New Female Member

Jessica · 07-14-2002, 12:04 AM

Hi everybody i'm new here. My name is Jessica and I traded my 1983 Trans Am for a 89 LX 5.0 Mustang. I don't know much about Mustangs but I am willing to learn. I also own a 2002 Collecors Edition Trans Am and a 93 Sunbird GT that is my daily driver. I just wanted to say hi and make some new friends and learn some new stuff about stangs.

07-14-2002, 12:08 AM

hello Jessica and welcome to mustang works. don't worry if theres something you don't know about mustang, someone here will and will help you out.

tireburner163 · 07-14-2002, 12:10 AM

a girl that likes cars

oh my

Hi there

Jessica · 07-14-2002, 12:22 AM

Thanks

Crazy Horse GT · 07-14-2002, 12:30 AM

welcome jessica, good trade a 83 fire chicken for an 89 stang, good trade i do like the new bird's though, even though i bleed ford blue, feel free to ask away about stang's or even gm's, we have some cool gm people here also, cya.

Fox Body · 07-14-2002, 12:39 AM

Good to have your here.

How did you find this place?? Well, however, count yourself blessed. This is THE best Mustang forum in the nation. Take off your shoes and relax. You can have whatever's in the fridge just don't leave empty bottles of beverage in there (but I wouldn't mess with the milk if I were you...

). The bathroom is down the hall, 2nd door on the right.

We'll see ya 'round.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 07-14-2002, 12:50 AM

Welcome to the board! Always good to have girls who love cars just like us guys

Beware of Tireburner though..... JK!!

Later,
Nick

Jessica · 07-14-2002, 01:02 AM

I am looking forward to modifying it every chance I get, what do you do to mod these monsters? I am very familiar with modifying GM cars, i modified my Sunbird and I am touching 400 Hp in my WS6.

mustangII460 · 07-14-2002, 01:36 AM

Welcome fellow Mustanger and fellow Marylander.

I wish I was back in Maryland, miss the Ocean.

New members have to buy a round for everyone.

Mercury · 07-14-2002, 02:40 AM

Welcome to Mustang Works Jessica. If you need any techincal advice, or info, your more than likely to find very accurate information at this site.

Glad to see you traded a Bird in for a Stang...hehehe..My Ex drives a WS-6...a 2001.

joe4speed · 07-14-2002, 04:41 AM

Welcome to Mustang Works! There is a huge aftermarket for the Mustang, so you should have no problem modifying it. Have fun!

69fastback · 07-14-2002, 07:25 AM

HI and welcome. Nice choice on the car. Now to just get ride of those other gm products. J/K We will have you bleeding ford blue in no time anyway.

Eric4Nitrous · 07-14-2002, 07:48 AM

Welcome To MW Jessica..I'm sure you'll love it here. Better watch tireburner..hehe. Nah, this site is cool. Look forward to posting with you.

Eric

07-14-2002, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fox Body
Good to have your here.

How did you find this place?? Well, however, count yourself blessed. This is THE best Mustang forum in the nation. Take off your shoes and relax. You can have whatever's in the fridge just don't leave empty bottles of beverage in there (but I wouldn't mess with the milk if I were you... ). The bathroom is down the hall, 2nd door on the right. We'll see ya 'round.

What he said. No really that was a good welcome Fox Body, just had to use it. Mustangs are the best. I do believe you'll like it here and they mean it. If you have any questions feel free to ask. These guys know there cars. Welcome...Odie

polara7777 · 07-14-2002, 09:28 AM

Welcome to the Works Jessica! I'll pretty much just say ditto on everything.

5.0L_Of_Fury · 07-14-2002, 10:10 AM

Hi Jessica...wlcome to the boards...no worries I have owned a stang for almost 3 years and STILL dont know anything but these guys and girls are the best they can answer pretty much any question you have....and Tireburner...come on man....seriously...we all know that between you and I, who the real ladies man is

1969Mach1 · 07-14-2002, 10:41 AM

Welcome aboard Jessica, as you can see everyone is a comedian around here.

hehehe... It's one big family, feel free to ask around, post on any subject you wish, let it be cars or your love life everyone is always willing to give a very reasonable and well written opinion.

Enjoy your stay, and we hope to hear from you.
§am.

Old Guy with 87 GT · 07-14-2002, 11:43 AM

welcome welcome

your right around the corner from mason dixon raceway .......ever race ?...........

although i'm not much of a gm guy ,i do respect the ls1 cars ......there pretty fast right out of the box ......there limited and expensive for modding though ..........mustangs are great for modding ,when it comes to modding a car ,the sky's the limit for a fox mustang you can build what ever kind of car you want out of one ...from a 7 sec drag car to a 11g corner carver

well hope to hear from ya more ......it's kinda cool seeing a local chic into cars

Mr 5 0 · 07-14-2002, 01:44 PM

Hi Jessica, and welcome to MW.

The Mustang 5.0 responds well to modifications.

The first and best mod you can do for the '89 is to install a 3.73 rear (stock is 2.73 or optional 3.08).

A K&N air filter is a natural first step, as well as a full tune up. Timing can usually be advanced to 14 degrees (initial) with no problems (and snappier throttle response) as long as you run 92 octane (or better) gas.

An aftermarket shifter like a PRO 5.0 is also a 'must have' to get the most out of those quick-climbing 5.0 revs.

Sub-frame connectors are also a very wise investment, especially on an older 'Stang like yours. Subs noticably improve launches and handling and tighten up the whole body.

Exhaust is a favorite area to play with and there are a ton of muffler choices but an H-pipe should be the first exhaust mod as the 4 catalytic converters are the biggest exhaust bottleneck.

The factory headers are O.K. with stock heads but if you plan on installing aftermarket heads, you'll naturally want better headers. Lots of choices.

Just a few basic mod suggestions to get you started.

Good luck with your Mustang - and come back often.

Mustangbelle306 · 07-14-2002, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 302blownpony
....seriously...we all know that between you and I, who the real ladies man is

Yeah, neither of you!!

Welcome Jessica, hope you come to call this board home!

Mr 5.0 is right on about the best first mods, although the best choice gear ratio may vary depending on your needs. A 3.55 may be a better choice if your Stang sees lots of highway duty, but 3.73s ARE tons of fun down low, while not leaving you high and dry in the upper RPMs.

Just start reading tech articles, and you'll come to learn what you need to know ASAP! Be wary of opinions of the best parts and mods, etc...what may be best for one Stanger may not fit YOUR needs. You'll sort through them eventually! I learned slowly but surely, hell I'm still a beginner after almost 4 years

I'm orginally from Maryland too...born and raised in Bethesda, and did my stints in PG county and Jefferson (close to you!) Do they still race in downtown Hagerstown? Good to see another MDer in the forums!

07-14-2002, 12:04 AM	#1
Jessica Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: hagerstown,MD Posts: 12	New Female Member Hi everybody i'm new here. My name is Jessica and I traded my 1983 Trans Am for a 89 LX 5.0 Mustang. I don't know much about Mustangs but I am willing to learn. I also own a 2002 Collecors Edition Trans Am and a 93 Sunbird GT that is my daily driver. I just wanted to say hi and make some new friends and learn some new stuff about stangs.

07-14-2002, 12:10 AM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	a girl that likes cars oh my Hi there __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-14-2002, 12:30 AM	#5
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	welcome jessica, good trade a 83 fire chicken for an 89 stang, good trade i do like the new bird's though, even though i bleed ford blue, feel free to ask away about stang's or even gm's, we have some cool gm people here also, cya. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

07-14-2002, 12:39 AM	#6
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Welcome Jessica! Good to have your here. How did you find this place?? Well, however, count yourself blessed. This is THE best Mustang forum in the nation. Take off your shoes and relax. You can have whatever's in the fridge just don't leave empty bottles of beverage in there (but I wouldn't mess with the milk if I were you... ). The bathroom is down the hall, 2nd door on the right. We'll see ya 'round. __________________ 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

07-14-2002, 12:50 AM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Welcome to the board! Always good to have girls who love cars just like us guys Beware of Tireburner though..... JK!! Later, Nick __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

07-14-2002, 12:08 AM	#2
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	hello Jessica and welcome to mustang works. don't worry if theres something you don't know about mustang, someone here will and will help you out.

07-14-2002, 12:22 AM	#4
Jessica Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: hagerstown,MD Posts: 12	Thanks

07-14-2002, 01:02 AM	#8
Jessica Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: hagerstown,MD Posts: 12	Thanks I am looking forward to modifying it every chance I get, what do you do to mod these monsters? I am very familiar with modifying GM cars, i modified my Sunbird and I am touching 400 Hp in my WS6.

07-14-2002, 01:36 AM	#9
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Welcome fellow Mustanger and fellow Marylander. I wish I was back in Maryland, miss the Ocean. New members have to buy a round for everyone.

07-14-2002, 02:40 AM	#10
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Welcome to Mustang Works Jessica. If you need any techincal advice, or info, your more than likely to find very accurate information at this site. Glad to see you traded a Bird in for a Stang...hehehe..My Ex drives a WS-6...a 2001. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

07-14-2002, 04:41 AM	#11
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Welcome to Mustang Works! There is a huge aftermarket for the Mustang, so you should have no problem modifying it. Have fun! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

07-14-2002, 07:25 AM	#12
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	HI and welcome. Nice choice on the car. Now to just get ride of those other gm products. J/K We will have you bleeding ford blue in no time anyway. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

07-14-2002, 07:48 AM	#13
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	Welcome To MW Jessica..I'm sure you'll love it here. Better watch tireburner..hehe. Nah, this site is cool. Look forward to posting with you. Eric __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

07-14-2002, 09:28 AM	#15
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	Welcome to the Works Jessica! I'll pretty much just say ditto on everything. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

07-14-2002, 10:10 AM	#16
5.0L_Of_Fury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mayfield,KY,USA Posts: 288	Hi Jessica...wlcome to the boards...no worries I have owned a stang for almost 3 years and STILL dont know anything but these guys and girls are the best they can answer pretty much any question you have....and Tireburner...come on man....seriously...we all know that between you and I, who the real ladies man is __________________ OLD NAME:4cyl_Of_Fury 1990 LX 5.0 Hatchback K&N,March Ram Air,Strut Tower Brace '93LX Hatchback !FOR SALE No Substitute For Cubic Inches! BURN EM UP fivepointzero@kytnar.org "Give 'Er Hell" "They Call It Minute Rice..Gee Are Those Actually Track Times?" Firemen: We Find 'Em Hot And Leave 'Em Wet" Rice Haters Club Member #23 (GM Ricer Fads) Gotta Love Hatin 'Em CLUTCHES,FUEL PUMP RELAYS,FOUR CYLINDERS

07-14-2002, 10:41 AM	#17
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Welcome aboard Jessica, as you can see everyone is a comedian around here. hehehe... It's one big family, feel free to ask around, post on any subject you wish, let it be cars or your love life everyone is always willing to give a very reasonable and well written opinion. Enjoy your stay, and we hope to hear from you. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 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

07-14-2002, 11:43 AM	#18
Old Guy with 87 GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	welcome welcome your right around the corner from mason dixon raceway .......ever race ?........... although i'm not much of a gm guy ,i do respect the ls1 cars ......there pretty fast right out of the box ......there limited and expensive for modding though ..........mustangs are great for modding ,when it comes to modding a car ,the sky's the limit for a fox mustang you can build what ever kind of car you want out of one ...from a 7 sec drag car to a 11g corner carver well hope to hear from ya more ......it's kinda cool seeing a local chic into cars __________________ the "not so old",old guy 87 Mustang GT T-top >hanlon t-5, pro 5.0, centerforce clutch ,adj. cable/quatrant ,3.27s ,full 2 1/2 ex(off road H) adj. reg. ,e-cam ,70mm TB, cobra intake ,1.7rr ,ported/milled e7ets w/crane springs ,306 balaced/decked short block w/speed pro forged flat top pistons ...257rwhp/302rwt best et 13.7@102 (4/11 ) '80 Capri (future project,currently collecting parts for 351 moter)

07-14-2002, 01:44 PM	#19
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Hey! Hi Jessica, and welcome to MW. The Mustang 5.0 responds well to modifications. The first and best mod you can do for the '89 is to install a 3.73 rear (stock is 2.73 or optional 3.08). A K&N air filter is a natural first step, as well as a full tune up. Timing can usually be advanced to 14 degrees (initial) with no problems (and snappier throttle response) as long as you run 92 octane (or better) gas. An aftermarket shifter like a PRO 5.0 is also a 'must have' to get the most out of those quick-climbing 5.0 revs. Sub-frame connectors are also a very wise investment, especially on an older 'Stang like yours. Subs noticably improve launches and handling and tighten up the whole body. Exhaust is a favorite area to play with and there are a ton of muffler choices but an H-pipe should be the first exhaust mod as the 4 catalytic converters are the biggest exhaust bottleneck. The factory headers are O.K. with stock heads but if you plan on installing aftermarket heads, you'll naturally want better headers. Lots of choices. Just a few basic mod suggestions to get you started. Good luck with your Mustang - and come back often. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

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