About 17 years ago I had a little notchback 5speed 5.0. Didn't have it long but I loved that car. I always wanted another one and for years my wife has wanted a stang of her own. Last month I found a good deal on a used 15 model 6speed 5.0 with 4k on it so I bought it for her. I really like that car but the problem is that its hers and I have to ask her to drive it everytime. Also nearly every power adder voids the warranty unless you go to the dealership and thats no fun. I took it to the dragstrip last weekend and really had a good time but felt bad beating on something with a bigger payment than my house. So today I picked up a roller 1990 LX hatch 5 speed car for a grand. It's straight, rust free, already has the 5 lug swap and a 4.30 gear.
My plans that are very flexible depending on what I find a deal on is to go with explorer heads and intake, custom cam. 1.75" longtube headers, P/S and AC delete on a stock bottom end Probably some 8" draglites. I'm pretty handy with a wrench as I spent about 10 years working on boats, 5 of that high performance boats before I moved to a desk job. Where I am lacking in knowledge though is in the suspension. I understand getting the car to hook is just as important as building the power.
One of the goals of this car is to beat my cousins corvette that my wife's
I'll be cruising the threads trying to learn about suspension setups but if anyone has any knowledge they'd like to share I'd appreciate it.
My plans that are very flexible depending on what I find a deal on is to go with explorer heads and intake, custom cam. 1.75" longtube headers, P/S and AC delete on a stock bottom end Probably some 8" draglites. I'm pretty handy with a wrench as I spent about 10 years working on boats, 5 of that high performance boats before I moved to a desk job. Where I am lacking in knowledge though is in the suspension. I understand getting the car to hook is just as important as building the power.
One of the goals of this car is to beat my cousins corvette that my wife's
I'll be cruising the threads trying to learn about suspension setups but if anyone has any knowledge they'd like to share I'd appreciate it.