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Why a V6 instead of a V8?

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Old 04-15-2008, 09:17 PM
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I see a few people went from V8 mustangs to V6, I don't know why, for me I bought my 1st mustang and it's a v6 because I couldn't afford a V8 and the gas... right now, being a college student, it was out of my league but now I kind of regret it since I want to add some mods but most people have agreed it's a waste on a V6.
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:21 PM
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I'm building a six for less money than most would spend on an 8 or even a Termi and it's going to be a whole hell of a lot faster and more powerful
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:22 PM
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Care to share ryan?[8D]
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:25 PM
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Yes, please do share.
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:29 PM
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A v6 and a nice power adder will cost around as much as a stock GT but can be considerably more powerful.

However, that's not why I bought one. As a broke college student, I couldn't afford insurance on a GT.
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M112 for about 2200 would pwn a GT any day .
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:30 PM
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FORGED FOUR POINT THREE LITER, STAGE 5 EATON, WATER/METHANOL, PUMP GAS, BUILT T-5, FORGED REAR END, AND A BADA$$ DRIVER!

Hopefully I can get at least the engine finished before the end of summer. All this body work is setting me back. I want to have it completed before the end of the year. I may even go up to a 4.4, but I need to do some more research on it.
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Old 04-15-2008, 09:47 PM
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because my car had sentimental value to me.... and i didnt want the millionth 5.0 build up or be like every other 4.30 geared/intake/exhaust GT 04 GT

but if it came dow n to it... id get rid of it if i found the right vehicle.... right now im nagging on my dad to cosign for a nice bone stock looking 04 GT
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ORIGINAL: mustangman02232

because my car had sentimental value to me.... and i didnt want the millionth 5.0 build up or be like every other 4.30 geared/intake/exhaust GT 04 GT

but if it came dow n to it... id get rid of it if i found the right vehicle.... right now im nagging on my dad to cosign for a nice bone stock looking 04 GT
Nanaki's?
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Old 04-15-2008, 10:03 PM
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... it might even be worth living in it
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