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05-15-2000, 06:04 PM | #1 |
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98-0r99/00 mustang
well guys the time has come and ive got the itch and i figure this is the best place for this question. which one to try for the 98 or 99/00, any info would be greatly appreciated as far as price and power wise i dont plan on really modifying it mabey gears mufflers ya know the small stuff, and what sort of prices, thanks guys.
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05-15-2000, 06:45 PM | #2 |
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If you could afford the 99, get the 99. I was faced with this same choice and I'm glad I bought the 99. There are alot of differences besides peak power. The brakes are better, stronger engine block(Windsor vs Romeo), internals, better flowing heads & more.
------------------ 99 Silver GT 4R70W, Borla Cat Back, SHM Slotted Rotors, custom 10.5" ProTorque 2600 stall converter, Transgo Shift kit, Redline Synthetic ATF, Cooler, Bassani X-Pipe, Vortech V2 S-trim, 3.73 gears, 70 mm T/B, Mac Adj. uppers & lowers, ROH ZR6 17X9.5 & 17X8.5 with Nittos, BBK(Walbro) 255 pump & FMS Shorty Headers, D&D Tubular K-member, Coil-overs, & A-arms. Currently running 3.33 pulley at 10 psi(lowered shift points), but not dynoed yet. Dyno: 316 rwhp 332 rwtq Dyno 3/26/00 After fuel mod, FMS headers & Pro Torque Converter.(RUN #6) 338 rwhp 342 rwtq |
05-15-2000, 06:58 PM | #3 |
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The '99-'00 have a higher flatter torque curve through-out the powerband, which makes the car feel better, especially down low. The extra 40 hp doesn't hurt either. As far as styling, that's a personal opinion.
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05-16-2000, 07:31 AM | #4 |
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Go with the 99/00'GT unless you can find a nice 98' Cobra.
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05-16-2000, 07:52 AM | #5 |
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As much as I love my 98, a 99-00 is a much better starting point for a performance enthusiast. Go for it!
------------------ 98 GT Bassani X-pipe, Dyno-Max Cat backs, 3.73 gears, Steeda shifter, FMS pullies, 87mm MAF, Roush cold air kit, Eibach springs, and Zex 75 shot |
05-16-2000, 09:31 AM | #6 |
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My first choice would be a 98 (no older) Cobra. The 99 GT will be my second choice. I don't think the 98GT will even be among my choices if I want to go fast even if mildly moding it.
------------------ 94gt,GT40 stage 3 ported intake,TFS heads with mild bowl work 75mm massair cal to 24lbs injectors with matching injectors fullexhaust,pulleys,3.73 rear, 1.72 rockers; ,pro 5.0 shifter; Bassani x-pipe w/cats AFM B-2 cam; 70mm TB; lakewood 70/30 drag struts, Mac fenderwell cold air induction. Performance Inprovement Harness Factoryfive upper and lower control arms (LOVE THESE) FMS alluminum driveshaft. |
05-16-2000, 04:01 PM | #7 |
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96 Cobras are still good brothers..
If you are talking GT, the 99 is the choice. I like the extra horsepower, the looks and the fat torque curve makes it an easy decision. ------------------ (96Cobra/softtop-3.73,almdrvsht,fancontrl,steeda sbfrmes+shifter,eibachspgs,pulleys,Bassani X pipe,C&L 80mm Cobra DYNO 301rwhp horsepower w/out steeda timing adjuster 93 Ford Probe Gt(slower but turns) |
05-16-2000, 05:27 PM | #8 |
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The 99/00 is definetly the way to go. It will be a little more expensive. Everybody knows the 99/00 is much faster, but it also has better handling than the 98. The truning of the 99/00 is once inch better than the 98.
i have gotten to drive both of these cars and the 99/00 is such a better all around car. Plus the extra ponies make it that much more fun. ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet:bored .030, forged aluminum pistons, C & A rings, Engle cam, Edelbrock intake, 750 cmf carb, Hooker headers, March pullies, all ignition componets MSD, Holley 7psi fuel pump, Art Carr C-6, TCI torque converter, 4:30 gears, H pipe, subframe connectors, lift bars. I aso have a stock 96 GT. |
05-18-2000, 08:01 AM | #9 |
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I would definately go with the 99/00.
What a difference... ------------------ 2000 Mustang GT Convertible Spring Feature Special Edition Black/Black/Charcoal Bone Stock |
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