Drifting a Ford

StreetSaleen61 · 03-07-2010, 03:32 PM

I am looking to buy a drift car and i started thinking about a 240. But then i thought about repairing parts and all of that. is it cheaper to make repairs on a Japanese car even though it is foreign compared to a Ford? Also, if i where to buy a ford to drift, any ideas on what model i should get?

BigGameHit · 03-07-2010, 03:37 PM

Very much easier to make repairs on older japanese cars imo. parts are just laying around for the most part. older USDM cars may be easier as well.. I have no expereince with them though. Autozone, Advance Auto Parts, NAPA etc are sure to have more USDM parts laying around in the back thats for sure.

I have never drifted/worked on anything mustang.. but from what I have read, be prepared to spend a good deal of money in the suspension area.

killer406 · 03-07-2010, 08:17 PM

A mustang would be a good choice for a first drifter. My recommendation would be a 89-93 LX 5.0(same thing as the GT, but without the added weight of the body kit). These years have the MAF engine managment which responds to mods well. There is still a huge aftermarket for these cars and upgrading to a 351 from a truck isn't all that hard. Probably depending on where you're at, it'd be easier to find a fender in the salvage yard for a 'stang if you were to wrinkle one. As well, because a lot of other ford models used the same parts, picking what you need at the parts store is no problem.

StreetSaleen61 · 03-07-2010, 08:54 PM

so i have been looking at the foxbody years and they are pretty cheap, even the 5.0 ones. what would i need to do to it in order for it to be a decent drift car? Also if i didn't get a 5.o model but i got a 4 cylinder, could i still drift in that?

BigGameHit · 03-07-2010, 10:12 PM

If you have never drifted before or did any other things with a car that requires more control than going to a grocery store, I would not recommend modding or upgrading anything right away. You want to gain control first using the stock setup and gradually move up. This way you will understand how the car works and really see the benefits of modifications once they are added.
Generally most do the following:

-Solid Rear, Welded Diff, 1.5/2 way diff
-Suspension (or some sort of way to lower the car center of gravity)
-Junk tires on the rear in the beginning as it will be easier for you to manipulate the car.
-Power adders
-auto to manual (if applicable)

Makes and models really don’t matter as long as the layout of the car is FR,MR,RR to start you will be on your way to sliding. I also recommend getting a decent set of front tires because under steering will only make learning harder

killer406 · 03-08-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by StreetSaleen61

so i have been looking at the foxbody years and they are pretty cheap, even the 5.0 ones. what would i need to do to it in order for it to be a decent drift car? Also if i didn't get a 5.o model but i got a 4 cylinder, could i still drift in that?

Go for a 5.0 w/ a manual. I wouldn't even think about messing with a 4cyl. unless you damn near got it for free and are going to slam a V8 into it. Like BigGameHit said, do the basics and just get out there. A stock 5.0 manual trans Fox will drift just fine for starters.

GBC · 03-13-2010, 03:01 PM

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StreetSaleen61 · 03-15-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GBC

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03-07-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
StreetSaleen61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 17	Drifting a Ford I am looking to buy a drift car and i started thinking about a 240. But then i thought about repairing parts and all of that. is it cheaper to make repairs on a Japanese car even though it is foreign compared to a Ford? Also, if i where to buy a ford to drift, any ideas on what model i should get?

03-07-2010, 03:37 PM	#2
BigGameHit Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MD/Misawa AFB, Japan Posts: 373	Very much easier to make repairs on older japanese cars imo. parts are just laying around for the most part. older USDM cars may be easier as well.. I have no expereince with them though. Autozone, Advance Auto Parts, NAPA etc are sure to have more USDM parts laying around in the back thats for sure. I have never drifted/worked on anything mustang.. but from what I have read, be prepared to spend a good deal of money in the suspension area. __________________ My Racing Profile Html Diy's Last edited by BigGameHit; 03-07-2010 at 03:49 PM.

03-07-2010, 08:54 PM	#4
StreetSaleen61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 17	so i have been looking at the foxbody years and they are pretty cheap, even the 5.0 ones. what would i need to do to it in order for it to be a decent drift car? Also if i didn't get a 5.o model but i got a 4 cylinder, could i still drift in that? Last edited by StreetSaleen61; 03-07-2010 at 09:07 PM.

03-07-2010, 10:12 PM	#5
BigGameHit Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MD/Misawa AFB, Japan Posts: 373	If you have never drifted before or did any other things with a car that requires more control than going to a grocery store, I would not recommend modding or upgrading anything right away. You want to gain control first using the stock setup and gradually move up. This way you will understand how the car works and really see the benefits of modifications once they are added. Generally most do the following: -Solid Rear, Welded Diff, 1.5/2 way diff -Suspension (or some sort of way to lower the car center of gravity) -Junk tires on the rear in the beginning as it will be easier for you to manipulate the car. -Power adders -auto to manual (if applicable) Makes and models really don’t matter as long as the layout of the car is FR,MR,RR to start you will be on your way to sliding. I also recommend getting a decent set of front tires because under steering will only make learning harder __________________ My Racing Profile Html Diy's Last edited by BigGameHit; 03-08-2010 at 02:28 PM.

03-13-2010, 03:01 PM	#7
GBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	Join us: http://www.driftlive.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11 We can help you build up a Mustang. __________________ Drift Mustang - 1990 Mustang GT turned Drift Machine

03-07-2010, 08:17 PM	#3
killer406 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 40	A mustang would be a good choice for a first drifter. My recommendation would be a 89-93 LX 5.0(same thing as the GT, but without the added weight of the body kit). These years have the MAF engine managment which responds to mods well. There is still a huge aftermarket for these cars and upgrading to a 351 from a truck isn't all that hard. Probably depending on where you're at, it'd be easier to find a fender in the salvage yard for a 'stang if you were to wrinkle one. As well, because a lot of other ford models used the same parts, picking what you need at the parts store is no problem.

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