98-0r99/00 mustang
 

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.

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.

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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

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.

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

As much as I love my 98, a 99-00 is a much better starting point for a performance enthusiast. Go for it!

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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.

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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.. http://www.mustangworks.com/interact...board/wink.gif

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.

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(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)

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.

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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.

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


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