Does anybody know how the 1979 pace cars performance( 302 4 speed) is compared to the 1982 mustang gt? I believe the 82 gt had a bigger 2 barrel but I am not sure. Just curious.
Does anybody know how the 1979 pace cars performance( 302 4 speed) is compared to the 1982 mustang gt? I believe the 82 gt had a bigger 2 barrel but I am not sure. Just curious.
The 1979 5.0 4 speed was rated at 140 HP and 250 ft/lbs
The 1982 5.0 4 speed was rated at 157 HP and 240 ft/lbs
So overall I would say the performance was very similar. Compared to today's vehicles, pretty sad and pathetic honestly!
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Thank you. My brother had a pace car in the early 80's and I remember it being one of the fastest cars in our small town. Blowing off RX7's and camaro nd firebirds.
My guess would be that it wasn't stock! I had an 84 T/A back in the late 80's with the 305/5 speed and could never beat my buddy's brother's 82 Capri RS 5.0/4spd except on top end speed. My T/A was stock at the time, his 82 had an intake, 4 bbl, and exhaust. So . . . . .
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
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