5.0 87 Or 4.6 03

LordspazGT · 02-06-2004, 02:18 AM

okay i entered this in one of the other thingies, but since it IS my first, i guess i should have put it here, so sorry about that, but help a poor, and i do emphasize the word poor, man out.

This is my first post, so bear with me.

I have 2 mustangs, and i have to decide which one to build up. I need some help.

i have an older stock 87 gt that is a bit used, but good enough condition to drive. and i have a brand new 03 gt. If i can only afford to supify one, which one will be better, based on price, performance, speed, availibility of parts, and just plain looks. which will be better in the LONG run???

I would just appretiate some friendly advice... thanks guys

Lordspaz GT

LordspazGT · 02-06-2004, 02:22 AM

heres a pic of my 03, i cant find a good pic of my 87 right now, but im working on it.

Lordspaz GT

LordspazGT · 02-06-2004, 02:28 AM

ARGGGG this thing is complicated

Dark_5.0 · 02-06-2004, 09:22 AM

No doubt the 87. Way cheaper parts and alot easier to work on.

95mustanggt · 02-06-2004, 02:53 PM

I agree. If you did want to work on the 2003, just put a blower on it and be done, but there's not much fun in that!

RBatson · 02-08-2004, 07:16 AM

I'd make a toy out of the 87 and leave the 03 as dependable transportation.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-09-2004, 02:57 AM

I agree with rbatson. Make the 87 a beast and use the 03 has a daily driver.

Mr 5 0 · 02-10-2004, 04:32 PM

I vote for using the '87 as a project car for all the reasons previously mentioned including the fact that performance parts are relatively cheap and plentiful. Insurance will be much less too and resale value isn't an issue with a 17-year-old modified Mustang 5.0.

Mass Stang · 02-11-2004, 10:01 AM

I agree fix up the 87. becuase of the fore mention parts avail, and prices. Also a built fox body is becoming a rareity as apossed to the new bodystyle you see everyday all over the place.

02-06-2004, 02:18 AM	#1
LordspazGT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario California Posts: 4	5.0 87 Or 4.6 03 okay i entered this in one of the other thingies, but since it IS my first, i guess i should have put it here, so sorry about that, but help a poor, and i do emphasize the word poor, man out. This is my first post, so bear with me. I have 2 mustangs, and i have to decide which one to build up. I need some help. i have an older stock 87 gt that is a bit used, but good enough condition to drive. and i have a brand new 03 gt. If i can only afford to supify one, which one will be better, based on price, performance, speed, availibility of parts, and just plain looks. which will be better in the LONG run??? I would just appretiate some friendly advice... thanks guys Lordspaz GT

02-06-2004, 02:22 AM	#2
LordspazGT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario California Posts: 4	03 heres a pic of my 03, i cant find a good pic of my 87 right now, but im working on it. Lordspaz GT

02-06-2004, 09:22 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	No doubt the 87. Way cheaper parts and alot easier to work on. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-06-2004, 02:53 PM	#5
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	I agree. If you did want to work on the 2003, just put a blower on it and be done, but there's not much fun in that! __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

02-08-2004, 07:16 AM	#6
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	I'd make a toy out of the 87 and leave the 03 as dependable transportation. __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

02-09-2004, 02:57 AM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I agree with rbatson. Make the 87 a beast and use the 03 has a daily driver. __________________ 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

02-10-2004, 04:32 PM	#8
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	1987 I vote for using the '87 as a project car for all the reasons previously mentioned including the fact that performance parts are relatively cheap and plentiful. Insurance will be much less too and resale value isn't an issue with a 17-year-old modified Mustang 5.0. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

02-11-2004, 10:01 AM	#9
Mass Stang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 110	I agree fix up the 87. becuase of the fore mention parts avail, and prices. Also a built fox body is becoming a rareity as apossed to the new bodystyle you see everyday all over the place. __________________