I know this has been talked about before, but simple question:

If I have an '07 GT, and add an HO FRPP Supercharger (500HP) and 4:10 gears (or 3:73 gears), will the performance be equal to a GT500 in terms of 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times?

I could care less about the pedigree or the small details which make a GT500 special. I am just wondering if I were to add a supercharger, would I be at an equal performance level to a GT500. The Media raves that the GT500 is the best thing since sliced bread, but just curious with a small investment if I can achieve the same.

In reality what I want to do is be able to spin the tires whenever I damn well feel like it, and without the S/C, I can't yet (have not installed the gears yet BTW). I have read that GT500 can do that.

Thanks for the opinions. MS

 

I don't think it'll be quite up to GT500 levels with JUST those mods, as the 5.4 L will LIKELY have better torque delivery from it's greater displacement and dual-cam design over the 4.6.

However, it'll probably be really close in terms of 60 and 1/4 mile.

Just speculating though. Someone whose actually done those mods will probably know better.

 

with some suspension mods yes IMO compared to bone stock GT500. near = power levels and less weight

 

The race will be a driver's race, but I'd have to say the GT500 by a hair...think the 6-Speed is going to have a little bit more of an advantage with power delivery? The gears would help tho...and make sure you have rear suspension mods done (LCA's, UCA's, springs...maybe, shocks, etc.)

 

Yes, I'd say 1/4 mile times will be about even, assuming the gt 500 can get the power to the ground. In other areas, add a Roush suspension, and LCA's and you'd run circles around a GT500.

 

Why not go all out w/ the stroker kit, heads, cams and the S/C. then we're talking more than enough ponies to melt all the tires you can buy and put the GT500 to shame. Then again, until I win the PowerBall, I'm stuck scrounging pennies.

 

Stock gt500 maybe. But remember how much HP can be added from a simple pulley swap, cai and tune for the 500. Both will need suspension upgrades to get the power to the ground IMO

 

If you were to put on a suspension kit...I'd defidently go with the FRPP Handling Pack. Looks KILLER, and handles great from road tests I've read/seen...then you'd defidently run circles around the GT500 on a road course with 3.73s in the rear end...I'd say 4.10s might be a little to much on a road course with the supercharger, but I could be wrong since I've never done it lol.

 

4.10's are too low for a blown GT. 1st gear is already laughable with a blower on top but dropping the ratios further is utterly pointless unless you're tuning the gearing for the 1/4 mile
Get 450rwhp and a GT500 will have to work to stick with you due to it's extra layer of fat.

 

eh it aint really that good....You get shocks and springs, sway bars and a strut tower brace.

To me i would take the springs (they are cheap, like $160 and are rebranded eiback i think), and maybe the rear sway. But UCA and LCA first and a panhard brace/bar second, would also be on my list. None of which is in the kit. I would throw the strut bar away before putting it on my car really. Again this is more prioritized for striaght line since that is what the OP asked about.

The FRPP pak just seems over priced for what you get and what is actually needed and their are better products out there.