Would I be better off getting a 95 5.0 or a 96 4.6

ChesteR · 10-01-2001, 01:55 PM

assuming condition of cars is similar, etc, the 5.0 is going to be easier to make fast for less money. "All" i am looking to do is break off some high 12's at the track and have it be a daily driver. What do you think? I need some advice.

jimberg · 10-01-2001, 02:30 PM

I'd stick with the 5.0 since there are so many more options for you.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

95mustanggt · 10-01-2001, 05:34 PM

You can't go wrong with the 5.0L engine.

Lots of aftermarket available at good prices.

The 1996 4.6L can move too, but takes a more money.

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1995 Mustang GT

jetuomi · 10-01-2001, 08:06 PM

OK, I went through the same thing you did back in December of 2000.. I ended up driving a lot of mustangs, AND, after a lot of thought (actually it was 10 minutes) I went out and bought a 94 5.0

the 4.6 is great, especially since you can now dump 1999+ heads, cams onto the older 4.6 for cheap (check out ebay)

But, the 5.0 has the aftermarket that is simply HUGE! (so many different ways to go fast!)

But either way, you're getting a great car!!

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94 GT (triple black)
FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's
K&N, 12* timing, 180* thermostat, 190 lph
MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners
My CAR!

69fastback · 10-01-2001, 09:48 PM

I have had a 96 gt not a bad car. It could put rice away but that is it. If u are looking for a high 12 second car the 5.0 will be alot easier not only with parts to chose from there is just more knowledege out there on them. Plus they are ten times easier to work on.

10-01-2001, 01:55 PM	#1
ChesteR Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 7	Would I be better off getting a 95 5.0 or a 96 4.6 assuming condition of cars is similar, etc, the 5.0 is going to be easier to make fast for less money. "All" i am looking to do is break off some high 12's at the track and have it be a daily driver. What do you think? I need some advice.

10-01-2001, 02:30 PM	#2
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	I'd stick with the 5.0 since there are so many more options for you. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

10-01-2001, 05:34 PM	#3
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	You can't go wrong with the 5.0L engine. Lots of aftermarket available at good prices. The 1996 4.6L can move too, but takes a more money. ------------------ 1995 Mustang GT

10-01-2001, 08:06 PM	#4
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	OK, I went through the same thing you did back in December of 2000.. I ended up driving a lot of mustangs, AND, after a lot of thought (actually it was 10 minutes) I went out and bought a 94 5.0 the 4.6 is great, especially since you can now dump 1999+ heads, cams onto the older 4.6 for cheap (check out ebay) But, the 5.0 has the aftermarket that is simply HUGE! (so many different ways to go fast!) But either way, you're getting a great car!! ------------------ 94 GT (triple black) FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's K&N, 12* timing, 180* thermostat, 190 lph MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners My CAR!

10-01-2001, 09:48 PM	#5
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	I have had a 96 gt not a bad car. It could put rice away but that is it. If u are looking for a high 12 second car the 5.0 will be alot easier not only with parts to chose from there is just more knowledege out there on them. Plus they are ten times easier to work on.