Roush vs Saleen vs Gt500
10-09-2007, 03:17 PM
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RE: Roush vs Saleen vs Gt500
Cost? I think they are going to be about the same give or take a few thousand. Speed? In a straight line or is turning involved? In my opinion the GT500 handles like crap compared to the other two. It's got too much weight up front. It's a beast in a straight line, though. The Roush doesn't have the power of the other two, but it handles very well. I'd take either the Saleen or the Roush, with a slight edge to the Saleen because of styling and extra power.It also has more horsepower potential than the Roush.
10-09-2007, 08:39 PM
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RE: Roush vs Saleen vs Gt500
ORIGINAL: smoothy
no, unless its with the SS package (and some suspension work to help offset the crummy 57/43 weight ratio)
no, unless its with the SS package (and some suspension work to help offset the crummy 57/43 weight ratio)
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10-09-2007, 08:45 PM
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RE: Roush vs Saleen vs Gt500
Another Mustang debate! Love this issue, lets throw some more fuel on the fire. Here is my two cents and I strongly suggest driving all 3 if you havethe opportunity to develop your own opinions. I might not be 100% correct but I think my Saleen SC, intercooler without fluid was about60 to70 lbs.
GT 500: Price is right at MSRP, but not a penny over! Most potential in the engine, but thats where it ends! Interior, way to much plastic, same seats as a GT, the boost gauge is useless. I like the SVT guage cluster but the rest of interior is Mustang GT. First ever 2 ton mustang, so a Jenny Craig diet is a required, if you want to compete with the 3500 lb Roush Stage 3 or Saleen SC on the track. Brakes fade alot (Vented rotors are a must with 14 inch fronts). Car sits on its tippy toes, so suspension upgrade is a requirement. Riims!!! $40,000+ no chrome....WTF? Great at the drag strip, not so hot on the road course. With all the front end weight and understeer you can plow snow with her. 10,000 + units in 2007 means there will be plenty to go around in the coming years when the next most powerful mustang is released (SS, KR, BOSS?). The rear end diffuser and front spiltter are non functional, vinyl stripes are just cheap on a $40,000+ car.
Roush Stage 3: MSRP is not bad, but if you get it for less great value. Suspension rocks as this car handles as well as the Saleen SC. Interior really nice! The carbon fiber, the hurst shifter, and the Jack roush gauges are a nice touch and help tone down the plastic appeal on Mustang GT. The Jack Roush Seats provide outstanding support and are on par with a car of this quality. Love the Aluminum 3 valve engine, and at 415 horses this car is a rocket ship. No Boost gauge..... WTF?? Not a big fan of the two tone interior, especially the blue and purple. Vinyl Stripes are a cost cutting measure, and a non functional hood scoop is wasted weight in my mind. Love the rear spoiler, wheels, brakes and only 2000 units a year.
Saleen S281 SC: Steep pricing at MSRP, if you can attain $5K under its a smoking deal. 3 Valve Aluminum engine, at 6 lbs of boost = light weight. 465 to 475 Hp at 500 lbs lighter then GT 500 = A faster car. Interior is the highest quality, really nice center gauge cluster. Would work better if the gauges pointed toward the driver though. Saleen Gauge cluster in dash is as nice as Roush or SVT. 20 Inch chrome wheels are nice, ride quality is nice, but to much bling for most performance minded folks. Brakes never fade, so beat on them at will with the pizza pie rotors. Saleen Supercharger looks alot nicer then the Eaton or the Roush, and at 6lbs of boost is the most efficent. Best looking Mustang in my opinion however, the rims and rear extentsion are questionable at times. Saleen Customer service is a pain in the *** to deal with, but at 1500 units per year it is the rarest.[/align][/align]
GT 500: Price is right at MSRP, but not a penny over! Most potential in the engine, but thats where it ends! Interior, way to much plastic, same seats as a GT, the boost gauge is useless. I like the SVT guage cluster but the rest of interior is Mustang GT. First ever 2 ton mustang, so a Jenny Craig diet is a required, if you want to compete with the 3500 lb Roush Stage 3 or Saleen SC on the track. Brakes fade alot (Vented rotors are a must with 14 inch fronts). Car sits on its tippy toes, so suspension upgrade is a requirement. Riims!!! $40,000+ no chrome....WTF? Great at the drag strip, not so hot on the road course. With all the front end weight and understeer you can plow snow with her. 10,000 + units in 2007 means there will be plenty to go around in the coming years when the next most powerful mustang is released (SS, KR, BOSS?). The rear end diffuser and front spiltter are non functional, vinyl stripes are just cheap on a $40,000+ car.
Roush Stage 3: MSRP is not bad, but if you get it for less great value. Suspension rocks as this car handles as well as the Saleen SC. Interior really nice! The carbon fiber, the hurst shifter, and the Jack roush gauges are a nice touch and help tone down the plastic appeal on Mustang GT. The Jack Roush Seats provide outstanding support and are on par with a car of this quality. Love the Aluminum 3 valve engine, and at 415 horses this car is a rocket ship. No Boost gauge..... WTF?? Not a big fan of the two tone interior, especially the blue and purple. Vinyl Stripes are a cost cutting measure, and a non functional hood scoop is wasted weight in my mind. Love the rear spoiler, wheels, brakes and only 2000 units a year.
Saleen S281 SC: Steep pricing at MSRP, if you can attain $5K under its a smoking deal. 3 Valve Aluminum engine, at 6 lbs of boost = light weight. 465 to 475 Hp at 500 lbs lighter then GT 500 = A faster car. Interior is the highest quality, really nice center gauge cluster. Would work better if the gauges pointed toward the driver though. Saleen Gauge cluster in dash is as nice as Roush or SVT. 20 Inch chrome wheels are nice, ride quality is nice, but to much bling for most performance minded folks. Brakes never fade, so beat on them at will with the pizza pie rotors. Saleen Supercharger looks alot nicer then the Eaton or the Roush, and at 6lbs of boost is the most efficent. Best looking Mustang in my opinion however, the rims and rear extentsion are questionable at times. Saleen Customer service is a pain in the *** to deal with, but at 1500 units per year it is the rarest.[/align][/align]
10-09-2007, 09:49 PM
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RE: Roush vs Saleen vs Gt500
Take the Stage 3 Roush, Saleen Extreme (equivalent to stage 3) and GT500 and line them up...Saleen will win on the strip and the road course. Also, it looks the best and is the rarest...need anything else? 
I know there is a lot for to it but this is a quick comparison
I know there is a lot for to it but this is a quick comparison
10-09-2007, 10:23 PM
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RE: Roush vs Saleen vs Gt500
ORIGINAL: PolkThug
What do you think the weight ratio is on your 281E? Have you ever tried to lift a Series VI SC?
ORIGINAL: smoothy
no, unless its with the SS package (and some suspension work to help offset the crummy 57/43 weight ratio)
no, unless its with the SS package (and some suspension work to help offset the crummy 57/43 weight ratio)