should i keep the 06 or trade it in for a 04 GT?

xXsmokinaceXx · November 17th, 2009, 01:42 PM

just want your thoughts guys

Breakout · November 17th, 2009, 01:43 PM

why are you thinking this? Keep your car

Codeman · November 17th, 2009, 02:37 PM

i would keep your car. sure a gt is nice but you will get better mpgs with your car and you have a pretty good list of mods.

pyschopath76 · November 17th, 2009, 02:52 PM

yeah keep your ride broseph!! stick with what you got unless your deadset on getting something else. like Codeman said you have a good list of mods so whats wrong with just "upping" your game on the 06???

white03v6 · November 17th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Codeman

i would keep your car. sure a gt is nice but you will get better mpgs with your car and you have a pretty good list of mods.

Im not sure how those 4.0s actually do mpg-wise, but maybe in the city itll do better than the gt, but i dont see a V6 with 4.10s getting more mpgs on the highway than those 4.6L 2Vs. Ive seen 2Vs on multiple occasions getting in the upper 20 range and even low 30 range on highways. like i said, im not sure what the 4.0s do in the real world, so i may be wrong. if i am i will take back that statement.

now back to the question, honestly i wouldnt say yes or no until i saw some info on a GT that you would be willing to trade the 6 for.

stangcharger · November 17th, 2009, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by white03v6

Im not sure how those 4.0s actually do mpg-wise, but maybe in the city itll do better than the gt, but i dont see a V6 with 4.10s getting more mpgs on the highway than those 4.6L 2Vs. Ive seen 2Vs on multiple occasions getting in the upper 20 range and even low 30 range on highways. like i said, im not sure what the 4.0s do in the real world, so i may be wrong. if i am i will take back that statement.

now back to the question, honestly i wouldnt say yes or no until i saw some info on a GT that you would be willing to trade the 6 for.

honestly more info than that is needed. how much is owed vs how much it is worth and how much the GT is and info on it. Cause if there is money room to go blown on the V6 or get bolt-on 3V gt then the blown v6 would win everytime.

white03v6 · November 17th, 2009, 04:39 PM

^those are also some very good points^

AMmuslGT · November 17th, 2009, 04:45 PM

turboooooooo

Codeman · November 17th, 2009, 05:16 PM

i would definately like to see the numbers as well, because the 2v gt would be easily passed by your f/i 4.0 if you are looking at a 3-4k difference.

DejaBlue87 · November 17th, 2009, 05:37 PM

keep ur 06

ewells2420 · November 18th, 2009, 09:45 AM

Depends on what you want man. If you want room for A LOT of dependable power get the GT. If you want that V8 sound and rumble ... get the GT. As much as I love my V6 ....

Mod for mod the GT will win by far. I have a friend with a same year GT and has like 1/4 of the mods I have and is making about 50rwhp more than me. It will also be less stress on the V8 to make that power. And seriously the v6s dont make THAT much more in the MPG race unless you are talking street and not highway. Even then its close. Especially by time you modify that V6 enough to compete with the GT.

I LOVE my V6 and will soon be making somewhere around 270-300RWHP ... but I still would trade a GT for it. It all depends on what you want out of it.

stangcharger · November 18th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by ewells2420

Depends on what you want man. If you want room for A LOT of dependable power get the GT. If you want that V8 sound and rumble ... get the GT. As much as I love my V6 ....

Mod for mod the GT will win by far. I have a friend with a same year GT and has like 1/4 of the mods I have and is making about 50rwhp more than me. It will also be less stress on the V8 to make that power. And seriously the v6s dont make THAT much more in the MPG race unless you are talking street and not highway. Even then its close. Especially by time you modify that V6 enough to compete with the GT.

I LOVE my V6 and will soon be making somewhere around 270-300RWHP ... but I still would trade a GT for it. It all depends on what you want out of it.

The problem is your v6 isn't blown. Once blown the Gt's have less of an advantage, even if they go blown both motors can only take so much. then when forged they can take more.

UWISHU1 · November 18th, 2009, 10:31 AM

DO ET!! nothin like the rumble of a V8

ESG-642T · November 18th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Hopefully you can do your own work with a GT, 7 hours labor @65$+ just for long tubes isn't fun at all. Going buy the mods in the OP's sig the 4.0 would be close to if not faster than the 2v. What's the point of being loud and slow

mattf0509 · November 18th, 2009, 10:45 AM

i say if the gt has low miles then go for it..simply because i think the new stangs are ugly but thats my opinion..which is all your gonna get with this thread...

ewells2420 · November 18th, 2009, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by stangcharger

The problem is your v6 isn't blown. Once blown the Gt's have less of an advantage, even if they go blown both motors can only take so much. then when forged they can take more.

Thats a pretty pointless arguement. Both things being equal the blown GT will make more power with more reliablility and stability on the motor. Of course usually GT mods may cost a bit more, but usually gain more HP too.

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

Hopefully you can do your own work with a GT, 7 hours labor @65$+ just for long tubes isn't fun at all. Going buy the mods in the OP's sig the 4.0 would be close to if not faster than the 2v. What's the point of being loud and slow

True however I am not sure but are his current headers LTs? And again this brings me to the fact that even though currently his 4.0 might be faster than that stock GT, apply those same mods and that GT will be faster.

But again it all comes down to personal preference and what you want. Personally even though I would rather have a GT, ive put so much $ and time into the 6 that it will be fun beating stockish GTs and NA 4Vs.

ReverendDexter · November 18th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Depends on what you want out of the car.

The S197 chassis handles significantly better than the fox-4, and they're much better built cars.

Unless you're chasing lots of power, I'd stick with the sixxer.

93hatch · November 18th, 2009, 01:56 PM

2v ftl

ewells2420 · November 18th, 2009, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Depends on what you want out of the car.

The S197 chassis handles significantly better than the fox-4, and they're much better built cars.

Unless you're chasing lots of power, I'd stick with the sixxer.

True the chasis is significantly stiffer. But nothing a pair of full length subframes cant fix.

stangcharger · November 18th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by ewells2420

Thats a pretty pointless arguement. Both things being equal the blown GT will make more power with more reliablility and stability on the motor. Of course usually GT mods may cost a bit more, but usually gain more HP too.

True however I am not sure but are his current headers LTs? And again this brings me to the fact that even though currently his 4.0 might be faster than that stock GT, apply those same mods and that GT will be faster.

But again it all comes down to personal preference and what you want. Personally even though I would rather have a GT, ive put so much $ and time into the 6 that it will be fun beating stockish GTs and NA 4Vs.

who said anything about being equal? one costs more and the other less. The 4.0L internals have shown to handle around 400rwhp with a good tune. A turbo can get there easily without problem. HPP with 7psi on stock motor hit 387rwhp on 4.0L.

The Gt can only handle alittle more power than that prolly in the 420-430rwhp range safely before you are in the maybe range. I have seen a procharged Gt through a rod and the conditions were not lean and this was at 480rwhp. Safe, last time i checked was around 430rwhp range give or take. Alittle more power on the GT side, but less weight on the v6 side. These are not going to be that much of a difference.

November 17th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#1
xXsmokinaceXx Regular 2006 mustang v6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Granbury, TX Posts: 138 iTrader: 0 reviews	should i keep the 06 or trade it in for a 04 GT? just want your thoughts guys __________________ S&B CAI Helix worthless throttle body spacer BBK headers Pypes Hi-Flo Cats Custom dual flowmaster set up SCT X3 4:10 with T-lok

November 17th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#3
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,931 iTrader: 1 reviews	i would keep your car. sure a gt is nice but you will get better mpgs with your car and you have a pretty good list of mods. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

November 17th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#4
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah keep your ride broseph!! stick with what you got unless your deadset on getting something else. like Codeman said you have a good list of mods so whats wrong with just "upping" your game on the 06??? __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 17th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#7
white03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 V6 Mustang Too long@Too slow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 2,649 iTrader: 1 reviews	^those are also some very good points^ __________________ NCMM Co-Founder NCMM Website NCMM Forums

November 17th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#8
AMmuslGT Baby Punchin' Champ 2008 Mustang GT I have a toy Pony. He takes Big shits Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilbert, Az Near phoenix Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 0 reviews	turboooooooo __________________ Mods In garage

November 17th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#2
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	why are you thinking this? Keep your car

November 17th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#9
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,931 iTrader: 1 reviews	i would definately like to see the numbers as well, because the 2v gt would be easily passed by your f/i 4.0 if you are looking at a 3-4k difference. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

November 17th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#10
DejaBlue87 Regular 95 gt Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 443 iTrader: 2 reviews	keep ur 06

November 18th, 2009, 09:45 AM	#11
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends on what you want man. If you want room for A LOT of dependable power get the GT. If you want that V8 sound and rumble ... get the GT. As much as I love my V6 .... Mod for mod the GT will win by far. I have a friend with a same year GT and has like 1/4 of the mods I have and is making about 50rwhp more than me. It will also be less stress on the V8 to make that power. And seriously the v6s dont make THAT much more in the MPG race unless you are talking street and not highway. Even then its close. Especially by time you modify that V6 enough to compete with the GT. I LOVE my V6 and will soon be making somewhere around 270-300RWHP ... but I still would trade a GT for it. It all depends on what you want out of it.

November 18th, 2009, 10:31 AM	#13
UWISHU1 Regular 2001 11.10@127.88 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chi-town Posts: 253 iTrader: 1 reviews	DO ET!! nothin like the rumble of a V8 __________________

November 18th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#14
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,314 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hopefully you can do your own work with a GT, 7 hours labor @65$+ just for long tubes isn't fun at all. Going buy the mods in the OP's sig the 4.0 would be close to if not faster than the 2v. What's the point of being loud and slow __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

November 18th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#15
mattf0509 Regular 2000 3.8L v6 when i finished track was closed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 186 iTrader: 0 reviews	i say if the gt has low miles then go for it..simply because i think the new stangs are ugly but thats my opinion..which is all your gonna get with this thread...

November 18th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#17
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends on what you want out of the car. The S197 chassis handles significantly better than the fox-4, and they're much better built cars. Unless you're chasing lots of power, I'd stick with the sixxer. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

November 18th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#18
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	2v ftl __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

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