Hey umm any tips on what to do with my 88 Mustang GT.

rottenskater · July 23rd, 2007, 09:42 PM

I am new to mustangs and I would like some guidance on my project. Like whats the best transmission and engine available that can fit into this or something thanks.

Iownastang · July 23rd, 2007, 09:48 PM

What are you wantin to do with the car

rottenskater · July 23rd, 2007, 09:50 PM

I am doing a complete rebuild with it I stripped it and sold or gave away all of the parts. I allready fixed up the body got rid of all the rust and everything but I do not know much about Mustang engines. I was a JDM fiend, but the fox body mustangs caught my eye and now I am into these. I just need to know a good engine and tranny for the mustang basically.

Iownastang · July 23rd, 2007, 09:59 PM

If I was you i would buy a 347 stroker shortblock,put a good set of aluminum heads on it,custom grind cam,roller rockers,thats just a few things. if your wanting a manual trans a tremec tko is a good choice,if not a well built C4 will do great.

rottenskater · July 23rd, 2007, 10:01 PM

Ah thanks alot man I appriciate it.

Iownastang · July 23rd, 2007, 10:10 PM

I would buy a 347 with a 5.315 rod instead of 5.4.Recently I just bought a coast high performance 347 and its very nice.

rottenskater · July 23rd, 2007, 10:12 PM

I will see if I can find one with a 5.315 rod.

Iownastang · July 23rd, 2007, 10:15 PM

You can find them just about anywhere.

nba1341 · July 23rd, 2007, 10:30 PM

351W + C4

Iownastang · July 24th, 2007, 12:07 AM

Are you goin carbed or injected

radster87 · July 24th, 2007, 01:00 AM

Depends on your budget.

I would go with a good stroker, probably the 347 is most common. A good T-56 is also nice.

You could always do what my buddy donnie did and put in a RB26DETT. J/K He got the idea from tokyo drift. Damn car will run though, its faster than my 460.

baine21225 · July 24th, 2007, 01:49 AM

i second the 351

tording92lxnotch · July 24th, 2007, 02:51 AM

351 bored and stroked to a 408 or 427. If your gonna do it, do it big or go home!! LOL

rottenskater · July 25th, 2007, 07:11 PM

I dont know everyones telling my 351 are bad they are to torquey.

kennyGT · July 25th, 2007, 08:13 PM

no such thing as too torquey

neverfastenough1 · July 25th, 2007, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by rottenskater

I dont know everyones telling my 351 are bad they are to torquey.

Thats like saying I have way too much money, I am way too good looking, my wife is way too sexy, and I have way too many friends. I lied about the last one

G.T. Rags · July 25th, 2007, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by neverfastenough1

Originally Posted by rottenskater

I dont know everyones telling my 351 are bad they are to torquey.

Thats like saying I have way too much money, I am way too good looking, my wife is way too sexy, and I have way too many friends. I lied about the last one

I'l be ur friend.................for 50 bux

Iownastang · July 26th, 2007, 01:09 AM

July 23rd, 2007, 09:42 PM	#1
rottenskater Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey umm any tips on what to do with my 88 Mustang GT. I am new to mustangs and I would like some guidance on my project. Like whats the best transmission and engine available that can fit into this or something thanks.

July 23rd, 2007, 09:48 PM	#2
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	What are you wantin to do with the car __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

July 23rd, 2007, 09:59 PM	#4
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	If I was you i would buy a 347 stroker shortblock,put a good set of aluminum heads on it,custom grind cam,roller rockers,thats just a few things. if your wanting a manual trans a tremec tko is a good choice,if not a well built C4 will do great. __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

July 23rd, 2007, 10:10 PM	#6
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would buy a 347 with a 5.315 rod instead of 5.4.Recently I just bought a coast high performance 347 and its very nice. __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

July 23rd, 2007, 10:15 PM	#8
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can find them just about anywhere. __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

July 23rd, 2007, 09:50 PM	#3
rottenskater Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am doing a complete rebuild with it I stripped it and sold or gave away all of the parts. I allready fixed up the body got rid of all the rust and everything but I do not know much about Mustang engines. I was a JDM fiend, but the fox body mustangs caught my eye and now I am into these. I just need to know a good engine and tranny for the mustang basically.

July 23rd, 2007, 10:01 PM	#5
rottenskater Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ah thanks alot man I appriciate it.

July 23rd, 2007, 10:12 PM	#7
rottenskater Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	I will see if I can find one with a 5.315 rod.

July 23rd, 2007, 10:30 PM	#9
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	351W + C4 __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

July 24th, 2007, 12:07 AM	#10
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you goin carbed or injected __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

July 24th, 2007, 01:00 AM	#11
radster87 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Livingston, TN Posts: 158 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends on your budget. I would go with a good stroker, probably the 347 is most common. A good T-56 is also nice. You could always do what my buddy donnie did and put in a RB26DETT. J/K He got the idea from tokyo drift. Damn car will run though, its faster than my 460. __________________ with this much horsepower it is hard to act maturely.

July 24th, 2007, 01:49 AM	#12
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	i second the 351 __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

July 24th, 2007, 02:51 AM	#13
tording92lxnotch Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	351 bored and stroked to a 408 or 427. If your gonna do it, do it big or go home!! LOL __________________ 92 notch--Shorty headers--Pro 5.0--3G alt--U/D pullies--A/C delete--190 LPH Walbro FP--Compucar N2O kit--FMS alum D/S--Taurus fan--Weld Draglites--Mallory 685 ign Box--dccontrol fan controller 13.0 - 108 mph - 1.9 60' - 90 shot N2O and 175k on the clock

July 25th, 2007, 07:11 PM	#14
rottenskater Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont know everyones telling my 351 are bad they are to torquey.

July 25th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#15
kennyGT Enthusiast 2001 mustang GT 12.67@110.34 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Davenport, Florida Posts: 938 iTrader: 0 reviews	no such thing as too torquey __________________ 88 LX automatic-non stroked 302 with iron heads 01 GT manual-h-pipe bullets dumped-125shot 97 GT automatic-SOLD

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July 26th, 2007, 01:09 AM	#18
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

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