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Nagash01WS6 · Mar 22, 2004

Yeah... some of you know I roll with the wrong crowd... ya know... GM.

Well... tomorrow Im going to Tampa to pick up a 95 GT with 80k on the clock. I cant wait to get it... I think it will be a fun car.

Is there anything I need to check on it for maintenance issues???? Im going to take it for a drive before I buy... im not a novice... but I dont want to buy a project car where I always have to fix it.

Im taking my future wife with me just to make sure it feels good since she drives a 94 Stang all day.

I cant wait to row through the gears!!!!

GTJake · Mar 22, 2004

Boy, that's gonna feel slow compared to your current vehicle...

Check the rubber behind the balancer, make sure it's not coming out and if it is get it replaced with a good aftermarket unit. What are your plans for the car?

Jake

VIPERn94Five-0 · Mar 22, 2004

Its really not gonna feel to impressive compared to what ur driving right now but depending on your plans for it you will love it....like Jake said check the balancer cuz you dont want that going....of course check for leaks and stuff (obviously) the 5.0 is a pretty bullet proof motor if taken care of so just make sure you take care of her....and welcome to the RIGHT side....

Anthony

Nagash01WS6 · Mar 22, 2004

Interesting... there is rubber behind the crank pully???? Or are we talkin another pulley here....

Im going to keep it stock for a while while im in school.

Research what it takes to make a 5.0 fly.... and then build a motor.

It will only feel slow on top end... that damn 3800 stall is a killer. Makes it feel slow as hell. Sexystang1994's car feels faster than mine driving daily.

GTJake · Mar 22, 2004

The crank pulley is just steel (or aluminum if aftermarket) and the crank pulley attaches to the balancer. There is a rubber ring behind the balancer. After awhile it starts to come out of the back and wobble.

Jake

VIPERn94Five-0 · Mar 22, 2004

"Im going to keep it stock for a while while im in school." <--- WOO heard that before, tends to not happen lol

behind the harmonic balancer there is rubber...and for whatever reason the balancers on our cars like to go around 100k and if you take a look down there and see some rubber kinda sticking out its a good bet its on its way....if thats the case dont let it be a deal breaker cuz its a good opportunity to step up to a nice Romac unit anyways....

Anthony

TheDamned · Mar 22, 2004

Nagash01WS6 said:
Im going to keep it stock for a while while im in school.

Dude, been there, said that...

I'm still at school for like 3 years and I just picked up my o\r MAC h-pipe lol.

Nagash01WS6 · Mar 22, 2004

TheDamned said:
Dude, been there, said that...

I'm still at school for like 3 years and I just picked up my o\r MAC h-pipe lol.

It's already got that... and its lowered.

Otherwise its pretty stock...

Motor is stock.

I said for a while while I am in school... awhile == 6 months.

I'll do longtubes soon... the boss needs an H pipe.

BTW... whats a good set of longtubes?

TrueBlue95GT · Mar 22, 2004

I'm not sure if the owner will let you do this, but check to see if it's a one legger. Make sure the rear end still has good clutches. Also make sure there arent any codes with the check engine light.

GTJake · Mar 22, 2004

Nagash01WS6 said:
BTW... whats a good set of longtubes?

I like my MAC's. MAC or BBK, whatever you prefer.

Jake

Nagash01WS6 · Mar 22, 2004

TrueBlue95GT said:
I'm not sure if the owner will let you do this, but check to see if it's a one legger. Make sure the rear end still has good clutches. Also make sure there arent any codes with the check engine light.

Very true... gotta check that posi.

Then again... Never done a burnout with a manual so that could get ugly trying.

Engine Codes are an obvious one... thanks for the mention though.

How much are posi's for the 8.8 anyway???? I had a friend who had to replace posi and had gears done at the same time and it was about $470.

Nagash01WS6 · Mar 22, 2004

GTJake said:
I like my MAC's. MAC or BBK, whatever you prefer.

Jake

What year????

Dont see anything but shorties for 94/95

Zero Signal · Mar 22, 2004

Is it a stick? That should be enough to make it fun to drive for alittle while. A few months down the road, you'll be pissed when you're being beat by the occasional ricer. I'd at least get a new rearend gear to help it out. Maybe even a Nitrous kit only to make sure that ricer doesn't win.

SexyStang1994 · Mar 22, 2004

Nagash01WS6 said:
Yeah... some of you know I roll with the wrong crowd... ya know... GM.

Well... tomorrow Im going to Tampa to pick up a 95 GT with 80k on the clock. I cant wait to get it... I think it will be a fun car.

Is there anything I need to check on it for maintenance issues???? Im going to take it for a drive before I buy... im not a novice... but I dont want to buy a project car where I always have to fix it.

Im taking my future wife with me just to make sure it feels good since she drives a 94 Stang all day.

I cant wait to row through the gears!!!!

yep... I'm excited to play with Kyle's new toy tomorrow, but it sucks that we have to drive ~3 hours to pick it up!
He's giving me the o/r hpipe though!!

GTJake · Mar 22, 2004

http://www.macperformance.com/store/product1.cfm?SID=3&Product_ID=50

I got mine through Mustang Warehouse for $249 shipped.

Jake

Nagash01WS6 · Mar 22, 2004

SexyStang1994 said:
yep... I'm excited to play with Kyle's new toy tomorrow, but it sucks that we have to drive ~3 hours to pick it up!
He's giving me the o/r hpipe though!!

awww come on... You know you'll love watching me stall it when we are headed home baby.

VIPERn94Five-0 · Mar 22, 2004

ahhh...its the first stick car is it??....you will get it just fine....but you will probably stall it a few times

Anthony

Zero Signal · Mar 22, 2004

Sorry - OT:

GTJake, can you attest to the quality of those headers?

Nagash01WS6 · Mar 22, 2004

Zero Signal said:
Sorry - OT:

GTJake, can you attest to the quality of those headers?

Id like to know the same also.

Mac products seem to be hit or miss.

VIPERn94Five-0 · Mar 22, 2004

ive heard very good things about MAC's LTs....Vib seems to love his as well....

Anthony

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