Hey guys! My name is Nick and I'm from Summerville, South Carolina (just outside Charleston). I've been building cars for the longest time, I have plenty of experience with 4cylinders. This would be my first V8 and also my first Ford.
Well I sold two of my '96 & '98 Neons for a total of $3,700 and ended up buying this '98 Mustang GT. I always swore I would never own a Mustang, but I couldn't pass this one up. I had my eye on it the day I moved into my neighborhood (without the flames at the time). Very clean car, except for the flames on the front end and with a salvage title. I ended up paying $3,000 cash for the car. Has 120,xxx miles, full power options, cruise control, new tires & fresh paint.
The only mechanical issues I've come across are the odometer (mileage gauge) doesn't work. I'm hoping that's a sensor unplugged somewhere, I haven't began to look yet. Does anyone have a good place to start checking?
It also is missing the a/c condenser, so I'll be installing one and having the system recharged.
Then I have the "clicky" shifter and sometimes it doesn't wanna fall into gear. Are these clutches adjustable?
Upgrades:
BBK cold air intake
BBK underdrive pullies
2 1/2" pipes with "H" pipe to Flowmasters with turn downs
Pro 50 shifter
I did a good bit of research/lurking around the forum before registering. I've read all about the PI swap when I decide to build power. One thing I know I don't like right away is the shifter, it's so "clicky" and a long reach. Till I decide to tear into the engine like I do the rest of my cars... it's just going to be a nice clean daily driver. :thumbsup:
Couple plans I have are this:
Repainting the front fenders & hood to get rid of those flames.
I'd like to get a different style front bumper, I'm kinda liking the Cobra ones.
Darker headlights (still looking for the perfect set) that don't look cheap.
Picking up stock foglights and painting them yellow.
What type of maintenance do you recommend for this car? Oil, filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, wires, etc...
I'm sure there's parts on this car I don't know about, so if you see something I need to know please tell me. I know how forums work, so I'll be doing my research before I post. I don't wanna get torn apart by a stupid question. I'm here to learn!
Owner Pictures:
Current Pictures:
I'd love to hear your opinions. :thumbsup:
Well I sold two of my '96 & '98 Neons for a total of $3,700 and ended up buying this '98 Mustang GT. I always swore I would never own a Mustang, but I couldn't pass this one up. I had my eye on it the day I moved into my neighborhood (without the flames at the time). Very clean car, except for the flames on the front end and with a salvage title. I ended up paying $3,000 cash for the car. Has 120,xxx miles, full power options, cruise control, new tires & fresh paint.
The only mechanical issues I've come across are the odometer (mileage gauge) doesn't work. I'm hoping that's a sensor unplugged somewhere, I haven't began to look yet. Does anyone have a good place to start checking?
It also is missing the a/c condenser, so I'll be installing one and having the system recharged.
Then I have the "clicky" shifter and sometimes it doesn't wanna fall into gear. Are these clutches adjustable?
Upgrades:
BBK cold air intake
BBK underdrive pullies
2 1/2" pipes with "H" pipe to Flowmasters with turn downs
Pro 50 shifter
I did a good bit of research/lurking around the forum before registering. I've read all about the PI swap when I decide to build power. One thing I know I don't like right away is the shifter, it's so "clicky" and a long reach. Till I decide to tear into the engine like I do the rest of my cars... it's just going to be a nice clean daily driver. :thumbsup:
Couple plans I have are this:
Repainting the front fenders & hood to get rid of those flames.
I'd like to get a different style front bumper, I'm kinda liking the Cobra ones.
Darker headlights (still looking for the perfect set) that don't look cheap.
Picking up stock foglights and painting them yellow.
What type of maintenance do you recommend for this car? Oil, filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, wires, etc...
I'm sure there's parts on this car I don't know about, so if you see something I need to know please tell me. I know how forums work, so I'll be doing my research before I post. I don't wanna get torn apart by a stupid question. I'm here to learn!
Owner Pictures:
Current Pictures:
I'd love to hear your opinions. :thumbsup:
