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Topic: Best SN95 out there?
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-31-2005 03:16 PM
   
Ive been looking for a new vehicle for quite a while. bakc and forth on car truck car truck. im trying to look at all my options. any who I like the mid 90s style stangs. 95, 96 specifiaclly. not much of a change but they both have the same HP rating. the 98 has like 20 more or something. i just want to get some opinions on theses cars any and all help appreciated. thanks ------------------
1966 coupe
200ci, 3.03 3 speed
holley weber two barrel, msd 6a, blaster 2 coil, Duraspark I, 2 inch exhaust to a super turbo, stock rear (3.20),ram air(homemade)
white w/ black interior, soon be painted (i hope) with the R model apron 1968 Ford Fairlane 289 auto rotting away 1979 f150 300 six with a three on the tree
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SUBMARINER MUSTANGER
Gearhead Posts: 1142
From: Grandview, Missouri
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-31-2005 03:55 PM
For driveability, I'd recommend anything after 1996. For aftermarket parts availability AND the ease of putting them on, the 1994-1995 would be the way to go as they're still 5.0 liter with EECIV computer system. Actually, for aftermarket parts, you can't go wrong with either, but if you want an easier time diagnosing what is wrong with you car AFTER your mods, go with a EECV vehicle.------------------
Sub Stanger/Oxford White 2003 Mach 1...and a guy who LOVES his wife and kids! Past Mustangs: '84 GT 5-speed; '91 GT auto; '70 M-code Mach 1, grabber yellow; '95 GT-S 5 speed, green, wrecked and totalled; 1995 GT-S 5 speed, bright yellow; '94 6-banger, wifes; '89 LX 5.0 vert, '90 LX 5.0 hatch, '69 M-code Mach 1, 4 speed, 1990 5.0 LX 'vert w/ AOD converted to T-5.
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-31-2005 04:23 PM
im not really familiar with this computer tech stuff. i dont really plan on making this a high HP car. probably exhuast intake shifter and gears. is about all i will do . trying to keep it reliable. and good on gas. i understand the 94-95 gts are still 5.0s. is this a good thing or a bad thing? u said they are also harder to diagnose problems with why? bc chances are i will be doing all the work on it myself------------------
1966 coupe
200ci, 3.03 3 speed
holley weber two barrel, msd 6a, blaster 2 coil, Duraspark I, 2 inch exhaust to a super turbo, stock rear (3.20),ram air(homemade)
white w/ black interior, soon be painted (i hope) with the R model apron 1968 Ford Fairlane 289 auto rotting away 1979 f150 300 six with a three on the tree
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 698
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 01-31-2005 06:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by trashline:
im not really familiar with this computer tech stuff. i dont really plan on making this a high HP car. probably exhuast intake shifter and gears. is about all i will do . trying to keep it reliable. and good on gas. i understand the 94-95 gts are still 5.0s. is this a good thing or a bad thing? u said they are also harder to diagnose problems with why? bc chances are i will be doing all the work on it myself
Well, I have the 4.6 in my 2002. It's pretty good on gas considering. I get about 22 mpg in average driving. ------------------
Greg W.
MCA #52100
2002 Laser Red GT Coupe
1991 F-150 XLT 4x2 5.0
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
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SUBMARINER MUSTANGER
Gearhead Posts: 1142
From: Grandview, Missouri
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-01-2005 07:12 AM
quote:
Originally posted by trashline:
i understand the 94-95 gts are still 5.0s. is this a good thing or a bad thing? u said they are also harder to diagnose problems with why? bc chances are i will be doing all the work on it myself
Sorry, got them mixed around. I think the EEC4 cars are a little more mod friendly for the "do it yourselfer" and you don't have to worry too much about the computer....ie tuning it or reflashing it. The aftermarket parts makers are amazing and will pretty much be able to tell you what combinations will work and what won't. Better yet, find a club or some other modders to hang out with and before you know it, you'll catch "the bug".
I guess, it's just your personal opinion and what you're comfortable with.
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Sub Stanger/Oxford White 2003 Mach 1...and a guy who LOVES his wife and kids! Past Mustangs: '84 GT 5-speed; '91 GT auto; '70 M-code Mach 1, grabber yellow; '95 GT-S 5 speed, green, wrecked and totalled; 1995 GT-S 5 speed, bright yellow; '94 6-banger, wifes; '89 LX 5.0 vert, '90 LX 5.0 hatch, '69 M-code Mach 1, 4 speed, 1990 5.0 LX 'vert w/ AOD converted to T-5.
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-01-2005 10:41 AM
i am going to look at a 96 cobra in NJ for 9500 has exhuast aluminum driveshaft and shortthrow shifter. 70000 miles. rest is stock------------------
1966 coupe
200ci, 3.03 3 speed
holley weber two barrel, msd 6a, blaster 2 coil, Duraspark I, 2 inch exhaust to a super turbo, stock rear (3.20),ram air(homemade)
white w/ black interior, soon be painted (i hope) with the R model apron 1968 Ford Fairlane 289 auto rotting away 1979 f150 300 six with a three on the tree
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SUBMARINER MUSTANGER
Gearhead Posts: 1142
From: Grandview, Missouri
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-01-2005 11:09 AM
quote:
Originally posted by trashline:
i am going to look at a 96 cobra in NJ for 9500 has exhuast aluminum driveshaft and shortthrow shifter. 70000 miles. rest is stock
I'm not too up on the current prices of used Cobras, but In my honest opinion, I think you'd be happier with the 4.6 than the 5.0. The 4.6 just revs so much better. It's a much smoother feel. Throw some underdrives on there and it feels even better. Check em both out (4.6 modular vs. 5.0 pushrod) to see which one you like. ------------------
Sub Stanger/Oxford White 2003 Mach 1...and a guy who LOVES his wife and kids! Past Mustangs: '84 GT 5-speed; '91 GT auto; '70 M-code Mach 1, grabber yellow; '95 GT-S 5 speed, green, wrecked and totalled; 1995 GT-S 5 speed, bright yellow; '94 6-banger, wifes; '89 LX 5.0 vert, '90 LX 5.0 hatch, '69 M-code Mach 1, 4 speed, 1990 5.0 LX 'vert w/ AOD converted to T-5.
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-01-2005 11:16 AM
i heard the old 5.0s are pretty slow like low 15s stock. even though speed doesnt really matter. from what ive seen older cobras are running from 8500 to like 12000. ------------------
1966 coupe
200ci, 3.03 3 speed
holley weber two barrel, msd 6a, blaster 2 coil, Duraspark I, 2 inch exhaust to a super turbo, stock rear (3.20),ram air(homemade)
white w/ black interior, soon be painted (i hope) with the R model apron 1968 Ford Fairlane 289 auto rotting away 1979 f150 300 six with a three on the tree
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grandestang
Gearhead Posts: 375
From: Lake Bluff, Illinois USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-01-2005 02:33 PM
Definitely look for a 96-98 Cobra. Sounds like this would be exactly what you are looking for. The 96-98 GTs are flat out dogs, without the PI head conversion they are very slow. However 96-98 cobras respond very well to mods and make great power stock. You can find them relatively cheaply too, from 9-13k depending on mileage/condition. I'd say 10-11k is about avereage what you could find one for, even ones that have very low mileage. I love driving my 98, its my daily driver, gets great gas mileage and is very fun to drive. The DOHC 4.6 is so smooth, and its so fun to take it up to 7k. I don't think you'll be dissapointed. Paul ------------------
1970 Grande
H code 351W FMX 1998 SVT Mustang Cobra
Bright Atlantic Blue http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/grandestang.html
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-01-2005 03:15 PM
i found a thing online saying they only get 8 mpg. but i didnt belive it. ever drive it in the snow? the one i am going to look at is for 9500. car has an aluminum driveshaft. short throw shifter, exhuast and 4.10 gears. i belive i read stock manual trans gears were 3.73s. so gas milage might suffer a bit from the gears. i am going saturday to look at it------------------
1966 coupe
200ci, 3.03 3 speed
holley weber two barrel, msd 6a, blaster 2 coil, Duraspark I, 2 inch exhaust to a super turbo, stock rear (3.20),ram air(homemade)
white w/ black interior, soon be painted (i hope) with the R model apron 1968 Ford Fairlane 289 auto rotting away 1979 f150 300 six with a three on the tree
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grandestang
Gearhead Posts: 375
From: Lake Bluff, Illinois USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-08-2005 08:14 PM
8 mpg??? These things actually get really good gas mileage. I get like 23-25 on the highway and 15-18 in the city. Stock gearing is actually 3.27s and to be honest that is wayyy too little for these cars. 4.10s are a minimum, I'm going with 4.30s soon enough. These cars make all their power up high and not a whole lot down low so the quicker you can there the better. But above 4k they really wake up and turn into beasts. Don't worry about 4.10s killing the gas mileage, in city driving they can actually improve mileage. You may lose 1-2 mpg on the highway but nothing major... that overdrive 5th gear is a very nice thing to have.Paul ------------------
1970 Grande
H code 351W FMX 1998 SVT Mustang Cobra
Bright Atlantic Blue http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/grandestang.html
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