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Looking forward to the information this post should generate. Living in Central Florida currently, and itching to get back into the fold of Mustang Ownership. First car was a 1967 2+2, and also had a 1984 SVO for a short period of time.
As I have developed my vision of what I would like to own next, there are a few key requirements -- I find the Saleen rear clip, which extends the overall bodylength, to be an essential piece of what makes the 2005-2009 bodystyle what it should be.
I am not as partial to the Saleen front end that goes with it, prefering the GT500 grille/bumper, but the standard Shelby Hood ( the one that looks like its been ripped open with a can opener. )
My goal ultimately is to utilize a Crate Ford Engine in this project, ala boss 302 crate engine:
So here is my posed request for input:
Of the myriad of available donor car platforms from 2005 to 2009, are there any in particular that make this project more or less complex, or are more or less suited to a mild performance modd/body mod project such as this? Along the same lines, obviously I will be driving the vehicle prior to the heart transplant, so any advice on inherently "better" or "worse" than average daily driver experiences with specific yr/model/powertrain combinations within that 2005-2009 range?
I look forward to my first interaction with the collective experience of the group, and thank you for reading my request and providing constructive input.
Nicky D
Orlando Florida
As I have developed my vision of what I would like to own next, there are a few key requirements -- I find the Saleen rear clip, which extends the overall bodylength, to be an essential piece of what makes the 2005-2009 bodystyle what it should be.
I am not as partial to the Saleen front end that goes with it, prefering the GT500 grille/bumper, but the standard Shelby Hood ( the one that looks like its been ripped open with a can opener. )
My goal ultimately is to utilize a Crate Ford Engine in this project, ala boss 302 crate engine:
So here is my posed request for input:
Of the myriad of available donor car platforms from 2005 to 2009, are there any in particular that make this project more or less complex, or are more or less suited to a mild performance modd/body mod project such as this? Along the same lines, obviously I will be driving the vehicle prior to the heart transplant, so any advice on inherently "better" or "worse" than average daily driver experiences with specific yr/model/powertrain combinations within that 2005-2009 range?
I look forward to my first interaction with the collective experience of the group, and thank you for reading my request and providing constructive input.
Nicky D
Orlando Florida