[dandsphillips]

I just wanted to start by saying that im new to the forum. And im in the Army and currently stationed in korea. Ill be back home in SC on january 25th 2010. And all my daughter has been talking about since i left was me and her building a car together when i get home. Ive been into street racing and fast cars since i was old enough to walk. This is going to be my first complete car build. Im looking for a 99-04 mustang convertible, preferably a V-6 so i know it hasnt been beat on hard. And my daughter loves the idea of a vert. I have a guy thats going to build me a windsor based 408, built for nitrous or boost and a C4. I plan on having either one big gun on it or a two stage, the motor will be able to hold at least 400 give or take. Im thinking about keeping the 8.8 and changing the guts out. I was wondering if anybody had any ideas that i might have forgot about. I want the car to have decent street manners bc its going get driven on the street, but at the same time i want it to perform good at the track. Thanks for the responses

 

[dandsphillips]

thanks for all the replies. What i meant when i said i didnt want a car that was beat on was the suspension. I already know that im doin a tubular k member, and want to lower it at least an inch all the way around. drag shocks, and pull the sway bars. I also thought about the whole v6 thing, but theres no replacement for displacement. I know theres alot of fast ass v6s out there, but theres no sound like a small block with a big ass cam. I also thought about going the turbo route too, the guy that im having build my motor said it will have like 8.5 to 1 comp. So its good for nitrous or boost.

 

[dandsphillips]

Weems you said that a stock GT block will hold at least 400? How did you have it set up?
And Limited if i was to go with a 94-98, the windsor based engine should be an easy swap. With a K member and different mounts?
Sorry for all the questions, i figured this would be the best place to get answers. Thanks again for all the replies