[94pacecarSVT]

So i've had a 99 and a 96 v6, a 94 cobra, and a s/c 96 gt. one of my buddies has a nice lookin 88 lx its white with 10th ani. svt wheels, 40k original miles, 31 spline rear with 4.10's and a trac lock, a shifter, and exhaust work. am i going to be happy with the fox? i looove 96-98 2v's and its by far my favorite body style, but i feel its time for a change. i know they dont make a whole lot of power stock and i can do the h/c/i, but i also know that the fox's are a good be lighter. i guess my question is do you guys think i'm gonna like the car?

[Chris951]

Is it a 5-speed? I think you'll like it. 2v's are slooowww. Fox's make up for the small lack in power with weighing less.

[sickfox]

you cant ask a fox body group if you will like foxbody's!! Of coarse you will

[baine21225]

It's time to become a man.......get the fox

[superbean]

be careful, youll end up owning 3 before you know it.

[94pacecarSVT]

yea its a five speed. and its also got 5 lug conversion. i think i'll like it. its time for something different. i appreciate the persuasion guys. haha

[Chris951]

Haha you'll love it. Just don't cry when something breaks... it's a 21 year old car and it's a ford

[86er]

mind me asking why you love the 96-98 2v's. Its the motor everyone runs from like fat ugly hooker

[94pacecarSVT]

i just like the 2v's in general not necessarily the 96-98. dont get me wrong i love 4v's and i actually like the 3v motors a lot too, but the motor i had in my car was a 2v out of a 2000 gt and i just liked it a lot. but even with the procharger i wasnt satisfied with the low end tq which is why im looking at goin back to a 5.0. and the guy im buyin the car from has replaced almost everything under the hood and i know for a fact that it runs good, but if something breaks...o well. gotta love those fords. haha

[89Domindart]

40k original miles? Im jeaalous. 4.10 gears? You will love it!

[ReverendDexter]

The peak hp numbers for the fox are deceiving due to how much torque it has and how low of rpm that power comes on.

You'll definitely like the fox. 4.10s might be a bit much gear for that car if you're gonna be on the highway a lot. Mine's got a 100% stock motor, and it likes to cruise at ~1100 rpm with 2.73s (this is an auto). My original plan was gonna be 3.73s, but after driving it, I think I'll only go for 3.55s. Maybe a built motor (or at least different cam) would make it more rpm-happy, but the stock motor definitely likes it down low.

And for the record, *all* V8 Mustangs made since '84 or so have TracLocks stock.

[94bonestocker]

You'll love it, but be prepared for interior issues. Of course with that low of mileage you might not get the standard leaks, rattles, and noise that I've seen with all of my prior fox bodies. But I wouldn't trade my fox for anything.


The mod list and cost is huge. The 5.0L is just as easy and about as cheap as your Chebbie 350 parts.

[94pacecarSVT]

yea ive had a 5.0 before just not a fox so im not really new to the whole 5.0 scene, im just excited to get it since i've never had a fox before.

[Chris951]

5.0 foxes are more fun than SN95 5.0's because they're lighter. And you'll love the 4.10's

[superbean]

Originally Posted by 94pacecarSVT i just like the 2v's in general not necessarily the 96-98. dont get me wrong i love 4v's and i actually like the 3v motors a lot too, but the motor i had in my car was a 2v out of a 2000 gt and i just liked it a lot. but even with the procharger i wasnt satisfied with the low end tq which is why im looking at goin back to a 5.0. and the guy im buyin the car from has replaced almost everything under the hood and i know for a fact that it runs good, but if something breaks...o well. gotta love those fords. haha

Well next time you want to build a real modular, go 4v. It has all the grunt a 4.6 2v 281 cubic inch motor can handle and doesn't stop revving till 7 grand.

[superbean]

Originally Posted by 94bonestocker You'll love it, but be prepared for interior issues. Of course with that low of mileage you might not get the standard leaks, rattles, and noise that I've seen with all of my prior fox bodies. But I wouldn't trade my fox for anything. The mod list and cost is huge. The 5.0L is just as easy and about as cheap as your Chebbie 350 parts.

Mine doesn't leak or rattle and the only noise comes from the flow dumps.. jealous ?

[94pacecarSVT]

i'm gonna have some extra money after i get the car from him and sell my truck so what would be the best route to go with the car? i like blowers and stuff but i've had a s/c car and i'm thinkin about addin some inches. so what do you guys think? 347 or a s/c? if i put a blower on it ill take the 4.10s out and put a 3.73 or a 3.55 in it.

[baine21225]

well, a 347 requires removing the engine, the blower can be installed in a day

[94pacecarSVT]

well yea i know stroking its gonna require a lot more work but i've had a car with a s/c and i'm wantin a little more motor. and if i was gonna put a blower on it i would go ahead and do the internals anyways because thats why i dont have the s/c mustang anymore. it had stock internals and well you can do the math there. so if im gonna do the internals and go through all that trouble anyways i would rather stroke it while its already out and then maybe later on down the road, if i wanted more power, i would put a blower on it.

[gotn20]

i beat up on my buddys pi new edge with just minor bolt ons in my fox all day.