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MustangCurt 06-06-2001 05:39 PM

Help!!!!!. Im ready to buy my Mustang!!!!!!!
 
Ok guys, i just sold my 2000 Cavalier Z24, and i want to buy a Mustang, im going to build it up this winter, but im looking at two, im wondering if i can get some imput from you guys on what you think is better for building up for 1/4 drags

1990-91 Lx 5.0
or 87-93 cobra, or just Gt

help me out guys, and i will post pics, and let you know all i do to it. im in fact really partial to the LX right now.

Unit 5302 06-06-2001 05:56 PM

You may want to expand your search parameters.

The LX's are the same from 1987-1988(non CA), and from 1988(California-1990.) They made changes to the wheels in 1991 (big changes, the old 10 holes aren't usually associated with the best looking wheels for Mustangs). After that, in 1993 Ford went to cast pistons instead of forged. The 1993 cars got really crappy computers too.

The GT's follow suit with the LX for changes.

The real "Cobra" was available in 1993 models only. The 1987-1992 Canadian Cobra's were merely GT's rebadged.

rbatson 06-06-2001 10:51 PM

The lx is lighter, therefore better for the drag strip. The trunk models are the best.

Maybe I'm alone here but... I like the phone dial rims. I had them on my 85 xr7 and on my 89 lx. I like them better than the 90 gt rims.

84stangLX 06-07-2001 03:18 AM

Here's my opinion:
'89-'92 LX 5.0L notchback (not the hatchback)

Here's why:
Speed density fuel metering system adapts better to modifications ('89+ 5.0L's all have speed density, which measures the incoming air rather than calculating it)
Notchback is a bit lighter than the hatchback and a hell of a lot stiffer (which is the fox mustang's weakness anyways)
Better brakes than the pre-'87 (not sure on when mustangs first came with 10" rotors rather than 9") and also 10" drums on the stronger 8.8" rear axle.
stock these cars could easily run low 14's and were the car of choice for the police package because of the lighter weight and frame rigidity.
Good luck on your purchase!

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'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
My car

302 LX Eric 06-07-2001 07:48 AM

I'm partial to the notchback too...imagine that!

I really don't think there is that much difference in weight b/t the notch and hatch as one may think. The notch is probably a little stronger than the hatch, but the hatch is probably better for less wind drag. (not totally sure on this one, just seems logical.)

So, having said all that, go with what YOU like, what you want, and what you think is the best. Although, I would stay away from the 93 Cobra due to a lack luster computer, and more pricey - I'd save money buy purchasing an LX (notch...hehe) and buying some good heads, cam, exhaust, etc.

Good luck with your decision and welcome to the board.

E

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

ted blackstone 06-07-2001 12:24 PM

hey 84 LX agree with you on the notchback, they are stronger ford switched to mass air in 89 except 88 california cars they came with mass-air the speed density setup was used from 86-88 it doesn't respond well to major changes cams,heads, http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/smile.gifso if you plan on any major changes i'd go with mass air unless you get a sweet deal on a s/d car then convert it to mass air

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84GT with SVO suspension 87-93 ground effects tail lights and rear spoiler converted to EFI

[This message has been edited by ted blackstone (edited 06-07-2001).]


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