Adam03GT

So i have another question comparing the two. My first thread on this was a poll where the cobra was hands down the best pick.... But i have more thoughts and another question....

I understand that you can simply s/c a GT and be at 400rwhp and call it a day... But what happens if i do this and i want more? Exactly how expensive is it to forge the GT motor to handle lets say... 600+ rwhp? What all would i be getting myself into? Would it be cheaper still yet to mod a bada$$ GT or would just getting a cobra and modding it come out cheaper?

And lets say that i keep the gt... s/c it and want more... How do you go about finding someone to forge your engine? I would have no clue where to start? Thanks!

Mark99GT

You can either buy a forged shortblock about 3500 and install it yourself, or pay more to have it installed + assorted parts (head gaskets etc.) Or you can buy a forged rotating assembly and have your motor rebuilt. Which costs about the same in the end after block machining, labor and assorted parts. Either way its not a cheap job.

mylongvictor

Bumboclaat.....[:@]*cough* *cough*

Fuel

one of these days maybe we'll get to see the elusive bumboclaat(or is it just like a unicorn)

man, u gotta get that thing back, its been forever

mylongvictor

We are REALLY REALLY REALLY close..... Its what happens when you send your car in for one thing and you keep adding stuff on because you forget lol.....

Adam03GT

So basically if im wanting more than 400rwhp then i might as well pay out the as s for a cobra?

xxkazp3rxx

Think of this... built block + forced induction + tranny + axle + suspension + transmission... think about it.

Built motor, what 5-7k installed? Kenne Bell or most tuned blowers = 5k. tranny around 2k axle another 1k suspension... 500-2000 depending on what kind you got... thats around 15-20k right there... and to be honest a 600rwhp GT is really not streetable...

Unless you want something like a built GT for the sake of having a built GT.. if you want 500rwhp or more, it's just a better option to get a 03/04 Cobra...

xxkazp3rxx

not including the things you forget about like Victor said... by the time your done im sure you'll spend 20k + the cost of your GT...

Mark99GT

Not necessarily. If you want a COBRA you can pay out the ***. If you want a fastGT you could build yours for a bit less (depending on what you paid for your car). You gotta ask yourself what you want--a Cobra or a GT.

GTPowered4.6L

Nope. I have a few friends with 600+. It takes some money but can be done. My one buddy has $7000 in the purchase of his car and has $11000 in mods and he will hand a modded 03/04 Cobra its tail. Many have tried to no avail. Thats $18000 and the look of cobra owners when a 2V stomps there ***** is priceless