Tough Decision

walruspuncher · July 31st, 2009, 08:47 PM

I have a 09 bullitt right now. I was going to supercharge it and put a new suspension in it, not to mention other mods over the years. But then I thought of just trading in my bullitt and getting a 2010 GT500. Big change.

Which would be better to do? I'll admit I love the way the GT500 looks, but I don't know much about how good a car it is compared to an aftermarket mustang

Also, I know the GT500 is already supercharged, but would it be possible to retune the supercharger to put out more horse?

unlicensed to drive · July 31st, 2009, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by walruspuncher

I have a 09 bullitt right now. I was going to supercharge it and put a new suspension in it, not to mention other mods over the years. But then I thought of just trading in my bullitt and getting a 2010 GT500. Big change.

Which would be better to do? I'll admit I love the way the GT500 looks, but I don't know much about how good a car it is compared to an aftermarket mustang

Also, I know the GT500 is already supercharged, but would it be possible to retune the supercharger to put out more horse?

I say 2010 GT500 is a better car even based on my little experience with them. I got to sit in one yesterday. Amazing interior setup and exterior looks, the exhaust note tops it all. You can get around 30 HP from just a tune on a GT500 so I've heard.

Go 2010 GT500 definitely, you'd also be the first person on MM to own one. : D

Redfire66 · July 31st, 2009, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by walruspuncher

I have a 09 bullitt right now. I was going to supercharge it and put a new suspension in it, not to mention other mods over the years. But then I thought of just trading in my bullitt and getting a 2010 GT500. Big change.

Which would be better to do? I'll admit I love the way the GT500 looks, but I don't know much about how good a car it is compared to an aftermarket mustang

Also, I know the GT500 is already supercharged, but would it be possible to retune the supercharger to put out more horse?

Well first, the 2010 is a big upgrade suspension wise from the 07-09 GT500s and the 2010 is upgraded to 540 hp from 500 hp. And yes it is very easily to add more hp to the 5.4 supercharged engine by upgrading the pulley and\or adding an upgraded cai and tune.

navyman8903 · July 31st, 2009, 08:56 PM

The 2010 GT 500 is waaay faster and yes you can add a pulley, intake and tune to get more out of it, However I think they have the intake covered. But If you want it go for it.

351cleveland_:D · July 31st, 2009, 08:56 PM

LOL
The GT500 for 2010 is WAAAAy underrated
It put down 511rwhp(Inside Line, or i think 479? according to Livernois)
GET IT

Redfire66 · July 31st, 2009, 08:59 PM

yea, I heard they are closer to 570 hp at the crank. Oh and expect to pay a premium since Ford recently announced they have decided to only make 2000 of them.

navyman8903 · July 31st, 2009, 09:00 PM

With DR's, a good driver and a tune you can cut, 11's stock if It has the 3.73's in the rear. An 11.5 if I am not mistaken.

usafimj · July 31st, 2009, 09:01 PM

If you can afford it then sure why not. VMP Tuning, Evolution Performance, Lethal Performance have all kinds of kits made for GT500s

navyman8903 · July 31st, 2009, 09:03 PM

you can get 600rwhp in a heartbeat. The rotating assembly is good to 800rwhp. It is a solid car. But lots of money. but if you got it why not?

That is not to say your bullitt is shit at all either. I love mine. I am keeping it for the long haul. But that is a tough choice.

unlicensed to drive · July 31st, 2009, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Redfire66

yea, I heard they are closer to 570 hp at the crank. Oh and expect to pay a premium since Ford recently announced they have decided to only make 2000 of them.

That 2000 production number has now been proven to be false. The 2010 GT500 at my dealer is selling at sticker.

navyman8903 · July 31st, 2009, 09:04 PM

Plus who would pay over sticker for one.....and they didn't meet the production number on the BULLITT either.

Margarita Girl · July 31st, 2009, 09:07 PM

That is a big decision. The GT500 is $45,000 then there's the after market adjustment.

I'm replacing my daily driver in the spring...and am very tempted by the 2010 Taurus SHO with AWD, twin turbo V6 (365hp) and every comfort option for $40,000.

onederful100 · July 31st, 2009, 09:12 PM

why not get a used 2007 gt500 and save some $$$, and then do the CAI/pulley/tune.

Redfire66 · July 31st, 2009, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by mustangfan123

That 2000 production number has now been proven to be false. The 2010 GT500 at my dealer is selling at sticker.

Sweet...I'll have to start thinking about trading mine in again.

usafimj · July 31st, 2009, 09:26 PM

There's a few GT500 here in OK. '08-09 pricing in the low $40K

bigpappy33 · July 31st, 2009, 10:02 PM

dude 2010 GT500 = fresh go all over my keyboard

bigpappy33 · July 31st, 2009, 10:05 PM

Shelby:eBay Motors (item 260451484724 end time Aug-01-09 11:55:48 PDT)

Ford : Mustang:eBay Motors (item 250473600442 end time Aug-04-09 09:53:28 PDT)

and mark up is pretty much non existent on ebay...

navyman8903 · July 31st, 2009, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Margarita Girl

That is a big decision. The GT500 is $45,000 then there's the after market adjustment.

I'm replacing my daily driver in the spring...and am very tempted by the 2010 Taurus SHO with AWD, twin turbo V6 (365hp) and every comfort option for $40,000.

That is because you are sexy and know whats up........(completely not hitting on you)

navyman8903 · July 31st, 2009, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by bigpappy33

dude 2010 GT500 = fresh go all over my keyboard

did you get some on the ceiling?

bigpappy33 · July 31st, 2009, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by navyman8903

did you get some on the ceiling?

ya but im not worried about it. It will dry up

July 31st, 2009, 08:47 PM	#1
walruspuncher Regular 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 279 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tough Decision I have a 09 bullitt right now. I was going to supercharge it and put a new suspension in it, not to mention other mods over the years. But then I thought of just trading in my bullitt and getting a 2010 GT500. Big change. Which would be better to do? I'll admit I love the way the GT500 looks, but I don't know much about how good a car it is compared to an aftermarket mustang Also, I know the GT500 is already supercharged, but would it be possible to retune the supercharger to put out more horse? __________________ Stage II KB Griggs GR40 Front and Rear Suspension (Full Mod List in Garage)

July 31st, 2009, 09:01 PM	#8
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,085 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you can afford it then sure why not. VMP Tuning, Evolution Performance, Lethal Performance have all kinds of kits made for GT500s __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

July 31st, 2009, 09:07 PM	#12
Margarita Girl babe, let's get packed 2005 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,154 iTrader: 0 reviews	That is a big decision. The GT500 is $45,000 then there's the after market adjustment. I'm replacing my daily driver in the spring...and am very tempted by the 2010 Taurus SHO with AWD, twin turbo V6 (365hp) and every comfort option for $40,000. __________________ Wicked Topless GT 5-speed Crew Last edited by Margarita Girl; July 31st, 2009 at 09:11 PM.

July 31st, 2009, 09:12 PM	#13
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,890 iTrader: 0 reviews	why not get a used 2007 gt500 and save some $$$, and then do the CAI/pulley/tune. __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

July 31st, 2009, 09:26 PM	#15
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,085 iTrader: 1 reviews	There's a few GT500 here in OK. '08-09 pricing in the low $40K __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

July 31st, 2009, 08:56 PM	#5
351cleveland_:D Regular 06 GT Vert Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	LOL The GT500 for 2010 is WAAAAy underrated It put down 511rwhp(Inside Line, or i think 479? according to Livernois) GET IT

July 31st, 2009, 10:02 PM	#16
bigpappy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Satellite Beach/Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,051 iTrader: 0 reviews	dude 2010 GT500 = fresh go all over my keyboard __________________ 2006 Mustang GT GT500 5.4L 4V and TR6060 - 566 RWHP/550RWTQ - 11.17 @ 126 - Mods in Garage

July 31st, 2009, 10:05 PM	#17
bigpappy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Satellite Beach/Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,051 iTrader: 0 reviews	Shelby:eBay Motors (item 260451484724 end time Aug-01-09 11:55:48 PDT) Ford : Mustang:eBay Motors (item 250473600442 end time Aug-04-09 09:53:28 PDT) and mark up is pretty much non existent on ebay... __________________ 2006 Mustang GT GT500 5.4L 4V and TR6060 - 566 RWHP/550RWTQ - 11.17 @ 126 - Mods in Garage

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