are you satisfied in the 400 hp range

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10-29-2009, 01:40 PM

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2011Black5.0

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i think id be done looking for more power once i got to 500 rwhp, then id do more suspension work and all the other things i want done, roll cage, battery relocation, making it lighter and so on

10-29-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken04

then you'd have a car anybody can walk into a dealership and buy. You should have a lot of pride in your car. You've done what most can't.

I hear ya man.

I'd still rather have the GT500 in retrospect, lol. An $1100 CAI/tune package later for +100hp, and it would have a lot more power than mine does. This will probably be the last car I modify to this extent. I think I've just had a few now, and I'm over it. I want something fast, than can also be easily gotten rid of when I want a new toy. I'm basically stuck with mine given its so modified. When I do sell it, I'll have to just sell it at blue book and take a 100% loss on the adds. Live and learn...

10-29-2009, 02:55 PM

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If I had a manual, then I think I'd be happy with 400whp.. but with an auto, it seems like I can't get enough.

(-:

My goal would have to be 550whp.

10-29-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Doogie65

Once you hit 400, then you want 450... it is like crack

I am already getting bored with my 420 and making plans to get it closer to 450 over the winter with a new pulley, GT500 pumps and a tune

this is what I was wondering if I did get to 400 na would i be content

11-05-2009, 11:36 AM

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Make sure what ever your choice, it leaves room for improvement... You could be almost 100% sure you'll crave more power... Theres always somthing faster then you...

11-05-2009, 12:18 PM

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10GTSTANG

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To tell you the truth, I was a little dissatisfied way back when I was in the 400 HP range!

11-05-2009, 12:26 PM

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I agree with most. I am addicted to the power. Started with the basic 400rwhp+ range. Haven't been dynoed with all the new parts, as they aren't on yet. I know I will be at 500rwhp. Some time down the road, I will forge, then I will look for 600-650rwhp. Once I get there, I'll be bored with the car as a whole, park it back in a dusty corner in the garage, and move on. Oh, the tangled webs we weave.

11-05-2009, 12:33 PM

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or instead of parking it you could let me drive it around lol

11-05-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shakrr

this is what I was wondering if I did get to 400 na would i be content

After being at 465 HP for the past 2 yrs I am and have been looking for more HP and very soon. 600+HP to be exact

Forged and stroked motor, mild cams, 16+ psi boost, Steeda whipple belt drive, and new twin disk clutch and one piece DS.......that should do it!

(hopefully by next spring!)