oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Looking to add a play car to the fleet. Ive been pretty partial to the 99-04 ford mustang GTs. Leather interior with a manual trans. Whats the low down on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Although there are some savvy folk on OR, I'd research here too bro... http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/'>http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/ http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/forums/1996-2004-sn95-mustang-general-talk.52/'>http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/forums/1996-2004-sn95-mustang-general-talk.52/ http://themustangsource.com/forums/f693/'>http://themustangsource.com/forums/f693/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Pre 02 had plastic intake manifolds known to crack. Updated ford racing model available. Gas tank grommets go bad occasionally. Fuel pumps aren't overly reliable Interior feels kinda cheapCan't use front cup holder unless you get a short throw shifterMost important: if you change plugs, make sure to use a torque wrench... If the plugs aren't perfectly torqued, they can break... I had one shoot out while I was driving down the road, and it's a very common issue Overall, they're pretty unreliable cars... But I bought it as a toy, drove the piss out of it, and fixed it any time I broke it (I destroyed the spider gears in rear diff at the track) My next fun purchase will be a 03/04 cobra. Loved the car, despite any issues.Spent hundreds of hours on Mustang forums for this model, so if you have specific questions feel free to ask and maybe I'll have an answer for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Here's the forum I always liked best, in addition to hellmutts www.mustangforums.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) And just to post whore it up, here was mine... I miss this car. I converted it to a drag car and lost interest... Can't wait to pick up a cobra... Probably 2 more years sadly... My best advice: GTs are slow. Don't bother hacking it up in the pursuit of power, because it's just not worth it... Better off getting an ls1 car if that's the goal... Once I swapped the motor, she saw the streets 3 more times then went up for sale Edited July 8, 2015 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 My Magnum eats them for lunch. Just so you know how quick that generation isn't. Mustangs are a hoot to drive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 That generation get a Mach1 if price will allow. 4 valve motors with 4:10 rear gears.A lot better motor option than the 2 valve gts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) The Mach 1 still has cast internals and still blows up at 450rwhp just like the GT. If your goal is power, go with the cobra, it's also 4v but has forged internals rather than cast... I never understood the Mach 1... They put upgraded heads on it but stuck with the same junk internals Edited July 8, 2015 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 If a Mustang is in your future, talk to DynoBrian. Thread over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Good thinking Todd! Not really going for fast. More for fun. Something the wife and I and kiddo can take out for a cruise and enjoy. Maybe make a trip or two to the mountains in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) I had a GT for a few years, and quickly realized it wasn't fast. It was however, a convertible, 5 speed, V8 that was fun to drive. Especially in the twisties. Edited July 8, 2015 by Ron505 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 What mods have been made from a stock gt to a saleen? Besides suspension and body mods? Any different engine? I know tht they have an option with a supercharger, but did they beef up the block and intake at all to accommodate that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 The Mach 1 still has cast internals and still blows up at 450rwhp just like the GT. If your goal is power, go with the cobra, it's also 4v but has forged internals rather than cast... I never understood the Mach 1... They put upgraded heads on it but stuck with the same junk internals450 is still a good amount. And who cares when it's just a fun car. Put a different filter in it, full exhaust and tune. Nothing crazy but a good car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Nothing wrong with 450, all I was saying is both the GT and the Mach 1 have the same limitations, so there's nothing making the Mach 1 stand out over a GT other than price and styling. If a fun cruising around car is the goal, the GT does it just as well as the Mach 1, and for cheaper (and without the ugly rear pillars, matte rocker/hood/wing stripe, and wheels)....The shaker hood is kinda cool though Edited July 9, 2015 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 My boss picked up a "fun" car 09 vette just to toy around with. Next thing he new he had over 100k into it and 1200hp to the wheels. So much for a cheap toy. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thats nuts! The only plans for this is suspension stuff. Keeping engine stock, to help maintain reliability. I just want a decent handling car thats fun to drive. Are there any big things I need to keep an eye out for that these cars have issues with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 I had a GT for a few years, and quickly realized it wasn't fast. It was however, a convertible, 5 speed, V8 that was fun to drive. Especially in the twisties. I'm trying to stay away from convertibles but thats a beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thats nuts! The only plans for this is suspension stuff. Keeping engine stock, to help maintain reliability. I just want a decent handling car thats fun to drive. Are there any big things I need to keep an eye out for that these cars have issues with?...get a 350Z instead of a mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thats nuts! The only plans for this is suspension stuff. Keeping engine stock, to help maintain reliability. I just want a decent handling car thats fun to drive. Are there any big things I need to keep an eye out for that these cars have issues with?03/04 cobra has IRS.. Much more $$ though than GT no major problems... I listed most... Steering rack bushings are prone to rot because of oil filter location, swap with poly and good to goAside from heads shooting plugs, they're prone for timing chain tensioner and guides wearing... Cheap and easy job though if you're even semi mechanically inclined... And the intake manifold... If yours leaks though, replacement was like $200 when I got mine, it's not bad and it's updated design from 02+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 The t45 Trans has been known to seize up also... But I'm not sure how much of that is the driver or not... But common report (happened to me and ponyjr both on ours)... I drove my car like I stole it though to be fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 ...get a 350Z instead of a mustang.350 is more than I want to spend. This is a testing waters thing to see if I'm even interested in having a "fun car". I don't want to get a bunch wrapped up front to find out I'm not interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 get a Miata? I like Mustangs. I want them to be great cars, but they're just not... Not that era anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 350z and Miata's don't have a backseat for the kid though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 350z and Miata's don't have a backseat for the kid though As if it's going to be hard to find a teenage girl to watch your kid when you own a sweet Miata? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 My boss picked up a "fun" car 09 vette just to toy around with. Next thing he new he had over 100k into it and 1200hp to the wheels. So much for a cheap toy. Lol.Corvette and "cheap toy" cannot be mentioned in the same sentence without hilarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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