[SNmustang95]

Ok, so I've been really thinking about this lately...And i think I want to trade my car in for a 99-04 Mustang GT. Before I do this though, what are something I should know before doing so. And what are you guy's favorite things about your 4.6. Wether it be cosmetic or power.

[cbjohnson9]

why new edge? Not a fan of the coyote?

[brokenweasel]

4.6 = pussy magnet.

Buy a bat to keep them at bay.

Edit: just kidding

Not much has changed from your car to a new edge besides the "better" looks and updated engine. Chassis and suspension and interior are about the same. You don't seem like someone who is looking at building a drag car or high horsepower motor anytime soon either so its mainly cosmetics (no offense, I'm not building either)

[SNmustang95]

Originally Posted by cbjohnson9 why new edge? Not a fan of the coyote?

I don't have enough money for that. Plus, I've always had a soft spot for the 4.6.

[95Slobra]

dont do it...the 4.6s are a dime a dozen. A nice, well kept built sn95 is wayyy sexier and more rare.

[zinsavage123]

Originally Posted by 95Slobra dont do it...the 4.6s are a dime a dozen. A nice, well kept built sn95 is wayyy sexier and more rare.

true but unless its modded the 94-98 v8's get beat bad by the 99-04 v8's stock period. you want 205-225hp with 2.73's? or 260hp with 3.27's? the newedge is and has alays been my personal fav.

[SNmustang95]

Originally Posted by 95Slobra dont do it...the 4.6s are a dime a dozen. A nice, well kept built sn95 is wayyy sexier and more rare.

I know. But I'm getting tired of the look of my car. It's not, "beefy" enough, so to speak, for me. Everytime i drive a 4.6, i wish i had one.

Originally Posted by zinsavage123 true but unless its modded the 94-98 get beat baadd by the 99-04's period stock. the newedge is and has alays been my personal fav.

that's the thing, throw some gears, and exhaust. Pure sex. IMO.

[zinsavage123]

I love the sn-95 dont get me wrong but for your average person on budget and real world people that dont go hard like we do on this site, usually dont go past bolt-ons. And the 94-98's wont go far with bolt-ons without a pi swap, and again your average person dont have the money or skills to do that either.

[SNmustang95]

Yeah, I just see a 4.6 benefitting me better down the long run.

[blkfordsedan]

I would love to have an SN95 with a 5.0L. Personally, I would keep what you have and use the extra money you would have to kick in to just budget-build the 5.0L.......it's easy to work on, and performance parts are plentiful and cheap compared to a Modular. We can stroke "up to" 302, but you can buy a budget stroker kit and get 347 no problem. Switch to a 351 base and you can go 408. Doesn't get much more potential than that. Even a mild 347 with GT40 heads and good cam would be sweet and easy to build on a budget.

As far as the New Edge goes, I like the body styling better and the body/chassis seems pretty solid compared to the older Foxes. I also like the sound of the 4.6L and the way it revs. What I don't like is the fact that it's only 281, has piss-poor head flow and camshaft selection is limited and expensive. Forced induction is the only option if you want to make big power. Just a couple things to think about.

[SNmustang95]

I don't know. I'm planning on saving up a lot during this winter, and coming to the conclusion in janurary of what I'm going to do. Right now, I'm really leaning towards the New edge.

[NickPohlAandP]

The pushrod 302 will make more power much easier and much cheaper. I wish I had one in my car.

[SNmustang95]

I know it can make power, with a little time and money. But, I just feel like it's not for me. I'm going to go test drive some new edges and see how i feel about em.

[TaintedStang]

Get a Mach 1./thread

[SNmustang95]

Well actually...I'm more over looking for a mach/cobra (not 03-04 cobra).

[mr.burton]

Why not get a 2005 like me? I wanted a 2003 GT on the lot, but once i sat in it i was like....eww.

[zinsavage123]

Originally Posted by mr.burton Why not get a 2005 like me? I wanted a 2003 GT on the lot, but once i sat in it i was like....eww.

yeah wish id of just saved more and gotta 3v. but im running low 13's with a auto bolt-on 2v so geuss it dont matter?

[T-Lee. 30]

Originally Posted by mr.burton Why not get a 2005 like me? I wanted a 2003 GT on the lot, but once i sat in it i was like....eww.

Total different look at seems to have a different appeal to different ppl. Some still dont like the look of the 05-09 mustang but many still have love for the new edge platform that ended 7 years ago. to each is own though

[Jaa1456]

One big plus a New Edge has over the Sn95 is the fact it is just a newer car. Im not talking about anything else other than the fact that the parts aren't as old and a low mileage New Edge should be easier to come across than a SN95. What kind of budget are you looking to spend? If you can afford the Mach 1 go for it.

[flatblack94]

Originally Posted by 95Slobra dont do it...the 4.6s are a dime a dozen. A nice, well kept built sn95 is wayyy sexier and more rare.

^ I agree with this, but if you could get your hands on an Mach or a 99/01 cobra then you should go for it that is also what I have been considering. The fact that new edges are a newer model would mean they most likely are an all around better daily driver and they should get better gas mileage not that it matters to most mustang drivers