Thinking about selling the stang

[Zooted_plus]

I drove a 96 gt today at work, almost got a ticket in it.. but man, was it fun. The car pulled really hard in 1-4th and really screamed over 4k rpm. It had stock exhaust w/flows and gears I'm guessing.

So I'm hooked on the 4.6s. Knowing what kind of money it would take to get mine to that level of performance, I'm opting to sell it and get a used gt.

My question to all is, how much should I be asking for my coupe with a bad rod knock on a std bore/std crank 289? (stock guts, some bolt ons- see sig.) and the trac-loc isn't in yet, but I'd throw it in with the deal. The paint is in pretty bad shape, it needs new fenders, drivers side quarter panel extension. Interior is great. I have most original parts I took off it.

 

[Sicarius428]

You should stay away from the earlier 4.6 engines. If you think the 96 was good, you should try a 99 or later GT. The earlier ones had really restrictive heads which they changed later to give it i think 40 more hp to about 260-265hp. It might be out of your budget but if power is what you are looking for the later 4.6s are way better. I wasn't a big fan of the 4.6 when it first came out because I was comparing it to the proven 5.0s but after driving a later one, I really appreciate what Ford has done and think it was a good decision that they switched.
Kevin

 

[69Rcode_Mach1]

I wouldn't sell your stang. Anybody ive ever met who has sold or lost one of these to an accident(Unfortunately) has always regretted it. If you want your car to fly there are plenty of cheap upgrades you can do to make your car kick the crap out of the new 4.6's.

 

[65fastback2+2]

it just wont look the same

 

[SadbutTrue]

lol my classic in stock form has more power than my dads 98 GT, which is the same as a 96.

You could be at that power level with 500 bucks...

 

[MrBobMarley]

The problem with our cars is we can make the power, but those new stangs can really put it to the ground, even those slow ass 96-98 dogs. And 4.6's are awesome engines, but to push 300hp n/a at the wheels is tough w/o a power adder. A nice 351/built 289 or 302 stroker will push 350rwhp easy.


I wouldn't sell it man. I've thought about it and then I'd go outside and look it over and change my mind. Sure you could sell the classic and get a 94/95 5.0 or a 96-98 gt, I know they're so cheap now its tempting, but then you'll see all the guys in their kenne bell 03 cobras and turbo gt's and feel slow all over again. At least that's how I see it. I figure I keep my old slow ass car, which by the way girls prfer to the newer stangs 10:1, and build that sucker fast as hell later down the road. I think a fuel injected turbo 351 is in order lol.

It's your call man, but I know I'd keep it. Good luck.

 

[Zooted_plus]

Its the amount of time I'm putting into this. I'm sure everyone here has looked at their project, thought about how much more time and money its gonna take to get it how you want it... and had moments of doubt.

With mine, a new engine is going to run in the ball park of 2-3k-- that's rebuilding the 289 with the machine work and kind of components I would want down the road, or buying a built short block. Plus I'm in the process of moving, and I'm gonna have to have it towed to my new place.

 

[rbohm]

my advice is to keep your stang. buy a used engine from a salvage yard and drop it is to keep it running while you rebuild the current engine. many years ago i sold my 66 coupe to a friend of mine, and regretted it. when he was reducing his fleet size, he sold the car back to me and i havent let it go since. and i dont plan to either. unless you are really in love with the late GT, AND you really hate your current stang(and i doubt you do), that would be the only reason to sell the car.

 

[Hack]

Its the amount of time I'm putting into this. I'm sure everyone here has looked at their project, thought about how much more time and money its gonna take to get it how you want it... and had moments of doubt.

With mine, a new engine is going to run in the ball park of 2-3k-- that's rebuilding the 289 with the machine work and kind of components I would want down the road, or buying a built short block. Plus I'm in the process of moving, and I'm gonna have to have it towed to my new place.

Well, if you don't enjoy the work, you could just pay to have someone do it for you. Part of the reason I am keeping mine is I like to fix up a car. I think it's fun, and I'm learning every day. I'm a car guy, and while I love a new car - I like even more having a one-of-a-kind car that's exactly what I decided to build.

If you put money into your classic, you're losing less of it. The classic will retain its value (unless you really butcher it somehow). The new stang will be going down in value by 15-30% per year - that's all money lost.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[beanplant]

2-3 grand fora motor?! You just gotta find good deals man! I found my basically stock long block 302 (bored .030 over to 306) for $500. Just check locally. You can find a lot better deals than that. I'm gonna have a running motor for less than $1000 putting out pretty decent power.
I know we all have run the total cost numbers through our heads. I know I have, and it's just like... ughh.... that's a lot..... but its worth it! It's fun! And those 4.6s are NOT fun. And either are sensors! You'll be wishing you neversold your coupe when your first O2 sensor gives, or you MAF craps out. It's not fun at all.
-Shaun

 

[L8knight]

I just commented on this in a previous post...

Dude, don't sell it. You will eventually look back and hate yourself for doing it. Yeah, it takes time/money... but the gratification you will have when you roll down the road in the completed project will make it worth it, it'll require a jackhammer to get the grin off your face. And more so when you smoke that 96 4.6L from the stoplight.

In the end it's your choice, I'm just tellin' you how my experience has been. I've always regretted selling the classics. My 67 is staying with me no matter what.

 

[66 BLAKE 96]

I personally don't care what you do, but if you are looking for opinions....

I have one of each, and let me tell you, the 96 is fun and all, but its just a car. I'll never sell my 66. And if speed is really a driving factor, forget the 96-98 GTs. As others have said, the PI heads and intake make the 99-present Mustangs ALOT faster.

Just consider that a nice 96-98 GT with less than 100K miles should cost anywhere from $6500-8000. That would buy alot of classic Mustang. Spend any less than that on a 96-98, and you are likely getting a car that will need work, and I can assure you it is alot more difficult, and alot less fun to work on a 4.6.

 

[rollin68]

lol my classic in stock form has more power than my dads 98 GT, which is the same as a 96.

The rating were different, but I still wouldnt sell it.

I would swap in a DOHC 4.6

But like others have said, to get to the speed level of the 96 GT isnt much of a feat, and I wouldnt make it yer reason to sell the car.

 

[65and68Stang]

I personally don't care what you do, but if you are looking for opinions....

I have one of each, and let me tell you, the 96 is fun and all, but its just a car. I'll never sell my 66.

Very similar to Blake, I have a 2001 mineral gray GT vert along with my 65 and 68, and it is really "just a car." I think in the whole time we've had it, I can count on one hand the number of people who have said "nice car." On the flipside, I get at least a dozen thumbs up/"nice car"/"holy crap"s everytime I take the 68 out.

Good luck whichever way you go!

Kelton

 

[TxFrog1999]

As a 'previous' owner of a 00 GT vert I will warn you that while the SOHC 4.6 is a good engine, I would rather have had the upgrade options of the 302 or 351. Fact is the 4.6 doesn't have a good upgrade path and many SOHC owner would rather have the DOHC model because its far better at making more power. I'd stick with the classic... that is unless you've already decided to sell then in that case I'm in the market for a good classic