Mustangs for cheap drift?

[SarcastaBall]

So let's look at where money can be spent:

For $7,000 I can get a lightly used '99 Cobra. Has IRS, and the 32v engine. Would still need parts to make it turn, tighten front end, yes?

For about $4,000, SN95 GTs are everywhere (or 94-96 Cobras, which have a slightly better engine). They have a 16v head, live axle, same geometry as the Cobra. I don't need a ton of power; I plan on driving this car for one year probably. A throttle body, MAF, exhaust, intake, that's all fine. I don't think I will want to do a head swap, though.

Where would you put your money, Corbic? If you had, say, $8000 total, is it better to get the car with the better foundation (Cobra) for 6, and spend 2. Or buy a GT for super cheap, and put all the parts on it?


Appreciate this a lot.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by SarcastaBall

Where would you put your money, Corbic? If you had, say, $8000 total, is it better to get the car with the better foundation (Cobra) for 6, and spend 2. Or buy a GT for super cheap, and put all the parts on it?

Hmm, honestly I keep getting on fence about selling my 240 and getting another Mustang.

I would start with a $1,500-$2,500 V6. Do front suspension, Swap a F150 Coyote, MS3 and a 8.8" Rear, Shelby T56/TR606.

But, I know I know, no engine swaps.

So...

GT. The Cobra really doesn't appeal to me. Yes, it has IRS, but the IRS is not that great, it will still need all new arms and bushings. Both the Cobra and GT will need all new front end parts.