My $350 GT

NASTY03GT · January 4th, 2011, 01:44 PM

Good buy!! Keep us updated on its progress.

95_gt · January 4th, 2011, 11:36 PM

So I haven't had much time to work on it but I have got some work done. Called a couple engine builders to see how much it will cost to rebuild. They all asked a couple of questions about what I wanted and then said it will be tomorrow before they can give me an estimate. Anyways, I got a little bit more out of the engine compartment.

My boss gave me a spoiler off of his daughters Mustang. I don't think I like it like I thought I would. It doesn't go past the rear deck lid so I think I'm going to just keep the stock one. Before anyone asks, no there is nothing wrong with mine I just like the looks of the 99-05 style a little better.

mystk96 · January 5th, 2011, 01:26 AM

yea plllllzzzzzzz not on a sn95 i like that spoiler moved back on a ne just not a sn95

95_gt · January 5th, 2011, 01:34 AM

Yeah I agree. I set it up there and was like what the hell was I thinking.

s351r13 · January 5th, 2011, 08:28 AM

I might have another Saleen spoiler left in storage.

BA98GT · January 5th, 2011, 10:02 AM

you got one HELL OF A DEAL there man. I got my 98 GT for 2000 and I thought I got a good one. I too cant wait to see what this thing will do when you are done with it. Im going to start my build here soon too. I cant wait........

95_gt · January 8th, 2011, 04:45 AM

I got a little more out of the engine compartment. I broke a few bolts in the block. One is in the water pump and the other two are the front bolt to the lower intake. Any suggestions on how to get them out?

s351r13 · January 8th, 2011, 06:55 AM

If they broke clean and didn't leave you anything to grip take them to a machine shop. Otherwise soak them with diesel fuel or penetrant oil. It's no fun. Been there before.

ryanw · January 8th, 2011, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by s351r13

I might have another Saleen spoiler left in storage.

+1 saleen wings look great

95_gt · January 8th, 2011, 08:51 PM

I'll keep the saleen wing in mind. Right now I'm trying to get the motor and and suspension fixed on it now. I just brought the other one home cause it was free.

95_gt · January 14th, 2011, 01:03 AM

So I got the motor pulled out the other day and I'm thinking I am going to go with a 347 stoker kit. Total I'm going to have a couple grand in my motor and I don't want it to be off the road for that long (roughly 2 years). So my question is, what would be better, to go with a stock replacement ($600), or an Explorer motor (?). If the Explorer motor would be best, what year would be best and will it bolt right in, will I need to change out a bunch of things our is it drop and go? Thanks in advance.

s351r13 · January 14th, 2011, 04:30 AM

You can find explorer motors for $500 plus shipping. Make sure its a 96 motor. You won't need special headers for the 96 since they have regular GT40 heads. On it you just swap your flywheel, fuel rails, oil pan w/pickup, headers, front accessories, water pump, and the dist.. Or if you are interested I can sell a drop in motor (just ad your front accessories).

Cobraman1024 · January 14th, 2011, 10:16 AM

[QUOTE=95_gt;3433347]I got a little more out of the engine compartment. I broke a few bolts in the block. One is in the water pump and the other two are the front bolt to the lower intake. Any suggestions on how to get them out?

If they're E7TE heads that you broke the intake bolts off in, screw 'em.........
ARP sells replacement lower intake manifold bolts.......thats what I have installed in my car.
As far as the broken waterpump bolts, they're broken into the timing cover, not the engine block. remove the timing cover and you might be able to get the bolts out that way. If not, you can find a cheap replacement timing cover on ebay.

therat1989 · January 14th, 2011, 10:28 AM

Thats a nice buy. Can't wait to see the end results.

Mana_MGT · January 14th, 2011, 10:52 AM

veeeery nice buy! i wish i could find a mustang that cheap around here!! i will strictly make a drag monster machine!!!

January 5th, 2011, 08:28 AM	#25
s351r13 Regular 1996 Saleen S351 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manhattan,KS / Newnan,GA Posts: 173 iTrader: 0 reviews	I might have another Saleen spoiler left in storage. __________________ 96 S351 #13 99 S351 #14 99 S351 #46 94 S351 #35 95 S351 #43 00 S281 #417 02 S281SC #117

January 8th, 2011, 06:55 AM	#28
s351r13 Regular 1996 Saleen S351 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manhattan,KS / Newnan,GA Posts: 173 iTrader: 0 reviews	If they broke clean and didn't leave you anything to grip take them to a machine shop. Otherwise soak them with diesel fuel or penetrant oil. It's no fun. Been there before. __________________ 96 S351 #13 99 S351 #14 99 S351 #46 94 S351 #35 95 S351 #43 00 S281 #417 02 S281SC #117

January 14th, 2011, 04:30 AM	#32
s351r13 Regular 1996 Saleen S351 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manhattan,KS / Newnan,GA Posts: 173 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can find explorer motors for $500 plus shipping. Make sure its a 96 motor. You won't need special headers for the 96 since they have regular GT40 heads. On it you just swap your flywheel, fuel rails, oil pan w/pickup, headers, front accessories, water pump, and the dist.. Or if you are interested I can sell a drop in motor (just ad your front accessories). __________________ 96 S351 #13 99 S351 #14 99 S351 #46 94 S351 #35 95 S351 #43 00 S281 #417 02 S281SC #117 Last edited by s351r13; January 14th, 2011 at 08:23 AM.

January 14th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#33
Cobraman1024 Enthusiast 1995 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fall River, MA and Juffair, Bahrain Posts: 780 iTrader: 0 reviews	[QUOTE=95_gt;3433347]I got a little more out of the engine compartment. I broke a few bolts in the block. One is in the water pump and the other two are the front bolt to the lower intake. Any suggestions on how to get them out? If they're E7TE heads that you broke the intake bolts off in, screw 'em......... ARP sells replacement lower intake manifold bolts.......thats what I have installed in my car. As far as the broken waterpump bolts, they're broken into the timing cover, not the engine block. remove the timing cover and you might be able to get the bolts out that way. If not, you can find a cheap replacement timing cover on ebay. __________________ 1995 SVT Cobra #182/4005, 275/305, 217k miles 1996 SVT Mystic Cobra #1666/2000, 267/263, 178k miles 1995 Mustang, 3.8L, 233k miles 1993 Mustang LX, 2.3L, T5 convert, 95 GT suspension swap, 03 Cobra steering rack, 250k miles sold: 1987 GT MM Military Crew Member MM+Cleavage member #21

January 14th, 2011, 10:28 AM	#34
therat1989 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 706 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thats a nice buy. Can't wait to see the end results. __________________ 1/8mile 8.71@80mph on street tires.

January 4th, 2011, 11:36 PM	#22
95_gt Newbie 1995 Mustang GT However fast it can be pushed or pulled. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chanute, KS Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	So I haven't had much time to work on it but I have got some work done. Called a couple engine builders to see how much it will cost to rebuild. They all asked a couple of questions about what I wanted and then said it will be tomorrow before they can give me an estimate. Anyways, I got a little bit more out of the engine compartment. My boss gave me a spoiler off of his daughters Mustang. I don't think I like it like I thought I would. It doesn't go past the rear deck lid so I think I'm going to just keep the stock one. Before anyone asks, no there is nothing wrong with mine I just like the looks of the 99-05 style a little better.

January 5th, 2011, 01:26 AM	#23
mystk96 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 trd tacoma sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland Ga Posts: 1,237 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea plllllzzzzzzz not on a sn95 i like that spoiler moved back on a ne just not a sn95

January 5th, 2011, 01:34 AM	#24
95_gt Newbie 1995 Mustang GT However fast it can be pushed or pulled. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chanute, KS Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I agree. I set it up there and was like what the hell was I thinking.

January 8th, 2011, 04:45 AM	#27
95_gt Newbie 1995 Mustang GT However fast it can be pushed or pulled. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chanute, KS Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got a little more out of the engine compartment. I broke a few bolts in the block. One is in the water pump and the other two are the front bolt to the lower intake. Any suggestions on how to get them out?

January 8th, 2011, 08:51 PM	#30
95_gt Newbie 1995 Mustang GT However fast it can be pushed or pulled. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chanute, KS Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'll keep the saleen wing in mind. Right now I'm trying to get the motor and and suspension fixed on it now. I just brought the other one home cause it was free.

January 14th, 2011, 01:03 AM	#31
95_gt Newbie 1995 Mustang GT However fast it can be pushed or pulled. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chanute, KS Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	So I got the motor pulled out the other day and I'm thinking I am going to go with a 347 stoker kit. Total I'm going to have a couple grand in my motor and I don't want it to be off the road for that long (roughly 2 years). So my question is, what would be better, to go with a stock replacement ($600), or an Explorer motor (?). If the Explorer motor would be best, what year would be best and will it bolt right in, will I need to change out a bunch of things our is it drop and go? Thanks in advance.

January 14th, 2011, 10:52 AM	#35
Mana_MGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 15.8@ 100-ish Mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dubai - UAE Posts: 1,376 iTrader: 0 reviews	veeeery nice buy! i wish i could find a mustang that cheap around here!! i will strictly make a drag monster machine!!! __________________ Dark Shadow Gray 1 mod or 2 Thanks to Sarah for the Sig!! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-35708/ MM DSG Crew Member#3

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