98-0r99/00 mustang

[93lx]

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.

[EXAM1999]

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

[97snakedriver]

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.

[Ripper]

Go with the 99/00'GT unless you can find a nice 98' Cobra.

[Hammer]

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

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.

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)

[69fastback]

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.

[GT4U2NV]

I would definately go with the 99/00.
What a difference...


------------------
2000 Mustang GT Convertible
Spring Feature Special Edition
Black/Black/Charcoal
Bone Stock