GT S/C'd Vs. GT500
06-11-2012, 12:37 PM
#11
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People will tell u money wise it makes no sense to dump it all in a gt. for me though it's easy. My car is paid off and in currently at a power level I can no longer up. So guess what this Xmas I'm going to get forged. I like the looks of my car over a 500 so for me it's easy. It just depends on ur finances.
The front ends of the GT500's are nicer.
06-11-2012, 02:20 PM
#12
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I agree, I do like the front ends better. I know you can change the GT to that, but I'm thinking, where do you stop? I mean really and truly, with the S/C'er, suspension, etc. etc, aren't you just trying to make a GT500 for the most part anyway? So I guess what they're (Cousin & Friends) is pretty accurate. Plus, like some of you said, if the extra $$ don't bother me, with the GT500 you're starting with a better platform pretty much all around.
I appreciate the input guys. That'll help me figure it out and possibly start looking. One good thing is I really bought my GT right, so I'm not gonna get hurt selling it at all.
I appreciate the input guys. That'll help me figure it out and possibly start looking. One good thing is I really bought my GT right, so I'm not gonna get hurt selling it at all.
06-11-2012, 02:43 PM
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I agree, I do like the front ends better. I know you can change the GT to that, but I'm thinking, where do you stop? I mean really and truly, with the S/C'er, suspension, etc. etc, aren't you just trying to make a GT500 for the most part anyway? So I guess what they're (Cousin & Friends) is pretty accurate. Plus, like some of you said, if the extra $$ don't bother me, with the GT500 you're starting with a better platform pretty much all around.
I appreciate the input guys. That'll help me figure it out and possibly start looking. One good thing is I really bought my GT right, so I'm not gonna get hurt selling it at all.
I appreciate the input guys. That'll help me figure it out and possibly start looking. One good thing is I really bought my GT right, so I'm not gonna get hurt selling it at all.
You also have to keep in mind the 5.4L of the GT500 is a 4 valve versus a 3-valve so it breathes way better to begin with. If you want to get crazy with a GT500 you can bore it out into a 5.8L with steel liners (like the 2013's) and be way over the top.
A 4.6L even with forged internals will still need better heads and major work on the block to get it anywhere near a even a moderately modded 5.4L.
06-11-2012, 04:18 PM
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[QUOTE=j Since I would never daily drive a GT500, I would not own one as my primary car (and I love driving my car everyday). Maybe I will add a GT500 to my stable if I find a great deal on one... 
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I agree. It would just seem silly to buy a gt500 as a daily driver.
[/QUOTE]I agree. It would just seem silly to buy a gt500 as a daily driver.
06-11-2012, 04:22 PM
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why would it be silly to have as a daily driver? don't know about you guys, but I want my daily driver to be as fun as possible. it breaks up the boring daily grind and gives you something to look forward to before and after work and anytime you have to run an errand. I want to enjoy the hell out of it.
06-11-2012, 04:29 PM
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why would it be silly to have as a daily driver? don't know about you guys, but I want my daily driver to be as fun as possible. it breaks up the boring daily grind and gives you something to look forward to before and after work and anytime you have to run an errand. I want to enjoy the hell out of it.
Personally, I only put about 7-8k miles per year, and we had about 0.5 inches of snow last winter total, lol.
06-11-2012, 08:10 PM
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if you can afford it, of course the GT500 is a better car all around.
will support more power as it sits.
on the other hand, adding a SC to a GT is cheaper.
i've had 450 rwhp for 5 years without a problem.
thats for the price of a SC added to what you have now.
if you go with a GT500, thats a lot more money to spend.
will support more power as it sits.
on the other hand, adding a SC to a GT is cheaper.
i've had 450 rwhp for 5 years without a problem.
thats for the price of a SC added to what you have now.
if you go with a GT500, thats a lot more money to spend.
If I had to do it again, it would be a "no brainer" for me, GT500 all the way. Unfortunately, at this point I have way too much $$$$ into my GT to let it go & start all over. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my car.
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