buyin an old 95

[belzebub2u]

Hello guys, just signed up to the boards and have a question, buyin a 95 this week for a fair price, but its got 185k miles on it, what is the best rebuild kit for the money out there? i am going to do some bolt on mods later on (throttle body, exhaust, cold air intake and such) but i dont want to get too radical as it is going to be my every day driver. any suggestions would be appreciated. TIA

 

[5.0_GT_kid]

If it's been taken care of well don't worry about the engine, mine has 203xxx miles and still chirps 3rd and doesn't smoke.

Right now a tranny rebuild might be more appropriate.

 

[wytstang]

Summit has a nice rebuild kit includes 30 over forged pistons for under $500.

 

[belzebub2u]

drove it today

drove it today, motor seems solid, and tranny & clutch are like new, (thinkin a rebuild, that smooth) I will wait a bit for the rebuild i think, maybe six months, then do it to be on the safe side.

 

[ProKiller]

post up some pics when u get it. rebuild? wait till it starts going, then worry about it.

no sense in fixing it if it ain't broke.

 

[mystang94gt]

Just keep track of the oil level and see if its burning oil excessivley. If not then dont worry about a rebuild. Like the others said they can last for a long time if taken care of. I'd do a full tune up just to be safe and then take to the track for a baseline ET.

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

Pics? Price? Sounds like a good project if you ask me

 

[smokediver27]

Yeah, sounds nice to me too. Run a compression check and see what you got? If you can avoid builidng up the motor now, you can replace other parts that may be worn (steering components, suspension, ect) Nice to hear you got the car though.

 

[belzebub2u]

pics takin off net

the dealership already took the pics of it off the net, i will have to take some when i get it on thursday. it has a few dings and dents (but hey, dont we all) im paying $3500 out the door $3308 or something +tax not a steal, but not too bad. . and that is the sign of a truly good negotiation.. . if all parties feel like they got screwed.

 

[gcomfx.com]

Congrats.... sounds like a good deal if it's just got some dings and yes most of us do have them. LOL

167k on the original motor and still spraying strong.

 

[1slow95]

...167k on the original motor and still spraying strong.

Same here, minus the spray

Welcome to the boards and congrats on your new purchase! Im sure you will get adicted to both before too long

 

[94TURBO5 O]

Welcome and if anything goes wrong with it just come here for reference. You can always read a lot of good info on everything about your new empty wallet machine.

 

[belzebub2u]

found the pics!

here it is. . but they used too bright of a flash because it was indoors. . the interior is not that red!
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/i...=171456719&car_id=171456719&dealer_id=2087795

get it on thursday. . WOOT!

 

[wytstang]

You got porno red interior That's the first black car with porno red interior I have seen. The engines still a virgin you need a Cobra intake quick

 

[need a fast car]

I just got mine this saturday. 4500 and its black on grey with 162k, cam with a 3550, pro 50, 373's, cobra font and rear bumpers and a cobra r hood. it has an e cam and it idles kinda funky, I can see the volts on my battery gauge go up and down. its good other then the idleing problem. other then that everyones right if it has been kept up you should be fine.