How to get to 500 hp at the crank
06-03-2013, 10:24 AM
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How to get to 500 hp at the crank
When purchasing my mustang, I was initially looking to get an 07-09 gt500. As I am sure all of you know, that car gets 500 hp at the crank. I was unable to find this car at a reasonable price in my area. No one would budge under mid 30s. I would like to get to the stock power level of the gt500 in my 2011 mustang gt. My bumper to bumper warranty is up in about 8000 miles and I am thinking to start modding. What is the best way to 500 hp at the crank in a 2011 gt? I am thinking suspension mods might be in order as well.
Last edited by 11gt; 06-03-2013 at 10:42 AM.
06-03-2013, 02:07 PM
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(I could be wrong) but unless you add a supercharger or turbo(s) it won't happen.
Even if you did exhaust work, added a custom tune, CAI...you would still be coming up a bit short of your goal....maybe around 460hp (wild guess)
Even if you did exhaust work, added a custom tune, CAI...you would still be coming up a bit short of your goal....maybe around 460hp (wild guess)
06-03-2013, 03:24 PM
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That's what I was afraid of hearing. I would prefer to start with an engine factory built for boost. I guess I should start saving now.
06-03-2013, 06:05 PM
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500HP at the crank is easy but very expensive. FRPP has an Aluminator block part # M-6007-A50XS which makes over 500HP BHP, if you mimic that you'll make the same power but it would be far cheaper to SC the car.
06-03-2013, 06:23 PM
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^This, and even that 460 HP (assumed RWHP) might be a stretch with all the bolt-ons and even some internal work.
06-03-2013, 08:32 PM
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I have a Stock 2008 GT 500. As in BONE STOCK.
It has 6100 miles on it. Paid 36k for it with 1500 miles on it July of 2011
I also have a 2011 GT. It is not stock. 25,000 miles just last week.
Steeda intake
Stainless Works long tube ceramic coated headers
Hi flow cats
Stainless Works cat back
Custom Dyno tune.
2011 GT=422 hp/389 tq to the wheels
My GT500 will grind my GT into dust.
It has 6100 miles on it. Paid 36k for it with 1500 miles on it July of 2011
I also have a 2011 GT. It is not stock. 25,000 miles just last week.
Steeda intake
Stainless Works long tube ceramic coated headers
Hi flow cats
Stainless Works cat back
Custom Dyno tune.
2011 GT=422 hp/389 tq to the wheels
My GT500 will grind my GT into dust.
Last edited by Falcon Fixer; 06-03-2013 at 08:45 PM.
06-03-2013, 08:48 PM
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500hp
If I was you I would consider waiting till the new Mustang's come out. I have read that the GT could hit 500hp.
Then you will be where you want. I have a 13 GT and have considered a Roush SC installed by Roush. 575 hp is what I am told. Or I could wait and get a new style stang with 500 hp , maybe a tad more, NA.
Then you will be where you want. I have a 13 GT and have considered a Roush SC installed by Roush. 575 hp is what I am told. Or I could wait and get a new style stang with 500 hp , maybe a tad more, NA.
