redfirepearlgt
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Hey Guys,
I'm thinking the end of this season if not sooner I want to step into a GT500. The 13/14 is my favorite but a bit out my budget. That leaves the much less desirable looking but aluminum block 5.4 11/12 GT500 and my more preferable of the two body styles, the 07-09 GT500 to choose from.
Q: Is the lighter aluminum 5.4 engine in the 11/12 really that much of an advantage over the 07-09? We are talking 100 pounds lesson the front end on the11/12 vs the 07-09. Or does the difference in weight only look good on paper and in reality the 07-09 will transfer weight for traction purposes as well with a few suspension upgrades and a tire swap?
Q: With regard to the 07-09 is there one preferred year over the others? I understand that apparently there may have been an issue on the harmonic balancer on the 07 and that there were some clutch issues with regard to premature failure that was easily remedied with an aftermarket upgrade. Anything else major aside from the nationwide airbag recall?
Thanks. Any other input from GT500 owners would be appreciated. With a little luck the 19 GT500 will be released sooner than later and flood the market with 13/14 models hopefully lowering the price into my upper budget range LOL! Would be nice to have a Ruby Red 13/14 500.
I'm thinking the end of this season if not sooner I want to step into a GT500. The 13/14 is my favorite but a bit out my budget. That leaves the much less desirable looking but aluminum block 5.4 11/12 GT500 and my more preferable of the two body styles, the 07-09 GT500 to choose from.
Q: Is the lighter aluminum 5.4 engine in the 11/12 really that much of an advantage over the 07-09? We are talking 100 pounds lesson the front end on the11/12 vs the 07-09. Or does the difference in weight only look good on paper and in reality the 07-09 will transfer weight for traction purposes as well with a few suspension upgrades and a tire swap?
Q: With regard to the 07-09 is there one preferred year over the others? I understand that apparently there may have been an issue on the harmonic balancer on the 07 and that there were some clutch issues with regard to premature failure that was easily remedied with an aftermarket upgrade. Anything else major aside from the nationwide airbag recall?
Thanks. Any other input from GT500 owners would be appreciated. With a little luck the 19 GT500 will be released sooner than later and flood the market with 13/14 models hopefully lowering the price into my upper budget range LOL! Would be nice to have a Ruby Red 13/14 500.