94 Talon or Notchback 5.0
08-28-2004, 10:48 PM
#21
TECH Enthusiast
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Posts: 593
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Gloveperson
And weren't 2 out of the three first gens American Companies (Eagle and Plymouth?)
-Todd
-Todd
But as for the "to this day" comment, their hasn't been a "DSM" car for quite a few years now. 
08-28-2004, 11:18 PM
#22
Thinking about this, I think your friend should look into LT1's, too. You can get 93's dirt cheap. They respond a little worse to mods then the DSM's, but you start off MUCH better than the 5.0 and still has the same potential.
-Todd
-Todd
08-29-2004, 12:18 AM
#23
TECH Junkie
Join Date: May 2003
Location: its fucking cold
Posts: 3,050
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There is no question here. The 5.0 wins hands down. Cold air kit, TB, pulley's, exhaust, short shifter, 4.10's and slicks, and you have a 12 second car.
I have been contemplating another 5.0 myself, it would be my 3rd one in 4 years.
I have been contemplating another 5.0 myself, it would be my 3rd one in 4 years.
08-29-2004, 12:21 AM
#24
Originally Posted by BlueSix
There is no question here. The 5.0 wins hands down. Cold air kit, TB, pulley's, exhaust, short shifter, 4.10's and slicks, and you have a 12 second car.
I have been contemplating another 5.0 myself, it would be my 3rd one in 4 years.
I have been contemplating another 5.0 myself, it would be my 3rd one in 4 years.
But still, 5.0 over DSM!
-Todd
08-29-2004, 02:46 AM
#25
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Ruffin,N.C.
Posts: 1,456
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by BlueSix
There is no question here. The 5.0 wins hands down. Cold air kit, TB, pulley's, exhaust, short shifter, 4.10's and slicks, and you have a 12 second car.
I have been contemplating another 5.0 myself, it would be my 3rd one in 4 years.
I have been contemplating another 5.0 myself, it would be my 3rd one in 4 years.
thats what i was thinking. i say look for an lt1. but thats just my .02
08-29-2004, 09:55 AM
#26
TECH Fanatic
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,839
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sure that 300RWHP for cheap sounds great with a DSM, but then your clutch is gone. You better keep a spare tranny or two in the hatch because you'll need them. Hope that timing belt (yes belt) doesn't go or your whole engine will destroy itself. You'll need every bit of that $2000 just to keep your car running. Those things are a mechanic's nightmare.
And which is faster in the long run? We all know the answer to that
Also, compare prices for a forged bottom end on a 5.0 and a DSM.
gg jap crap
Case closed.
And which is faster in the long run? We all know the answer to that
Also, compare prices for a forged bottom end on a 5.0 and a DSM.
gg jap crap
Case closed.
08-29-2004, 10:00 AM
#27
Originally Posted by silverbeast
12's with a bolt on stang? maybe with weight reduction, because a full bolt on 5.0 around here with slicks runs around 8.70 (1/8) and that wont get you in the 12's. maybe its just the difference between where we live, hell i saw a Saleen (sp?) last night with a vortech run at the track and it ran an 8.64. thats what i was thinking. i say look for an lt1. but thats just my .02
thats what i was thinking. i say look for an lt1. but thats just my .02I could see the car running high 12's, but only because of the 4.10's and the slicks. Its trap speed wouldn't be so steller.
-Todd
08-29-2004, 11:20 AM
#28
Originally Posted by Gloveperson
The DSM would do that for cheaper, and the LT1 would also do that for, too.
But still, 5.0 over DSM!
-Todd
But still, 5.0 over DSM!
-Todd
08-29-2004, 11:43 AM
#29
Originally Posted by Gloveperson
The DSM would do that for cheaper, and the LT1 would also do that for, too.
But still, 5.0 over DSM!
-Todd
But still, 5.0 over DSM!
-Todd
on that comment on mods being cheaper on the dsm. if you want i could try and get a hold of the guy with the awd and get him on this forum and tell you all the problem's he has with that dsm out of his own mouth. like i said before im not nocking dsm's but even he'll tell you he keep's on braken stuff the last time i passed his house his talon was sitting in his driveway and that was 4 month's ago. and on top of that he's trying to sell it and nobody want's to buy it. i no nothing about awd dsm's but every time i see the guy i ask about his car and he alway's start's off by saying o'h that peice of ****. 
08-29-2004, 04:00 PM
#30
TECH Junkie
Join Date: May 2003
Location: its fucking cold
Posts: 3,050
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by silverbeast
12's with a bolt on stang? maybe with weight reduction, because a full bolt on 5.0 around here with slicks runs around 8.70 (1/8) and that wont get you in the 12's. maybe its just the difference between where we live, hell i saw a Saleen (sp?) last night with a vortech run at the track and it ran an 8.64. thats what i was thinking. i say look for an lt1. but thats just my .02
thats what i was thinking. i say look for an lt1. but thats just my .02If you still don't believe a bolt on stang (notch) can run 12's, search for Visceral on this site, he's got one.
08-29-2004, 04:52 PM
#31
Originally Posted by 02ls1ss
and i have to call on that comment on mods being cheaper on the dsm. if you want i could try and get a hold of the guy with the awd and get him on this forum and tell you all the problem's he has with that dsm out of his own mouth. like i said before im not nocking dsm's but even he'll tell you he keep's on braken stuff the last time i passed his house his talon was sitting in his driveway and that was 4 month's ago. and on top of that he's trying to sell it and nobody want's to buy it. i no nothing about awd dsm's but every time i see the guy i ask about his car and he alway's start's off by saying o'h that peice of ****.
on that comment on mods being cheaper on the dsm. if you want i could try and get a hold of the guy with the awd and get him on this forum and tell you all the problem's he has with that dsm out of his own mouth. like i said before im not nocking dsm's but even he'll tell you he keep's on braken stuff the last time i passed his house his talon was sitting in his driveway and that was 4 month's ago. and on top of that he's trying to sell it and nobody want's to buy it. i no nothing about awd dsm's but every time i see the guy i ask about his car and he alway's start's off by saying o'h that peice of ****. Well when you take into repairs, of course you are right. Those things make fords look like toyotos in terms of reliability.
-Todd
08-29-2004, 06:54 PM
#32
TECH Resident
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Westminster, MD
Posts: 940
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Gloveperson
Well when you take into repairs, of course you are right. Those things make fords look like toyotos in terms of reliability.
-Todd
-Todd
09-03-2004, 08:33 AM
#33
TECH Apprentice
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Update Well we went to a auto auction yesterday and he found a Fully loaded with black leather interior 2000 LS1 A4 Z28 that he liked, so he had me check it out before he bid the final of $6700. the car only has 40,000miles and bald rear tires, lol. Well to say the least I am so glad he got him a fbody, he wont regret it. 
Tell 'em to register @ LS1tech!
09-03-2004, 09:09 AM
#35
TECH Apprentice
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ill make sure he registers. The only thing we didnt like about the car was a screw on xenon body kit which we took off emediatly. Im glad i took the time and drove up to euless to help him out, or he might of gotten a 99 cobra that was out their.
09-03-2004, 10:52 AM
#36
TECH Fanatic
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Edmond, OK
Posts: 1,249
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Gloveperson
Well when you take into repairs, of course you are right. Those things make fords look like toyotos in terms of reliability.
-Todd
-Todd
09-03-2004, 07:44 PM
#39
WOW thats one hell of an upgrade. After reading about the other cars I'm guessing he's going to be really happy with his choice. $6700 is a damn good price too. Tell him welcome to the the club.
