1st off... Hello everyone. I am 28 years old, and right now I drive a 91 MR2 turbo that has a built motor, and upgraded turbo pushing about 330 flywheel horsepower. I am a big MR2 fan, and owned 3. My last one did 345rwhp. Im just tired of the import scene, and always wanted a 5.0 mustang. I am selling my MR2, and paying a few bills and looking to get something between an 85-93 5.0 either a GT or an LX. HAS to be 5 speed.
I have not owned slow cars, and having 340rwhp in a 2500lb car feels pretty good (my MR2's). Im looking at getting something with the $4k cash I will have. Mods or not, I just want a good base to start with, and some minor mods will be a bonus. Now.... what type of car should i be looking for? Are certain years better then others? I MAY juice it, or supercharge it down the road.... but right now... no. I wont have the money for that.
2nd. What are the best mods for the model 5.0 I would be looking for? I dont want to be dissapointed, and get beat by crappy civics. I know alot of guys in imports target 5.0 mustangs when they see them... I know I did, and beat them with my MR2 9 out of 10 times. I dont want that....... I would be happy with a 12 second street car, then a little juice just incase I want to go faster, or run a better 1/4.
In other words..... What should i get with my $4k? If its stock, what should my 1st mods be bang for the buck? What type of numbers would i be looking at horsepower and 1/4 mile time. My goal is 12's right off the bat with the stock 302. Then I hear good things about stroking it, 347. That would probably be my next step. But you guys are the pros, so will let you comment. Thanks for your time, and wish me luck on my search...
I have not owned slow cars, and having 340rwhp in a 2500lb car feels pretty good (my MR2's). Im looking at getting something with the $4k cash I will have. Mods or not, I just want a good base to start with, and some minor mods will be a bonus. Now.... what type of car should i be looking for? Are certain years better then others? I MAY juice it, or supercharge it down the road.... but right now... no. I wont have the money for that.
2nd. What are the best mods for the model 5.0 I would be looking for? I dont want to be dissapointed, and get beat by crappy civics. I know alot of guys in imports target 5.0 mustangs when they see them... I know I did, and beat them with my MR2 9 out of 10 times. I dont want that....... I would be happy with a 12 second street car, then a little juice just incase I want to go faster, or run a better 1/4.
In other words..... What should i get with my $4k? If its stock, what should my 1st mods be bang for the buck? What type of numbers would i be looking at horsepower and 1/4 mile time. My goal is 12's right off the bat with the stock 302. Then I hear good things about stroking it, 347. That would probably be my next step. But you guys are the pros, so will let you comment. Thanks for your time, and wish me luck on my search...