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01-02-2004, 08:45 PM
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<FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=red size=1>I'm in the progress of buying a Mustang within the next few months or so and I was just wondering what's under the hood of a Saleen? Cobras and Saleens aren't on the Ford website and I would like to compare them. I know that Cobras have a Supercharged V8. And about how much do Saleens and Cobrasrun for? I know they're very pricey but I'm just leaving my options open. Thanx.</FONT></P>
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01-02-2004, 09:22 PM
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saleens are high and come in a couple different levels.. s281 has a n/a v-8 where as the s281 has a paxton novi2000 . saleens are known for their handling packages as well.. i want to say a saleen runs around 50k.. that is a guess!</P>
01-03-2004, 03:09 AM
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The only Saleen to ever come with a Paxton supercharger was an 85 car which is owned by Stu Akers...the S281 Saleens come with an Eaton "roots style" supercharger. 375 hp for an '03 model yr and newer..price ranges are in the 50k range for a supercharged model for convertible and mid 40k for hardtop...Good luck
01-13-2004, 03:32 AM
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hey i own an 00 saleen s-281 non supercharged ND I HAVE 285 HP STOCK. THE SALEEN S-281 SC HAS 365 HORSEPOWER AND THE MOTHER OF THEM ALL HAS 425 HP THE SALEEN S-281-E. SALEENS ARE KNOWN FOR THERE SUSPENSION, HANDLING AND LOOKS. THE S-281 RUNS AROUND 42,000 THE SC ONE RUNS AROUND 50 AND THE S-281 AROUND 67,00 ALL DEPENDING ON WHETHER COUPE OR CONVERTIBLE. THE COBRAS HAVE 390 HP STOCK> U TAKE YOUR PICK!!
01-13-2004, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Birdieman4
...all 03 and up blown Saleens come with a Lysholm twin screw blower. The S281e uses a bigger Lysholm unit capable of way more boost. Stock E's are rated at 445 hp.
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True, but the Extreme model only uses 6 psi from the blower which is the same amount of boost from the SC model. It is capable of much more like you describle, upwards of 15 psi if wanted. 445 is standard hp rating, and yes, MM&FF did a comparision of both the E and '03 cobra and found the E was faster on the track and through the cones...but it still keeps the wallet for some extra $$$. </P>
01-15-2004, 10:20 PM
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Saleenster, E model Saleens make 10-12 psi stock, not 6. I own an E, so I have a pretty good idea of the boost levels E's make. Just to let you know, that series v lysholm blower on the E is capable of 22+ lbs of boost-(similar to the kenne bell blowzilla). Oh, and E's will depreciate WAY less than cobras over time. When on the track with a cobra, the E didn't beat it, it wasted it!<img border="0" src=smileys/smiley14.gif border="0">
01-29-2004, 02:13 AM
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Hi can anyone tell me whats the difference between a Mustang GT and a Mustang Saleen s-281 not supercharge. Is the saleen basicly a Mustang GT?<IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0"> I suppose that the saleen is faster as I have heard.