More Money Than Brains?
#21
Nothing wrong with learning a trade rather than blowing 100k on student loans for a degree. The world needs hvac techs, computer/ network techs, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, etc... These trades make the world function. And, some of them pay pretty darn good.
#22
Agreed. The problem is that the school system teaches kids from day 1 of kindergarten until they graduate high school that if they don't go to college and become doctors/lawyers, they might as well just kill themselves because life will be miserable and not worth living.
#23
With that car I'd suggest to not put anymore than 400-450 rwhp in unless you redo some engine and suspension work. A boss has 430 Flywheel. A GT500 has to be 2010+ to have around 540-550 hp. 2013 has 650 hp. You'll have to consider a lot about price, hp, and safety. Overall stock GT should not have more than 450 rwhp. So if you really want 550 hp either get a GT500 or modify your GT including engine parts so that it can take all the power.
#24
I just struggled with this decision over the winter. I own my car. Paid cash for all the mods. Then I saw a brand new Shelby conv. It was tempting. But then I did the numbers... I will DEFINATELY put money into any new car I get. I have so much into this one that I am doubling my losses by selling and buying a new/newer one.
I just decided to upgrade the brakes. Starting to buy the pieces for the new 5.0 stroked short block upgrade. Fuel pumps, injectors, 8 rib pulleys, dual-clutch, 8 bolt flywheel, 15psi pulley. Then the short block, heads, cams...
Now I am still at least $25,000 under the cost of a new Shelby conv and the car is the way I want it...
BTW. I have 495 rwhp on a Dynojet and 445 on a Mustang Dyno, set my rpms at 6500 at 11.1 A/F and the cars run perfect.
I just decided to upgrade the brakes. Starting to buy the pieces for the new 5.0 stroked short block upgrade. Fuel pumps, injectors, 8 rib pulleys, dual-clutch, 8 bolt flywheel, 15psi pulley. Then the short block, heads, cams...
Now I am still at least $25,000 under the cost of a new Shelby conv and the car is the way I want it...
BTW. I have 495 rwhp on a Dynojet and 445 on a Mustang Dyno, set my rpms at 6500 at 11.1 A/F and the cars run perfect.
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