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Buying 89 LX 5.0

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fallenfiveoh

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Ok, well I decided to buy a foxbody after my last car got totalled. A friend from work is selling a 89 LX 5.0 its in great shape, its a 5 speed, i think it only has like 100k on it. It has a CAI, and a MAC cat-back. I want to get this car running low 13s or high 12's, N/A. Still has to be streetable. I have 2500 to start off with, what should i go with to start on my way to the times im looking for? Im already buying an Edelbrock performer upper and lower intake. What else should I get? I know a lot about cars and i know the basic parts i should get but im new to stangs so i just need to know what brand you guys suggest on each part. Thanks in advance.


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heads, cam and good tires. With the tight budget your on i would just get the trick flow top end kit, comes with heads, cam and intake
 
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well the 2500 is just to start off with, i dont have to get it all at once. this is just to get it running good and decently quick.
 

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This isn't performance related, but I have created a list of things to look for when before you pick up the car (although this isn't your first mustang)

Fox Body Car Buying Tips - For Beginners

I hope it helps... BTW, you need about $500.00 more to build a killer street motor
 

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h/c/i to start with but u need some good tires.
 

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I've got about $4000 in my engine... plus everything else... $2500 is a good starting point though... go with TW heads when the time comes trust me. BTW I got an 89 LX too
 
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