What to look out for on a 1998 mustang GT

[Cadcom]

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If he needs a throttle body & upper intake plenum for it, let me know. Got one I'd give him.

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I don’t know that he needs it but I’m sure he’d love to have it if you want to get rid of it.

 

[Stampede]

That was a concern of mine. But I can’t even get this thing to spin a tire. The Yukon he’s been driving has more rated Hp than this one does. (Which I consider a good thing!). It’s fun to drive but not as wild as some of the newer ones for sure. He can upgrade later when he’s on his own auto insurance plan!

The 4.6 doesn't have the low end torque of GMs F bodies of the same era. The torque peak is fairly high in the RPM band - seems as though it was around 3800-4250. They need lower axle gearing to help launch well...or at least some revs.

But based on my experience with a 5 speed....they will continue to pull in 1st & 2nd gear to help with merging into traffic. They don't "run outta steam" quickly and make you shift when you're just getting going.

I'm a fan of the 4.6 2v & 3v.

 

[Stampede]

I don’t know that he needs it but I’m sure he’d love to have it if you want to get rid of it.

I'd be happy to give it to him, since it won't work on my current car and I sold my '98 years ago.

Plus I'd be enabling....I mean...helping....a Mustang fan! He can always hang it on his wall...lol.

 

[Lowrecoil]

That was a concern of mine. But I can’t even get this thing to spin a tire. The Yukon he’s been driving has more rated Hp than this one does. (Which I consider a good thing!). It’s fun to drive but not as wild as some of the newer ones for sure. He can upgrade later when he’s on his own auto insurance plan!

mine were all 5 speeds so that may be the difference. If there was any kind of moisture on the road it would break loose easy. My last one I had i put a paxton supercharger and full exhaust and 410 gears on it and it could light em up the the first 3 gears. When I got ready to sell it I made sure no one under 25 was getting it.

 

[Cadcom]

I'd be happy to give it to him, since it won't work on my current car and I sold my '98 years ago.

Plus I'd be enabling....I mean...helping....a Mustang fan! He can always hang it on his wall...lol.

Awesome. I’ll about you a pm and figure out a way to snag it.

 

[Tikker]

Most likely the the convertible top is weighing it down too much for easy burn outs. My '98 Gt coupe never had an issue with it, my favorite was stomping on the pedal and doing U turns at red lights. It could do a burn out in first gear in a straight line, but never chirp the tires in second.

Probably also has the 2.73 gear set, I believe the 3.08 & 3.27 gears were an option.

With gas prices the way they are he's better off with the 2.73 & just enjoy cruising around.

 

[Bbarrs78]

Most likely the the convertible top is weighing it down too much for easy burn outs. My '98 Gt coupe never had an issue with it, my favorite was stomping on the pedal and doing U turns at red lights. It could do a burn out in first gear in a straight line, but never chirp the tires in second.

Probably also has the 2.73 gear set, I believe the 3.08 & 3.27 gears were an option.

With gas prices the way they are he's better off with the 2.73 & just enjoy cruising around.

Convertibles always have less power than traditional roof models.
Since it's a uni-body and it doesn't have the structural integrity of a roof, they put less power in them so it doesn't twist the body out of whack.

 

[Stampede]

Most likely the the convertible top is weighing it down too much for easy burn outs. My '98 Gt coupe never had an issue with it, my favorite was stomping on the pedal and doing U turns at red lights. It could do a burn out in first gear in a straight line, but never chirp the tires in second.

Probably also has the 2.73 gear set, I believe the 3.08 & 3.27 gears were an option.

With gas prices the way they are he's better off with the 2.73 & just enjoy cruising around.

I got mine to chirp 2nd once (with the 2.73 gear), just after I bought it. Wanted to see what it could do. After that I was pretty easy on it....might wind it out some, but never abused it.

Took it to Commerce for a test and tune session once. Believe it did 15.1 at 92 mph consistently. Not that fast today, but good for a late 90s car.

 

[Tikker]

Convertibles always have less power than traditional roof models.
Since it's a uni-body and it doesn't have the structural integrity of a roof, they put less power in them so it doesn't twist the body out of whack.

Not sure where you're getting that info from, but the convertible engines weren't detuned compared to a coupe's. They did try to remedy the structural issue with a factory brace over the engine. But even with that it doesn't help without additional aftermarket sub frame connectors to stiffen the center section.

Factoring in the additional 150-200lbs of weight closer to the rear also keeps it from breaking the tires as easily as a coupe.

 

[fast306stang]

Not sure where you're getting that info from

That was one of the most ridiculous things I've read here SMH