Hey guys,
I have been off an on these forums for the past 10+ years or so. A little history, bought a '93 GT in 2003 and it started my Mustang addiction. It was a daily driver with very basic bolt-ons; CAI, MSD, full exhaust from shorties to cat back; 3.73's, AOD, 3G alternator, 3-core radiator... You get the idea. It was totaled in 2007. Yay
Being my DD, I didn't have the time or money to upgrade H/C/I or any major work that would put the car out of commission for any length of time. I also didn't have the knowledge to do such improvements. The car, albeit slow was a fun car to drive, and I am still hooked. I want to do it right this time, take my time and have a blast with this car.
I have recently purchased a house with a garage, and I have been itching to get back in the game. My plan is to buy another GT ( I would like a T5 this time, but I would settle with another AOD and upgrade those components too, or do a swap) in good running condition, and upgrade with all the bolt ons, from suspension to motor, to the interior. A little at a time until I'm ready for the big improvements.
I have read every progress thread and all the threads that can help me learn more about engine building, suspension, everything. I will not be ready to buy the car until closer to the new year, but I would like to start reading about engine rebuilding, etc. in my spare time before it happens. Things like cam numbers, head specs, etc. are still slightly confusing to me. I watch YouTube videos, but I think books would be better for me. Finally, the point of the post, is I wanted your opinions on which books I should purchase? My first will be Haynes or Chilton's manual.. But I know there are specific rebuild/instructional books out there.
I have a feeling I will get asked, but my plans for the car will be another thread when that time comes...
Anyway, thanks for the help! I look forward to sitting behind the wheel of a Mustang again!
I have been off an on these forums for the past 10+ years or so. A little history, bought a '93 GT in 2003 and it started my Mustang addiction. It was a daily driver with very basic bolt-ons; CAI, MSD, full exhaust from shorties to cat back; 3.73's, AOD, 3G alternator, 3-core radiator... You get the idea. It was totaled in 2007. Yay
Being my DD, I didn't have the time or money to upgrade H/C/I or any major work that would put the car out of commission for any length of time. I also didn't have the knowledge to do such improvements. The car, albeit slow was a fun car to drive, and I am still hooked. I want to do it right this time, take my time and have a blast with this car.
I have recently purchased a house with a garage, and I have been itching to get back in the game. My plan is to buy another GT ( I would like a T5 this time, but I would settle with another AOD and upgrade those components too, or do a swap) in good running condition, and upgrade with all the bolt ons, from suspension to motor, to the interior. A little at a time until I'm ready for the big improvements.
I have read every progress thread and all the threads that can help me learn more about engine building, suspension, everything. I will not be ready to buy the car until closer to the new year, but I would like to start reading about engine rebuilding, etc. in my spare time before it happens. Things like cam numbers, head specs, etc. are still slightly confusing to me. I watch YouTube videos, but I think books would be better for me. Finally, the point of the post, is I wanted your opinions on which books I should purchase? My first will be Haynes or Chilton's manual.. But I know there are specific rebuild/instructional books out there.
I have a feeling I will get asked, but my plans for the car will be another thread when that time comes...
Anyway, thanks for the help! I look forward to sitting behind the wheel of a Mustang again!