94-98 GT or 99-04 GT?

Klutchx33 · October 25th, 2011, 09:16 PM

I'm about to turn 16 and I have been looking at the 2 different body styles I listed in the title. There are a lot of clean 99-04 GT's out there so when you see one you don't really think much about it. On the other hand when you see a clean 94-98 GT you just can't stop staring. Will you guys please give me your opinions on the 2 body styles? I need to make a decision on which one I want...

Thanks,
Zach

zinsavage123 · October 25th, 2011, 09:20 PM

94-98 original muscle look
99-04 import look known as new edge I personally love the 99-04's its my fave gen mustang and their alot faster than the 94-98's

Klutchx33 · October 25th, 2011, 09:24 PM

I've been in love with the 99-04's since they came out. I just recently saw how nice the 94-98's look. Thanks for the help!

Jaa1456 · October 25th, 2011, 10:18 PM

I would go with a 96 and later. The 94-95 had 5.0 motors and less power. Personally I like the new edge 99-04. The other ones look like crap thrown together.

JoshC! · October 25th, 2011, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by Jaa1456

I would go with a 96 and later. The 94-95 had 5.0 motors and less power. Personally I like the new edge 99-04. The other ones look like crap thrown together.

parts for 5.0's are cheaper and easier to come by.

i personally dont like how the 94-98's look stock but they look amazing with some appearance mods. if you want a 4.6, id go with a 99-04.

Jaa1456 · October 25th, 2011, 10:56 PM

All parts are easy to come by when you know where to look.

JoshC! · October 25th, 2011, 11:01 PM

find me a good set of heads for a 4.6 for the same price as a 5.0. same with cams for a 4.6..

Jaa1456 · October 25th, 2011, 11:02 PM

900 ford racing brand new for the heads comp cams stage 1 for 200 bucks.

JoshC! · October 25th, 2011, 11:11 PM

if youre going to cam a car, why use a stage one. you also threw out numbers, no links to anything.

you can also pick up heads for a 5.0 for cheaper than that.

id like to see where you found stage 1 comp cams for $200 Comp Cams Stage I Xtreme Energy XE262AH Mustang Camshafts (96-04 4.6L 2V) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Jaa1456 · October 25th, 2011, 11:16 PM

The heads are stage 21 and the cams are stage 1. If you run a stage 2 cam with stock pistons you will run into problems. Links are not needed as I said you need to know where to look. After I buy my cams I will post a link. And 5.0 cams will not be any cheaper and stage 2 heads at 900 for a 5.0 will be used.

JoshC! · October 25th, 2011, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jaa1456

The heads are stage 21 and the cams are stage 1. If you run a stage 2 cam with stock pistons you will run into problems. Links are not needed as I said you need to know where to look. After I buy my cams I will post a link. And 5.0 cams will not be any cheaper and stage 2 heads at 900 for a 5.0 will be used.

problems depend on the cams. you can have issues running stage 1 cams. ive heard of plenty of people installing cams that dont need new springs or anything like that and having the springs collapse after install.

lol why wont you post a link? makes no sense... you dont have proof on buying $500+ cams for $200 and your $1400 heads for $900. granted if you found someone just getting rid of shit, yeah it happens. there is nothing wrong with used heads either, ive seen used 5.0 heads go for a lot cheaper than $900.

TaintedStang · October 26th, 2011, 12:01 AM

I would get whichever one better fits your budget and is in the best condition. Both cars look tame in stock form and are underpowered when compared against the competition.

Jaa1456 · October 26th, 2011, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by JoshC

problems depend on the cams. you can have issues running stage 1 cams. ive heard of plenty of people installing cams that dont need new springs or anything like that and having the springs collapse after install.

lol why wont you post a link? makes no sense... you dont have proof on buying $500+ cams for $200 and your $1400 heads for $900. granted if you found someone just getting rid of shit, yeah it happens. there is nothing wrong with used heads either, ive seen used 5.0 heads go for a lot cheaper than $900.

The heads are on Summit racing for 900 bucks as for the Cams, they are on a site that sells off items used for magazine shoots. If I were to post the link then someone else would bid them up on the site and I would have to outbid more people. That's why I said after I get the cams I will post a link. Also waiting for the Edlebrock victor JR intake as well. Might get it for 220.

JoshC! · October 26th, 2011, 10:09 AM

The ford racing heads on summit are nothing special. They're just PI heads. That's what's on your car now.

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Jaa1456 · October 26th, 2011, 10:17 AM

They have Ford Racing port and polished for that price

JoshC! · October 26th, 2011, 10:25 AM

Link? All I found were PI heads and they were over $800

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bluestang1724 · October 26th, 2011, 10:34 AM

OP like Taintedstang said, get whichever one u come by that fits your budget. if you want a 5.0 get a 94-95. 4.6 get 96-04 the new edge has more power tho. and with the right appearance mods both look equally beautiful.whats your price range? you can also find some 99, 01 cobra's in the low 10k range sometimes cheaper than that.

SNmustang95 · October 26th, 2011, 10:49 AM

Dear god, what is with people saying 4.6 parts are cheaper?! they are abosolutley not. 1994-1998 Ford Mustang Cylinder Heads & Valvetrain Components at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Do any of those 4.6 parts look cheaper? I think not.

5.0
Products - Latemodel Restoration Supply

4.6
Products - Latemodel Restoration Supply

PI heads-This is a new, current production, 1999-04 style “Performance
Improved” RH cylinder head assembly for 4.6L 2V Mustangs. These heads are
a cheap way to restore a high-mileage engine or upgrade from
lower-performance 1996-98 Mustang 4.6L heads. Head comes assembled with valve train and cam. Sold individually.

Dont really create power. That's not saying DONT create power.

V8POWA! · October 26th, 2011, 11:06 AM

I think they josh is saying the 5.0 parts are cheaper not the 4.6, which would be correct, and the other guy is saying they are both the same, which I don't think so.

I like both, but seeing as I have a 96, I would say get a 98 cobra or something if you could. I would take a new edge also though, but they are more expensive as well and I got this when I was 19 and paid on my own so I was basically broke....its came along pretty well I think though.

JoshC! · October 26th, 2011, 11:17 AM

Thank you to these two guys^^

Yes your car has come along nicely

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October 25th, 2011, 09:16 PM	#1
Klutchx33 Newbie Currently Looking Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	94-98 GT or 99-04 GT? I'm about to turn 16 and I have been looking at the 2 different body styles I listed in the title. There are a lot of clean 99-04 GT's out there so when you see one you don't really think much about it. On the other hand when you see a clean 94-98 GT you just can't stop staring. Will you guys please give me your opinions on the 2 body styles? I need to make a decision on which one I want... Thanks, Zach

October 25th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#2
zinsavage123 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 12.33@111.23mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 3 reviews	94-98 original muscle look 99-04 import look known as new edge I personally love the 99-04's its my fave gen mustang and their alot faster than the 94-98's __________________ 2001 Mustang GT - mods+pics in garage, tuned by matt@performance evolution 1996 Civic DX - my dd

October 25th, 2011, 11:01 PM	#7
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	find me a good set of heads for a 4.6 for the same price as a 5.0. same with cams for a 4.6.. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

October 25th, 2011, 11:11 PM	#9
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	if youre going to cam a car, why use a stage one. you also threw out numbers, no links to anything. you can also pick up heads for a 5.0 for cheaper than that. id like to see where you found stage 1 comp cams for $200 Comp Cams Stage I Xtreme Energy XE262AH Mustang Camshafts (96-04 4.6L 2V) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

October 26th, 2011, 12:01 AM	#12
TaintedStang MM's Taint Shaver! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,544 iTrader: 5 reviews	I would get whichever one better fits your budget and is in the best condition. Both cars look tame in stock form and are underpowered when compared against the competition. __________________

October 25th, 2011, 09:24 PM	#3
Klutchx33 Newbie Currently Looking Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've been in love with the 99-04's since they came out. I just recently saw how nice the 94-98's look. Thanks for the help!

October 25th, 2011, 10:18 PM	#4
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	I would go with a 96 and later. The 94-95 had 5.0 motors and less power. Personally I like the new edge 99-04. The other ones look like crap thrown together.

October 25th, 2011, 10:56 PM	#6
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	All parts are easy to come by when you know where to look.

October 25th, 2011, 11:02 PM	#8
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	900 ford racing brand new for the heads comp cams stage 1 for 200 bucks.

October 25th, 2011, 11:16 PM	#10
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	The heads are stage 21 and the cams are stage 1. If you run a stage 2 cam with stock pistons you will run into problems. Links are not needed as I said you need to know where to look. After I buy my cams I will post a link. And 5.0 cams will not be any cheaper and stage 2 heads at 900 for a 5.0 will be used.

October 26th, 2011, 10:09 AM	#14
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	The ford racing heads on summit are nothing special. They're just PI heads. That's what's on your car now. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using AutoGuide App __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

October 26th, 2011, 10:17 AM	#15
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	They have Ford Racing port and polished for that price

October 26th, 2011, 10:25 AM	#16
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	Link? All I found were PI heads and they were over $800 Sent from my DROID BIONIC using AutoGuide App __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

October 26th, 2011, 10:34 AM	#17
bluestang1724 Regular 03 cobra, 95 gt, 00 v6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 250 iTrader: 0 reviews	OP like Taintedstang said, get whichever one u come by that fits your budget. if you want a 5.0 get a 94-95. 4.6 get 96-04 the new edge has more power tho. and with the right appearance mods both look equally beautiful.whats your price range? you can also find some 99, 01 cobra's in the low 10k range sometimes cheaper than that.

October 26th, 2011, 11:06 AM	#19
V8POWA! POWA! 24/7 fukkers 1996 Mustang GT 1 @ 1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cali 805 Posts: 4,824 iTrader: 1 reviews	I think they josh is saying the 5.0 parts are cheaper not the 4.6, which would be correct, and the other guy is saying they are both the same, which I don't think so. I like both, but seeing as I have a 96, I would say get a 98 cobra or something if you could. I would take a new edge also though, but they are more expensive as well and I got this when I was 19 and paid on my own so I was basically broke....its came along pretty well I think though. __________________ Check Out My Build Thread!

October 26th, 2011, 11:17 AM	#20
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank you to these two guys^^ Yes your car has come along nicely Sent from my DROID BIONIC using AutoGuide App __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

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