What would you do?

[IPOGT]

Rule #1. Never go to a Ford Mustang site and ask about a 442. Especially a New Mustang 6G site.
I'd say a large portion of the folks here are too young to respect the value of a car like that.

I'd go to the MECUM forums, see what they go for. I'd say $50K-60K all done at the right auction #'s matching, but I've been out a few years.
I sold my 1970 & wish I still had it. That was a dumb move. 442's, GTO's and all those bring big $ compared to the $3500-4500 they cost new.
It's visceral with the classics and you can't go to the dealer and buy one and you'll never lose money when you buy it right. Plus classic insurance $100-200 yr!!

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[Strokerswild]

Given that choice, Whipple all the way.

This from a guy who's restored plenty of old iron. The old stuff trumps the new in terms of styling and attitude, but that's it. The only way you get it all is to go full-blown restomod and spend a boatload of cash.

 

[MSMStannyl]

In addition to the half-shafts and clutch (if it's a manual) that were mentioned above, I'd go to Steeda and buy all of their bunny-hop eliminating parts. Braces, bushings, inserts, etc.

Other than that, from my understanding, you should be good to go. I don't have a Whipple or any other F/I upgrade...yet, but have also been considering it. From what I've read, specifically on here, these Coyotes can handle quite a bit. Bolting on a Whipple should be no issue in regards to needing to upgrade internals, etc.

Oh, and wider rear wheels/tires. You'll need em!

 

[MikeD1]

Rule #1. Never go to a Ford Mustang site and ask about a 442. Especially a New Mustang 6G site.
I'd say a large portion of the folks here are too young to respect the value of a car like that.

I'd go to the MECUM forums, see what they go for. I'd say $50K-60K all done at the right auction #'s matching, but I've been out a few years.
I sold my 1970 & wish I still had it. That was a dumb move. 442's, GTO's and all those bring big $ compared to the $3500-4500 they cost new.
It's visceral with the classics and you can't go to the dealer and buy one and you'll never lose money when you buy it right. Plus classic insurance $100-200 yr!!

Well, I'm old enough to respect the '70's muscle cars. While it's true a fully restored, #'s matching 442 can bring $50k+ at auction, that's never going to be the case with the car he's looking at. From the visible mods in the picture I'd guess that car is a l-o-n-g way from being #'s matching (or even 'correct') & in need of a lot of work before you could even consider bring it to auction.

 

[Detector]

Some of you have a very good eye. What you see is not the numbers matching 400, but it does come with the car. In any case I do agree I'm really not in to another project. I've done many and made some good money, and lost a bit. The 69 442 sport with factory 4 spd is a tempting project but since I wouldn't be doing most the work it would cost a lot to get it in the condition to be worth the upper value. Plus, right now seems to be a buyers market as the old classics just aren't bring the money they did 5-6 years ago. Heck you can buiy a fully restored 65 mustang for $5,000 right now. Hell the pain job would cost more than that.

I just need to find out what I want to do with my 15. I don't want to go through and replace everything when I would probably use it just a few times, but I would like it just in case, and for the car shows I enter it in. Cheap and easy. I know there is know such thing, but I want to spend my money wisely and get the most for my upgrades.

 

[Wblv17]

save the cash and retire earlier.

 

[SkapeGote]

442 all day everyday. I am a Ford guy, but the chance to own more iron is too tempting. The people that say it is too expensive, I disagree. If you are careful and you are not trying to bring it up to 2016 handling and braking levels, you can do it on the cheap. I cannot afford a 2015 Mustang. I never will be able too. But I can build a 500 hp 460 for next to nothing. like 2300 bucks.

I restored a 1973 f100 in 2001. I rebuilt a 302 for dirt cheap. Painted it myself. I even cut a long box down to fit my shorter chassis and it looked pretty good. It was no show truck, but it was nice. I had a total of 3100 bucks in that machine. Even had a 4 speed. Point is with a little time am creativity it is a lot of fun.

 

[GT Pony]

To answer your question, yes, you'll need more than just the whipple. Half shafts. And if it's a manual you may want an upgraded clutch. For the whipple itself, 74 pound injectors and 132mm throttle body. Maybe some suspension upgrades.
Search the forum for whipple You'll find lots of info.
And I say upgrade the stang.

I'd take off that $600 added charge to have the Whipple painted white and use it towards a beefy clutch or half shafts.

 

[IPOGT]

442 all day everyday. I am a Ford guy, but the chance to own more iron is too tempting. The people that say it is too expensive, I disagree. If you are careful and you are not trying to bring it up to 2016 handling and braking levels, you can do it on the cheap. I cannot afford a 2015 Mustang. I never will be able too. But I can build a 500 hp 460 for next to nothing. like 2300 bucks.

I restored a 1973 f100 in 2001. I rebuilt a 302 for dirt cheap. Painted it myself. I even cut a long box down to fit my shorter chassis and it looked pretty good. It was no show truck, but it was nice. I had a total of 3100 bucks in that machine. Even had a 4 speed. Point is with a little time am creativity it is a lot of fun.

I have a 1979 Firebird. All done & 98%. '71 400 GTO WK block w/#16 heads mild port by Jim Butler Performance, hooker headers. 406 CI. Turbo 400 trans, Handles great, drives great and looks great. Formula clone 160 mph speedo T/A dash, and wheel, side shifter, 3:42 LSD, Holley 650, Edelbrock intake, Flowmaster, X pipe, RAM Air III cam, Restored Rally II wheels. And $200 per year insurance! Best $10K anyone could ever spend on a car.
It's amazing what can be done cheaply.

 

[NowInSixth]

Hellion without a doubt.

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