my maine build

[ownsafox@16]

hey all im 16 years old and im looking for a warm welcome into one of the biggest families i bought a 1993 lx 2.3 and im doing a 5.0 with an edelbrock performer airgap and a holley 650 double pump swap and an aod to t-5 conversion take a look at my project and tell me what you think
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3174863
looking forward to hear from everyone

 

[RickieFrat]

I'm not going to discourage you in any way. I think its a great build but keep in mind of the cost.

First off - I would of kept it a 2.3 but added a turbo. There are plenty of places to get aftermarket turbo parts that would of made that car SCREAM!!! Seeing that you are on a budget - it would only make sence to keep it a 2.3. Don't think that just because its a 4 banger that its slow. there are plenty out there that would smoke a GT. Forced induction is the way to go today.

Next - Concentrate on the body of the car. You have a rare color and keeping it closer to stock would net you more $$$ if you decide to sell it later. What ever you do - PLEASE don't rice it out. The pic that you have up of the Saleen is a good start. Do you homework with research before you buy anything and always look at craigslist for good deals.

There is a lot that you can do to these cars so spend your money wisely. I've been there / done that / almost had a car fall on me while building it in my driveway. I got in to the Stang bug when I was 17. It was my first car and since then I've owned 6 of all different years. Some I still wish I had (84 GT w/t-tops & 86 LX). This is not counting the 3 Thunderbirds and 1 Taurus SHO. If I had all the money that I wasted on stupid ***** in the past - I'd be a very rich man.


I wish you luck on the build and keep the pictures coming so we can all see the progress.

 

[Venom351R]

Welcome, I grew up in Dexter so Im familiar w/ Bangor pretty well. Good luck w/ the build on whatever you decide to do.

 

[gaslight]

shop around and keep your eyes open. Various deals do pop up not just here but at other mustang sites. Its not cheap building a car. Develop some long term goals and plans for your car and go from there.