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rod87

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Hey I'm new to the forums, and I had a question. My friend wants to sell me his 90 fox gt with a stroked 347 and TFS twisted wedge aluminum heads. He has a lot of other stuff on it but has recently replaced a lot of old oem parts with new oem. I know it has been taken care of, but will it make a good daily driver? I drive about 100 miles a day and I need something reliable. I've heard that the 302 block is generally strong but what about the increased displacement? If not then would a 331 make a good reliable engine?
 

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dont know i hear they are and arnt.....
 

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If you want a reliable daily driver, do yourself a favor and don't buy a 10 year old Mustang. I love my car, but every few months something acts up.

5.0's weren't reliable when they were brand new, and they don't get better with age.

I love my Stang, but hate having to drive it every day. And I only drive 30 miles a day.
 

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eliot22 said:
If you want a reliable daily driver, do yourself a favor and don't buy a 10 year old Mustang. I love my car, but every few months something acts up.

5.0's weren't reliable when they were brand new, and they don't get better with age.

I love my Stang, but hate having to drive it every day. And I only drive 30 miles a day.
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Are you kidding me? For me thats the best part of going to work! lol
 
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