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As a 2007 model, right? Any word on the powerplant? They'd better have something as sweet as that 03/04 motor... graemlins/thumb.gif

LOL, I don't know if I'd go that far...

Yes, I am. Hockey > *. Sucks they can't work things out and get the season started...

Only for those who can't walk and chew bubblegum at the same time... tongue.gif

Gonna be tough after the rear busts after the first run... tongue.gif

Negative. In fact, Ford canned the new Lightning that was supposed to have 500+ HP as well. It will be a few years before you see anything out of SVT, unfortunately...

They are doing nothing next year. Or the year after. The Cobra isn't supposed to return until at least 2007 or 2008. Rumor has it, the next engine will be NA. I'd hang on to that '03 if I were you...

USAF Active Duty 1996 - 2000, 3C0X2 Computer Programmer. Thanks to all who serve, still serve, or will serve, no matter what you did or what you will do. It's people like us who step up and defend this country, and make it all worth while. I salute you all... graemlins/thumb.gif

Sucker... tongue.gif

Yes, it's normal for 5.0's to have much more torque that horsepower. Just driving that car is evident. It pulls pretty good up until about 4K then dies off rather quickly. Brian told me a totally stock '86 5.0 would dyno around 180 RWHP. I don't know if he said anything about the torque, I can't remember. So by putting down nearly 200 with just an off road h-pipe, Flowmaster mufflers, pullies, and the air silencer removed, those are pretty good numbers. Don't forget (you might not know this, but I'm telling you anyway), the '86 was the first year for the 5.0 EFI. It used some crappy head design which robbed the engine of a lot of power up top. Hence the 87 - 93 cars had new heads and were rated at 225/300. I have a free set of those E7 heads (87 - up), and those along with a better intake (Cobra/GT-40) and a CAI will put down 250+ RWHP / 300+ RWTQ. Brian has done this with his '86 GT. I've also seen the thing run 12's on that setup, on snow tires! Stock gearing in my car was a pathetic 2.73. You could also have gotten 3.27 gears in the 5 speed. The autos came with 3.08's. smile.gif

Talk it up, prove how bad the Lumina is at Norwalk... tongue.gif

More horsepower, barely. Don't forget, horsepower sells, but torque wins races... graemlins/thumb.gif

383 RWHP / 383 RWTQ with a cam, custom true dual exhaust, most bolt on's, stock heads, all motor... smile.gif

At Dynotune Motorsports yesterday, with just an off road h-pipe, Flowmaster catback, BBK underdrive pullies, and 3.73's, I put down 198 RWHP and 271 RWTQ. Not bad for an almost stock, 93K mile, 18 year old, Four-Eyed Fox Body. Thanks go out to Brian and Howard, they are very professional and run a great business. Thanks again, fellas... graemlins/thumb.gif

It is. It comes from years of being in the closet... graemlins/thumb.gif

Almost three years ago, November 2001... smile.gif

If he goes to satellite and since satellite is kinda like cable in the sense that you pay for it, will you hear him swear? Do they regulate language on those satellite radio channels? I'm sure that would make the whole show that much more enjoyable...

Why 2002 only? The 01's and 02's were identical and they have some nice upgrades from the 00's, including no EGR and the LS6 intake. Unless you are concerned with finding an 2002 for its possible balance of factory warranty. That being said, my vote is for an 03 Cobra. There is no better bang for the buck out there right now, if RWD performance is your thing. I saw a used 03 Cobra with 1K miles for $25K the other day. That's a pretty sweet deal. Or go a slightly different route and pick up an STI or Evo. All good cars... graemlins/thumb.gif

Hello Kettle, have you met the Pot? Oh yeah, happy birthday Kenny... graemlins/thumb.gif

I'm with him. If you spent your late teens/early 20's in some Canadian strip clubs like I did, they do suck. Those ruined me for ever really truly enjoying myself at an American strip club...

Sorry to hear that. Out of curiosity, did you ever give him heartworm pills? I give them to my dogs and I hope they work...

+1 more for the Neon not making it on there...

Third fastest N/A car on CR, right here. That I know of anyway. My 2000 Formula's got 383 RWHP / 383 RWTQ and has ran a best of 12.080 @ 115.92. Cam only, stock heads, full exhaust, and some bolt on's. Should be well into the 11's with my new rear and gears, as soon as I get my traction/suspension issues worked out. graemlins/thumb.gif My near stock '86 Mustang GT has run a best of 14.69 @ 94.7, but it's only got gears, exhaust, and pullies. I'll be having it dyno'd soon, just for the hell of it...

Contact Stolen 5.0 on this board. He will do a great job, and cheap too. He's also a good Mustang guy... graemlins/thumb.gif

Glad to hear you are OK, Jeff. I was in Biloxi back in 1998 for Hurricane Georges... graemlins/thumb.gif