Just ordered 08 Vapor GT 5 spd

[clean92]

Well last week I sold my 1992 LX 5.0 with 56k miles I had for 16 yrs to a new owner, who I am sure will enjoy the car. I just wanted something new after all that time.

New is a loaded 2008 Vapor GT 5spd with 3.55's. Got it with every option except Nav. I almost ordered a Bullit, but since the new horse will most likely be modified, I decided the better money was on the GT, especially since incentives are availible on that model .

I am new to the S-197 crowd. I understand the best initial dollar for dollar mod is a CAI and Tune. I also understand these cars do not respond well to cat back exhaust mods, since the factory system flows very well. I know this car will be a serious upgrade over the old Fox Body


Give me feedback on who the good part vendors are etc......

Hope to take possession by late March.

 

[bigcat]

congrats on the purchase! looks like you have already done some research.

 

[kooldawg6]

Very nice choice
You are correct on the best/first mod for these cars. Also great first mods are gears and rear suspension for cars seeing the track. Search the Tech forum and you can read for days

 

[whyask]

Tuner, gears, suspension and CAI.. then work on brakes and power adders!

 

[blacksheep06]

Congrats.

I ordered mine in late Jan 06 and got it late march.

Besides a tune, nothing beats drivetrain mods on these cars. 4.10 gears and an aluminum driveshaft are huge.

I like ordering from brenspeed and American Muscle

 

[stanmckinney]

I have a 2007 GT and love it. I would also love to have a good 1990 to 1992. What's a good Mustang like that sell for these days?

 

[clean92]

Mine sold for $11,250, had lots of mods, but no power adders, Car was very clean and had original paint and interior.

 

[anticubicle]

Grats! You couldn't have picked a better color

 

[o0Dan0o]

Cheers, just ordered mine as well, though I picked the alloy. Now the wait... Oh, and my buddy would have killed for you 92!

 

[ranger04]

I think your better off with the GT, the bullit is just too plain looking. The 4.6 adapts well to FI, but I think there will be a good aftermarket in the near future for those who want to stay n/a. I just read today on another forum that ford racing is developing a set of cams that won't loose any mid range and will add 27 hp with a cool lope. Well, I guess there developed, there just not on sale yet. I think real soon that 400 hp on all motor will be common place, were getting close now.

 

[anticubicle]

I think your better off with the GT, the bullit is just too plain looking. The 4.6 adapts well to FI, but I think there will be a good aftermarket in the near future for those who want to stay n/a. I just read today on another forum that ford racing is developing a set of cams that won't loose any mid range and will add 27 hp with a cool lope. Well, I guess there developed, there just not on sale yet. I think real soon that 400 hp on all motor will be common place, were getting close now.

Post that URL please.

 

[stang8urimport]

Should have just kept the Fox and got the S197 too. I'd never sell my Fox for any car... (Well maybe a F430 Ferrari. )

 

[steedman07]

I think your better off with the GT, the bullit is just too plain looking. The 4.6 adapts well to FI, but I think there will be a good aftermarket in the near future for those who want to stay n/a. I just read today on another forum that ford racing is developing a set of cams that won't loose any mid range and will add 27 hp with a cool lope. Well, I guess there developed, there just not on sale yet. I think real soon that 400 hp on all motor will be common place, were getting close now.

What magazine test was that out of? I didnt see it in any of the magazine articles..

 

[ranger04]

Actually I had to find it again and turns out that it was in this forum. It's in the 05 and up tech section entitled: brenspeed/comp NSR (no springs required) cams. I may not have all the details exact, but got the just of it. Give it a look over and see what you think.