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Get a 5.0 or keep my car?

Old 03-31-2012, 08:51 PM
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So I posted this on other forums but I thought I might ask here aswell. Lately I've caught the 5.0 bug. I love my car but the potential for the power on the stock 4.6 is limited without buying a forged short block. What would you guys do in my place? One of my biggest issues is that I won't be happy with the look of the car unless I do a major over haul and get the Cervini kit all over again. The payments on the new car wouldn't change from what I'm paying now, it would just be for a longer term.
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Old 03-31-2012, 09:09 PM
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Buy a 5.0 motor.
Drop it in your car.
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Profit
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Old 03-31-2012, 09:19 PM
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^ +1
That would be great.
Keep your sexy '07 and get a power upgrade.
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Old 03-31-2012, 09:22 PM
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If i had the cash and needed a replacement. First thing id do is the 5.0 coyote upgrade. Then never leave my car because the smile couldnt get through the door
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Old 03-31-2012, 09:27 PM
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Wow tough choice, idk what I would do -_- Your car looks fantastic as it is now, but if you can do it, get a 5.0 and mod that baby! Do it!
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Old 03-31-2012, 09:52 PM
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What mods do you have right now? Have you thought about buying a S/C for it?
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Old 03-31-2012, 09:59 PM
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Get the 5.0 and don't look back. No replacement for displacement!! Lol. But ur 07 does look really good. Tough decision. But the 5.0 is hands and feet above the 4.6.

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Old 03-31-2012, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Soldier GT
What mods do you have right now? Have you thought about buying a S/C for it?
Full Cervini bodykit, Cervini skide exhaust, Magnflow X Pipe, JLT CAI, LCA, Tune. I actually have a Saleen Supercharger that is getting rebuilt right now. If I got the 5.0 then I would just sell it.
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Old 03-31-2012, 10:19 PM
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Keep yours, modify it and the 05-09 body style is much better looking is my opinion. I drove a new 5.0 and the steering assist is the only thing I liked about it! Put a little more power in yours and let everybod else tack on a payment plus their mods because no one is ever happy stock!
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Old 03-31-2012, 10:20 PM
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I'd faster just buy a forged block and drop it into your current car. You'd be looking at less of a loss that way by far. When you've put as much money as you have into your current ride in terms of making it look just right etc, IMO it seems stupid to upgrade and blow tons more money not only on the engine upgrade but on buying all new parts for the new ride too.
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