GT or Coupe?

shadow1111 · 06-25-2002, 08:47 PM

I'm looking to buy a 94-95 mustang. The first thing I'll be doing to it is put a new motor in. So this is my question is there anything different about the power train in a GT vs a Coupe besides the engine? I know that shocks, spring, wheels, ground effects and various other things are better but for someone that's going to replace those with aftermarket parts n-e-ways is the V6 coupe the way to go? Would it's tranny, axle, and clutch be able to handle the extra power?

Stroked408 · 06-25-2002, 08:52 PM

Unless the definition of coupe has changed,there were no 94-95 coupes.

They did have a stripped down version of a GT without a rear spoiler,fog lamps and the like but if you are talking GT and notchback then that clears the air a little more.

Are you talking GT vs a notchback(one with the trunk) or you just talking a stripped down SN95 body style?

06-25-2002, 09:26 PM

Maybe you mean 84-85

BLACK85GT · 06-25-2002, 09:51 PM

I think he means GT vs V6. I dont think the v6 has the 8.8 Rear End. also transmission should be different, and no rear sway bar on v6. Also computer is different, wiring harness, etc. Other wise, the shell is the same

shadow1111 · 06-25-2002, 10:22 PM

I've always considered a coupe as the base model of a car, so yes I'm talking about the V6. The main thing that I'm worried about is if the tranny and the axle will withstand 300+ HP. Anybody know where I can find detailed stats on the V6 model or the GT?

tireburner163 · 06-26-2002, 10:25 AM

The tranny won't bolt to a V-8 and if you could it would blow. The rear-end is also gonna blow with that much power, it's just a 7.5

RPM427 · 06-26-2002, 11:42 AM

By the way, the definition of a coupe is a car with 2 doors and a hardtop. Some people don't call cars with hatch backs coupes, but others do.

Someone correct me if I am wrong or just give your defintion.

Stroked408 · 06-26-2002, 05:32 PM

Well since I am a Mustang fanatic there is only one type pf coupe in my opinion,and that coupe is a 79-93 Fox body with 2 doors a hard top,and a trunk like what the highway patrol used to have before they went to the GM junk,to me that is a coupe.

Next!!!!!!!! LOL Who else has an opinion? LOL

BLACK85GT · 06-26-2002, 06:08 PM

Hey, RPM, how do you like the TFS heads with that cam combo? I am thinking about doing the same setup on my 85 with a carb. (see Winsdor Power, 302 rebuild suggestions). Your input is appreciated, before i go spending thousands of dollars.

RPM427 · 06-27-2002, 07:22 AM

The cam seems to work great, I would have had the heads milled slightly but the piston to valve clearance was very close. It pulls hard all the way up to 6200, I had to raise the idle up a bit, other then that, I couln't be happier.

I love the cylinder heads. If you have heard how TFS used to install crappy valve giudes, they changed that so don't worry. They flow 250 cfm right out of the box, for $1050 its worth it. I could also run a bigger valve size since the valves are centered over the relieves now. Another selling point to me was how they can be ported to 320+ cfm, So when I get my 408 short block from DSS next year, I will have them ported to stage 3 for $1000.

06-25-2002, 08:47 PM	#1
shadow1111 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3	GT or Coupe? I'm looking to buy a 94-95 mustang. The first thing I'll be doing to it is put a new motor in. So this is my question is there anything different about the power train in a GT vs a Coupe besides the engine? I know that shocks, spring, wheels, ground effects and various other things are better but for someone that's going to replace those with aftermarket parts n-e-ways is the V6 coupe the way to go? Would it's tranny, axle, and clutch be able to handle the extra power?

06-25-2002, 08:52 PM	#2
Stroked408 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southwest Posts: 131	no 94-95 Coupe Unless the definition of coupe has changed,there were no 94-95 coupes. They did have a stripped down version of a GT without a rear spoiler,fog lamps and the like but if you are talking GT and notchback then that clears the air a little more. Are you talking GT vs a notchback(one with the trunk) or you just talking a stripped down SN95 body style? __________________ Deeper,Harder,Faster Stage Deeper Launch Harder Go Faster

06-25-2002, 09:51 PM	#4
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	I think he means GT vs V6. I dont think the v6 has the 8.8 Rear End. also transmission should be different, and no rear sway bar on v6. Also computer is different, wiring harness, etc. Other wise, the shell is the same __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

06-25-2002, 10:22 PM	#5
shadow1111 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3	Correction I've always considered a coupe as the base model of a car, so yes I'm talking about the V6. The main thing that I'm worried about is if the tranny and the axle will withstand 300+ HP. Anybody know where I can find detailed stats on the V6 model or the GT?

06-26-2002, 10:25 AM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	The tranny won't bolt to a V-8 and if you could it would blow. The rear-end is also gonna blow with that much power, it's just a 7.5 __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

06-25-2002, 09:26 PM	#3
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Maybe you mean 84-85

06-26-2002, 11:42 AM	#7
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	By the way, the definition of a coupe is a car with 2 doors and a hardtop. Some people don't call cars with hatch backs coupes, but others do. Someone correct me if I am wrong or just give your defintion. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

06-26-2002, 05:32 PM	#8
Stroked408 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southwest Posts: 131	My Opinion Well since I am a Mustang fanatic there is only one type pf coupe in my opinion,and that coupe is a 79-93 Fox body with 2 doors a hard top,and a trunk like what the highway patrol used to have before they went to the GM junk,to me that is a coupe. Next!!!!!!!! LOL Who else has an opinion? LOL __________________ Deeper,Harder,Faster Stage Deeper Launch Harder Go Faster

06-26-2002, 06:08 PM	#9
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	Hey, RPM, how do you like the TFS heads with that cam combo? I am thinking about doing the same setup on my 85 with a carb. (see Winsdor Power, 302 rebuild suggestions). Your input is appreciated, before i go spending thousands of dollars. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

06-27-2002, 07:22 AM	#10
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	The cam seems to work great, I would have had the heads milled slightly but the piston to valve clearance was very close. It pulls hard all the way up to 6200, I had to raise the idle up a bit, other then that, I couln't be happier. I love the cylinder heads. If you have heard how TFS used to install crappy valve giudes, they changed that so don't worry. They flow 250 cfm right out of the box, for $1050 its worth it. I could also run a bigger valve size since the valves are centered over the relieves now. Another selling point to me was how they can be ported to 320+ cfm, So when I get my 408 short block from DSS next year, I will have them ported to stage 3 for $1000. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

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