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Old 02-18-2010, 04:25 AM
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Ok so Ive got my gold ws6 which is very rare "1 of 7" and it is basically just a bolt on car with 80k on it. I also have a 92 Mustang GT. I can not for the life of me make up my mind on which car to build. I know that it is truly up to me and I am the one that is going to have to drive it, I just can not seem to decide. If you guys could give me some opinions on which you think would be cooler / better. Also which would be cheaper / easier.
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Cheaper would be the formula over the fox, Because alot is sorta plug n play. It's up too you if you wanna mess with a 1 of 7 type car or not. I would'nt..
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your cars rarity wont come into play for a long time. it depends how you are building the motor and what for. if the t/a is for a DD and you want mega power in it with a streetable cam and tune, then the t/a should be a fine home. if you want this motor to be a barely driveable track brawler, the fox is probably a better option.
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I am not really worried about rarity. Im already doing an m6 to a4 swap either way on the formula and its almost a full bolt on car. So I passed the point of putting it away and keeping it original a long time ago.

I also will be buying a DD in the fall. Basically because I am deployed and have no need for one right now. I am just looking for some opinions before I get into buying suspension or swap parts.
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I don't know that these cars will ever see a large increase in value. Regardless, a 1 of 7 car is rare, but it already has 80k miles on it anway. I personally would have no problem modding it.

I think a 408 Formula, or Fox would both be pretty cool. The Fox would be the better performer, but it would also cost a bit more money, and be alot more work.

I would probably go with the Fox assuming I had the time, money, and resources to complete the swap. I think it would be bad *** to pop the hood at car meets and have an LSX sitting in there.
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foxes are lighter. go with a gutted fox for the track
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I am kinda leaning towards the fox a bit but I'm just worried that I will neglect spending time with my bird... I just don't see how after being in a 9 sec car and then hoping in something that run's mid 12s can be very much fun.
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make the fox uncomfortable to daily drive (huge cam, stall, 4.56 gear) just a pain so you wont think about it
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definitely do the fox if you have the money and skill.
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What is done to the fox currently?
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fox is a bone stock roller... really straight just need the front bumper painted and a set of wheels... Formula on the other hand has a built 4l60e full MVB and 3500 stall with anti balloon plates.
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Although I prefer the idea of a 408 Fox, with you already doing the M6 to A4 swap, you might as well just throw the 408 in there and have fun with that setup. You could always throw your bolt-ons LS1 into the Fox...
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Zeke 34, thats what I was kinda wanting to do. Mainly the only reason I am hesitant changing the motor in the bird is that everyone makes it out to be such a PITA. Is there any way to pull it out the top. Note: I am also planning on putting a UMI full tubular front on it.
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matt just build the damn mustang ill trade you my formula for yours then you can molest that if you want



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