hmm, i want an 86 for a project car myself.
about the first car thing, i had a 78 t/a 4sd, i was careful, and had it sideways a little, but basically blew it up before i could get serious, then sold it to a friend.
we put another potent motor in it, then he under estimated the speed capabilities, and over estimated the braking, and slid past a stop sign and totaled it, we were young then, but even not to long ago, i went to 4th gear, nice and easy in the stang in the rain, and almost gave myself a heart attack, i barely missed that concrete barrier
good luck
......yes 4th gear??? i need more tire i guess.
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formerly known "90dpscoupe"
5spd 90lx, 3.27grs, BM fan, alum divesahaft, ADS chip, 160 stat, mac coldair fender, mac h-pipe.
Best e.t-13.91
60'-1.9 (on 225/60/15 firehawks)
mph- 98.70