I am new here. just to introduce myself, I have several Ford Mavericks. Before you jump all over me for this being a Mustang site, I come from a long line of Mustang owners, my grandfather owns about 16 classic Mustangs includeing two factory 428 CJ Mach 1's, a '69 and '70 Boss 302, a '70 Boss 429, a '71 Boss 351, and a 68 1/2 factory 428 Mustang GT just to name a few of the more valuable ones. My dad drives a '95 GT daily and had an '84 GT before that.
I recently bought a rare '69 1/2 Maverick with no drivetrain. I am considering putting a N/A EFI 2.3 with 5 speed in it. Most guys go with the run of the mill 5.0 in these cars, but I want to do something a little diffrent (and something with better economy). I already have a rough notchback 'stang to donate the drivetrain.
This car will be a daily driver. Mavericks, especially the early ones, weigh less then most Mustangs. I am intrested in what kind of gas mileage you guys are getting out of your stock N/A fuel injected 2.3's? Everyone keeps telling me I need to slap a Turbo on it, but I understand that requires a fair amount of work includeing swapping the pistons and stuff. And I'm not 100% sure a Turbo will clear the passenger side shock tower in the smaller Maverick. I may end up attempting a Turbo at a later date.
Thanks.
I recently bought a rare '69 1/2 Maverick with no drivetrain. I am considering putting a N/A EFI 2.3 with 5 speed in it. Most guys go with the run of the mill 5.0 in these cars, but I want to do something a little diffrent (and something with better economy). I already have a rough notchback 'stang to donate the drivetrain.
This car will be a daily driver. Mavericks, especially the early ones, weigh less then most Mustangs. I am intrested in what kind of gas mileage you guys are getting out of your stock N/A fuel injected 2.3's? Everyone keeps telling me I need to slap a Turbo on it, but I understand that requires a fair amount of work includeing swapping the pistons and stuff. And I'm not 100% sure a Turbo will clear the passenger side shock tower in the smaller Maverick. I may end up attempting a Turbo at a later date.
Thanks.