I'm done! - Car for sale inside. What's it worth?

2FastLX · 07-03-2001, 12:45 PM

I'm sick and tired of turning wrenches and going nowhere. We just tried to adjust the rockers to eliminate a vacuum problem and now I have rockers tapping hard and it runs worse than ever. It's a simple fix, but I've sunk too much money into this car to keep going with it and am ready to take a loss. What do you think this car is worth. You can see it here... http://www.indianastangers.com/2Fast...tang/index.htm

It's a 1990 LX 5.0. Here's the mods...
• 76mm C&L MAF
• 24lb SVO injectors
• Walbo 190lph fuel pump
• 65mm Explorer TB
• MAC cold air kit
• K&N air filter
• GT-40 intake
• 1" Phenolic spacer
• Ported stock ET7E heads - 3 angle valve job - shaved .030
• F303 cam
• Omega 1.6 roller rockers
• Crane valve springs
• Ford racing valve covers
• MAC 1 5/8" long tube headers
• MAC 2 1/2" Pro Chamber
• MAC 2 1/2" cat back with chrome tips
• MSD Blaster coil
• FMS 3.73 gears
• King Cobra clutch and pressure plate
• Taylor Spiro Pro plug wires
• Taylor battery box in hatch
• 130 amp 3G alternator
• Stewart high volume water pump
• Heavy duty radiator
• Ford 5300C Springs
• Koni Sport Yellow struts and shocks
• BBK caster/camber plates
• 16" Cobra R rims
• 225/50ZR/16 Dunlop SP Sport 8000 tires
• Pro 5.0 shifter
• A/C, smog pump, and rear seat delete
• Custom made shifter cover and knob
• Aluminum foot pedals
• MAC white face gauge overlay
• KSR white face A/C control overlay

BTW, every one of these mods are less than a year old. I've totaled up the list and come to around $6,000 in mods alone. Also, I just installed a brand new set of Ford Racing valve covers so don't pay any attention to those nasty stockers in the pics.

Any opinions as to what I should do will be considered, but I am for the most part fed up with this sh!t. Thanks for listening.

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Gunning for 12's!

My Stang Page
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

[This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 07-03-2001).]

302 LX Eric · 07-03-2001, 02:02 PM

Alright, just relax. Let the Stang sit for a while. Take a break from all of this. Come back in a week or so and then start again.

You can't sell it!!!

Nooooooo!!!!!

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

jimberg · 07-03-2001, 04:35 PM

I can't believe you're giving up. What's the simple fix?

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

Skyman · 07-03-2001, 05:35 PM

Dont get discouraged. If you quit at everything as soon as it got hard you would get no where in life. The most successful people are those who fail the most and keep trying.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.55@107 Motor

dinomite · 07-03-2001, 10:50 PM

I'd say its worth something to me, i'll have to think about it, i've been looking for a good 89-93 hardtop for a while, but i would hate to take it away from you. think about what your saying here.......

dinomite · 07-03-2001, 11:11 PM

with those shaved heads, what gas do you have to run? if you were to back the timing off to stock, what would it be?

2FastLX · 07-04-2001, 01:12 AM

The car runs fine (other than the vacuum leak, err, now I guess the rockers hammering on the pushrods) even on regular unleaded with the timing at 14 degrees. But I stick to premium anyway.

I'm going to tear into it one more time tomorrow and see if I can get the rockers adjusted properly (I have no clue what I'm doing). They are knocking loud now that we loosened them up trying to fix the vacuum problem.

I'd be more than happy to pay someone $100 to come and adjust these rockers for me and get my car running good. Valve covers will be off. All you gotta do is turn an allen wrench on 16 rockers and snug down a locking nut on each one. This car can't sit. It's my daily driver and I need it to get back and forth to work, or I need to sell it and get a new one ASAP.

For those who haven't seen all of my previous posts... I have been trying to get this combo running right for quite awhile now and have ended up chasing one problem after another. And with all the other things that I have had to fix along the way it has just wore me out both mentally, and financially. I'd sell the car for the right price, even though I know I'd be kicking myself later. But you know, a brand new canary yellow GT would take away those blues.

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Gunning for 12's!

My Stang Page
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

302man · 07-04-2001, 05:30 PM

Kev, I will help you adjust the rocker. I am off work the next 2 days, so I can come over anytime. E-mail me with your phone number so I can get directions. I have a friends car coming over Thursday at 3pm to put on a set up upper comtrol arms. AM good ? tdonathen@iquest.net

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302,vortech s trim @18-20lbs showing,edelbrock performer heads-o ringed,gt 40 upper&lower, mac 1 5/8"long tubes, sub frame connectors,50/50 rear, 70/30 front, manual rack,3:55 gears, c4 , best time 10.13@135mph

fiveohpatrol · 07-05-2001, 07:31 PM

another possibility is a trade, you know i wish i had a five speed car, but i kinda hate to lose my fairly shiny coupe, maybe we could swap cars if i could keep my wheels and stereo? just a thought, but if you do go to Tim's house, which you definately should, i know you'll get it running fine anyway, let me know when you go, i'll show up there too, good luck

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88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

2FastLX · 07-06-2001, 12:08 AM

That would be very tempting Drew. And I would want to keep my wheels too. But, I have too much money in these bolt-ons to go at it with an even trade. Give me some options here and maybe we'll talk business. You'd have more luck getting the car to run good than me with Tim living so close

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Gunning for 12's!

My Stang Page
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

Red514LX · 07-06-2001, 12:58 AM

Don't sell your car. You'll regret it later.

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Jeff Kane
1990 LX Mustang ex-5.0 Coupe
No engine. No transmission.
Prepping car for a "big" big-block.
http://hometown.aol.com/red514lx/

Rick 91GT · 07-06-2001, 08:02 AM

Don't Give Up Yet!

Let Tim tinker with it and see what he can do first, and if you don't get it running I second the opinion to let it sit for a week don't even look at it, then go back and start with the basics and go from there...you would defintly regret it if you sold it. Think of all the bloody knuckles, sweat and tears that are in that stang

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! FIRST TIME OUT 12.16@111 WHEELS-UP

2FastLX · 07-06-2001, 07:14 PM

I knew I could count on you guys to talk me back to my senses. I'm still working on it, just taking it slow. But, I am still considering selling it to buy a new Cobra or GT. I wanted one when I bought this car but couldn't afford it at the time. I'll probably keep it and try to pay it off quick with the extra money we will have after we pay her car off in a couple months, then go buy a new Cobra. I'm still pi$$ed at the car though.

Rick, as SOON as I get it back on the road Tim's house will be its first stop. I should have done this when I first got it back together. Or maybe if I can get him to come to the Terre Haute meet we are having we can do it there. There'll be lots of Stangers around to give me advice LOL.

But, if it makes you guys feel better I went and bought a bunch more chit for it to clean it up and get her all shiny for our meet next weekend. Hopefully that will renew my love for the car and help me forget how much of a b!tch it has been to me lately.

I'd still like to know what you guys think the car is worth just for the hell of it. It has no rust, a few dings, and a pretty descent interior (if I ever get it back together. I just want to see what other Stangers would pay for a car with this many mods to see how much I've lost

BTW, the car was bought for $4000 a year ago which was a pretty good price I thought.

Thanks guys!

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Gunning for 12's!

My Stang Page
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

moc · 07-06-2001, 10:38 PM

Yo man you got to go to the beach and see the Pretty girls .Relax this Mustang stuff pisses us all off ...At Times It could be worse ,you could be the PHAT and PFRUSATED.
any walk away and let that thing sit ...

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1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black
as of 06/08/01 23,000 mi.
2001 LIGHTNING Black 800 mi.

slider · 07-07-2001, 03:17 PM

man just walk away and let that thing sit. find a cheap 4cyl car that can take you to work etc

dont sell it because you are going to lose alot of $$$$ and the time invested.

david

blue oval 50h · 07-08-2001, 05:13 PM

Dont worry, i had to push my car off the track after my 1st run on working on my car for a year now. The auburn decided to explode upon launch...oh well. AAA towed me home though!!!!

Mach 1 · 07-08-2001, 05:49 PM

Man, that a tough choice, but something to keep in mind...bolt ons do NOTHING for the value of your car...eithier keep it or prepare to take a HUGE loss. Nature of the hobby.

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1993 GT/AOD
'93 Mustang GT

2FastLX · 07-08-2001, 06:27 PM

Well, I think I am going to keep it after coming to my senses.

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Gunning for 12's!

My Stang Page
Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

andy669 · 07-08-2001, 07:52 PM

Well c'mon dude, did you get it figured out? You gotta keep us updated. Did you get your lifter preload set properly? Are you still having low vacuum problems? Let us know.
andy

07-03-2001, 12:45 PM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I'm done! - Car for sale inside. What's it worth? I'm sick and tired of turning wrenches and going nowhere. We just tried to adjust the rockers to eliminate a vacuum problem and now I have rockers tapping hard and it runs worse than ever. It's a simple fix, but I've sunk too much money into this car to keep going with it and am ready to take a loss. What do you think this car is worth. You can see it here... http://www.indianastangers.com/2Fast...tang/index.htm It's a 1990 LX 5.0. Here's the mods... • 76mm C&L MAF • 24lb SVO injectors • Walbo 190lph fuel pump • 65mm Explorer TB • MAC cold air kit • K&N air filter • GT-40 intake • 1" Phenolic spacer • Ported stock ET7E heads - 3 angle valve job - shaved .030 • F303 cam • Omega 1.6 roller rockers • Crane valve springs • Ford racing valve covers • MAC 1 5/8" long tube headers • MAC 2 1/2" Pro Chamber • MAC 2 1/2" cat back with chrome tips • MSD Blaster coil • FMS 3.73 gears • King Cobra clutch and pressure plate • Taylor Spiro Pro plug wires • Taylor battery box in hatch • 130 amp 3G alternator • Stewart high volume water pump • Heavy duty radiator • Ford 5300C Springs • Koni Sport Yellow struts and shocks • BBK caster/camber plates • 16" Cobra R rims • 225/50ZR/16 Dunlop SP Sport 8000 tires • Pro 5.0 shifter • A/C, smog pump, and rear seat delete • Custom made shifter cover and knob • Aluminum foot pedals • MAC white face gauge overlay • KSR white face A/C control overlay BTW, every one of these mods are less than a year old. I've totaled up the list and come to around $6,000 in mods alone. Also, I just installed a brand new set of Ford Racing valve covers so don't pay any attention to those nasty stockers in the pics. Any opinions as to what I should do will be considered, but I am for the most part fed up with this sh!t. Thanks for listening. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! My Stang Page Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241 [This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 07-03-2001).]

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07-03-2001, 02:02 PM	#2
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Alright, just relax. Let the Stang sit for a while. Take a break from all of this. Come back in a week or so and then start again. You can't sell it!!! Nooooooo!!!!! ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

07-03-2001, 04:35 PM	#3
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	I can't believe you're giving up. What's the simple fix? ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

07-03-2001, 05:35 PM	#4
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Dont get discouraged. If you quit at everything as soon as it got hard you would get no where in life. The most successful people are those who fail the most and keep trying. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.55@107 Motor

07-03-2001, 10:50 PM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	I'd say its worth something to me, i'll have to think about it, i've been looking for a good 89-93 hardtop for a while, but i would hate to take it away from you. think about what your saying here.......

07-03-2001, 11:11 PM	#6
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	with those shaved heads, what gas do you have to run? if you were to back the timing off to stock, what would it be?

07-04-2001, 01:12 AM	#7
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	The car runs fine (other than the vacuum leak, err, now I guess the rockers hammering on the pushrods) even on regular unleaded with the timing at 14 degrees. But I stick to premium anyway. I'm going to tear into it one more time tomorrow and see if I can get the rockers adjusted properly (I have no clue what I'm doing). They are knocking loud now that we loosened them up trying to fix the vacuum problem. I'd be more than happy to pay someone $100 to come and adjust these rockers for me and get my car running good. Valve covers will be off. All you gotta do is turn an allen wrench on 16 rockers and snug down a locking nut on each one. This car can't sit. It's my daily driver and I need it to get back and forth to work, or I need to sell it and get a new one ASAP. For those who haven't seen all of my previous posts... I have been trying to get this combo running right for quite awhile now and have ended up chasing one problem after another. And with all the other things that I have had to fix along the way it has just wore me out both mentally, and financially. I'd sell the car for the right price, even though I know I'd be kicking myself later. But you know, a brand new canary yellow GT would take away those blues. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! My Stang Page Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

07-04-2001, 05:30 PM	#8
302man Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: INDIANAPOLIS Posts: 404	Kev, I will help you adjust the rocker. I am off work the next 2 days, so I can come over anytime. E-mail me with your phone number so I can get directions. I have a friends car coming over Thursday at 3pm to put on a set up upper comtrol arms. AM good ? tdonathen@iquest.net ------------------ 302,vortech s trim @18-20lbs showing,edelbrock performer heads-o ringed,gt 40 upper&lower, mac 1 5/8"long tubes, sub frame connectors,50/50 rear, 70/30 front, manual rack,3:55 gears, c4 , best time 10.13@135mph

07-05-2001, 07:31 PM	#9
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	another possibility is a trade, you know i wish i had a five speed car, but i kinda hate to lose my fairly shiny coupe, maybe we could swap cars if i could keep my wheels and stereo? just a thought, but if you do go to Tim's house, which you definately should, i know you'll get it running fine anyway, let me know when you go, i'll show up there too, good luck ------------------ 88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

07-06-2001, 12:08 AM	#10
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	That would be very tempting Drew. And I would want to keep my wheels too. But, I have too much money in these bolt-ons to go at it with an even trade. Give me some options here and maybe we'll talk business. You'd have more luck getting the car to run good than me with Tim living so close ------------------ Gunning for 12's! My Stang Page Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

07-06-2001, 12:58 AM	#11
Red514LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 119	Don't sell your car. You'll regret it later. ------------------ Jeff Kane 1990 LX Mustang ex-5.0 Coupe No engine. No transmission. Prepping car for a "big" big-block. http://hometown.aol.com/red514lx/

07-06-2001, 08:02 AM	#12
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	*Don't Give Up Yet!* Let Tim tinker with it and see what he can do first, and if you don't get it running I second the opinion to let it sit for a week don't even look at it, then go back and start with the basics and go from there...you would defintly regret it if you sold it. Think of all the bloody knuckles, sweat and tears that are in that stang ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! FIRST TIME OUT 12.16@111 WHEELS-UP

07-06-2001, 07:14 PM	#13
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I knew I could count on you guys to talk me back to my senses. I'm still working on it, just taking it slow. But, I am still considering selling it to buy a new Cobra or GT. I wanted one when I bought this car but couldn't afford it at the time. I'll probably keep it and try to pay it off quick with the extra money we will have after we pay her car off in a couple months, then go buy a new Cobra. I'm still pi$$ed at the car though. Rick, as SOON as I get it back on the road Tim's house will be its first stop. I should have done this when I first got it back together. Or maybe if I can get him to come to the Terre Haute meet we are having we can do it there. There'll be lots of Stangers around to give me advice LOL. But, if it makes you guys feel better I went and bought a bunch more chit for it to clean it up and get her all shiny for our meet next weekend. Hopefully that will renew my love for the car and help me forget how much of a b!tch it has been to me lately. I'd still like to know what you guys think the car is worth just for the hell of it. It has no rust, a few dings, and a pretty descent interior (if I ever get it back together. I just want to see what other Stangers would pay for a car with this many mods to see how much I've lost BTW, the car was bought for $4000 a year ago which was a pretty good price I thought. Thanks guys! ------------------ Gunning for 12's! My Stang Page Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

07-06-2001, 10:38 PM	#14
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	Yo man you got to go to the beach and see the Pretty girls .Relax this Mustang stuff pisses us all off ...At Times It could be worse ,you could be the PHAT and PFRUSATED. any walk away and let that thing sit ... ------------------ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 06/08/01 23,000 mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 800 mi.

07-07-2001, 03:17 PM	#15
slider Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 86	man just walk away and let that thing sit. find a cheap 4cyl car that can take you to work etc dont sell it because you are going to lose alot of $$$$ and the time invested. david

07-08-2001, 05:13 PM	#16
blue oval 50h Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: NJ Posts: 219	Dont worry, i had to push my car off the track after my 1st run on working on my car for a year now. The auburn decided to explode upon launch...oh well. AAA towed me home though!!!!

07-08-2001, 05:49 PM	#17
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Man, that a tough choice, but something to keep in mind...bolt ons do NOTHING for the value of your car...eithier keep it or prepare to take a HUGE loss. Nature of the hobby. ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT

07-08-2001, 06:27 PM	#18
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Well, I think I am going to keep it after coming to my senses. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! My Stang Page Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

07-08-2001, 07:52 PM	#19
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Well c'mon dude, did you get it figured out? You gotta keep us updated. Did you get your lifter preload set properly? Are you still having low vacuum problems? Let us know. andy