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chiaronate · 10-12-2003, 05:06 PM

i went for a ride in my brother's 1986 5 speed mustang lx convertible today, and it seemed alot faster than my 1994 automatic mustang gt coupe. his doesn't have any modifications and mine has 3.73's, x pipe, flowmasters, cold air intake and timing at 12 degrees. the 1986 is only about 250 pounds heavier than mine and goes sideways in second gear, while mine does little more than a chirp in second. is there something wrong with my motor, or does a manual transmission make that much difference? will a higher stall converter have any effect at high rpm?

10-12-2003, 05:06 PM	#1
chiaronate Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: watervliet, ny Posts: 105	1986 vs. 1994 mustang i went for a ride in my brother's 1986 5 speed mustang lx convertible today, and it seemed alot faster than my 1994 automatic mustang gt coupe. his doesn't have any modifications and mine has 3.73's, x pipe, flowmasters, cold air intake and timing at 12 degrees. the 1986 is only about 250 pounds heavier than mine and goes sideways in second gear, while mine does little more than a chirp in second. is there something wrong with my motor, or does a manual transmission make that much difference? will a higher stall converter have any effect at high rpm?