I plan on buying an 80-86 Mustang and I was wondering which engine would be faster before the mods and which has more mods available, a 302 HO engne or a v8 engine out of a 2000 Mustang GT.
If the '83 is a V8, then it is a 5.0. However, of the two, the '86 is your better option. Just learn to drive stick. It isn't that hard and you'll be glad you did in the long run.
That said, (and this is coming from an '86 owner) your BEST bet, if you're just getting into wrenching, is an 89-92 5-speed V8 car. These cars are supported better by the aftermarket than the pre-87 cars are. The 93 has hypereutectic pistons, which are frowned on by some, and the 87-88 cars are not MAF, which is a little less ideal for modifying.
Also, mod motor swaps are more of a novelty item than a performance advantage in Fox cars. You can go faster for cheaper and with less work if you just stick with the pushrod foundation. Mod swaps should be reserved to those with good resources (money or just the hook-up on parts) and extensive skills. Check out this thread for what it takes to make a mod motor swap happen:
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/803126-official-4-mod-fox-progress-thread.html
Yes get the 5.0 and learn the stick. I agree with saving more money with a 5.0. Also the 86 has the 8.8 rear end and is way better than the 7.5. The 5.0 is so easy to work on you can find parts for it almost anywhere (except NAPA they will always have to order it LOL) Also IMO a stick is way better than a auto you have way more control over your gears than a auto.
park my 2010 and jump my 86 306 and tear around the neighborhood!! HAHAHA
I've seen videos of how you drive, if you do get out the '86, warn me, I'll be sure to stay indoors.
Its official I'm going to go with the 5.0, but the issue that I came across is that the guy selling the 86 has yet to email me back(darn craigslist). The lady selling the 83 has been emailing me all day with different details of the car. She sent pictures of the motor etc. This seems to be coming closer to a deal than the 86 however I honestly only want the 86. Her 83 has low mileage and looks nice, but that 86 looks way better and from everything you guys have told me it is. Also to all suggesting a 87-93, I know they're easier to work on because my dad had one, but I just have an obsession with the early 80's mustangs.
I think if you have to ask at all then you need to stop, research and come back to this idea in about 5 year
I think if you have to ask at all then you need to stop, research and come back to this idea in about 5 year
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