Possible 95 GTS purchase

Hey guys, possible girls, I am going to look at this car on Friday and was wondering if there are any things that are common to look out for or to ask about. I am going to be replacing my 96 cobra track car and this car fits the bill as it seems pretty ready to roll. The class I am running in is a 11.87:1 power to weight ratio class so max power is not what I looking for, but if it makes around 240hp/290ftlbs I should be in business, or at least close. And on that subject, I was trying to google the mods done and what HP range it might be at, and that is where I came up with the 240/290, hopeful I think. Any who, here is the link, any advise is appreciated.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5761168905.html

 

A metallic blue will be the end color.
And yes that red paint on the intake is way too Honda Valve Cover Red. High temp silver would be its new color.

I hope it is nice. He said it hasn't been on track since 2013, I hope it has been started and run a few times at the very least.

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Okay, I checked it out, not 100% excited about the bolt in cage, but my guy says it should pass NASA race group tech. Sounds good, has a slight tic at idle, but I honestly have never heard a 5.0 idle with with 1.7 rockers at idle. I amy be picking it up on Tuesday and then transfer suspension parts over from the 96 cobra and then part that one out. The A9l is a question mark for me as I am not sure from what I read online if it is even an "Upgrade" as some people say it is a bad band-aid. But if I can maybe throw a cam at it and get around 240hp/300tq I would be happy. Anyone with suggestions on getting a 5.0 with under drive, Cobra intake manifold, A9l, shorty headers and intake to 240hp/300tq??

 

Thanks for that! I have to weigh the thing once I get it to know exactly what power I need to make. But I was figuring those numbers off of 3350 race weight with me in it. Need to be 12 to 1 power to weight ratio.

 

I thank you guys for the information and the dyno graph. Being as how stripped it is and the fact that I will more than likely remove the whole dash and make a sheet metal or plastic "dash", remove power steering and maybe power brakes, even if the power is under what I need, I would rather have less weight to help keep tires under me for longer. I just sent payment for it and will be picking it up tonight and hopefully have it on the scales this weekend.

 

And I own a pushrod car.

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She has just a slight hint of a lope on idle, and doesn't have an unburnt fuel smell really at all. No leaks and 80,000 miles. I'll have her on track October 1-2 for her first race. Should be going to the dyno before that to confirm her class legal status and then a roll cage check. Might add a NASCAR style door bar as well.

I honestly never thought I'd own one. But when the price is right, things happen. I believe the torque might make me a pushrod lover.


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