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Old 12-31-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Ok so I suriously need some help? I want to do a few more modification's to my 89 2.3l my only problem is MONEY! I don't have much money because I have no job, but I can save up for it and get it.

So here is what I have been thinking about doing-
  1. Underbody neon's (lime green)
  2. New Front sway bar link's
  3. Paint and install my rear sway bar
  4. Try to find a Ranger roller cam assembly (ebay's got one)
  5. Ranger header if I can find it
  6. Anything else that anyone can think of that is cheap and will help out.

I want everyone's opinion on this and I suriously need help, I know that neon's are probably off the list for most people. Also I want to know what would help me the most, and what people have had the most effect with. I also would like to redo my intake so that it is in the fender.

So please anyone who has a idea what I should please tell me what I should. I also have no unhooked the knock sensor only because I don't know how to reset the timing!

If you tell me why I should do somthing please explain to me what it does and how to do it. Thank's.
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First, neon sucks. It's NOT cool. Ideas 2 thru 5 sound good especially on a tight budget. Polyurethane sway link ends are relatively cheap. A Cold Air Induction (CAI)kit is always a good upgrade and is only about $100. That'll move the intake hose to the fender in most cases and give you about 1 HP.
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in most cases and give you about 1 HP.
1HP is nothing in the grand scheme of things. And I think $100 is a little much for just 1HP?

Also, I took a look at your pictures and I think that what you've been doing is pretty cool, for instance that headlight blackouts and the little ponies on top of the the word mustang of the windows. I also noticed that your mustang has some major body issues. You've got rust happening everywhere especially on the back hatch, there's nothing left of it. I would suggest that instead you spend some time or money and fix the body instead. And get a job, lol!!!

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Drop a 5.0 in it.
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Well as for the neon's my only reasion for wanting them is because my theme for this car is like total stealth at night. Like I don't want people knowing what it is until it's like right there.

Also I have a new hatch on it already, just don't have any picture's of it up yet, I should probably do that. Also I have some other stuff done to it.

but as for a budget what should I do, I already have a short ram intake using 3" PVC pipe, but I do not have a true cold air intake system. I also have a Ram air peice for the front bumper that goes in it.
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DO NOT GET NEONS ON YOUR CAR!!!! seriously.. that is saved for the hondas... not for a car like yours.. its not a good idea.. i would do all 2-5 actually
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Drop a 5.0 in it.
im with this guy a v8 sounds better
a big o 7.5 sounds pretty good lol
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i like ideas 2-5 also. i have ranger headers if wanting to buy them. i also have a complete head off my 92 stang. blew a head gasket and just finished swapping in a 94 ranger motor. i post pictures here soon. but the old head and cam and cam gear look good
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Aright alright I keep the neon's on my honda! oh sh*T I don't got a honda! All I drive is mustangs! So I don't want to drop a 5.0 in it yet, lol maybe in the near future but probably not!

Also how much do you want for the ford ranger head and header? I don't got much money... So give me a good price :b igthumbsup
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