DYING to get my car together!

Skyman · 05-15-2002, 01:38 PM

I have been driving a 91 2.3L Topaz Auto (w/ the A/C on) since my car broke. I can't tell you how bad Im dying to drive the stang and get it all back together again.

This thing is soooooooo incredibly slow I can hardly believe they make a car like this.

Also it has no over drive!

Damn thing almost killed me gettin on the freeway. It could hardly get upto speed on the onramp (slightly uphill).

Skyler

95mustanggt · 05-15-2002, 01:49 PM

Hang in there Sky, you'll make it.

When my car was in the body shop after a minor accident I had a Focus to drive. Sure does suck to go from V8 to I4, doesn't it.

Crazy Horse GT · 05-15-2002, 02:36 PM

hopefully soon skyman, i had a 4 door focus it wasnt to bad but it wasnt the, ole crazy gt, godspeed on getting your ride back bro, l8ter.

PKRWUD · 05-15-2002, 03:07 PM

Last time I went back to N.J. to visit friends, my rental car was a 2.3L/Auto Tempo, w/ an AM radio. Man, that thing was slow downhill! I feel for you, Sky! Just be glad you don't have to go up to Rose Valley every day!

Good luck Sky.

Take care,
-Chris

Skyman · 05-15-2002, 03:42 PM

Then you know how slow they are Chris!

Thanks guys, I should have it up and runnin this weekend, then going to hit Carlsbad after that.

HOPEFULLY I can get 110mph then.

Skyler

95mustanggt · 05-15-2002, 03:44 PM

Sky, what are you changing in your combo? Are you just adding the Holley Intake and port-matching the TFS Heads?

302 LX Eric · 05-15-2002, 03:53 PM

Sky, I know how you feel. My engine has been out since April 1. I can't wait to get my 331 done!!!

Take it easy and keep us posted on your results.

E

Mr 5 0 · 05-15-2002, 07:20 PM

Sky;

A Tempo!

Didn't they stop making those after '94? Thought so.

96 HP, a 3-speed auto and cheesy quality but they used to sell around 200,000 per year and many are still around, unfortunately. At least their replacement, the Contour, was an improvement.

Good luck with the new parts. You've earned your Mustang back.

tireburner163 · 05-15-2002, 09:54 PM

Now you know how I feel

BTW, what happened to the Integra?

7up · 05-16-2002, 12:36 AM

I went to Europe last October for a month, I couldn't stand not driving for that long so I rented a car. I got a VW Lupo, they don't even sell that here it's so slow, but at least it was a 5 speed. I drove the heck out of that car, it waas actually kinda fun, although being in Europe might have had something to do with that.

05-15-2002, 01:38 PM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	DYING to get my car together! I have been driving a 91 2.3L Topaz Auto (w/ the A/C on) since my car broke. I can't tell you how bad Im dying to drive the stang and get it all back together again. This thing is soooooooo incredibly slow I can hardly believe they make a car like this. Also it has no over drive! Damn thing almost killed me gettin on the freeway. It could hardly get upto speed on the onramp (slightly uphill). Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

05-15-2002, 01:49 PM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Hang in there Sky, you'll make it. When my car was in the body shop after a minor accident I had a Focus to drive. Sure does suck to go from V8 to I4, doesn't it. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

05-15-2002, 02:36 PM	#3
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	hopefully soon skyman, i had a 4 door focus it wasnt to bad but it wasnt the, ole crazy gt, godspeed on getting your ride back bro, l8ter. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

05-15-2002, 03:07 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Last time I went back to N.J. to visit friends, my rental car was a 2.3L/Auto Tempo, w/ an AM radio. Man, that thing was slow downhill! I feel for you, Sky! Just be glad you don't have to go up to Rose Valley every day! Good luck Sky. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

05-15-2002, 03:42 PM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Then you know how slow they are Chris! Thanks guys, I should have it up and runnin this weekend, then going to hit Carlsbad after that. HOPEFULLY I can get 110mph then. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

05-15-2002, 03:44 PM	#6
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Sky, what are you changing in your combo? Are you just adding the Holley Intake and port-matching the TFS Heads? __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

05-15-2002, 03:53 PM	#7
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Sky, I know how you feel. My engine has been out since April 1. I can't wait to get my 331 done!!! Take it easy and keep us posted on your results. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

05-15-2002, 07:20 PM	#8
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Tempo Sky; A Tempo! Didn't they stop making those after '94? Thought so. 96 HP, a 3-speed auto and cheesy quality but they used to sell around 200,000 per year and many are still around, unfortunately. At least their replacement, the Contour, was an improvement. Good luck with the new parts. You've earned your Mustang back.

05-15-2002, 09:54 PM	#9
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Now you know how I feel BTW, what happened to the Integra? __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

05-16-2002, 12:36 AM	#10
7up Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 321	I went to Europe last October for a month, I couldn't stand not driving for that long so I rented a car. I got a VW Lupo, they don't even sell that here it's so slow, but at least it was a 5 speed. I drove the heck out of that car, it waas actually kinda fun, although being in Europe might have had something to do with that. __________________ 91 lx convertible, Vortech a-trim, 2.87 blower pulley. 30lb injectors, 80 mm mass air, 255 fuel pump, flowmaster cat back, bbk long tubes and h pipe 299.3 hp, 355.5 tq(before h-pipe, headers) Ricer Hater's Club-member #16

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