[The Novice]

Ok sorry if this is such a "Noob" question but i have been looking for a fobody mustang (for a project car) for almost a year now and stumbled across the 94-95 5.0L's and they have gained my interest over the last week or so. But since i was planning on getting a 87-93 Mustang gt i now know nothing about these 94-95 5.0s. And i was hoping you would pitty me and my dumb questions.All along i have wanted just a 5.0...

But my 1st question is how different are these 5.0L's from the foxbodys? And how about the computers? ( i have heard that they can get alittle pissy )
See all along i was planning on boring my 5.0 to a 331 or 347 stroker and was wondering if there would be problems i might come across with this since its not the foxbody style im used to and/or if the stock computer can handle it. So Is there any diff. in the Engines? How would these 94-95 mustang gts take the 347 stroker? What issues would i come across and what should i change if doing so.

Also what mods do you guys usually do on these car?

Thanks guys sorry its long and prob dumb but as you can tell i know crap. Thanks for any advice, much appreciated! - The Novice.

[The Novice]

Oh sorry and does it have a T-5 Tranny or a T-56? and what HP is the T-56 rated to? And is the t-56 a better or weaker tranny overall in your opinions? Thanks again guys, sorry.

[95blackbeauty]

the manuals come with a t-5.

-gears (3.73, 4.10)
-CAI
-Exhaust(long tubes, o/r mid)
-Pulleys
-bigger MAF
-short throw shifter
-subframe connectors
-Upper lower control arms
-aluminum Drive shaft

After that...heads cam intake. Or just skip it all and go F/I Hope this helps...
The foxes are lighter than our model...but not sure on the 331 or 347 thing and how the computer will respond...I think with a good tune it shouldnt be that big of a PITA but Im sure someone will give ya a better answer.

[pulngz94]

I have had both as far as the foxe's and the sn95 models. I never liked the sn95 until I had on of my own. Anything that you plan on a fox you can do to a sn95. The added bonus with the sn95 is the better brakes and dual airbags if that matters. on my last 94 gt I had it made 521RWH and 468 tq with a stock block gt40-p heads trickflow stage 1 cam and a vortech making 10# of boost. I had the usual cobra intake and the snow performance stage 2 meth kit and upgraded fuel system . If you like the foxes for the weight and boxy design get the fox but if weight isn't an issue and you want comfort get the sn95.
My current combo on my new 95 gt is as simple as they come but will make in the area of 550-575rwhp when the final tuning is done. but as to any performance power adder car be it in cubic inches, boost or nitrous you will benifit more with a tune if you want to be driving it and engoying it on cruse nights.
And 95blackbeauty is correct... the manuals came with a t-5 but is different from the foxe's only by the input shaft being 1 inch in length.
juat my 2c

[TKOTLARZ]

my car is for sale..cheap with a good amount of motor work

[N20STANG347]

TRUST ME....ive got a 347 stroker motor in mine. Its the real deal. let me know if you need to know more.

[The Novice]

Originally Posted by N20STANG347 TRUST ME....ive got a 347 stroker motor in mine. Its the real deal. let me know if you need to know more.

Thanks man, and everyone for that matter! Btw so you liking the 347 stroker?
Ok well a few quick ones, so can the block handle more HP? b/c one guy stated that he has 575 ish HP on a stock block! thats amazing! For the foxbody they say 450-500 ish HP. Thats quite a diff in HP between the two if that is the case.
Also whats the weight difference between the fox and sn95s? or at least how much do the sn95s usually weigh?
But i was just thinking about these SN95s i just want something i can work on thats not too much to build it up. The reason i was looking at the fox is b/c they are cheaper to buy and get parts and get a good ammount of HP for a good price.
But ive noticed that obviously the sn95s are alittle more money, but how about the parts are those more expensive that getting parts for a fox?
Thanks for all your help guys, much appreciated, im just looking for a car i can make unique and my own and not spend too much doing it. Again thanks all! -The Novice.

[95blackbeauty]

most prices are about the same...seing as that H/C/I are the same in both cars...little things might be higher in pricing. But not by much.

[The Novice]

Originally Posted by 95blackbeauty the manuals come with a t-5. -gears (3.73, 4.10) -CAI -Exhaust(long tubes, o/r mid) -Pulleys -bigger MAF -short throw shifter -subframe connectors -Upper lower control arms -aluminum Drive shaft After that...heads cam intake. Or just skip it all and go F/I Hope this helps... The foxes are lighter than our model...but not sure on the 331 or 347 thing and how the computer will respond...I think with a good tune it shouldnt be that big of a PITA but Im sure someone will give ya a better answer.

Ok well i have an 87 GT with a tremec tranny, alum. driveshaft, 3.73 rear end, roush heads, Trickflow upper and lower intake. MSD 6AL, lowering springs, upper and lower controll arms and more. And my question was if i got a 94/95 Mustang GT 5.0L would i be able to tranfer any of this stuff with out much of a problem? Will it fit since they are both stil 302/5.0L V8's? Or are the 94/95 GT's totally different? Let me know what would/could fit and what wont. I kinda need to know to see if its worth it.Thanks guys, much appreciated! -The Novice.

Oh also do they have forged internals? Please say yes haha.

[95project]

TKOTLARZ- Out of curiosity, how much will you ask for your ride?

I have a 95 and wouldnt trade it for anything. To me it is the perfect combo. The smooth looks of the 94+ cars, with the historic muscle of the 5.0. These 2 years (94,95) will be prime sought after years in the future because they were only made like this for 2 years. As far as the computer goes i think a good tune can make it perform great no matter the combo of mods. T5 tranny is the only option with a manual. They claim 300hp and 300lb tourque rating but i have seen them handle much more. If not there is a rebuild kit that will strengthen it up and take it to the 500 range. One thing better about the 94 and 95 is the brakes, and the suspension and available mods that can be done to the suspension. But its all in what you want it for. I think it is hard to beat a fox drag car, and even harder to beat a sn95 street, corner carving sunday track car. What do you want to do with it?

[The Novice]

Well it would prob just be a Street Rod. Some nice HP but stil la street cruiser. I was just woundering if its possible to transfer any of the stuff i named on my 87 to a 94 or 95 GT.

[95project]

most everything from the 87-93 wil fit the 94-95. i tihnk the only difference in the intake is the angle the throttle body attaches. you will need an adapter that trick flow and each mfg makes for their intake. usualy about 100 brand new or half that on ebay. i am almost positive that all the upper pieces will bolt right in. none of the suspension components will transfer except possibly the springs. i think they are all the same. as far as the tranny goes, i believe they are the same except for the input shaft. the 94-5 have one that is a bit longer. it may bolt up if you change that out. not sure about the drive shaft. i think it willl. the only difference in the specs of the platforms is the 94-5 is a little wider for better handling. igniton should be the same except the distributor...the 6a is universal. hope i helped a little. good luck.

[The Novice]

Ok thanks, also the Fox 87 GT has an 8.8 rear end, i hear the 94/95's are only 7 something, ever heard of anyone doing a rearend swap? or is it almost impossible to do?

[jeffmarble]

i believe v6 had a 7.5? and i know my gt has a 8.8

[95project]

my 95 is an 8.8. pretty sure all of them were.

[95blackbeauty]

def 8.8, and like project said almost EVERYTHING will transfer.

[TKOTLARZ]

Originally Posted by 95project TKOTLARZ- Out of curiosity, how much will you ask for your ride? I have a 95 and wouldnt trade it for anything. To me it is the perfect combo. The smooth looks of the 94+ cars, with the historic muscle of the 5.0. These 2 years (94,95) will be prime sought after years in the future because they were only made like this for 2 years. As far as the computer goes i think a good tune can make it perform great no matter the combo of mods. T5 tranny is the only option with a manual. They claim 300hp and 300lb tourque rating but i have seen them handle much more. If not there is a rebuild kit that will strengthen it up and take it to the 500 range. One thing better about the 94 and 95 is the brakes, and the suspension and available mods that can be done to the suspension. But its all in what you want it for. I think it is hard to beat a fox drag car, and even harder to beat a sn95 street, corner carving sunday track car. What do you want to do with it?

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[N20STANG347]

Novice, I love my 347 stroker motor! Ive had my 94 since Feb 1998. Can't believe ive had this car for over 10 years. I finally said f _ ck the dumb chit and bought the big boy. I got tired of getting my ass handed to me by a POS f-body car. By the way...if you wanna know how well it fares against an slightly modded LS-1, I wasted one by a couple of car lengths on motor and then I used the Nitrous to really embarrass him by like 8 car lengths. The look on his face was priceless because my car looks stock all the way to the factory rims. He thought my car was another 5.0 with a cam...some people have to find out the hard way. Check out my sig for pics. Hope this answers your questions.

[N20STANG347]

By the way......My A/C blows cold and my power steering works great. If Im bored while driving........I can also watch a good DVD....

[95StangMX]

N20 you running a stall converter if so what rpm?