Need input - Blown GT or GT500?
#11
I think the GT500 would be a better choice
1) GTs are getting a dime a dozen not too many 500's, atleast around me
2) better motor,trans,breaks, suspension, body kit over the GT, unless you want the sleeper look
3) If buying used, a GT500 would be more taken care of over a GT
4) more personal pref, but i like the gauge lay out way more in the GT500s over the old school look of the GT
If it had the chance to upgrade for a serveal thousand more and i could afford it, I would. I think the GT500s would be better in the long run.
My .02
1) GTs are getting a dime a dozen not too many 500's, atleast around me
2) better motor,trans,breaks, suspension, body kit over the GT, unless you want the sleeper look
3) If buying used, a GT500 would be more taken care of over a GT
4) more personal pref, but i like the gauge lay out way more in the GT500s over the old school look of the GT
If it had the chance to upgrade for a serveal thousand more and i could afford it, I would. I think the GT500s would be better in the long run.
My .02
#12
What about going for a pre modified car? Like a roush or something. I saw one locally that was supercharged and had a full roush suspension kit on it. It was made by roush but under another name and was either high 30's or low 40's for it. I cant remember the name though.
#13
Yeah, I looked at a Roush 427R yesterday. It's basically the stage III without the upgraded brakes. Includes the RoushCharger with 435 HP, lowered suspension w/ Roush dampers (I haven't heard exceptional things about Roush's kit, but the car did handle much more firmly than my stage I which has the GT suspension) and partial body kit.
It's really nice, and with Ford's incentives right now I can get it for $11k off the $47.5k sticker. But, for $36k, I can get a 1 or 2 year old GT500! With a $150 pulley change the GT500 will push 540 or so, comes with a bullet-proof tranny, much stiffer suspension, etc.
It's really nice, and with Ford's incentives right now I can get it for $11k off the $47.5k sticker. But, for $36k, I can get a 1 or 2 year old GT500! With a $150 pulley change the GT500 will push 540 or so, comes with a bullet-proof tranny, much stiffer suspension, etc.
#14
That's a good point. The stock GT500 with just a good dyno tune from a quality tuner can be at 560 HP pronto with no changes to the car except the tune.
My last post was only from a money and handling point of view. For the money, and handling, the used Mustang GT and the after market I think is a better car.
You guys seem to be into the name or label and status, for production Mustangs, that's a different choice. The pre-designed Mustang Brands are not that well laid out for the money, Roush, Saleen, Shelby have OK stuff on them, part for part, not great if you design your own.
I'm talking about out performing other brands of cars that may cost a great deal more, and have a lot of hype from the magazines, but are really average.
That's assuming you love the Mustang GT, as I do. I love the GT500 as well, but for overall performance for cost, a personally designed SCed after market Mustang GT is a better performing car.
Unless your drag Racing, you don't need over 500HP on the street or a roadracing course, which you can get with a warranty from Ford with a SC package for the Mustang GT, and except for the engine, all the parts on the GT500 are OK compared to the aftermarket parts you can add to a Mustang GT, for the same cost in total for the vehicles.
With a used 06' plus aftermarket, or a used GT500, your still talking about 32K or so.
It all comes down to what you like I guess, Erik
My last post was only from a money and handling point of view. For the money, and handling, the used Mustang GT and the after market I think is a better car.
You guys seem to be into the name or label and status, for production Mustangs, that's a different choice. The pre-designed Mustang Brands are not that well laid out for the money, Roush, Saleen, Shelby have OK stuff on them, part for part, not great if you design your own.
I'm talking about out performing other brands of cars that may cost a great deal more, and have a lot of hype from the magazines, but are really average.
That's assuming you love the Mustang GT, as I do. I love the GT500 as well, but for overall performance for cost, a personally designed SCed after market Mustang GT is a better performing car.
Unless your drag Racing, you don't need over 500HP on the street or a roadracing course, which you can get with a warranty from Ford with a SC package for the Mustang GT, and except for the engine, all the parts on the GT500 are OK compared to the aftermarket parts you can add to a Mustang GT, for the same cost in total for the vehicles.
With a used 06' plus aftermarket, or a used GT500, your still talking about 32K or so.
It all comes down to what you like I guess, Erik
#15
the 5.4L 4V with forged internals has way more potential
CAI/Pulley Swap/tune = +100 rwhp, swap the blower and injectors and you can have 675-725 to the tire
if I had it to do over, I'd get the GT500 (especially now that the 500s can be for less than sticker)
my .02
CAI/Pulley Swap/tune = +100 rwhp, swap the blower and injectors and you can have 675-725 to the tire
if I had it to do over, I'd get the GT500 (especially now that the 500s can be for less than sticker)
my .02
#16
I love them but bang for the buck i'll stick with my 5.0
#17
As was previously mentioned, the key factor for me is whether or not any of your mods from your old car can be saved. That could significantly lower the costs of building up another GT. If not, I'd lean towards the GT500. The higher upfront cost will be re-captured and then some when (or if) you ever sell. Plus, you could really build a beast with that 5.4, or just tune it mildly to be as strong as your other car without having a strung-out engine.
#19
I was at the same place you are minus the total car. I saved up enough to put a TVS blower on my 06 Roush sport. However instead of putting the blower on the car I decided to sell it and but a GT500.
I am happy with my purchase and have no regrests. The GT500 is a fun car indeed. Here is my story:
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...h-a-snake.html
I am happy with my purchase and have no regrests. The GT500 is a fun car indeed. Here is my story:
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...h-a-snake.html
#20
The GT500, Cobra Snake, and KR are fantastic looking cars. I just saw in person the 2010 GT500, and it's much nicer looking than the 2010 Mustang GT.
Again, the point is if your interested in maximum handling, as well as power and breaking, the weight of the GT500 puts you at a dis-advantage. I am only speaking in terms of the goal being a car you really feel is great looking ( and ) want the maximum potential from handling, for the 05' Mustang platform. Unless you're drag racing, who cares if you can go past 550hp, it has no practicle use on the street or on a roadcourse on this car's platform. On a Corvette ZR-1, yes.
I've had 507rwhp or 580 flywheel HP on my 06' Mustang GT, (it was a great JDM tune) with a very well fit out suspension on great, wide summer tires, and in my opinion anything past 480-500 flywheel HP is un-controllable, and actually a dis-advantage at starts and anything other than straight lining.
The GT500 with the added weight, and average suspension upgrades simply does not handle that well compared to a fit out Mustang GT.
The GT500 has a better engine, but comparing equal money, is not a better car for over all performance, and certainly not for breaking and cornering, it's worse. Erik
Again, the point is if your interested in maximum handling, as well as power and breaking, the weight of the GT500 puts you at a dis-advantage. I am only speaking in terms of the goal being a car you really feel is great looking ( and ) want the maximum potential from handling, for the 05' Mustang platform. Unless you're drag racing, who cares if you can go past 550hp, it has no practicle use on the street or on a roadcourse on this car's platform. On a Corvette ZR-1, yes.
I've had 507rwhp or 580 flywheel HP on my 06' Mustang GT, (it was a great JDM tune) with a very well fit out suspension on great, wide summer tires, and in my opinion anything past 480-500 flywheel HP is un-controllable, and actually a dis-advantage at starts and anything other than straight lining.
The GT500 with the added weight, and average suspension upgrades simply does not handle that well compared to a fit out Mustang GT.
The GT500 has a better engine, but comparing equal money, is not a better car for over all performance, and certainly not for breaking and cornering, it's worse. Erik