Old foxbody Mustangs... How are they?

[OoMesKoO 10+ year member]

Provided its in decent condition, anyone ever have/drove one before? Im looking for a little 5 speed 5.0 to rip around town in, anyone know if there a decent performer? They seem quick with 225HP on them, 300TQ. Just figured id get an idea.

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[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

Lots of people like them. Im not a ford fan...

The 4.6l > the 5.0l

this has been proven. Just get the next body style GT and add performance parts.

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

Lots of people like them. Im not a ford fan...
The 4.6l > the 5.0l

this has been proven. Just get the next body style GT and add performance parts.

thats partly true. there is a HUGE aftermarket for both 4.6 and 5.0 (thanks to stangs)

4.6 is a modular motor, and the 5.0 is a push rod motor. 2 totally different deals

why not find a 4cyl version? way better on gas

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

I love the look of Fox bodies over the next gen after or even the current. I hate the current.

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

fox hatches are everywhere. a real g would find a notch //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[DownSouth954 10+ year member]

Huge aftermarket. Great looking car. Best performance per dollar deal out there.

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

fox hatches are everywhere. a real g would find a notch //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

I think the hatch looks nicer, but I'd rock either.

 

[BoomBoomBoy 10+ year member]

Wouldn't want to have to pay the gasoline bill.........

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

Lots of people like them. Im not a ford fan...
The 4.6l > the 5.0l

this has been proven. Just get the next body style GT and add performance parts.

the 5.0 was the best small block that ford produced. replacing it with the 4.6 was the worst thing they could have done.

the 4.6 less power, not to mention lower mpg

the 4.6 isnt a bad engine dont get me wrong but compared to the 5.0 is useless

 

[AllDayMJ 10+ year member]

yea im a big fan of fox bodies, thats prlly my favorite gen, 2nd comes the late 60s, followed closely by the newest body style. get an 06 and procharge it? my friend has got the 06, and will be getting 20grand to blow it next year.. thats the only reason i mentioned it, im assuming your wanting a budget buildup.

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

yea im a big fan of fox bodies, thats prlly my favorite gen, 2nd comes the late 60s, followed closely by the newest body style. get an 06 and procharge it? my friend has got the 06, and will be getting 20grand to blow it next year.. thats the only reason i mentioned it, im assuming your wanting a budget buildup.

or just get a 08 shelby //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

the 5.0 was the best small block that ford produced. replacing it with the 4.6 was the worst thing they could have done.the 4.6 less power, not to mention lower mpg

the 4.6 isnt a bad engine dont get me wrong but compared to the 5.0 is useless

wat? The 4.6 clearly has more potential. The 5.0 will put down more low end torque, but overall the 4.6 is a better motor.

 

[damonhargroves 10+ year member]

the fox body is by far my favorite car! easy to turn into street monsters for a decent price!

 

[damonhargroves 10+ year member]

or just get a 08 shelby //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

you mean the 09 gt500kr? thats a sick *** mustang!

 

[damonhargroves 10+ year member]

wat? The 4.6 clearly has more potential. The 5.0 will put down more low end torque, but overall the 4.6 is a better motor.

^^ you have no idea what you are talking about