Which to buy?

Spare201 · 10-26-2003, 01:52 PM

98 GT 5spd with about 30k on the odo or a 01 GT with about the same on the odo but an auto. I really want the 5spd but I don't know jack about stangs. Is there any pro or con to getting the newer one aside from one car being older? I'm gonna do this next week so if any of you guys wanna help me out. I really want reliable power with some potential for apowerful street car in a year or so when I graduate from watchmaking school. Then I will have the dough to max the car out, perfomance wise.

fiveohpatrol · 10-26-2003, 02:45 PM

The 01, even being an auto, will murder the 98 in performance. The 96-98 heads/intake are way under par to say the least. In 99, the 4.6 got the PI (performance improved) heads and intake. They greatly improved the performance of the previously weak SOHC 4.6L
Slapping a set of PI heads/intake on the 98 would not be TOO difficult, nor would it be too expensive.
So its really up to you in what you want to do.

Are the two cars the same price? Do you prefer one of the body styles over the other?

If it were me, and depending on their price, I would either get the 01 and swap a 5spd into it, or get the 98 and put the PI heads/intake on it.

Rev · 10-26-2003, 04:12 PM

I would get the '01 and put a shift kit and possibly a higher stall converter. I also would put a lower gear rear axle in either one. Just my thoughts.

Rev

Mercury · 10-26-2003, 04:42 PM

Or.......

You could hold out a little bit longer and find a Used 99+ GT with a 5spd and good mileage.

But if one is a must, it depends on what body style you like best....If you like the Pre 99 Stang, get it and do a PI head swap.... Thats easier than converting an auto to a 5spd.

Also, what is the cost...Probably...Just Probably..the 2001 is a decent amount more, so it might be econmically sound to get the 98 and put the PI heads on it.

tireburner163 · 10-29-2003, 10:40 AM

Mercury has a very good point about waiting till you find a 99+ with a 5-speed.

Personally, I would prefer a 99+ GT over a 96-98 GT anyday.

10-26-2003, 01:52 PM	#1
Spare201 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1	Which to buy? 98 GT 5spd with about 30k on the odo or a 01 GT with about the same on the odo but an auto. I really want the 5spd but I don't know jack about stangs. Is there any pro or con to getting the newer one aside from one car being older? I'm gonna do this next week so if any of you guys wanna help me out. I really want reliable power with some potential for apowerful street car in a year or so when I graduate from watchmaking school. Then I will have the dough to max the car out, perfomance wise. __________________ In my area? Need fine jewelry or a watch? E-mail me.

10-26-2003, 02:45 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	The 01, even being an auto, will murder the 98 in performance. The 96-98 heads/intake are way under par to say the least. In 99, the 4.6 got the PI (performance improved) heads and intake. They greatly improved the performance of the previously weak SOHC 4.6L Slapping a set of PI heads/intake on the 98 would not be TOO difficult, nor would it be too expensive. So its really up to you in what you want to do. Are the two cars the same price? Do you prefer one of the body styles over the other? If it were me, and depending on their price, I would either get the 01 and swap a 5spd into it, or get the 98 and put the PI heads/intake on it. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

10-26-2003, 04:12 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Shift kit I would get the '01 and put a shift kit and possibly a higher stall converter. I also would put a lower gear rear axle in either one. Just my thoughts. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

10-26-2003, 04:42 PM	#4
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Or....... You could hold out a little bit longer and find a Used 99+ GT with a 5spd and good mileage. But if one is a must, it depends on what body style you like best....If you like the Pre 99 Stang, get it and do a PI head swap.... Thats easier than converting an auto to a 5spd. Also, what is the cost...Probably...Just Probably..the 2001 is a decent amount more, so it might be econmically sound to get the 98 and put the PI heads on it. __________________ 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.

10-29-2003, 10:40 AM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Mercury has a very good point about waiting till you find a 99+ with a 5-speed. Personally, I would prefer a 99+ GT over a 96-98 GT anyday. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide