98 GT looking for New Life

dmangus · May 29th, 2006, 08:56 PM

I own a 98 GT and i am looking to put a little life into it. I have a issue though. Supposedly my mechanic told me i have a compression leak in chamber 6.

he said it could be a seal or worst and that i would have to rebuild the engine. I talked to some friends and they said if i have a compresion leak i can forget about trying to put any type of Supercharger on there.

Any way i am looking for options. My budget isnt the best on the planet, so i cant go and buy a crate motor for 14k or anything like that. Anyway looking for options. Can any one help me?

dmangus · May 30th, 2006, 09:42 AM

15 views and no replies, hmmm it doesnt look good for my black perl no does it. Please some one help me find a way to give my baby more life.

Here is a picture of her just incase you guys need more insentive to help a cat out. I love my pony! help me give it life! help me bring it back to respectible.

I am tired of running into the rice burners having to turn the corner knowing my limp pony don't have a chance. Help me, i beg you mustang community

P.s My current budget is 5k, but if i have to i can max it to 10k.

mdvaldosta · May 30th, 2006, 10:01 AM

Beautiful car dude, definately wouldn't give up on it. First thing, definately do a rebuild, and while your at it swap to PI heads and intake for another 60-70 hp (what came factory on 99-04 GT's) and do full exhaust (longtubes, midpip, catback - that should net another 40hp or so). That should take care of 95% of the rice burners. That should cost you less than $5k easily with parts and labor.

Alternatively, you could go to a junkyard and spend $500 on a used 99-04 GT engine if you can find one, spend $500 to put it in, and save some $$. Lots of ways to make power.

You could get a used supercharger kit for around $2k or $3,500 for a new kit and spank 99% of the ricers. Lots of options.

1slo5.0 · May 30th, 2006, 04:58 PM

Need more info. I assume he did a compression test. Did he give you the numbers for all cylinders? Did he do a leak down test? Did he check the cooling system? Its not that hard to figure out. If he doesn't have that information for you I would go somewhere else. How does the car run?

Drgnracin72 · May 30th, 2006, 07:26 PM

very good looking car and oh yeah what mdvaldosta said!

xx9gt6xx · June 2nd, 2006, 10:30 AM

dmangus, your pony looks great!

orangeRcode · June 2nd, 2006, 11:42 AM

Nice looking ride. I would do a rebuild with the PI swap and exhaust as was mentioned. You will fall in love with it all over again. Good luck.

Screemin3o2 · June 2nd, 2006, 07:29 PM

How many miles are on your engine and does it have a misfire at any point? There can be a lot of different things that it could be causing the leak. You should get the information from your mechanic as stated above. No, do not put a s/c on it if you have a compression leak. And it depends on what the problem is on whether I would rebuild it or not. If it's something small like a bent valve from a piece of carbon or something and you still have a small amount of mileage for that year, then I think I wouldn't rebuild the whole engine. I would just make sure I get the heads cleaned or better off get a set of PI heads and clean the cylinders out. It's all up to you. But you won't have much trouble with ricers if you throw a s/c on it when you get everything set.

JRuckas · June 3rd, 2006, 11:25 AM

damn dude, thats the best looking mustang with a body kit i have ever seen. you actually have the body kit painted too...

AtlanticBlue99 · June 3rd, 2006, 11:41 AM

Yeah, I love the black/chrome look and the body kit is subtle but good looking. The aesthetics are right on, which is my motivation to keep my car and build it to last me through college.

dmangus · June 5th, 2006, 11:58 AM

Yea i didnt get a leakdown test or anything to find out exactly the issue. And thank you all the guys who like the look of the stang. The car still drives decent i think, no miss fire, but i do have to add oil, so i assume that means it burning up oil. I guess that mean its something like a seal at least.

I spoke to this shop in longisland they mention somethign about building a shortblock with this and that, but cat was talking 10k. I don't think im ready for that lol.

Any way so you guys saying get another machanic to figure out exactly what it is befor i commit to a rebuild right? I will ask about that leakdown test, thanks darrell. And he said it the porblem was with #6.

Another option the guy gave me was a factory rebuilt engin from ford for 1.5k but he said i would get stock HP 225, which would feel better than what ever i am pushing now.

dmangus · June 5th, 2006, 12:09 PM

Another quick question as i try to decide what to do. Can some one explain to me whats a shortblock compared to a Long block. And lets say i was to rebuild my motor to produce some power. Would fixing my current issue be better or would buying a shortblock and what ever be better?

Just trying to get more info befor i decide on what i can do.

I love mustangs, but im pritty nooby to engine talk, but its time for me to step up my pony.

99mustang232 · June 5th, 2006, 12:58 PM

shortblock

longblock

May 29th, 2006, 08:56 PM	#1
dmangus Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	98 GT looking for New Life I own a 98 GT and i am looking to put a little life into it. I have a issue though. Supposedly my mechanic told me i have a compression leak in chamber 6. he said it could be a seal or worst and that i would have to rebuild the engine. I talked to some friends and they said if i have a compresion leak i can forget about trying to put any type of Supercharger on there. Any way i am looking for options. My budget isnt the best on the planet, so i cant go and buy a crate motor for 14k or anything like that. Anyway looking for options. Can any one help me?

May 30th, 2006, 04:58 PM	#4
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Need more info. I assume he did a compression test. Did he give you the numbers for all cylinders? Did he do a leak down test? Did he check the cooling system? Its not that hard to figure out. If he doesn't have that information for you I would go somewhere else. How does the car run? __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

May 30th, 2006, 07:26 PM	#5
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	very good looking car and oh yeah what mdvaldosta said! __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

June 2nd, 2006, 11:42 AM	#7
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nice looking ride. I would do a rebuild with the PI swap and exhaust as was mentioned. You will fall in love with it all over again. Good luck. __________________

June 2nd, 2006, 07:29 PM	#8
Screemin3o2 Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 616 iTrader: 0 reviews	How many miles are on your engine and does it have a misfire at any point? There can be a lot of different things that it could be causing the leak. You should get the information from your mechanic as stated above. No, do not put a s/c on it if you have a compression leak. And it depends on what the problem is on whether I would rebuild it or not. If it's something small like a bent valve from a piece of carbon or something and you still have a small amount of mileage for that year, then I think I wouldn't rebuild the whole engine. I would just make sure I get the heads cleaned or better off get a set of PI heads and clean the cylinders out. It's all up to you. But you won't have much trouble with ricers if you throw a s/c on it when you get everything set. __________________ 95 Mustang GT Slow Bolt On Car www.steelcitystangs.com

May 30th, 2006, 09:42 AM	#2
dmangus Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	15 views and no replies, hmmm it doesnt look good for my black perl no does it. Please some one help me find a way to give my baby more life. Here is a picture of her just incase you guys need more insentive to help a cat out. I love my pony! help me give it life! help me bring it back to respectible. I am tired of running into the rice burners having to turn the corner knowing my limp pony don't have a chance. Help me, i beg you mustang community P.s My current budget is 5k, but if i have to i can max it to 10k.

May 30th, 2006, 10:01 AM	#3
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Beautiful car dude, definately wouldn't give up on it. First thing, definately do a rebuild, and while your at it swap to PI heads and intake for another 60-70 hp (what came factory on 99-04 GT's) and do full exhaust (longtubes, midpip, catback - that should net another 40hp or so). That should take care of 95% of the rice burners. That should cost you less than $5k easily with parts and labor. Alternatively, you could go to a junkyard and spend $500 on a used 99-04 GT engine if you can find one, spend $500 to put it in, and save some $$. Lots of ways to make power. You could get a used supercharger kit for around $2k or $3,500 for a new kit and spank 99% of the ricers. Lots of options.

June 2nd, 2006, 10:30 AM	#6
xx9gt6xx Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	dmangus, your pony looks great! __________________ ...Modded 1996 Ford Mustang GT... SOLD!! ...Modded 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... SOLD!! Now... ...Modded 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Anniversary Edition.. www.cardomain.com/id/po1snd_u

June 3rd, 2006, 11:25 AM	#9
JRuckas Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,103 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn dude, thats the best looking mustang with a body kit i have ever seen. you actually have the body kit painted too...

June 3rd, 2006, 11:41 AM	#10
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, I love the black/chrome look and the body kit is subtle but good looking. The aesthetics are right on, which is my motivation to keep my car and build it to last me through college. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

June 5th, 2006, 11:58 AM	#11
dmangus Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea i didnt get a leakdown test or anything to find out exactly the issue. And thank you all the guys who like the look of the stang. The car still drives decent i think, no miss fire, but i do have to add oil, so i assume that means it burning up oil. I guess that mean its something like a seal at least. I spoke to this shop in longisland they mention somethign about building a shortblock with this and that, but cat was talking 10k. I don't think im ready for that lol. Any way so you guys saying get another machanic to figure out exactly what it is befor i commit to a rebuild right? I will ask about that leakdown test, thanks darrell. And he said it the porblem was with #6. Another option the guy gave me was a factory rebuilt engin from ford for 1.5k but he said i would get stock HP 225, which would feel better than what ever i am pushing now.

June 5th, 2006, 12:09 PM	#12
dmangus Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Another quick question as i try to decide what to do. Can some one explain to me whats a shortblock compared to a Long block. And lets say i was to rebuild my motor to produce some power. Would fixing my current issue be better or would buying a shortblock and what ever be better? Just trying to get more info befor i decide on what i can do. I love mustangs, but im pritty nooby to engine talk, but its time for me to step up my pony.

June 5th, 2006, 12:58 PM	#13
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	shortblock longblock __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

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