my car is totaled...
05-04-2007, 08:43 AM
#22
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RE: my car is totaled...
ORIGINAL: Aereon
Really? I've only really looked at small mods compared to 2v's. Hrmms kind of eye opening. Thanks man=P This is what I meant when I said I'm still learning about power on mustangs=P
ORIGINAL: 2000GT4.6
I have to agree that the 2v heads are not hte greatest thing in the world. I just disagree that without lots of work the 5.0 will be much better.
Money vs performance wise I think your going to need to get into the engine building stage before seeing a big advantage on teh 5.0s. Some people talk about how cheap they are to mod, but its kindaa myth. go price out a good 5.0 longblock and it will shock you how much it realy costs.
I have to agree that the 2v heads are not hte greatest thing in the world. I just disagree that without lots of work the 5.0 will be much better.
Money vs performance wise I think your going to need to get into the engine building stage before seeing a big advantage on teh 5.0s. Some people talk about how cheap they are to mod, but its kindaa myth. go price out a good 5.0 longblock and it will shock you how much it realy costs.
05-04-2007, 09:31 AM
#24
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RE: my car is totaled...
Sorry about the loss, but you'll get over it with a v8 powered Stang. For $16,000 or less, theres alot you could do. You can get 96-98 Cobras for under 10k, you can get a fox for fairly cheap, hell you could get an LS1 Camaro or Trans Am. If you want a v8 Stang to right ahead, but for your price range there are many other things out there.
05-04-2007, 03:06 PM
#27
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RE: my car is totaled...
i hear you on the sentimental value of the V6. i want to keep mine as a DD and get some kind of V8 New Edge when i graduate, if not sooner. you should go take the turbo out of the Mazda and do a custom turbo kit with it 
05-04-2007, 03:46 PM
#29
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RE: my car is totaled...
If you can't afford the Mach seriously look into 96-98 cobras before just jumping on a newer GT. You could probably get one for a good dealless than a newer GT (and then spend the extra modding it up). Remember 4v>3v>2v>. If you're looking for performance you may end up kicking yourself for not grabbing something with a 4v motor. I wished I shopped around a bit more.
05-04-2007, 04:23 PM
#30
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Location: Bergen County, New Jersey
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RE: my car is totaled...
Buy a 96-98 Cobra for 8k. Use the rest to stick a centri on that sucker and bolt ons. Boom, your maxing out the stock internals at 400+ rwhp easyfor what it wouldve cost to get a stock Mach 1.