If your buget was $7,500 on a completely stock Mustang, what would you do??
#1
11-26-2006, 04:55 PM
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If your buget was $7,500 on a completely stock Mustang, what would you do??
What would you do with $7,500 dollars to use on your car?
Criteria: Completely stock 94-98 or 99-04 V6 Mustang with 120,000 + miles.
Goals: Good all around car that's fun to drive and power.
Would you...
Add an 05+ engine?
281 2valve engine and build it up?
stock GT engine with very low miles?
Save some for suspension?
Exhaust?
Brakes?
Visual upgrades?
Wheels tires?
Can do anything you want, I was just trying to come up with a few ideas. I've found quite a few 2v GT engines with less than 10K miles for $2500, one included with an auto tranny for under $2900, and also a lot of 05+ engines with less than 10K miles for under $3000.
Criteria: Completely stock 94-98 or 99-04 V6 Mustang with 120,000 + miles.
Goals: Good all around car that's fun to drive and power.
Would you...
Add an 05+ engine?
281 2valve engine and build it up?
stock GT engine with very low miles?
Save some for suspension?
Exhaust?
Brakes?
Visual upgrades?
Wheels tires?
Can do anything you want, I was just trying to come up with a few ideas. I've found quite a few 2v GT engines with less than 10K miles for $2500, one included with an auto tranny for under $2900, and also a lot of 05+ engines with less than 10K miles for under $3000.
#2
11-26-2006, 04:56 PM
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What would you do with $7,500 dollars to use on your car?
Criteria: Completely stock 94-98 or 99-04 V6 Mustang with 120,000 + miles.
Goals: Good all around car that's fun to drive and power.
Would you...
Add an 05+ engine?
281 2valve engine and build it up?
stock GT engine with very low miles?
Save some for suspension?
Exhaust?
Brakes?
Visual upgrades?
Wheels tires?
Can do anything you want, I was just trying to come up with a few ideas. I've found quite a few 2v GT engines with less than 10K miles for $2500, one included with an auto tranny for under $2900, and also a lot of 05+ engines with less than 10K miles for under $3000.
Criteria: Completely stock 94-98 or 99-04 V6 Mustang with 120,000 + miles.
Goals: Good all around car that's fun to drive and power.
Would you...
Add an 05+ engine?
281 2valve engine and build it up?
stock GT engine with very low miles?
Save some for suspension?
Exhaust?
Brakes?
Visual upgrades?
Wheels tires?
Can do anything you want, I was just trying to come up with a few ideas. I've found quite a few 2v GT engines with less than 10K miles for $2500, one included with an auto tranny for under $2900, and also a lot of 05+ engines with less than 10K miles for under $3000.
#3
11-26-2006, 05:03 PM
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Location: Dayton, OH
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No wheels, tires, brakes, suspension or any visual? So you're pure performance then??
#12
11-26-2006, 08:32 PM
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I guess the reason I ask, is because it's somewhat came across my mind of buying another Mustang. I've found quite a few 99-04 v6's for $5K and below. Obviously with lots of miles, but I would do a new engine and tranny.
This all started by looking at Karkraft.com which had a ton of 3V engines, but not many 4v's.
Any other idea or thoughts on this?
This all started by looking at Karkraft.com which had a ton of 3V engines, but not many 4v's.
Any other idea or thoughts on this?
#14
11-26-2006, 08:43 PM
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Shocks/struts, C/C plates, springs be good for a new suspension then?
#16
11-26-2006, 08:57 PM
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I don't want any payments period.
#18
11-26-2006, 09:55 PM
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Nope, not yet. I'm exploring all my options.
wink wink nudge nudge.
#20
11-27-2006, 05:34 AM
same thing i have now but add a TKO600 and a built rear end with weld XP drag lites all around with M/T Dr's.
#21
11-27-2006, 05:58 AM
Most of your lists are way too long for $7500, especially if you have to have someone else do the installs.
Buy the GT
Mongoose kit (3770 + 650 Install)
4.10 Gears (500 installed)
Full exhaust (1500 installed)
Used wheels and tire (500-1000)
Buy the GT
Mongoose kit (3770 + 650 Install)
4.10 Gears (500 installed)
Full exhaust (1500 installed)
Used wheels and tire (500-1000)
#22
11-27-2006, 06:16 AM
V6 platform is completely different then a GT or any other V8 platform...
suspesion wise, yah, spring, shocks, struts are fine.
and don't forget v6s have shitty rears
wiring harness is different too
so if yer looking to do buy a sixer and drop a smallblock in... theres a much easyier way...
if you want an SN95... stay away from the non PI 281...
the 302 made close to 300 ft.lbs TQ @ the wheel... the engine is cheap to build and make fast...
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