wats the best year 5.0 car to get

silverv6 · 06-02-2002, 02:48 AM

Well in a couple of weeks im moving to Los Angeles and im selling my 00 Stang. and wen I get to L.A. I want to wait about 3 months or maibe 4 to buy a Stang I want to get a 5 speed 5.0 but I want to know wats the best one to get I like the Fox Body kind. And I want to fix it up real nice

RayC76 · 06-02-2002, 03:17 AM

93 cobra is the only way if you want a fox body.
Ray

silverv6 · 06-02-2002, 03:28 AM

How much HP do they have? and around what price range do I expect to pay?

Can I do lots of mods to it and can I expect big HP gains

RayC76 · 06-02-2002, 03:38 AM

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Originally posted by silverv6
How much HP do they have? and around what price range do I expect to pay?Can I do lots of mods to it and can I expect big HP gains

Go to www.svtperformance.com and take a look at the 93 cobra section and read all you want. Theres alot of good info. As far as the price, theres alot of factors on that, so check autotrader or some other source.
Ray

06-02-2002, 04:02 AM

OOoohhh yeah, a 93 cobra would be nice but lets be realistic here... I'd look for an 89-92 mustang. What are you looking for???I like the notch cars. You can probably get a clean 92 for about $7k. That would be a very clean car..You could easily get one for less though.

1969Mach1 · 06-02-2002, 11:24 AM

I'm thinkin' of also getting a 5.0L if my baby has to go. My dad had a chance to buy a 90 Cobra yesterday with about 60k miles, for $3000 Canadian but the guy ended up selling it just before he could get a hold of him. The guy needed the money quick that's why he sold it. I was so mad when he told me that, he said it had some stuff done to it. He knew it had the 5 star pony rims on it too. I would of driven that no problem at all. Ohh... well, hopefully another one comes by.

RayC76 · 06-02-2002, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by 1969Mach1
My dad had a chance to buy a 90 Cobra yesterday with about 60k miles, for $3000 Canadian but the guy ended up selling it just before he could get a hold of him. He knew it had the 5 star pony rims on it too.

They started the cobra's in 93 and they had 17" rims not pony's.
Ray

jimberg · 06-02-2002, 01:38 PM

Canadian Cobras are basically GTs.

If you want a tilt steering wheel, 140mph speedo, and no air bags, an 89 would be the best 5.0 to get.

929PhoenixSquid · 06-03-2002, 12:46 AM

Just make sure you get Mass air and forged pistons...Hyperutectic (sp) won't take as much abuse

mustangman65_79 · 06-03-2002, 03:32 AM

The '89 I bought was pertty quick for stock. I found out something sick about it though. I was testing out the motor and I found out that it would rev to 7 grand. I don't know if the gov ever kicked in because I let off before it got any higher. Damn the motor was screeming.

jimberg · 06-03-2002, 07:58 AM

If you were able to rev to 7 grand you either have a chip installed or you tach is way off.

Try Me · 06-03-2002, 08:52 AM

I know someone who has an 89.. it has no rev limiter either.

jimberg · 06-03-2002, 09:28 AM

I never really tried it, but the rev limiter may only be active under load and not while sitting still in neutral.

tireburner163 · 06-03-2002, 09:52 AM

IMO, the best years are the 89-92's. The 87 and 88's are a close second and I don't really like the 93's.

BTW, the 87-88's are faster stock or mildly modded.

lx mike · 06-03-2002, 05:44 PM

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and I don't really like the 93's.

why not? whats wrong with the 93's that you don't like???

Mach 1 · 06-03-2002, 09:25 PM

The rev limiter works while in park or neutral, not just under load.

A lot of people dont like the 93's because they dont have the forged pistons, and they horsepower rating dropped that year for various reasons, none important enough to matter, as it was basically the same engine making the same power.

Ill point out some good points about the 93's that most people dont think about.

1- Hyper pistons are better for a naturaly aspirated setup, and even a mild power adder setup, as they have tighter clearances and less expansion and retraction, producing a 5.0 motor that doesnt start to burn oil after 100K like most of the forged piston variety, where you have to add a quart every 3K miles.

2- the 93's are supposed to have better engine mounts, the same as the convertible mounts.

1969Mach1 · 06-03-2002, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimberg
Canadian Cobras are basically GTs.

If you want a tilt steering wheel, 140mph speedo, and no air bags, an 89 would be the best 5.0 to get.

Yeh I believe the only difference was better suspension, and acouple other little things not really sure. Either way $3000 Canadian so like $2000 is a pretty sweet deal. So I believe. They go for around $6000-$7000 here. And some times more miles too.

lx mike · 06-03-2002, 11:24 PM

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the 93's are supposed to have better engine mounts, the same as the convertible mounts.

Me and my friends was looking under my hood one night and one asked if i added the vert mounts. I said i didn't and when i bought the car nothing was said so thats probly true.

tireburner163 · 06-04-2002, 03:14 AM

well the 93's don't have forged pistons which is a minus for a N2O junkie like me.

They also have the worst computer of all fox bodies, short of the 93 Cobra.

Mach 1 · 06-04-2002, 06:24 AM

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Originally posted by tireburner163
well the 93's don't have forged pistons which is a minus for a N2O junkie like me.

They also have the worst computer of all fox bodies, short of the 93 Cobra.

What kind of information do you have that you know the 93 computers are worse than the earlier ones?

I read in a book about mustang tuning where one builder actually recommended the 93 computer as the best one.

In my own experience, I swapped a 89 computer into my 93, and it did feel like it perked up some. Hard to tell for sure though.

06-02-2002, 02:48 AM	#1
silverv6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fallbrook , CA Posts: 158	wats the best year 5.0 car to get Well in a couple of weeks im moving to Los Angeles and im selling my 00 Stang. and wen I get to L.A. I want to wait about 3 months or maibe 4 to buy a Stang I want to get a 5 speed 5.0 but I want to know wats the best one to get I like the Fox Body kind. And I want to fix it up real nice __________________ 00 AODE V6 18" wire wheels with lowprofile tires 2" drop Euro tail lights GT fog lights K&N filter<< cut filter box out

06-02-2002, 03:17 AM	#2
RayC76 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 29	93 cobra is the only way if you want a fox body. Ray __________________ 94 White Cobra #4502 M5 3.73 Full exhaust,tokiko springs,cobra rr hood 90 Wild Strawberry lx M5 2.73 Full exhaust, all else stock 95 Black Z28 A4 3.42 Full exhaust,CAI,ss rims

06-02-2002, 03:28 AM	#3
silverv6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fallbrook , CA Posts: 158	How much HP do they have? and around what price range do I expect to pay? Can I do lots of mods to it and can I expect big HP gains __________________ 00 AODE V6 18" wire wheels with lowprofile tires 2" drop Euro tail lights GT fog lights K&N filter<< cut filter box out

06-02-2002, 11:24 AM	#6
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I'm thinkin' of also getting a 5.0L if my baby has to go. My dad had a chance to buy a 90 Cobra yesterday with about 60k miles, for $3000 Canadian but the guy ended up selling it just before he could get a hold of him. The guy needed the money quick that's why he sold it. I was so mad when he told me that, he said it had some stuff done to it. He knew it had the 5 star pony rims on it too. I would of driven that no problem at all. Ohh... well, hopefully another one comes by. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

06-02-2002, 01:38 PM	#8
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Canadian Cobras are basically GTs. If you want a tilt steering wheel, 140mph speedo, and no air bags, an 89 would be the best 5.0 to get. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

06-02-2002, 04:02 AM	#5
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	OOoohhh yeah, a 93 cobra would be nice but lets be realistic here... I'd look for an 89-92 mustang. What are you looking for???I like the notch cars. You can probably get a clean 92 for about $7k. That would be a very clean car..You could easily get one for less though.

06-03-2002, 12:46 AM	#9
929PhoenixSquid Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Joosey Shore Posts: 358	Just make sure you get Mass air and forged pistons...Hyperutectic (sp) won't take as much abuse __________________ 1988 5.0 notch: Previously never modified!! SN95 block front and rear seats, Mac catback, BBK off-road H-pipe, Steeda castor camber plates, Steeda lowering springs, Tokico shocks/struts, Alpine/MBQuart/PPI audio mods...

06-03-2002, 03:32 AM	#10
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	The '89 I bought was pertty quick for stock. I found out something sick about it though. I was testing out the motor and I found out that it would rev to 7 grand. I don't know if the gov ever kicked in because I let off before it got any higher. Damn the motor was screeming. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

06-03-2002, 07:58 AM	#11
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	If you were able to rev to 7 grand you either have a chip installed or you tach is way off. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

06-03-2002, 08:52 AM	#12
Try Me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 465	I know someone who has an 89.. it has no rev limiter either. __________________ Akbar 2! Akbar 2! - Leb's talkin' smack about a Fox leaving the race line early Did i leave early this time? No! Did i win? Yes! So shut the fock up! Fox owner talking smack to Leb's after he heat the same car by 3 lenghts after a 2 second head start. You had to be there.

06-03-2002, 09:28 AM	#13
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	I never really tried it, but the rev limiter may only be active under load and not while sitting still in neutral. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

06-03-2002, 09:52 AM	#14
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	IMO, the best years are the 89-92's. The 87 and 88's are a close second and I don't really like the 93's. BTW, the 87-88's are faster stock or mildly modded. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

06-03-2002, 09:25 PM	#16
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	The rev limiter works while in park or neutral, not just under load. A lot of people dont like the 93's because they dont have the forged pistons, and they horsepower rating dropped that year for various reasons, none important enough to matter, as it was basically the same engine making the same power. Ill point out some good points about the 93's that most people dont think about. 1- Hyper pistons are better for a naturaly aspirated setup, and even a mild power adder setup, as they have tighter clearances and less expansion and retraction, producing a 5.0 motor that doesnt start to burn oil after 100K like most of the forged piston variety, where you have to add a quart every 3K miles. 2- the 93's are supposed to have better engine mounts, the same as the convertible mounts. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

06-04-2002, 03:14 AM	#19
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	well the 93's don't have forged pistons which is a minus for a N2O junkie like me. They also have the worst computer of all fox bodies, short of the 93 Cobra. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

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