What about the new Camaros?????
sure, if your scared of going fast.
This exchange made me LOL!
I can't say the last two body styles got better. Almost looks like an import. I am envious of the engine only.
Almost looks like an Import? Are you high?
Still sitting on the fence with this. However I've been putting some numbers down, and the truth is, I could s/c my car get high 11's (mid 400's to the wheels) still do some mods and drive it to the beach and back. Have a paid for car with minimal debt for the set up which would include new wheels.
I could buy a 5.0 run mid 12's and do wheels. (at least for a few years thats all I could do.) I'm afraid I'd get bored with it. But I'm afraid if I do the other car I'll wish I had a 5.0.. This is a first world problem for sure, but it's a hard decision to make.
I'm just typing my thoughts out loud here.
Brother, I'm going to tell you my thoughts on this.
1. Putting a S/C on your current ride without a forged bottom end is a time bomb waiting to detonate. If you keep it at/under 450rwhp, you should be fine for quite a while. But if you want to turn up the wick, then the clock starts counting down.
2. Hanging out with my local Mustang Club, I've had a chance to drive and race quite a few different setups. On the same day in which we did a dyno meet, my buddies 2008 GT with a Procharger put down 445/410 with his 5-speed manual and 3.73 gears. He has delete plates, CAI, intercooler, headers, full exhaust with no cats and a dual disk clutch. He's running Saleen 18" wheels with BFG KDW2 tires in a square setup of 275/40/18. He has D-Spec struts and shocks, K-Springs and LCA's.
I have a 2011 GT Premium M6 with 3.55 gears. CAI, Jon Lund 93 octane tune, O/R X-Pipe and Flowmaster mufflers. I've put on Koni STR.T struts/shocks, Steeda Ultralight springs, ASA wheels and 255/35-19 up front and 275/35-19 out back. I have LCA's with relocation brackets. I was put on the dyno right after him. The temps and all were still the same and I laid down 419/393.
For whatever reason, I beat him in races from a dig, a 40 roll and a 60 roll. The 60 roll was horrible for him as I jumped out ahead and easily stayed ahead up to 130 where we shut down, slowly pulling on him the whole time. My ability to be in third, in my power band, is what made the difference. That and my 7300rpm red line helped a lot. My power drops off at 6850, but it isn't a dramatic drop off.
From a dig, I got out in front up to 40, then he got a fender on me and by 80, I had a half fender on him. We stayed there to 120 which is where I started pulling on him. My ability to stay in each gear longer really helped out. I still had my stock shifter at that point. But was able to shift much smoother and quicker than he could. His 3rd gear would grind a tad before engaging.
If I were to put the smallest super charger on my car, I would be very safe up to 600hp and firmly trounce most blown 4.6's. As it is, I've only had one blown 4.6L stay ahead of me, but he has a forged bottom end and is putting down 500hp to the rear wheels.
The thing is, once you start really modifying the 4.6L to hold bigger HP, you start having to upgrade a lot of other things to get the power to the ground effectively. You will eventually cross that line between comfortable daily driven Mustang to waking up one day and realizing your car isn't as comfortable as you would like it to be for long trips or even just driving around town. I've done this myself, too many times, and have learned my lesson.
2. The 2011+ Mustang's have much better interiors IMO. Also, the technology is awesome. The 2013's are to die for IMHO! The suspension upgrades stock to stock from the '05-'09 Mustangs to the '10+ cars is nothing to sneeze at. It really makes a BIG difference, IMO, when you want to throw the cars around.
3. With the 2011+ Mustang's, you have a more solid performance foundation from which to work. The aftermarket has responded to these cars faster than any other car I've ever seen come out in my life. The tuners, for the most part, have these cars down pat. Especially the majority of the vendors here.
4. If you can have the Mustang paid off in a year, and also have a beater truck for when you don't want to drive the Mustang, it's a no brainer for me. I'd be in a new 2013 immediately! These Mustang's, even when modded as much as mine, are still extremely comfortable rides. Taking 8 hour trips is nothing. I do not get uncomfortable in this car. Many people who have ridden in it have commented on how smooth it is on the highway and, I get 25-26mpg at 70mph.
Ultimately, it's up to you. You are taking the time to make an informed decision and that's awesome! Good luck to you in making a final decision. If you stick with your current ride, I personally would start planning a Coyote swap or a 5.4L GT500 motor swap.
