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94 5.0L GT vs 97 Saleen S281

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Old 04-27-2006, 05:12 PM
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Default 94 5.0L GT vs 97 Saleen S281

Hey I have a 1994 Mustang GT V8 5.0L
My friend has a 1997 Mustang Saleen S281

Both are 5-speeds, mine has a 5.0 and his has a 4.6

Would it be a close race? I'm almost positive he has just a regular S281, not supercharged, but he says its pushing 365 horsepower STOCK. I thought the only big difference was suspension between these cars, and the different 4.6/5.0 engine, but they produce almost identical numbers...any1 know more?
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Old 04-27-2006, 05:15 PM
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all i have to say is good luck
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Old 04-27-2006, 05:17 PM
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Default RE: 94 5.0L GT vs 97 Saleen S281

Find out if the Saleen has the 2-valve or 4-valve heads. If it's got 2-valves, they were dogs until 99. If it's got 4's....you lose.
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Old 04-27-2006, 05:22 PM
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even if its 2 valve he is still going to lose. he does not even have gears.
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Old 04-27-2006, 05:23 PM
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Default RE: 94 5.0L GT vs 97 Saleen S281

Better hope its not s/c or its noting but rear end for you.
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Old 04-27-2006, 05:26 PM
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just race it and find out
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Old 04-27-2006, 05:52 PM
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Im gonna race him in a couple months...when he gets his license!
I just figured I'd kill him since I'm probably a better driver, and I thought our engines pushed out almost identical hp/tq ratings...
I also have full exhaust, CAI, 3.73 gears, King Cobra Clutch, and a Short-Throw Shifter (Tri-Ax)
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this kid has a 97 saleen and doesn't have his license?
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You will win, if the kid cant drive for ****.

BTW dont race on the street you might kill somone or yourself.

If that kid is barely getting his liceince chances are he doesnt know how to race, and with a powerfull car like the Saleen hes going to have a hard time controling it, be careful
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Old 04-27-2006, 06:31 PM
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Powerful Car?
Doesnt it only have 215 hp and around 280 tq to the crank
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