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Im2Slow · 03-02-2009, 08:51 PM

hey guys, i know its not the best car to use but its rwd and manual transmission, i have a chance to buy a 5.0 mustang in decent condition and at a awesome price, but if i do buy this i would want to use it to drift at club loose events, is there any one out there thats a exprienced driver and whiling to take a weekend to teach me the ins and outs?

DriftNasty180sx · 03-02-2009, 09:30 PM

i am not experienced with the 5.0 when it comes to anything...lol...but try this site www.drift50.com this guy is pretty sick.....Hope it helps you out.

phate1229 · 03-02-2009, 09:38 PM

If you understand the basics of how to drift you don't need someone to teach you so much as you need a bunch of cheap tires and an empty parking lot to practice.

Kevin · 03-03-2009, 04:49 AM

My friend has his 5.0 getting set up for drifting. He's on Drift50.com also.

frosti108 · 03-05-2009, 11:14 PM

yo man i live in plymouth meeting like half of the week, id be more than happy to help you learn how to drift your mustang.

just hit me up whenever ..pm me for my number or somethin

AJ Hartman · 03-06-2009, 09:31 AM

u can make power pretty cheap with those things. so i say go for it and have fun. let me know if u need any parts. i got a bunch of stuff laying around for them.

jdmwill · 03-06-2009, 10:02 AM

do it....the aftermarket support is incredible for 5.0 and with its available road coursing products. will definite help you in your quest for the drifty experience. good luck

OMGz Turbo · 03-06-2009, 01:12 PM

My notchback would be a perfect candidate for drifting as it has the power/handling needed to overcome most problems. Look into a better rear.

240sr20 · 03-21-2009, 11:27 AM

its not the best car to drift in. i had 3..my latest was a supercharged notch. the steering radious isnt really the best like a 240sx. but..im sure there is aftermarket parts to make turning radious alot better then it is.. the stock rear is good for 400-450 hp. t5 trannys are weak so be carefull. but if u plan on drifting it leave the stock gears in it so u dont have to shift em as quick like if u had 4:10's in em. but, good luck with it.

boooost94 · 03-27-2009, 02:14 PM

cheap enough

RSbeast · 04-03-2009, 01:04 PM

I don't see anything wrong with a short geared drift 5.0, You'll be WAY better off with gears as it will try to get them loose easier, and you can drift in mostly 2nd gear with more speed at the tires and higher tq multiple. Although I don't exactly think 4:10s would be best suited, a 3:55 or 3:73 would do wonders over the 2:73s you find in most. Your clutch will thank you later for it. I would also recommend ditching the trac-loc and going with some sort of locker or center section as you will be killing your clutch packs in no time if you do this alot.

Also, subframes, subframes, subframes!!!

cny1320.com · 04-19-2009, 11:52 PM

Subframe connectors, upper and lower solid control arms, 31 spline axles and a spool. Cheap and bullet proof way out. 3.55 gears would be a nice happy medium with the gears.

phate1229 · 04-20-2009, 12:35 AM

I saw someone who used an air locker in their drift mustang

OMGz Turbo · 04-27-2009, 08:40 PM

I have a full locker setup on my current notch, and anything over 10psi it is sideways (15psi on street trim, 20psi on the track)

03-02-2009, 08:51 PM	#1
Im2Slow Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Member #4567 iTrader: (0)	learn to drift, mustang 5.0 hey guys, i know its not the best car to use but its rwd and manual transmission, i have a chance to buy a 5.0 mustang in decent condition and at a awesome price, but if i do buy this i would want to use it to drift at club loose events, is there any one out there thats a exprienced driver and whiling to take a weekend to teach me the ins and outs?

03-02-2009, 09:30 PM	#2
DriftNasty180sx Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PHILLY Member #2747 My Ride: 180sx- FIVESTARS iTrader: (0)	i am not experienced with the 5.0 when it comes to anything...lol...but try this site www.drift50.com this guy is pretty sick.....Hope it helps you out. __________________ Switched my TST name is "Reese" peace

03-06-2009, 10:02 AM	#7
jdmwill Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: edison, nj Member #5436 My Ride: daily s13 slammed drifty ready, drift car ae86 sr20 powered...20" mongoose for fun iTrader: (4)	do it....the aftermarket support is incredible for 5.0 and with its available road coursing products. will definite help you in your quest for the drifty experience. good luck __________________ I LOVE MOJO CHICKEN

04-03-2009, 01:04 PM	#11
RSbeast Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warren, OhiO Member #7555 My Ride: 1994 Mustang 'fauxbra' iTrader: (0)	I don't see anything wrong with a short geared drift 5.0, You'll be WAY better off with gears as it will try to get them loose easier, and you can drift in mostly 2nd gear with more speed at the tires and higher tq multiple. Although I don't exactly think 4:10s would be best suited, a 3:55 or 3:73 would do wonders over the 2:73s you find in most. Your clutch will thank you later for it. I would also recommend ditching the trac-loc and going with some sort of locker or center section as you will be killing your clutch packs in no time if you do this alot. Also, subframes, subframes, subframes!!! __________________ V8 + BOOST = WIN.

04-27-2009, 08:40 PM	#14
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	I have a full locker setup on my current notch, and anything over 10psi it is sideways (15psi on street trim, 20psi on the track) __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

03-02-2009, 09:38 PM	#3
phate1229 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Chester Member #8613 My Ride: 98 Foz iTrader: (0)	If you understand the basics of how to drift you don't need someone to teach you so much as you need a bunch of cheap tires and an empty parking lot to practice.

03-05-2009, 11:14 PM	#5
frosti108 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: norristown Member #5883 My Ride: Track- RB S13. Street- 2J SC300 + SR S14 iTrader: (10)	yo man i live in plymouth meeting like half of the week, id be more than happy to help you learn how to drift your mustang. just hit me up whenever ..pm me for my number or somethin

03-06-2009, 09:31 AM	#6
AJ Hartman Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: clementon, NJ Member #10560 My Ride: 98 Mustang/99 mustang iTrader: (0)	u can make power pretty cheap with those things. so i say go for it and have fun. let me know if u need any parts. i got a bunch of stuff laying around for them.

03-06-2009, 01:12 PM	#8
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	My notchback would be a perfect candidate for drifting as it has the power/handling needed to overcome most problems. Look into a better rear.

03-21-2009, 11:27 AM	#9
240sr20 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2006 Member #2147 iTrader: (3)	its not the best car to drift in. i had 3..my latest was a supercharged notch. the steering radious isnt really the best like a 240sx. but..im sure there is aftermarket parts to make turning radious alot better then it is.. the stock rear is good for 400-450 hp. t5 trannys are weak so be carefull. but if u plan on drifting it leave the stock gears in it so u dont have to shift em as quick like if u had 4:10's in em. but, good luck with it.

03-27-2009, 02:14 PM	#10
boooost94 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2007 Member #4709 iTrader: (0)	cheap enough

04-19-2009, 11:52 PM	#12
cny1320.com Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Member #5559 My Ride: 91tsi iTrader: (0)	Subframe connectors, upper and lower solid control arms, 31 spline axles and a spool. Cheap and bullet proof way out. 3.55 gears would be a nice happy medium with the gears.

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