Is Saleen wing worth the extra weight and problems?

Fox Body · 12-30-2000, 07:25 PM

Quick question:
I've heard a few times that I shouldn't put a Saleen wing on my '79 Coup because of its uneven weight. I've heard that over a while, it has the tendency (because it's so big and leans back so far) to actually pull out the bolts in the front of the wing where it is attached to the trunk lid. I know some of you have the wing (spoiler) on your cars. Have you ever experienced any problem like this? Is it really heavy? It looks awesome (don't care if many people have it-- don't care), but the coup with the simple look (ie, no wing) also looks very neat. Need some advice. Thanks.

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'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe
Flowmasters (2 chamber)
8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!)
Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

MiracleMax · 12-30-2000, 10:02 PM

Naw mines still tight, even after a few 125 mph blasts.

Fox Body · 01-01-2001, 06:31 PM

Thanks MiracleMax. Anyone else? If not, that's okay. Just debating over whether or not I should get one on my coup.

spinemup · 01-02-2001, 09:05 AM

i got one for sale if you want it.... its origional saleen $150.00.

Fox Body · 01-02-2001, 07:06 PM

Not really sure, spinemup. Probably not now, anyway, but thanks anyway.

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'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe
8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!)
Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

12-30-2000, 07:25 PM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Is Saleen wing worth the extra weight and problems? Quick question: I've heard a few times that I shouldn't put a Saleen wing on my '79 Coup because of its uneven weight. I've heard that over a while, it has the tendency (because it's so big and leans back so far) to actually pull out the bolts in the front of the wing where it is attached to the trunk lid. I know some of you have the wing (spoiler) on your cars. Have you ever experienced any problem like this? Is it really heavy? It looks awesome (don't care if many people have it-- don't care), but the coup with the simple look (ie, no wing) also looks very neat. Need some advice. Thanks. ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe Flowmasters (2 chamber) 8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.

12-30-2000, 10:02 PM	#2
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	Naw mines still tight, even after a few 125 mph blasts.

01-01-2001, 06:31 PM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Thanks MiracleMax. Anyone else? If not, that's okay. Just debating over whether or not I should get one on my coup.

01-02-2001, 09:05 AM	#4
spinemup Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: middleboro,ma, usa Posts: 734	i got one for sale if you want it.... its origional saleen $150.00.

01-02-2001, 07:06 PM	#5
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Not really sure, spinemup. Probably not now, anyway, but thanks anyway. ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe 8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.