The Plan

ThreePedals · 02-13-2005, 11:57 AM

After abandoning my search for vintage tin, I've decided to buy a 5.0 Mustang. Ideally, I'm looking for a 1987-89 LX hatch, but would also consider GTs and cars up to 1995. I want something with an easily repairable mechanical problem that I can pick up for about $500. My eventual goal is to get it into the 9s. A friend told me about an '87 LX with a 'banger that would fit into my price range (asking $600), but I'm not too keen on that idea. I'd probably spend twice the price of that car, if I'm lucky, getting the V-8 in it. How close did I come? And, while I'm at it, since I intend to install a roll control, what was the first year for front antilock brales on the 'Stang?

Dark_5.0 · 02-13-2005, 01:27 PM

I fixable but broke 5.0 that needs work will usually run you 1500.00.

Since your goal is 9's everything stock will have to be replaced anyways so I would just by a 87-93 4 banger for 500-1000 bux and start from there.

Jeff Chambers · 02-13-2005, 01:29 PM

Another option might be to check with various insurance agencies for a theft recovery that has been totaled out. You might be able to buy the title and have a psuedo 'body in white' worth turning into a race car.

For what its worth, I'm headed into the high 9's and here's a basic list of what's still stock on my car:

All body panels except hood
Factory glass except sun roof (lexan)
Dash, interior panels & headliner
Steering column
Factory carpet forward of rear seats
Steering knuckles (modified for Aerospace brakes)

ThreePedals · 02-13-2005, 02:04 PM

My big issue with buying the 'banger is that I want something I can drive fast for a while and make faster as time goes on, rather than have to get rid of a boat anchor imediately. I've thought about going the theft recovery/insurance sale/etc route, but being that I live in California and the car will be street-driven, that's a no-go. As for price, just takes patience--I found an '88 GT in L.A. for $500, but was too late...damn.

Also, does anyone have any opinions on supercharging vs. turbocharging?

Dark_5.0 · 02-14-2005, 08:46 AM

Turbo is always better but supercharger is cheaper.

Turbos are way easier on parts and much more efficient not to mention it is much easier to change your boost level. With a super charger you have to change out pullies to change you boost level with a turbo you just turn a knob.

I know a couple of guys with 1000HP turbo charged stangs that are routinely driven on the street. High boost and race gas on the track. Low boost and pump gas on the street.

~The Jester~ · 02-16-2005, 10:15 PM

Aaahhh, the old adage rears it's head again. "Ford 4 banger + performance = RACER WALSH" www.racerwalsh.com

02-13-2005, 11:57 AM	#1
ThreePedals 2 pedals=0 fun! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8	The Plan After abandoning my search for vintage tin, I've decided to buy a 5.0 Mustang. Ideally, I'm looking for a 1987-89 LX hatch, but would also consider GTs and cars up to 1995. I want something with an easily repairable mechanical problem that I can pick up for about $500. My eventual goal is to get it into the 9s. A friend told me about an '87 LX with a 'banger that would fit into my price range (asking $600), but I'm not too keen on that idea. I'd probably spend twice the price of that car, if I'm lucky, getting the V-8 in it. How close did I come? And, while I'm at it, since I intend to install a roll control, what was the first year for front antilock brales on the 'Stang?

02-13-2005, 01:27 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: The Plan I fixable but broke 5.0 that needs work will usually run you 1500.00. Since your goal is 9's everything stock will have to be replaced anyways so I would just by a 87-93 4 banger for 500-1000 bux and start from there. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-13-2005, 01:29 PM	#3
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: The Plan Another option might be to check with various insurance agencies for a theft recovery that has been totaled out. You might be able to buy the title and have a psuedo 'body in white' worth turning into a race car. For what its worth, I'm headed into the high 9's and here's a basic list of what's still stock on my car: All body panels except hood Factory glass except sun roof (lexan) Dash, interior panels & headliner Steering column Factory carpet forward of rear seats Steering knuckles (modified for Aerospace brakes) __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

02-13-2005, 02:04 PM	#4
ThreePedals 2 pedals=0 fun! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 8	Re: The Plan My big issue with buying the 'banger is that I want something I can drive fast for a while and make faster as time goes on, rather than have to get rid of a boat anchor imediately. I've thought about going the theft recovery/insurance sale/etc route, but being that I live in California and the car will be street-driven, that's a no-go. As for price, just takes patience--I found an '88 GT in L.A. for $500, but was too late...damn. Also, does anyone have any opinions on supercharging vs. turbocharging? Last edited by ThreePedals; 02-13-2005 at 07:18 PM..

02-14-2005, 08:46 AM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: The Plan Turbo is always better but supercharger is cheaper. Turbos are way easier on parts and much more efficient not to mention it is much easier to change your boost level. With a super charger you have to change out pullies to change you boost level with a turbo you just turn a knob. I know a couple of guys with 1000HP turbo charged stangs that are routinely driven on the street. High boost and race gas on the track. Low boost and pump gas on the street. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-16-2005, 10:15 PM	#6
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: The Plan Aaahhh, the old adage rears it's head again. "Ford 4 banger + performance = RACER WALSH" www.racerwalsh.com __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

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