[stage3_rx7]

Hey guys, Im pretty much a newb with piston motors, i know the basics and crap. Well i have a '90 rx7 and some guy offered me a '88 mustang gt. 302 5.0 5 speed, and it has t-tops =D
I just wondered if there are basic problems to look for, because no car was made perfect. I have a friend that tells me the rear end is squirly so itll slide out easy. Is that true? How hard would it be for me to make 450hp? could i just cam it and put new heads on it?

Thanks for the advise, and dont flame me. I looked aroudn on here and found out some things just not everything...lol

[stage3_rx7]

Here is the mustang
1988 mustang Gt T-top 5spd

And this is my rx7
1990 Mazda rx7 GTUs

[wraitherx]

All rear wheel drive cars get "squirrly" just got to upgrade the suspension. As far as making 450, you can get a top end kit (upper/lower, cams, heads) and that will put you to about 350 (give or take a few).

[stage3_rx7]

Well, by squirrly its torquy and slides out easy. Which is kinda what i want. i have a drifting addiction :p

About how much does that cost?

[Nice 5.0]

Your car seems better than his. His car has a lot of new stuff which puts up a red flag in my book. You would probably have a lot of gremlins pop up with this car. If you get 3000 for your you can probably find a decent mustang for 3000

[Chris951]

88 was the last year for t-top 5.0's. Less than 1000 were made. Join the 88 t-top club!

[mustangsoldier]

+1 for nice 5.0

[stage3_rx7]

Well, mine has tons of new things =]

But i understand what yor saying. Also it is an '88 so things do go out...

I know 5.0's are reliable one of my good friends has a '94 gt. The car i learned how to drive stick on, and his gives him very few problems. And the t-tops are convincing :-D

[stage3_rx7]

So, what could be the problem with the fuse blowing and gauges going out?

[-Joeyy-]

t-tops is rare! but stick with the rx7 its much nicer then the mustang. the stang condition seems rough and the guy seems sneaky

[e3sean]

how old are you? i used to live in spring hill for a short time my wife is from spring hill. she went to springsted high school i went to springsted for a semester then i didnt like it it was too dirty i felt like i had to wear a condom just to go on the school grounds.i graduated from river ridge. ya your car looks alot nicer you should find someone else who wants to trade you. and just a little tip if you can look for an 89-92.

[93mustank]

Keep the rx7....dont ruin a 5.0 with drifting antics

[e3sean]

Originally Posted by 93mustank Keep the rx7....dont ruin a 5.0 with drifting antics

LMFAO!!!

i think he just means he likes to whip the ass end around corners. if he wants to drift he is buying the wrong car for that.

[Chris951]

Yeah I'd keep the Rx7. But if you ever come across an 88 t-top car that's in better mechanical condition, SNAG IT! It'll bring in some money down the road if you save all the factory parts. I'm keepin my 88 for a longgggggg time if all goes according to plan

[stage3_rx7]

yea. I'm in springstead now lol. I full out drift the rx7 but I just want to fishtail it around turns every one in awhile. Well I am to meet the guy Saturday and check it out. If not I have people waiting with cash for my rx7. Thanks for your help. Anyother comments lemme hear em.

[flyin ryan]

Take the 88 for a drive... swing the ass out it won't take much and see if you like driving the car... if you do then find all the little things that are bad on it and bring them up as you bring the price down you may end up getting it for next to nothing. Sell the rx7 and be able to build the car the way you want it.

Foxes are extremely easy to work on and parts can be found anywhere and are normally pretty cheap in price. One thing though, get on the ground and check the floor pans for any rote or cracks and check the torque boxes for any cracks or carnage.. these are usually the first things to go when the car's been beat to hell and not properly braced. up. If the torque boxes are bad then walk away.. or spend $400 plus to someone who can weld like a mofo to fix them

[Sleeper_Stang_89]

If I were you I wouldnt trade my car for that fox... unless you are wanting a project car... That car looks (i know i know dont judge a book by its cover) like you will have more agrevated moments than enjoyment from that car

[grnstang]

yea that stang looks like a project

[e3sean]

[QUOTE=stage3_rx7;1571033]yea. I'm in springstead now lol.

dude i am sorry. my wifes sister still goes there i think her name is trista little blonde devil...

i am sorry you go there though that school sucked it is the most ghetto school ever. the only teacher i can rember is mr hoffman he was a math teacher and didnt give a shit about anything.

[93hatch]

drop a ls1 in the rx7 and keep it