Nabors

Hey guys,
My father and I are planning on a project and decided on the 05 GT. Is the 4.6 in the 05 GT a good base for road track performance upgrades? If not, what would be the better option? Thanks.

Nuke

What are your projects? The 4.6L can be increased from it's ~265 RWHP stock to about 340-350 RWHP while remaining NA. Toss on a budget SC and you're above 400. After about 450 RWHP you'll need to swap to forged components.

The S197 is pretty light to begin with and there are a number of weight loss mods for those extra RWHP. Good luck and keep us posted on what you buy and your mods.

Nabors

Will do! Without a doubt, the intake and exhaust will be modified. Following that will be a supercharger than upgraded suspension for the track. How much can be done before I leave for college, I don't know (not a DD for me). We will probably keep it mild enough for the occasional trip bad powerful enough to get on the throttle. I don't see it being pushed much higher than 400 unless he decides he needs more. I definately will keep you posted!

Nuke

Be sure to use the forum's search engine. There are many folks here that are SC'd, a lot of good reading and a lot of knowledgable assistance.

808muscle

Lots of potential for these cars. I bought mine specifically to drag race with. It has outperformed better than I could have planned. I love this car.

eolson

I feel the same. I have been very happy with what my car has become with the Mods from what I started with. If you read a lot and contact lots of people, you can actually lose weight while improving every aspect of the car. Erik

Nabors

Its great news to hear the potential for these cars! Being a corvette guy, all I really know about these cars is the basic mechanics. Unfortunately, I've got college to worry about before getting down and dirty with my own car but, having a lifetime mustang owner as a father and a gearhead(me) for a son, we can kick those 4.6's up a few notches. I'll keel y'all posted but, until then, it's research time.