

I've been looking at a few different cars/trucks lately. I'd preferably have a "clean" , non-modded car. Just more of a chance that the owner wasn't a very big racer or "dogger". My $.02

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

bigwhitecobra · 01-30-2001, 02:47 AM

Unit brings up a very good point, as usual. The fox is a very sexy and at times, demanding car. Case in point, my/fatherinlaws 89GT FEELS like it's straighting every curve it goes around, while my Cobra just flat out goes. We believe that if they both had the same power to weight ratio, the Cobra would walk all over the GT, even with the GT having sub frames and other things that I forget right now. The GT sure feels like it's doing something, where as the Cobra just does it and goes on to the next thing in the road. Whew, this is long, sorry. I don't know how to put it exactly, but you'll feel the difference if/when you drive both of them.

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1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, 11.1@124
1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

LX XLR8R · 02-01-2001, 12:31 PM

id trade you my 87 notchback for your cyclone..i got way to many mods to list..look at my profile plus i just redid all the suspesion..do you want a drag car type or handling?

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..

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01-27-2001, 10:02 PM	#1
SYCLONE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: alb nm Posts: 23	ok found one what you think even though I have yet to sell my syclone,I found a 1995 GT ragtop 52K miles E-cam exuast 373"s wheels 5spd leatherect ect K&N pulleys gt40 upper lower 11,500 what do you think?,another guy emailed me with a 1990 coupe new 306 block 10k miles on motor and 70 on the car,90% parts are new,$20,000 invested, looks sweet!! idea's??

01-27-2001, 10:10 PM	#2
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Get the 90. The 95's are alot heavyer and slow stock. I'm guessing since it has a new 306, it probably has aftermarket heads, which then it would probably have intake and possibaly a cam. ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 13.012 Best MPH 104 Best 60' 1.816 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

01-27-2001, 10:20 PM	#3
SYCLONE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: alb nm Posts: 23	what's better for a blower or is it pretty much the same? oh and I forgot to clarify the 90 was straight trade for my syclone wich I'm offering to sell at $13,500.good deal?

01-27-2001, 11:33 PM	#4
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	I haven't seen the car or know what it all has done but I wouldn't think it would be a far trade. Thats a little much for a 90, but like I said I haven't seen it. It depends on the 306 for the blower, because it might have high compression pistons which you don't want for a blower. The RAGTOPS are DOGS, and super slow. Which trannys in these beast? ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 13.012 Best MPH 104 Best 60' 1.816 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

01-27-2001, 11:57 PM	#5
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	I would take the SN95 5.0 over a fox ANY day. Its only 200 lbs heavier and it handles waay better. But the best thing is that Ford went out of their way to make sure that it doesnt make all the damn rattling and creaking and other various noises that the fox makes. They arent too slow either. Mine happened to hit a 14.6 stock without powershifting. ------------------ 95GT B303 cam, 1.7 rockers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, milled heads, 355's K&N, off road pipes, pulleys, msd coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, weld in subframe connectors

01-28-2001, 12:01 AM	#6
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Well it's a vert so it's alot heavyer. the 90's don't rattle or make a noise. Any vert is slow from the factory.

01-28-2001, 12:03 AM	#7
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Not to sound all weird or anything, but I would drive both, at the track if they would let you, just to compare the two. My 89 GT has a 306 with Edelbeock alum heads and an E cam, and it makes 525 at the rear, with the blower. My Cobra though, feels faster off the line(I think it's just the gear). If you just want top down fun, go for the SN-95, but for all out fun, the FOX is the way to go. Drive them both first, and keep looking around, you might find the one you never knew you always wanted. ------------------ 1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, est 1/4mile time of 10.5+/- 1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

01-28-2001, 02:30 PM	#8
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I don't like buying any cars that have been significantly modified. Too many people out there think they know stuff about how mods should be made; they wind up making the wrong mods, and presto! You've got a mismatched pile. Plus if it's been modded, it's probably been really whooped on. I'd much prefer to spend a few thou less, do the mods myself and be sure of what's been done, and that it's been done right. Just my opinion. Unit 5302

01-28-2001, 04:02 PM	#9
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	(Originally posted by Unit 5302): I'd much prefer to spend a few thou less, do the mods myself and be sure of what's been done, and that it's been done right. I agree. One wrong part choice and it never runs right and/or reaches full potential. Some third-rate mechanic work and the same result plus short engine life or other problems that you have to fix. Add to all that the 'modded cars are beat-on cars' factor and it's not a pretty sight. Consider a near-stocker and do-it-yourself for best results and peace of mind.

01-28-2001, 04:41 PM	#10
SYCLONE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: alb nm Posts: 23	wow you have such good points I kinda figuired that the 90 was off for a trade,unless there was some cash involved,and I know the guy that did the work on the 95,oh and no offense ladies but the 95 was female owned and driven soft,her dad may have taken it out and wooped on it once and a while but other than that,I'm not too worried! I knoe it's a vert but I'm not going to be a hard core strip warrior,it will probobly never see track time, it would be more of a well powered canyon carver,and just a fun car to enjoy piecing together over time ,I've kinda ruled out a blower and want to focus more on the handling aspects of it, and I'm glad you guys mentioned that door sqeak clank thing because it does make a difference to me I want something powerful,stylish ,and yet a little refined,I hope this does not dissapoint some of you,but that's kinda why I want to get rid of the syclone, any other imput from anyone is always appreciated thanks so much!! SYCLONE!~!!

01-28-2001, 05:40 PM	#11
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Why exactly are you selling the Syclone? I forgot. I'm not so sure I'd sell my Syclone (if I had one). “…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters 8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)

01-28-2001, 06:11 PM	#12
SYCLONE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: alb nm Posts: 23	well....... a few reasons. #1 I love it but it won't handle like mustang,I'm into canyon carving so it's just not good enough for me does fine for others! #2 now that I have owned it ,and I have always wanted it and it is more than I expected ,I still ALWAYS wanted a mustang!! #3 need a little more space INside the cab #4 I want a mustang!! #5 I enjoy hanging with car guys and talkin "shop" but around here when you smoke people in high dollar cars with a little black truck,you WON"T make freinds!! asking price $13,500

01-28-2001, 09:35 PM	#13
SYCLONE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: alb nm Posts: 23	oh well the vert just got sold probobly better off!

01-29-2001, 12:15 AM	#14
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Well, if you are looking for ANY refinement, the Fox body should be out of the question. Don't get me wrong, I like 'em, my '87 GT can do a hell of a lot, for just a little cash. It can be made into a corner gobbling monster, but no matter what, they are brutes. That's part of what makes them so fun to drive. There isn't any, "Uhuh huh huh, my goodness, would you look at that cheap imitation Gucci that loser is wearing." anywhere to be found in the Fox. It's light, it's fast, and with minor mods it can really corner, but it'll make you pay for it. I hear you on the desire for refinement, which is why I'd like a newer Cobra, but right now, that's out of the question.

01-29-2001, 09:48 AM	#15
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	I've been looking at a few different cars/trucks lately. I'd preferably have a "clean" , non-modded car. Just more of a chance that the owner wasn't a very big racer or "dogger". My $.02 ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

01-30-2001, 02:47 AM	#16
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Unit brings up a very good point, as usual. The fox is a very sexy and at times, demanding car. Case in point, my/fatherinlaws 89GT FEELS like it's straighting every curve it goes around, while my Cobra just flat out goes. We believe that if they both had the same power to weight ratio, the Cobra would walk all over the GT, even with the GT having sub frames and other things that I forget right now. The GT sure feels like it's doing something, where as the Cobra just does it and goes on to the next thing in the road. Whew, this is long, sorry. I don't know how to put it exactly, but you'll feel the difference if/when you drive both of them. ------------------ 1989 GT- Vortech blown 306, Anderson 3" power pipe, Vortech S-Trim 14# boost, MSD-6BTM, black wrinkle finish Cobra valve covers(woohoo), world class T-5, 3.55 gears, custom sub-frame connectors, Cobra grille insert and rear valance, Saleen "whale" wing, 4 wheel disc conversion, 11.1@124 1994 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

02-01-2001, 12:31 PM	#17
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	id trade you my 87 notchback for your cyclone..i got way to many mods to list..look at my profile plus i just redid all the suspesion..do you want a drag car type or handling? ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..