Any downside to buying a 90 gt?

[Nucking Futs]

I just sold my 95 and it is killing me not to have something to tinker with. Any problems I should look for such as computer issues are they as sensitive as the SN computers? Parts seem to be a little cheaper than the SN cars as well. Anything you can think of would be helpful.

 

[Daniel50]

i have a 91lx which has the same comp and everything and no they are great cars. respond extremely well to mods and will tear up a sn stock for stock as well.

 

[strokedandblown]

be carefull b/c you will become totally addicted and the mod bug will hit you like aids in botswanna.

 

[jrichker]

The computer & emission systems are simpler and less of a problem. The only problems are those of more years wear & rust, both of which can be unseen and bite you in the rear.

Electrical problems are more common, sometimes it's the wear & tear of usage, other times it's things like stereo & alarm installations that were not done with excellence.

 

[Thenemesis]

heh before you know it you will have ANOTHER 347 in it lol

 

[HISSIN50]

I dont think the fox is quite as refined for a daily-driver type car. As mentioned, the fox 'puters are more friendly (stock foxes dont need TwEECers. ).

Good luck.

 

[Curse]

The only downside from buying my GT is my wallet seems to be a lot lighter now. Maybe just a weird coincidence

 

[BlownStangGT]

be carefull b/c you will become totally addicted and the mod bug will hit you like aids in botswanna.

I agree...you will fall in love with the car!

 

[Nucking Futs]

heh before you know it you will have ANOTHER 347 in it lol

Good Lord man don't give me any ideas. I was already thinking about that when I saw the car. So is the body stiffness/brakes just as good as on a SN car? The only thing I don't want to happen is to buy it then have to do more body work or suspension work to it before I can start to modify it.

Thanks for all of your help.

 

[89CopCoupe]

Other than it being a GT ... no

I suggest an LX notch (coupe) model if you're looking for a fox ...
The weight savings alone is like a minor mod.

*87-88 speed density fi ... avoid w/o mass air conversion done (Cali cars Mass air)
*89 mass air, last year tilt steering/no air bag, later model year 25th ann
*90 25th anniv, 1st year no tilt/has airbag, last year smaller front wheelwells
*91 1st year larger wheelwells, last year black body moldings
*92 1st year body moldings match paint, last year forged pistons
*93 1st year hyper pistons, newest year to avoid time/age deterioration

 

[Foxfan88]

Yeah you will enjoy the car, 1990 is a good year for a foxbody

 

[HISSIN50]

Please dont end up like Patrick.

 

[PhLoBuS]

a few little things but nothing major unless your very unlucky

 

[331 stang91]

The down side is wires lots of wires that lead to a computer. lol Get a 66 coupe and put a 351 in it.J/k good luck with your new car.

 

[HISSIN50]

The down side is wires lots of wires that lead to a computer. lol Get a 66 coupe and put a 351 in it.J/k good luck with your new car.

The upside is that a fox will have less wires than his old SN95 had.

I do like your thinking though, except I think you meant 428 CJ with PI heads (one of many combos I would like).

 

[331 stang91]

That would work to you can also stroke out those 289's pretty good keep it looking stock

 

[90mustangGT]

be carefull b/c you will become totally addicted and the mod bug will hit you like aids in botswanna.

Ouch, that's a hard hit.

Keep in mind the you are buying a 13 year or older car. 13 years is a long time for a machine the the factory didn't care if it made it past 3yr/36k. Otherwise, if you loved your 95 you absolutly go obsessed with a fox, I mean stalking it in the night and spying on it and all kinds of freaky things. The fox is much better as a hotrod, not designed for comfort, just for kicking ass.

 

[inklvr]

I love my 90 GT...no car payments! But I think I'm spending more on it a month than I would a car payment....oh well.

 

[sonicblue87lx]

Fox Bodies are nice

Well before I tore Mine to pieces i loved it.. Now well I have your car lol. That was one hell of a drive let me tell you. Well worth it though.
Id do it you know that its killing you right now not to have another car lol.

 

[QDRHRSE]

Good Lord man don't give me any ideas. I was already thinking about that when I saw the car. So is the body stiffness/brakes just as good as on a SN car? The only thing I don't want to happen is to buy it then have to do more body work or suspension work to it before I can start to modify it.

Thanks for all of your help.

Don't get me wrong. Fox bodies rock, I prefer them but the above assumptions are way off. A Fox chassis is a lot less rigid and the brakes are not as good. Sorry, but thats an undisputable fact. Foxes are lighter, respond better to mods and are both cheaper & easier to work on....but, as stated by somebody else, less refined.