New: From Greater New Orleans Area

Kraest · Jun 25, 2012

Hey, guys.

Just registered here since I inherited my dad's Yellow 1998 GT -- he died nearly 2 years ago and I finally got the paperwork straight and now the car is in the driveway. I'm 33 and no stranger to sports cars. I have owned 3 500+rwhp C5 Vettes, a Trans-Am, 2 400+ rwhp Z28s, and a GTO. I'm a Chevy guy by nature, but this car means alot to me because it was his and he loved it.

Looking forward to talking to all of you.

Mike

forcefedhatch · Jun 25, 2012

Sorry for the loss, my mother is sick at the moment, they found a mass in the head of her pancreas that 3 specialists have identified as malignant, it's sad to lose any loved one, but at least you have what I'm sure is a fine piece of his life as remembrance... Once again sorry for the loss, post some pics.

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Ferocious · Jun 25, 2012

Welcome to the site!

Looks like you've owned some pretty sweet rides.
Got any pictures of any of those or the new mustang?

Kraest · Jun 25, 2012

forcefedhatch said:
Sorry for the loss, my mother is sick at the moment, they found a mass in the head of her pancreas that 3 specialists have identified as malignant, it's sad to lose any loved one, but at least you have what I'm sure is a fine piece of his life as remembrance... Once again sorry for the loss, post some pics.

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Very very sorry to hear that..... Life is pretty devestating at times.. How we react to tragedy is the key to everything.

KidK9 · Jun 25, 2012

Welcome, my friend.

Kraest · Jun 25, 2012

Ferocious said:
Welcome to the site!

Looks like you've owned some pretty sweet rides.
Got any pictures of any of those or the new mustang?

Those should hold you over... I'll go run outside and snap a pic of the Mustard-Tang

Kraest · Jun 25, 2012

Slykin · Jun 25, 2012

Wow. That's really clean. Welcome!

Kraest · Jun 25, 2012

Slykin said:
Wow. That's really clean. Welcome!

Thanks! I just cleaned it! LOL!

First bath in about 2-3 years.

Slykin · Jun 25, 2012

I guess I should say it looks MINT lol. Is it completely stock? That'd be great to have an unmolested car!

Kraest · Jun 26, 2012

Slykin said:
I guess I should say it looks MINT lol. Is it completely stock? That'd be great to have an unmolested car!

It's pretty much stock besides a CAI and exhaust.... however, the Non-PI motor is getting very tired (stuck a couple lifters and spit out a few cam followers that I fixed this weekend), so I'm actually thinking of alot of conversions to do to it....

Option A:
PI heads for $250 + labor.

Option B:
5.4L truck engine + labor ????

Option C:
Built 306 carb setup that's already gone 10.90s in a coupe that I can get for $500... plus a new UMI K-Member and coil overs setup $600, plus a slightly built AOD and new 3600 stall for $400 --- or find a rebuilt T-5 or maybe even a TKO if it's not too much.

I honestly like Option C the best --- I'm not a fan of the modular 2v stuff.

Anyone do any 4.6 ---> 5.0 conversions for the 96-98 SN95? Does it REALLY suck? Can you point me in the right direction to a forum here that talks about builds and advice?

Thanks,

Mike

rollen01 · Jun 26, 2012

man that is a clean mustang and welcome to the site

1997GT4.6 · Jun 26, 2012

Welcome! Nice array of vehicles you've had. I'm pretty sure most of us appreciate GM cars here as well, I myself am a Pontiac guy by nature. Never did get me a Trans Am though :/

Option C sounds the best, but idk about the conversion to 5.0. Modulars are pretty cool too though; well 4v's that is

98BlackGT · Jun 28, 2012

Welcome, love yellow mustangs!

sinner · Jun 29, 2012

Welcome to the board and I live in Dallas now but I'm from Metairie. I'm a few years older then you but we might know some of the same people, lol.

I love the car and modular motors are great, excluding the first generation. I think you should build the short block, upgrade the heads and get a blower. Keep the car easy and fun to drive and even with good gas mileage.... For what it is. You can easily get to 500hp and get over 22mpg.

FYI, I love the car. I almost bought a yellow Gt in 98.

jo4roush99 · Jun 29, 2012

Nice car you have there. Welcome to SN95 and Geaux Tigers.

Kraest · Jun 30, 2012

Haha Thanks Guys

white95 · Jun 30, 2012

Welcome to the family!! Glad to see another Louisiana member!!

I'm sorry for your loss bro! I have a similar story; my dad passed away in 2010 and I inherited a yellow VW new beetle. Lol, hardly a sports car but sentimental to me just the same.

Again, welcome and maybe I'll run into ya at NOLA Motorsports Park!!