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90GT510
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Just bought a Tremec t5 brand new for My Fox that is going on 25 years. During this I started wondering how likely is it that these cars will be reliable after getting all new rear end, starter, building 347 with top end (N/A), new water pump, radiator, etc..
I know these cars are money pits just wondering if you pour enough money into them will they be reliable enough to daily drive for a few years at the least?
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Stay Sydewayz
Posts: 1725 | From: East Bay/Dallas, TX | Registered: May 2009
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Been driving my Carbed HCI 85 for 2 1/2 years with no issues. Money pit is right...
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"The clutch is on the left. Gas on the right."
"What's this one in the middle?"
"It's for pussies."
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H8RPWRD
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Rebuilt engine 6 speed tranny re done suspension and a rebuilt rear end with the right gears and you'd have a solid dd foxbody
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Posts: 1332 | From: Hayward | Registered: Dec 2012
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90 7up lx
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Iv been beating my bitch up for years...i wouldnt hestiate to take her anywhere....i also know my trany is nearing the end of its life but its understandable concidering the abuse she takes...
Dd fox ftw
Posts: 1266 | From: north valley | Registered: Sep 2010
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90GT510
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Originally posted by 90 7up lx:
Dd fox ftw
+1 ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif) ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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Stay Sydewayz
Posts: 1725 | From: East Bay/Dallas, TX | Registered: May 2009
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adower
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Originally posted by 90GT510:
Just bought a Tremec t5 brand new for My Fox that is going on 25 years. During this I started wondering how likely is it that these cars will be reliable after getting all new rear end, starter, building 347 with top end (N/A), new water pump, radiator, etc..
I know these cars are money pits just wondering if you pour enough money into them will they be reliable enough to daily drive for a few years at the least?
I drove my 93 strim cobra almost daily. Just make sure you dont have a big cam and get a clutch with a soft pedal and you will be fine.
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VENOMUS PONY 5.0
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My 95 hci supercharged with 6spd was my daily for 2 years no issues there..
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If You Want More Inches - Stroke It!!!
Mystery stang in the works..
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drews50
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drove my 89 coupe with 302 with heads intake etc for about 4 years and then my 306 HCI droptop lx for about 4 years both in between the Peninsula and Chico. did the 300 mile roundtrip on bigs and skinnies more times than i can count! only stuck on the side of the road once with a shifter issue that i fixed on the shoulder of I5. doing the necessary upkeep and maintenance will do wonders for you.
Posts: 2457 | From: phoenix | Registered: Apr 2003
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Duncan Motors
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most reliable car there is as long as no drugs where involved in any shape or form during the cars build life.
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DD mine for 7 years beating it everyday! The original motor finally went out, but that was my fault I had pussy on my mind! (Long story)
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Posts: 1857 | From: HEALDSBURG | Registered: Feb 2007
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90GT510
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Originally posted by Duncan Motors:
most reliable car there is as long as no drugs where involved in any shape or form during the cars build life.
Hahaha no sir.
I plan on getting a coast high performance 347 shortblock throwing a trick flow kit on top but that's in the future along with rear end build and kick ass cooling system.
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Stay Sydewayz
Posts: 1725 | From: East Bay/Dallas, TX | Registered: May 2009
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90GT510
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Originally posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0:
My 95 hci supercharged with 6spd was my daily for 2 years no issues there..
I remember seeing that before didn't know it had all that done to it. Where can I find steeda rims like the ones it had?
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Stay Sydewayz
Posts: 1725 | From: East Bay/Dallas, TX | Registered: May 2009
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Blow_U_In_Reverse
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Dont let Turbo50 build it and you should be fine!
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-1993 Cobra "COBRUUH"
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Posts: 2688 | From: FiJi-925-650 | Registered: Aug 2012
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[/QUOTE]I drove my 93 strim cobra almost daily. Just make sure you dont have a big cam and get a clutch with a soft pedal and you will be fine
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x2 on the soft pedal clutch. Thats my biggest gripe about driving my fox daily. My Ram stage 2 kills my already bad knee.
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Posts: 227 | From: brentwood | Registered: Jul 2011
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SacStangDriver
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your best daily driver foxbody is a stock one.
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Need sidework done at great prices? I work on all makes and models from engine work to gears. Check engine light problems too. 916 912 3493
Posts: 1217 | From: sacramento | Registered: Mar 2008
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VENOMUS PONY 5.0
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Originally posted by 90GT510:
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Originally posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0:
My 95 hci supercharged with 6spd was my daily for 2 years no issues there..
I remember seeing that before didn't know it had all that done to it. Where can I find steeda rims like the ones it had?
Hard to find in 18's bro....
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If You Want More Inches - Stroke It!!!
Mystery stang in the works..
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90GT510
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Originally posted by SacStangDriver:
your best daily driver foxbody is a stock one.
Mine is completely stock minus k and n drop in filter and tremec t5
It's going to stay stock but will be building 347 to have for when the motor takes a shit.
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Stay Sydewayz
Posts: 1725 | From: East Bay/Dallas, TX | Registered: May 2009
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90GT510
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Originally posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0:
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Originally posted by 90GT510:
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Originally posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0:
My 95 hci supercharged with 6spd was my daily for 2 years no issues there..
I remember seeing that before didn't know it had all that done to it. Where can I find steeda rims like the ones it had?
Hard to find in 18's bro....
I believe that.
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Stay Sydewayz
Posts: 1725 | From: East Bay/Dallas, TX | Registered: May 2009
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racsirx
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I think anything below 450hp at the motor with a stock block will be very reliable, but I would look into the 347s more, I know they make good power but how long will they last with their rod ratio, that's why I like 327/331 combos.
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88 Coupe TURBO 9.75@142
95 Cobra R #75-SOLD
06 F250
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GOD'S NOT DEAD
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