Newb w/ some questions...

88Hatch331 · January 7th, 2008, 11:38 AM

Hello all,
I am about to start a new project that I will need help on. It is my step fathers car which he has owned since new. It is an 88' Hatch LX 5 speed with a stock 302. Maroon exterior (will be painted black) with red interior. Bone stock with approx 130xxx miles. I was wondering which sites everyone uses to buy oem parts and aftermarket parts. I plan on stroking the 302 to a 331 w/ a procharger and a tko tremec. I also need new window seals, etc. Just wanted to see where the best place to buy. Thanks!

Phoenixx · January 7th, 2008, 11:43 AM

It really depends on exactly what you're looking for. If you know brand, make, model and all of that, ebay is probably the cheapest option if you can find it.

kuskye25 · January 7th, 2008, 11:44 AM

these are just a few i use,

1988 - Fox Mustang Restoration=

<sup>Mustang</sup> Lighting > 1979–1993 > Taillights at Blue Oval Industries for your Ford Mustang @ Blue Oval Industries

MUSTANG-UPR Products.com

e3sean · January 7th, 2008, 12:39 PM

latemodelrestoration.com
the tremic just look around for the best deal... and go 347 insted of 331..
also better heads if u are going to run a stroker and procharger.
good luck snd u better start putting some mericale grow on your money tree...

88Hatch331 · January 7th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

latemodelrestoration.com
the tremic just look around for the best deal... and go 347 insted of 331..
also better heads if u are going to run a stroker and procharger.
good luck snd u better start putting some mericale grow on your money tree...

It wont be an overnite project. I will be building it for a little while. I had a 300zx Twin Turbo and built it but had to give it up bc of college. Im still in college but I know the fox bodies are a lot easier to mod than 300zx's and a lot cheaper. So I just wanted something to do on the weekends so here I am.

e3sean · January 7th, 2008, 01:02 PM

very true they are easier and cheaper compared to aftermarket parts on a 300 but yeah $$ adds up fast.. thats good you are going to do it over time.are you going to drive/mod it or are you going to do what i did buy it drive it into the garage as a pony and drive it out a stallion!

White Thunder · January 7th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Phoenixx

It really depends on exactly what you're looking for. If you know brand, make, model and all of that, ebay is probably the cheapest option if you can find it.

you go girl

Iwannagofast · January 7th, 2008, 02:50 PM

^^^

88Hatch331 · January 7th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

very true they are easier and cheaper compared to aftermarket parts on a 300 but yeah $$ adds up fast.. thats good you are going to do it over time.are you going to drive/mod it or are you going to do what i did buy it drive it into the garage as a pony and drive it out a stallion!

I will be driving/modding. I may stay parked for a couple weeks at a time but it will be driven mostly.

Jojogunne · January 7th, 2008, 06:06 PM

For window seals and stuff like that I recommend CJ Pony Parts - Ford Mustang Parts
out of Harrisburg PA. I have never had any problems with them at all.

They sell everything you would need but I have only purchased OEM stuff.

jjg

88Hatch331 · January 7th, 2008, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Jojogunne

For window seals and stuff like that I recommend CJ Pony Parts - Ford Mustang Parts
out of Harrisburg PA. I have never had any problems with them at all.

They sell everything you would need but I have only purchased OEM stuff.

jjg

thanks!

Speedstang302 · January 7th, 2008, 07:32 PM

50resto
cj pony parts
mustang unlimited
brothers performance
summitracing
jegs
eBay
craigslist

and the good ol want-ad

Phoenixx · January 7th, 2008, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by White Thunder

you go girl

LMAO nice WT... I nearly fell off my chair for that one.

Speedstang302 · January 7th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

are you going to do what i did buy it drive it into the garage as a pony and drive it out a stallion!

that gets the award for lamest thing i've ever heard...

8t6 show him what he's won..

88Hatch331 · January 9th, 2008, 02:32 PM

Just curious - what is the on going rate that people are spending on stroking the motor with a procharger, better tranny (tko tremec), making everything work, etc? I will be doing as much work as I can by myself bc I enjoy doing this but just trying to get a estimate. BTW - Im on the fence on wether or not I wanna do a 331 or a 347. thanks!

ryans88gt · January 9th, 2008, 02:52 PM

With new parts ~ $10 K

Procharger ~ 4K
Stroker ~2k After machine work etc...
TKO upgrade ~ 3K by the time you get it in the car
That leaves 1k for various odds and ends, like a new short block after you split the first one.

88Hatch331 · January 9th, 2008, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

With new parts ~ $10 K

Procharger ~ 4K
Stroker ~2k After machine work etc...
TKO upgrade ~ 3K by the time you get it in the car
That leaves 1k for various odds and ends, like a new short block after you split the first one.

cool. I'm not buying a brand new pro charger anyways. I have seen a few come up on ebay for around 1,300-1,400. It can be rebuilt for a lot cheaper than a new one. but the rest will be new.

ryans88gt · January 9th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Personally, I'd just skip the procharger and go right for the 408. You can make 500-550 hp without the supercharger and probably for less money. Plus you will not have to worry about the weak stock block.

Speedstang302 · January 9th, 2008, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

With new parts ~ $10 K

Procharger ~ 4K
Stroker ~2k After machine work etc...
TKO upgrade ~ 3K by the time you get it in the car
That leaves 1k for various odds and ends, like a new short block after you split the first one.

im gunna send you $2k and you send me a built stroker? what $2k for a stroker? maybe for the block if aftermarket..if stock block you're talking about $800 minimum for stroker assembly, $500 minimum for machine work and a couple hundred if you dont have any block...then $2000 atleast for top end not including odds and ends

ryans88gt · January 9th, 2008, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Speedstang302

im gunna send you $2k and you send me a built stroker? what $2k for a stroker? maybe for the block if aftermarket..if stock block you're talking about $800 minimum for stroker assembly, $500 minimum for machine work and a couple hundred if you dont have any block...then $2000 atleast for top end not including odds and ends

Please send you $2000...

(top end not included)

January 7th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#1
88Hatch331 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Newb w/ some questions... Hello all, I am about to start a new project that I will need help on. It is my step fathers car which he has owned since new. It is an 88' Hatch LX 5 speed with a stock 302. Maroon exterior (will be painted black) with red interior. Bone stock with approx 130xxx miles. I was wondering which sites everyone uses to buy oem parts and aftermarket parts. I plan on stroking the 302 to a 331 w/ a procharger and a tko tremec. I also need new window seals, etc. Just wanted to see where the best place to buy. Thanks!

January 7th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#2
Phoenixx Smokin' Hot Blonde Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 560 iTrader: 0 reviews	It really depends on exactly what you're looking for. If you know brand, make, model and all of that, ebay is probably the cheapest option if you can find it. __________________ You make sure your 'stang is covered in case of an accident, let us do the same for you. We'll make sure you're getting just the right benefits, at just the right price. PM me or visit us online!

January 7th, 2008, 11:44 AM	#3
kuskye25 Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 371 iTrader: 0 reviews	these are just a few i use, 1988 - Fox Mustang Restoration= <sup>Mustang</sup> Lighting > 1979–1993 > Taillights at Blue Oval Industries for your Ford Mustang @ Blue Oval Industries MUSTANG-UPR Products.com __________________ '88 Mustang GT, Long Tube Headers, Off Road H-pipe, Flowmasters w/turn downs, K&N, Under Drive Pullies, Smog delete/Ac eliminator/72" belt, Subframe connectors, 3.73 Gears '93 LX 4-banger 78k miles

January 7th, 2008, 06:06 PM	#10
Jojogunne Regular 1984 GT 13.21@104.61 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bloomsburg PA Posts: 110 iTrader: 0 reviews	For window seals and stuff like that I recommend CJ Pony Parts - Ford Mustang Parts out of Harrisburg PA. I have never had any problems with them at all. They sell everything you would need but I have only purchased OEM stuff. jjg __________________ Eibach Sportsline, Mac, Moroso,Comp Cams,PRW roller rockers, and no money left over.

January 7th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#12
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	50resto cj pony parts mustang unlimited brothers performance summitracing jegs eBay craigslist and the good ol want-ad __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

January 7th, 2008, 12:39 PM	#4
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,596 iTrader: 0 reviews	latemodelrestoration.com the tremic just look around for the best deal... and go 347 insted of 331.. also better heads if u are going to run a stroker and procharger. good luck snd u better start putting some mericale grow on your money tree...

January 7th, 2008, 01:02 PM	#6
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,596 iTrader: 0 reviews	very true they are easier and cheaper compared to aftermarket parts on a 300 but yeah $$ adds up fast.. thats good you are going to do it over time.are you going to drive/mod it or are you going to do what i did buy it drive it into the garage as a pony and drive it out a stallion!

January 7th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#8
Iwannagofast Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 Mustang GT havent gone since gears Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,929 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^^

January 9th, 2008, 02:32 PM	#15
88Hatch331 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just curious - what is the on going rate that people are spending on stroking the motor with a procharger, better tranny (tko tremec), making everything work, etc? I will be doing as much work as I can by myself bc I enjoy doing this but just trying to get a estimate. BTW - Im on the fence on wether or not I wanna do a 331 or a 347. thanks! Last edited by 88Hatch331; January 9th, 2008 at 02:38 PM.

January 9th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#16
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	With new parts ~ $10 K Procharger ~ 4K Stroker ~2k After machine work etc... TKO upgrade ~ 3K by the time you get it in the car That leaves 1k for various odds and ends, like a new short block after you split the first one. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

January 9th, 2008, 02:59 PM	#18
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	Personally, I'd just skip the procharger and go right for the 408. You can make 500-550 hp without the supercharger and probably for less money. Plus you will not have to worry about the weak stock block. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

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