5.0 or Blower

[keoni1984]

^ Definitely go turbo! Less stress on the engine plus higher hp capabilities.

 

[cm581978]

Your doing the right thing. Im planning on playing it safe (420-440whp) when i go sc. I refuse to go into debt as i have family plans alongnwith some house remodeling in the future.

 

[fujifrench2k4]

Man with prices these days on mustang parts. In a span of around 1 month , I picked up a procharger for around 3k . All the accessories like boost gauge/wideband gauge w/ roush vent pods for more than 50 % off and practically brand new. Just check this forum at least once a day and you'll be set.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

What if the 5.0 is paid for? LOL

 

[cwhit23]

5.0 + CAI + 1-7/8" LT Headers + TUNE = THIS 4 U blown on stock 3V block!!

^^^= ~$1100 brand new stuff(cheaper used in the forums)


Blower for 3V? \/\/\/\/

just messin withya!

lol.. yeah yeah.. hows that chirp in your secondary number 8? j/k This wouldn't be fun w/out ya!

Some vortech motivation lol skip to one of the last races somewhere around the minute mark.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6O7jPp3et8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Also somebody can imbed it, I'm on my phone and don't feel like searching YouTube

Bad ass man.. like I told you before, I love your car.

Good choice man. My car is almost paid for. Really close now and I've thought about trading in a bunch of times. The closer it gets, the closer I am to a full build with blower for less than the price of a brand new car. I love my car too much to trade for a 5.0 right now. A used 2007 gt500 on the other hand is pretty tempting haha

paid for vs payments and more debt

I'll take paid for...
Debt Free for the past 3 years. It's really a good feeling.


and OP... don't do a blower! TURBO!!!!

Your doing the right thing. Im planning on playing it safe (420-440whp) when i go sc. I refuse to go into debt as i have family plans alongnwith some house remodeling in the future.

Yep, having no debt is nice. I have been living with minimal debt on and off for years. It is a freedom for certain. Glad you guys see it from my perspective. I'm not rich but very conscience about my spending. When in reality you can have a lot with a little if you do things right.

Man with prices these days on mustang parts. In a span of around 1 month , I picked up a procharger for around 3k . All the accessories like boost gauge/wideband gauge w/ roush vent pods for more than 50 % off and practically brand new. Just check this forum at least once a day and you'll be set.

+1 this is true, there have been so many good deals on s/c set-ups on the forums over the last few weeks it's crazy..


As far as turbo.. yes I would love to go turbo, but it's would cost me quite a bit more to do. Unless anyone knows of a kit for 4k that is better than a comparable s/c kit.

 

[JoshK]

A turbo kit for 4k, have you been living under a rock? Here is a turbo kit for 3.5K with basically all the supporting mods and a billet wheel turbo standard.

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76948

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

I'm glad you know I'm just messing with ya.

Build like you want. I would!!!

 

[crownaviation]

5.0 + CAI + 1-7/8" LT Headers + TUNE = THIS 4 U blown on stock 3V block!!

^^^= ~$1100 brand new stuff(cheaper used in the forums)


Blower for 3V? \/\/\/\/

just messin withya!

See that guy in the clip? He is whispering sweetly... borrow... spend.... borrow.... spend... see.. its all about the Kredik!

 

[crownaviation]

Good choice!!!

 

[LTX]

Go drive a 5.0 then pick..

I am doing both.. 5.o and blown.

I did lik my 3v but I love my 5.0

 

[cm581978]

If you do go SC, are you going to go with a non-ic kit? You can get those new for under 4k and when the time is right, add on a ic.

 

[06TORCHEDGT]

Its more like should I boost my 06 or get a 5.4! You can keep the better bodystyle, pay less money and have more horsepower. Looked at a 07 shelby the otherday in mint condition with 11,000 miles making around 525 rwhp for 35,900. If I upgrade this is the route I'm going.

 

[Swarzkopf]

If you do go SC, are you going to go with a non-ic kit? You can get those new for under 4k and when the time is right, add on a ic.

The cheapest combo is a non-intercooled Vortech/Paxton with a basic meth injection kit. I really don't have much $$ into my car and it runs pretty good with this setup.
Just dropped pulley sizes on the blower and re-tuned, too. No new times yet.

 

[Five Oh Brian]

If you do go SC, are you going to go with a non-ic kit? You can get those new for under 4k and when the time is right, add on a ic.

That's what I did with my '07 GT automatic. I went with the Vortech V2 (non-intercooled) S-Trim. $3700 for the whole kit (with tuner, bigger injectors, 2nd fuel pump, etc.). Car went a best of 11.79 @ 114 in the 1/4 mile. I never got around to adding meth or an intercooler, but know that would have allowed for much more power.

 

[cm581978]

I see though, you upgraded to the Coyote. Why the upgrade if you were happy with the power of the SC? If I had cash laying around, I would go the Coyote route but I only owe 7k right now on my SGT and picking up a 13 would tack on another 13-15k to that loan amount.

That's what I did with my '07 GT automatic. I went with the Vortech V2 (non-intercooled) S-Trim. $3700 for the whole kit (with tuner, bigger injectors, 2nd fuel pump, etc.). Car went a best of 11.79 @ 114 in the 1/4 mile. I never got around to adding meth or an intercooler, but know that would have allowed for much more power.

 

[cwhit23]

What if the 5.0 is paid for? LOL

Then you're doing better than me, but for me that wouldn't be the case for a 2-3 years.

A turbo kit for 4k, have you been living under a rock? Here is a turbo kit for 3.5K with basically all the supporting mods and a billet wheel turbo standard.

[URL]http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76948[/URL]

Kind of. lol I just didn't pay attention to it, because I see turbo it usually results in 6k. that is a good deal and worth looking into for sure. Thanks for the heads up

Go drive a 5.0 then pick..

I am doing both.. 5.o and blown.

I did lik my 3v but I love my 5.0

I have driven a 5.0, impressive car, but it didn't make me fall in love and want to sign the dotted line. - If I bought a 5.0 I wouldn't be able to afford to put a blower on it for 4-5 years.
not worth the wait to me.

Its more like should I boost my 06 or get a 5.4! You can keep the better bodystyle, pay less money and have more horsepower. Looked at a 07 shelby the otherday in mint condition with 11,000 miles making around 525 rwhp for 35,900. If I upgrade this is the route I'm going.

That too is a very viable option. I've looked into shelby's and the right deal may change my mind, but I haven't found that deal near me.

 

[Wlkn Tal]

I didn't go the cheap route even though I bought my Whipple used, but I love it and it looks killer and its paid for

 

[LTX]

Then just boost it.. a lot of killer deals on them in the sale section.

 

[06TORCHEDGT]

I see your in tennesee, that shelby im talking about is at fort mill ford in fort mill sc. Right by the border of SC and NC. Its on there website on fortmillford.com.

 

[cwhit23]

^ Nice looking car still a little more than I want to pay. It is a good deal though


I talked to a dyno guy and he was kind of giving me hell for wanting to do it on stock internals.. so now I'm kind of scared to do it.. wtf.


-- Maybe I should just look for a terminator..

This is stupid.. lol Everytime I decide something, I read or talk to someone that tells me it's the wrong decision.. ugh.