87 Stang GT vs 89 Formula WS6
#1
87 Stang GT vs 89 Formula WS6
I'm looking at 2 different cars right now:
One is an 89 Formula Firebird, 305 TBI with a 700R4 and the WS6 package. I think it has a stock posi rear, but I cant be too sure. The car is basically stock besides an exhaust.
The other car is an 87 Mustang GT, 302 FI, 5spd, possibly a posi as well, I don't know for sure. From what I know this car is stock as well.
I'm guessing that the Mustang would be faster due to the 5 speed and the EFI over the TBI. What do you guys think, both cars are going for the same price and I want a solid, somewhat quick car that will gain good HP for the $$.
Also, does anyone know of a 86-92 Stang site like this one?
Thanks.
One is an 89 Formula Firebird, 305 TBI with a 700R4 and the WS6 package. I think it has a stock posi rear, but I cant be too sure. The car is basically stock besides an exhaust.
The other car is an 87 Mustang GT, 302 FI, 5spd, possibly a posi as well, I don't know for sure. From what I know this car is stock as well.
I'm guessing that the Mustang would be faster due to the 5 speed and the EFI over the TBI. What do you guys think, both cars are going for the same price and I want a solid, somewhat quick car that will gain good HP for the $$.
Also, does anyone know of a 86-92 Stang site like this one?
Thanks.
#2
TBI is the worst EFI for our cars. If those are your only choices then I hate to say it but the Mustang is your better choice. Why not keep looking for a TPI f-body?
Try http://www.corral.net/ for Mustang forums.
Try http://www.corral.net/ for Mustang forums.
#4
Originally posted by Zach86Z28
Definitely still looking for a TPI car, but nothing in my price range right now. Maybe things will spring up after X mas.
Definitely still looking for a TPI car, but nothing in my price range right now. Maybe things will spring up after X mas.
-Rippin
#5
ehh... dont even think about getting anything with tbi on it. anyone who has a tbi engine should seriously think about donating it to the ocean to create an artificial reef, lol. get the mustang if your in a hurry... but if you can wait a few more months, keep your eye open for a 305 or 350 tpi. i got my 350 tpi for 2700 and all i needed to do was get a new paint job and fix the ac compressor. i never use the ac so it's all gooooood but seriously... dont get the mustang unless you can't find yourself a tpi. that low end torque from the tpi is such a thrill to feel
#6
but to be realllllllly honest, its hard to beat the 5.0 for bang-for-the-buck. And the 5 speed cars are fun to drive. They are more poorly built than the f bodies though. Expect a lot of creaks and rattles. Check out the mustang section in summit. Lots of cheap goodies.
#7
I have a TBI and it is slow, thats why i am throwin a LT1 into it, Mine is a 5speed, and i raced a 5.0 stang and got beat but not too terribly bad, i would go with the WS6 out of those two cars though because i like the way the formula looks over that ugly fox body, your choice though
#8
If it was a 5speed firebird, I would say go with that. Everyone hates TBI here, but I like it alot. VERY reliable. Maybe my car is a freak, but with very few mods its a 91 camaro rs that runs low 14's...I beat my freinds 91 stang till the top of 3rd and he runs low 13s. My other friend who runs high 13s and I beat him till 110. Their cars are constantly breaking down...mine hasnt once with 130k...(knock on wood). Mustangs are (quick) to a point, then you have to put a blower on them to make them go (fast).
#9
between those 2 cars i would pick the Formula....but thats just b/c im racist againt mustangs (or fords for that matter) and id swap a TPI or a holly stealth ram (if u dont have emissions).
u can throw some flowmasters,3.73's,and a 5" tach w/ light and have a pretty quick 'stang...but they are alot uglier than any 3rd IMO.
u can throw some flowmasters,3.73's,and a 5" tach w/ light and have a pretty quick 'stang...but they are alot uglier than any 3rd IMO.
#11
no offense or anything but that is not true at all racecar, My car is a "true" formula and it came stock with a TBI, And there is no way in hell your going to tell me or anyone else who owns one they are wrong, do some research, im right, im sure of it.
#14
Well I'm pretty sure the Stang is gone, but I do have an opportunity to pick up an 87 Chrysler Conquest TSI with only 75k on it for a very good price, so I think the Firebird may have to wait. We'll see what happens though.
#15
GO WITH THE CONQUEST!!!! those things are so damn cool, and very rare, the only thing is they sometimes have engine trouble, i would get that... nobody knows what it is, and it is fast as hell, lucky find!
Chris
Chris