possibly picking up a sho

[TransAmdriv3r]

Hey fellow car enthusiast, My name is Greg Aka :Transamdriv3r" I am a mechanic here in north east Pennsylvania and I also studying criminal justice.
I have 3 cars to my stable right now which include a 94' trans am almost stock , 95' blazer and a 96' grand am.
anyway I'm going to be looking at a 93' sho 5 spd with 177k miles on it. Now I am mechanically inclined so I can fix what ever is broken on it , but is there anything I should look at that closely ? It does need rear struts, are they the same on regular taurus' ? if so i can prob grab some out of a salvage yard up here.

thanks !
Greg

 

[Rubix]

Whats up Greg, if I were you I'd go with new, SHO specific struts - you'll be glad you did in the long run.
Aside from that, the only thing to watch out for (aside from changing rod bearings if you have an MTX) is the tranny (if you have an ATX, you didn't specifiy). Good luck and welcome to not only the SHO world but Ford world. Im sure youlll find a few things on the SHO which don't make sense, just smile and say "thank you Ford" for making my life harder. ,

 

[Vnuk1]

Welcome and good luck with the SHO if you pick it up. They are fun cars when they are properly maintained.

 

[xll_VIPER_llx]

Welcome to the forum...time to bleed blue

 

[TransAmdriv3r]

Whats up Greg, if I were you I'd go with new, SHO specific struts - you'll be glad you did in the long run.
Aside from that, the only thing to watch out for (aside from changing rod bearings if you have an MTX) is the tranny (if you have an ATX, you didn't specifiy). Good luck and welcome to not only the SHO world but Ford world. Im sure youlll find a few things on the SHO which don't make sense, just smile and say "thank you Ford" for making my life harder. ,

thanks and yeah...I say that day in and day out.
what is a mtx and atx ? if your refering to the tranny its a stick 5 spd.

thanks
greg

 

[DaSho97]

Welcome to the forum!

MTX=Manual
ATX=Auto

 

[shobote]

Welcome ! the SHO came with stiffer springs and struts than the vanilla Tauri. Stock Clutches are a weak point and costly to replace; don't drop the clutch from a start or between shifts and you'll be good. See if there are any records for maintenance; important to do the 60k stuff, and rod bearings if not done yet. Also look for oil in the plug wells; if she runs strong good sign. These engines are almost indesructable and love to be revved.

 

[Kens1992mtxSHO]

Welcome aboard. You should find everything you'll ever need about SHO's here.

 

[TransAmdriv3r]

well looks like right now the deal is falling through.... maybe someday another one will come around. probably better off right now cause I have to pay for school LOL damn school. :laugh_ti:

 

[1995SHO9]

Eh, if you need help looking at a SHO, hit me up bro, your not toooo far from where I am. I'd be glad to help you out.

 

[TransAmdriv3r]

Eh, if you need help looking at a SHO, hit me up bro, your not toooo far from where I am. I'd be glad to help you out.

thanks dude ! From carlisle huh ? ill be down there in two weeks for the car show and swap meet. :woo-hoo:

 

[1995SHO9]

KK, bro. I'll pm you my number if you are interested at chilling at the car show....

Give you a ride in my SHO, have some beers whatever...

I'll check to see if you are interested later.

 

[bubba]

welcome to forum, there;s everything you need here

 

[Big D]

Welcome to the forum...... I just picked up my mtx a couple of days ago, and there is a plethora of info on this site! If you need help with something, i'm sure you'll find it here!

P.S.... If you're not on there already for your t/a, check out FirebirdNation, my s/n is x3rdxStrikex

See you around the forums!

 

[TransAmdriv3r]

back in the game !!! going sunday to look at a near mint Sho. 166k on it with a full tune up, new lowering springs and shocks, eldebroke exhaust, new clutch, timing belt and tires.

 

[shospeed]

back in the game !!! going sunday to look at a near mint Sho. 166k on it with a full tune up, new lowering springs and shocks, eldebroke exhaust, new clutch, timing belt and tires.

Pics?

 

[Big D]

I agree... though i'm guilty of not posting any yet either! Most likely will this weekend...

 

[TransAmdriv3r]

okay ill link them from craigslist...

 

[TransAmdriv3r]

I dont get it !! IF your selling something, answer your emails and pick up the damn phone !!!! Ive been trying to get a hold of this guy for the last 3 days, I really want this car, but I feel like I may not get it and not knowing what the **** is going on is making me crazy

:end rant

 

[CademiaX]

What, thought you said you were looking at a 93?

okay ill link them from craigslist...