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Saleen87-65

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official fox saleen owner...(pics added)

got the car today, its pretty fun for sure. havent done a whole lot of driving since i got to register it tomorrow. Definitely fun and looks great (aside from the 2 spots i knew about ahead of time). The interior and engine bay are immaculate, the wheels are in great shape, its missing no saleen pieces. Im thoroughly happy with the car, i forgot how torquey those 5.0's were

can anyone tell me what the rpm's are at like 45mph in 4th gear with 3.55's in a t-5 5.0?

the build says it doesnt have a gear upgrade, the seller said he never did them, but i swear it feels like it has gears in it. So im looking with something to compare it to. Thanks

 

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Saleen01-677 said:

got the car today, its pretty fun for sure. havent done a whole lot of driving since i got to register it tomorrow. Definitely fun and looks great (aside from the 2 spots i knew about ahead of time). The interior and engine bay are immaculate, the wheels are in great shape, its missing no saleen pieces. Im thoroughly happy with the car, i forgot how torquey those 5.0's were

can anyone tell me what the rpm's are at like 45mph in 4th gear with 3.55's in a t-5 5.0?

the build says it doesnt have a gear upgrade, the seller said he never did them, but i swear it feels like it has gears in it. So im looking with something to compare it to. Thanks

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Nice man, def get some pics up, my roomate had a black 89 saleen, I really liked it. His had the 3:55s and was at a like 2100-2200rpm at 70mph, i could be wrong though

 

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Great tool Marcus. I checked the numbers and now I know my tach is reading pretty darn close.

 

Onefine88

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Congrats On the new ride Tim. Enjoy!

 

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judging by that...i have 3.55 gears

 

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She looks great Tim! I can't wait to see it in person and work on it too hehehe.

 

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Veddy nice...

I've always liked that color & almost purchased a Saleen just like it back in early 1988. Unfortunately Drew Ford in La Mesa (whom I've ever since referred to as "Screw Ford") sold it out from under me when it arrived on their lot even though I had special ordered it & placed a deposit on it.

However, alls well that ends well as just a year & 1/2 later I purchased my '89 Saleen with "free" 3.55 gears from Pacific Beach Ford (now Mossy Ford) as part of a dealer trade. I say the gears were free because the purchase agreement was for a set price & the $1000 optional gears weren't considered by the salesman.

 

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Tim,

Nice find. I am glad you waited and found the right car

 

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i love you gray fox Saleen! its perfect in evey way to me. good score!! it looks as though your 87 Saleen has the 88 rear valance? not that it matters any. man i am so jealous!

 

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Nice ride.. nice color combo that you don't see alot of! Congrats!

 

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90SaleenSC said:

i love you gray fox Saleen! its perfect in evey way to me. good score!! it looks as though your 87 Saleen has the 88 rear valance? not that it matters any. man i am so jealous!

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You are correct. However car looks sharp. The speed density 87 saleens run very strong. Have fun with it.

 

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saleenster said:

You are correct. However car looks sharp. The speed density 87 saleens run very strong. Have fun with it.

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Absolutely!! My '88 Gt convertible with speed density really runs awesome. I believe side by side speed density cars run better out of the box than Mass air cars. Enjoy, Tim!!

 

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89SSC18 said:

Absolutely!! My '88 Gt convertible with speed density really runs awesome. I believe side by side speed density cars run better out of the box than Mass air cars. Enjoy, Tim!!

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Randy you are correct, stock for stock speed density is a better setup. But once the mods come, MAF is the way to go.

 

HazeGray

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That is a sharp looking Fox Body Saleen! Congrats on the new car and enjoy it! Thanks for sharing the pics...

 

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Sweet car Tim!

 

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Tim,


Congrats again. She's a beuaty. Great rare color combo.


If the speed density is running good life is good. George is correct though that once the mods begin she won't like it.

 

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Congrats on getting a great looking car.