best 2valver for my turbo setup

jtbball · April 11th, 2007, 09:14 PM

I have about $12000 to spend and I want to make a single turbo 5spd mustang tuned and reliable with at least 400rwhp.
The oldest I would want to go is 1994...
What year mustang would you recommend to complete these goals (94-95, 96-98, 99+)
I have found that for just the car its been around...
94-95 $5000
96-98 $6000-8000
99+ $9000+
(gt convertible 5sp pricing....good condition)
Should I consider a cobra from 1996-1998?
I feel like if I get the 99+ model I won't be able to turbo it and stay under 12k which is a must.
As you can see I have a million ideas in my head and I am not sure which combination of mods and engines would yield the best, most reliable, and price effective solution. I know that some engines flow better than others and some have more parts available but some help would be appreciated. thanks

bransdaman78 · April 11th, 2007, 09:26 PM

you can get an older GT for 5 or 6 but turbo and new motor and prolly tranny will blow up your budget

jtbball · April 11th, 2007, 10:19 PM

well i dont think you need to get a new motor and tranny for 400hp

02steedagt · April 11th, 2007, 11:51 PM

i suggest looking into a 96-98 cobra and build your turbo off that motor. you can find one in decent shape for $6-8K on ebay.

zkid01 · April 12th, 2007, 10:55 AM

+1 on the 96-98 Cobra, if you only want to spend 12 and still get the Turbo.. just remember you going to have to upgrade tranny a bit, and get a set of gears...i think the stock internals should be ok for around 400 but i wouldnt put much more than that. Good luck.

jtbball · April 12th, 2007, 12:47 PM

what kind of upgrades do u have to make to the tranny...is it the T45 that is also in the gt?

White99stang · April 12th, 2007, 03:49 PM

in all honesty i don't think you have the budget it for it. I say just pick the body style you like the most and go from there. You will be surprised on how much everything costs when you add everything up, and i don't mean internet adding, tax and labor and running into problems never get accounted. But if i was to get another car i would either go with a 96-98 cobra, or another 99+ GT. DO NOT get a 95, the heaviest mustang every built lol.

TurboLX · April 12th, 2007, 05:22 PM

i would get the newer style iron 4.6 blocks, they can handle up to 1000hp

ckthecerealkiller · April 12th, 2007, 06:16 PM

sn 95 cobra 7,000
getting everything running smooth enough for turbo setup about 2,500 with labor and all of the upgrades to handle 400 horse
turbo 3500
Your already at 13 g's. That isn't including getting the turbo in the car.

Unless you are savvy enough to install everything it isn't going to happen.

Just get a terminator for about 13k and call it good.

jtbball · April 12th, 2007, 06:29 PM

i can get everything i need for the turbo setup including the turbo for 2500 and then get it installed for 500...so i need to find a car that is turbo ready for 9000...i think this is possible but i still dont know how much the transmission can take...with my budget i might have to lower my hp goal a bit to fit my budget?

02steedagt · April 12th, 2007, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by ckthecerealkiller

sn 95 cobra 7,000
getting everything running smooth enough for turbo setup about 2,500 with labor and all of the upgrades to handle 400 horse
turbo 3500
Your already at 13 g's. That isn't including getting the turbo in the car.

Unless you are savvy enough to install everything it isn't going to happen.

Just get a terminator for about 13k and call it good.

terminator 13K?????

are you smoking? if terminators were 13k, i would have 2 of them. Try 20-25K

ckthecerealkiller · April 12th, 2007, 06:38 PM

[quote="02steedagt"]

terminator 13K????? are you smoking? if terminators were 13k, i would have 2 of them. Try 20-25K

1st I'm smokin a philly actually and I hit the 1 instead of the 2 sorry.

Kind of a joke to jtbball.... I know it's not all that funny.

ckthecerealkiller · April 12th, 2007, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by jtbball

i can get everything i need for the turbo setup including the turbo for 2500 and then get it installed for 500...so i need to find a car that is turbo ready for 9000...i think this is possible but i still dont know how much the transmission can take...with my budget i might have to lower my hp goal a bit to fit my budget?

An sn95 GT can be had for 5g's you can do a whole rebuild of the engine for 1000 dollars plus labor. A new tranny could be had for 1500. That is 7500 plus labor which I doubt will be more than 1500.l

StuTheMusicEngineer · April 13th, 2007, 03:22 AM

1st I'm smokin a philly actually

yes sir...

April 11th, 2007, 09:14 PM	#1
jtbball Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	best 2valver for my turbo setup I have about $12000 to spend and I want to make a single turbo 5spd mustang tuned and reliable with at least 400rwhp. The oldest I would want to go is 1994... What year mustang would you recommend to complete these goals (94-95, 96-98, 99+) I have found that for just the car its been around... 94-95 $5000 96-98 $6000-8000 99+ $9000+ (gt convertible 5sp pricing....good condition) Should I consider a cobra from 1996-1998? I feel like if I get the 99+ model I won't be able to turbo it and stay under 12k which is a must. As you can see I have a million ideas in my head and I am not sure which combination of mods and engines would yield the best, most reliable, and price effective solution. I know that some engines flow better than others and some have more parts available but some help would be appreciated. thanks

April 11th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#2
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zkid01 Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pearl Harbor, HI Posts: 607	+1 on the 96-98 Cobra, if you only want to spend 12 and still get the Turbo.. just remember you going to have to upgrade tranny a bit, and get a set of gears...i think the stock internals should be ok for around 400 but i wouldnt put much more than that. Good luck. __________________ Work Hard....Play Harder. http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...dMustangs2.jpg

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White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: elkridge, MD Posts: 2,854	in all honesty i don't think you have the budget it for it. I say just pick the body style you like the most and go from there. You will be surprised on how much everything costs when you add everything up, and i don't mean internet adding, tax and labor and running into problems never get accounted. But if i was to get another car i would either go with a 96-98 cobra, or another 99+ GT. DO NOT get a 95, the heaviest mustang every built lol. __________________ Have a Nice Day, Especially MSO 99 Mustang GT VT 302 Stroker 11.13@123 f.s. 9k 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq

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April 11th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#3
jtbball Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	well i dont think you need to get a new motor and tranny for 400hp

April 12th, 2007, 12:47 PM	#6
jtbball Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	what kind of upgrades do u have to make to the tranny...is it the T45 that is also in the gt?

April 12th, 2007, 05:22 PM	#8
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 9.71@141.6 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,755	i would get the newer style iron 4.6 blocks, they can handle up to 1000hp

April 12th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#9
ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Windsor CO Posts: 936	sn 95 cobra 7,000 getting everything running smooth enough for turbo setup about 2,500 with labor and all of the upgrades to handle 400 horse turbo 3500 Your already at 13 g's. That isn't including getting the turbo in the car. Unless you are savvy enough to install everything it isn't going to happen. Just get a terminator for about 13k and call it good.

April 12th, 2007, 06:29 PM	#10
jtbball Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	i can get everything i need for the turbo setup including the turbo for 2500 and then get it installed for 500...so i need to find a car that is turbo ready for 9000...i think this is possible but i still dont know how much the transmission can take...with my budget i might have to lower my hp goal a bit to fit my budget?

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