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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: stuart, Fl U.s
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![]() He is about to trade in my 96 impala for a new gt. He wants it cuz he misses the speed and the warranty that comes with a new car.
Now I know 01-02 ls1s are a bit faster than 98-00s, but I dont know about the 99+ mustangs and if they got faster over the years. How much power do they make stock? What 1/4 mile times will these AVERAGELY run? Anything you guys suggest my friend replaces first? I know the exhaust, but what is the weak point in these cars? I know in my 94 it was the heads, so what about an 03 5-speed equipped mustang gt?
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NOW: 99 T/A M6 Last run: 13.3@109 THEN: 94 GT Convertible M5 Last run: 13.8@100 w/bad clutch. |
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Join Date: Jul 2000
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![]() The new '99+ GT's make 270 horsepower (not sure about torque), run high 13's/low 14's in a 5 speed GT coupe. A guy where i work has a '01 5 spd convertible that ran 14.2 on his second time to the track, so they go pretty good stock.
The weak point in those vehicles is the T45 transmission which has a few recurring problems (but can also go for years without any problems even with abuse) and also Ford has somewhat addressed chassis stiffness, but it's still a flexy platform. The first thing i would do if i bought a new mustang would be to get some 3.73 gears, aftermarket shifter (overshifting will break/bend the shift forks, plus stock shifter sucks), and maybe a fenderwell cold air system. The new mustangs though are pretty well built and very fun to drive.
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2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem ![]() 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 ![]() 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock) |
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: McKinney, TX
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![]() 260hp, 302 lb-ft stock. 84LX89GT is right on as far as the 1/4 times and getting gears and a shifter. Cold air is worth nothing but looks. Lots of bolt-ons offer decent gains.
The '03 stang does not have a T45, so there are no worries with the tranny. I believe the newer ones have a Tremec TR3650 which shifts very nicely like the T45 but is tougher. As for the flexing chassis, subframe connectors are cheap. Your friend should take a look at the new Mach I's ![]()
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Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s |
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Old School ROUSH
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Stockbridge, GA
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![]() I'd recommend the Mach 1 too.
DOHC motor and solid axle. |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Wake Forest NC
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![]() beware of mark-ups on the Mach I. Nice cars but not worth paying $5K over sticker.
The new GT's will make about 230 rwhp - an increase over the 5.0. The weakest part of the new GT's IMO is the gearing. One of his first first mods should 4.10's, nothing less. A catback and X-pipe will free up some ponies.
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'01 True Blue GT Convertible Steeda Tri-Ax, MagnaFlow Catback, FRPP 4.10's, SpeedCal, MAC CAI 234 rwhp, 277 rwtq (w/ catback) '00 Explorer XLS |
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