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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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how easy would it be to switch my v6 '03 engine for a cobra engine or a gt...or would it be cheaper to get turbo?
and which would cost less on gas?
and do you all have any links to cheap '03 engines and cheap turbo

cheap but good
haha

thanks
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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Lets see:

03 cobra swap + turbo + everything else needed:

I'll start the bidding at AT LEAST 15k.
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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I said cheap bro thats twice as much as I paid for my car
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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how easy would it be to switch my v6 '03 engine for a cobra engine or a gt...or would it be cheaper to get turbo?
and which would cost less on gas?
and do you all have any links to cheap '03 engines and cheap turbo

cheap but good
haha

thanks
Not that easy, there is a lot more parts you have to switch over other than just the engine. And which do you think will be more gas efficent, a v6 or DOHC v8?
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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doesnt turbo and superchargers drastically reduce the life of ur engine???
y would u want that?
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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doesnt turbo and superchargers drastically reduce the life of ur engine???
y would u want that?
only if its not tuned right, or you get stupid with F/I

PM mysteed for a m112 kit(sometimes comes over here but is a regular at 3.8mustang.com) 2800 bucks and i believe it should be like 270 at the wheels on a stock motor or somewhere around there
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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I said cheap bro thats twice as much as I paid for my car
Then you get the point?
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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Lets see:

03 cobra swap + turbo + everything else needed:

I'll start the bidding at AT LEAST 15k.
how many horses do you have at the wheel?



and i still dont know what i should do that would be less expensive on gas and what would be the best and less expensive to buy
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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doesnt turbo and superchargers drastically reduce the life of ur engine???
y would u want that?
maybe because you are more eager to drive it hard...
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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It does put more stress on the engine but I wouldn't say "drastically" reduces its life...



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