Should I pick up a 5.0 or go Modular with 96-98 Gt's?

**Brent** · **Should I pick up a 5.0 or go Modular with 96-98 Gt's?**

Well I am going to sell the car and get me a GT. That is pretty much set in stone.

I know for a fact this is what I am looking for:

Black exterior
Black Interior
Leather
5-Speed

I will not settle for anything less than the above. The paint will need to be a in great condition as well the interior. The lower the miles the better. My max price is 6500 dollars

So what are the pros and cons of each motor? 5.0 or 4.6 is the question

STEVE · 12-26-2005, 08:26 PM

try looking for a 99 gt, just save up some more money. Are you in desperate need of a new car? wait a bit and get a 99 gt

**Brent** · 12-26-2005, 08:58 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by 232stang try looking for a 99 gt, just save up some more money. Are you in desperate need of a new car? wait a bit and get a 99 gt

I like the 94-98 body style better

lowflyn · 12-26-2005, 09:09 PM

The 5.0 is definitely a cheaper engine to mod...at least from what I've seen. The modular motors just look they're more expensive.

**bbunt302** · 12-26-2005, 09:12 PM

I say 5.0, but I'm a little biased. But if you're set on a 94-98, I'd definitely say 5.0, for several reasosn:

Faster stock (compared to 96-98's)
Cheaper to mod
Easier to work with
More people are familiar with a Windsor than a mod motor (easier to find someone to swap heads, cam, etc.)
An aftermarket that has any part you could possibly want, from mild to wild

Last but not least, you get that classic 5.0 sound.

Good luck with the search for a black-on-black five speed. They can be tough to find. A black car with well-maintained paint is even more difficult.

**Brent** · 12-26-2005, 09:17 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by bbunt302 I say 5.0, but I'm a little biased. But if you're set on a 94-98, I'd definitely say 5.0, for several reasosn: Faster stock (compared to 96-98's) Cheaper to mod Easier to work with More people are familiar with a Windsor than a mod motor (easier to find someone to swap heads, cam, etc.) An aftermarket that has any part you could possibly want, from mild to wild Last but not least, you get that classic 5.0 sound. Good luck with the search for a black-on-black five speed. They can be tough to find. A black car with well-maintained paint is even more difficult.

I am leaning more toward the 5.0 than anything else.

Dark02Pony · 12-26-2005, 09:37 PM

5.0...easier to work on, cheaper to work on,respond better to mods.

Bane- · 12-26-2005, 09:42 PM

like bbunt said, good luck finding a black on black 5spd car...damn near impossible..was for me anyway.

the 87-91.5 5.0s are a better bet then the 91.5-95s as they have 225hp compared to like 215-205hp. Parts are dirt cheap, easy enough to do yourself.
and the fox 5.0s will out run a 96-98 mod motor stock for stock anyday. no the foxes might not be the best in the looks department but they make up for with simple bolt ons to run very nice.

Ibanezplayer272 · 12-26-2005, 09:55 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by Bane- like bbunt said, good luck finding a black on black 5spd car...damn near impossible..was for me anyway. the 87-91.5 5.0s are a better bet then the 91.5-95s as they have 225hp compared to like 215-205hp. Parts are dirt cheap, easy enough to do yourself. and the fox 5.0s will out run a 96-98 mod motor stock for stock anyday. no the foxes might not be the best in the looks department but they make up for with simple bolt ons to run very nice.

Couldn't of said that better myself.

and I personally love the look of them.

**Brent** · 12-26-2005, 10:16 PM

I ain't buying anything but a 94-98

Besides the 94-95 have as the 5.0 in it anyways and just as big aftermarket

I don't care for the fox that much and I dont like the 99+ as much as I like the 94-98

lowflyn · 12-26-2005, 10:18 PM

Hence the reason he keeps saying he is looking for a 94-98, trust me, brent has his mind set on that body style.

sonic04edge · 11:47 PM

I dont know what the stock 94-95 gt 5spd runs in the 1/4, but I do know the 96-98 5spd runs a 14.9 stock while foxbody's stock run low 15's. I personally would go with the mod motor. I like the sound better and its a very reliable motor. Harder to work on yes, but change out just a few basic parts and it'll be running with the 99+ gt's.

So my vote is for 96-98. Brent if you need my help locating one you know how to reach me lol.

lowflyn · 12-26-2005, 10:36 PM

I don't think many ppl know what the stock 94-95 gt 5spd runs in the 1/2 either....

**Brent** · 12-26-2005, 10:38 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by lowflyn I don't think many ppl know what the stock 94-95 gt 5spd runs in the 1/2 either....

I dunno I am still leaning towards the 5.0... I guess if I find a Black/Black 5-Speed in great condition and its a 96-98 I will jump on it..

n8r · 12-26-2005, 10:54 PM

5.0 all the way

dark · 12-26-2005, 11:05 PM

i vote modular. aftermarket strokers can be had for them also

DarkShadow · 12-26-2005, 11:49 PM

How 'bout this:

Find a pre-`99 (since you like that body style) with crazy mileage (so it'll go for cheap) that still has no body problems. Then buy our 5.0 motor.......

sonic04edge · 12-26-2005, 11:53 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by lowflyn I don't think many ppl know what the stock 94-95 gt 5spd runs in the 1/2 either....

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