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DocG

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Man oh man I miss some horsepower. Help me with some advice guys.

Should I work towards buying a 01-02 GT with decent mileage.

How bout trying to find a wrecked 4.6 and building a Factory Five Cobra

How bout buying a 5.0 in running order, playing with it for awhile, then tearing it up to build a Factory Five Cobra

Wait and buy a new GT, or Challenger or something like that.


HELP! It may be a year or so before I can get started on any of these ideas, but I need something to look forward to! I'm driving a Hyundai!

 

hotmustang331

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Looks like someone needs a tissue......

 

DocG

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I was waiting for someone to connect the two threads!

Seriously though, looking for some opinions.

 

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I'd go foxbody and then build a FFR cobra. Although if you hack up a good condition foxbody 5.0 for it I might have to drive up there and pay you a lil visit.


How about this option. Pick up a 96-98 cobra. I know they can be picked up in this area for around 6-8k, granted mileage might be a tad high most were drivers. But you have alot better foundation to build off of.

4v LT's xpipe and magnapacks..

 

hotmustang331

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DocG2828 said:

I was waiting for someone to connect the two threads!

Seriously though, looking for some opinions.

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Nice spin off. But back on topic...I would say that you should work towards an 02 GT. Very nice, inside and out...and more reliable

 

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03/04 cobra

 

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^^ thats what i would go. Or something else with a 4v motor.

 

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Sold his Mustang, now he's asking for more power. No sympathy for you!!!

 

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build a sleeper - grab a 96 & up body thats in good condition and use the money you save to throw a blown 4V in there...

 

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Should I work towards buying a 01-02 GT with decent mileage. 10-14K

How bout trying to find a wrecked 4.6 and building a Factory Five Cobra 35-42K

How bout buying a 5.0 in running order, playing with it for awhile, then tearing it up to build a Factory Five Cobra 37-45K

Wait and buy a new GT, or Challenger or something like that 28-40k

Looking at the money, seems like 01-02GT is the way to go
#2 would be 03-04Cobra 24-28k
#3 GT/Challenger

 

hotmustang331

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Whats a factory five cobra?

 

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hotmustang331 said:

Whats a factory five cobra?

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it's a replica of the Shelby Cobra form the 60's but with modern engines that car comes in a box for you to build



and Doc..... we knew you be back

 

DocG

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I never really wanted to leave. Just wasn't dedicated to my lemon yellow stang enough to endure its engine problems...maybe its cuz I never really liked the yellow color all that much.

Money is an issue right now, but I could do a straight trade from my Hyundai to an 02'ish stang I'm sure. I just really want to keep this Hyundai until its paid off to have it as my DD, and since I'll have it from new, I'll know what I got in it.

And as much as I love the 03/04 Cobra's, for the money I'd build my Factory Five....which would be even faster and more kickass.

 

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You being in Cinci, go check out Superformance that is in Ross Ohio. Its hands down a MUCH better and more correct replicar than the FFR. The FFR is imo the cheapo kit which is why it sells so many. My buddies dad is doing a FFR kit and its nice, but not on the level of Superformance.

You will have more $$ in a superformance but its already complete when you buy it except for engine and trans.

 

DocG

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I'll check into it...thanks for the tip! Didn't know they existed.

 

nwapache

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isn't there the minor issue of not having a top on a replicar? I'm having a difficult time with the idea of spending a lot of time driving a 2 seat car with no side windows, and no roof....????