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the place i own is in Texas. i live in Washington state, where i rent. so, i wont be adding on to anything.
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Continuing to campaign for fixing the 89 rather than buy new, as a non-runner you will have a really hard time getting full value from it if you sell. The idea of putting the special interest cars in Hemmings is good.
which is exactly why i am leaning towards keeping the '89s. if i'm gonna have to fix it in order to get a price for it, then i might as well fix it right and keep it. i kind of want to keep the original motor, and i dont want to change from TPI or do anything crazy like that. did i mention that this 21 year old car is like new with less than 30000 miles on it?
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Engine and maybe transmission swap would not be all that time consuming.
but every bit as costly as engine and transmission overhauls. and since i want to stay with the TPI set up i dont think that an engine swap is necessary. of course i would want to improve the system by changing to aluminum vortec heads, Edelbrock vortec intake manifold, AS&M TPI runners, ZZ4 cam, but still keeping it a 5.7liter TPI.
have you driven a 5.0 Mustang yet? Do so please. It will seal the deal. These cars are nothing short of amazing, Especially with the brembo package and 3.73 rears. I have a buddy who just bought a new 5.0 .. in the worst possible performance combo. .. convertible(heavier) automatic and 3.15 rear. Dead stock it ran 12.6 and with a tune and sticky tires 12.2's. Absolutely amazing..
well as for the mustang 2011 5.0 GT I would wait atleast 1-1 1/2 years till all the orders go out and the dealers are not selling them for full MSRP anymore then atleast you can go in and get a bit of a deal and have all the little production bugs and stuff worked out of the first series of cars.
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Most dealers are selling the 5.0's for $3-4 k under list right now.. They are around $31 for mid line optioned right now.. You can get a 3.73 6 speed manual with sync, HID's, 19" wheels, security package for $33k right now.. List price $36k.
have you driven a 5.0 Mustang yet? Do so please. It will seal the deal. These cars are nothing short of amazing, Especially with the brembo package and 3.73 rears. I have a buddy who just bought a new 5.0 .. in the worst possible performance combo. .. convertible(heavier) automatic and 3.15 rear. Dead stock it ran 12.6 and with a tune and sticky tires 12.2's. Absolutely amazing..
So your buddy's car ran faster than every road tested '11 convertible GT I can find, and most GT coupes? That is some serious factory freak he's got.
Amazing.
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dude...you've GOT to be ****ing with me right now. do you mean this:
