any car suggestions?

Drxlubex · April 2nd, 2008, 08:17 PM

i was wondering what my next ride should be, and an 04 cobra looks pretty amazing. i have a rough idea of what i want... i have sold my old car and have around $50k to spend on car/modifications. any suggestions on power adders/suspension setups for it? i want a VERY fast car, that i can drive on the weekends. doesnt need to be daily driver, i have a subaru for that (383whp) i need it to be faster than that! thanks yall.

~tyler

HMUSN · April 2nd, 2008, 08:50 PM

03-04 Cobra.

put a whipple/KB on it and drag radials and have fun

ReverendDexter · April 2nd, 2008, 09:27 PM

Terminator car, upgrade the rear axle half-shafts (I'm vehemently opposed to straight-axle swaps on those cars, but I'm a cornering-kinda guy), do the big blower upgrade (I forget if that's the 2.3L or the 2.7L) and everything that requires, and full coil-over conversion, so you can actually use all 800hp you're gonna end up with for more than just melting tires.

Drxlubex · April 2nd, 2008, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Terminator car, upgrade the rear axle half-shafts (I'm vehemently opposed to straight-axle swaps on those cars, but I'm a cornering-kinda guy), do the big blower upgrade (I forget if that's the 2.3L or the 2.7L) and everything that requires, and full coil-over conversion, so you can actually use all 800hp you're gonna end up with for more than just melting tires.

what is a terminator? i have a subaru so i like cornering as well.

big blower such as kenne bell? which pulley size/blower size should i use to optimize hp? radial reccomendations?

drazga97 · April 2nd, 2008, 10:44 PM

terminators are the 03-04 cobras they came with a supercharger and forged internals. for many people though the stock eaton blower isnt enough and they often opt for a kenne bell. also the cobras have irs while most other mustangs are solid axle.

HMUSN · April 2nd, 2008, 10:46 PM

yes.. the Eaton sucks.. it's only good for 550 or so Rwhp.

drazga97 · April 2nd, 2008, 10:50 PM

^ he knows everything.

ReverendDexter · April 2nd, 2008, 10:57 PM

You know, I hate to be a bastard here, but if you have $50k for a "very fast car" you have some other options.

I mean, you can get a slightly used Z06, you could get any number of used Audi RS-whatevers, you could get a Mk IV Supra and build it to something above 800 hp (or go IS300 for sleeper factor).

I mean, $50K is a LOT to spend on a mustang, for that price you could drop a fully-built twin-turbo 96-98 Cobra motor into a fox body and probably turn 9s in a street legal car.

I guess it just depends on what you mean be "VERY FAST" and what you want to do to get there.

Drxlubex · April 2nd, 2008, 10:58 PM

^ good to know! i will def swap out the eaton. so this will probably be the best/fastest mustang for $50,000?

Drxlubex · April 2nd, 2008, 10:59 PM

woops. i cant find any supras!! damn rare as hell...

drazga97 · April 2nd, 2008, 11:00 PM

if i had $50k id get a terminator and a streetbike. im not into the high end cars.... i like being the underdog..... as long as im not in a civic

Drxlubex · April 2nd, 2008, 11:00 PM

i want something reliable. something my sti isnt...

HMUSN · April 2nd, 2008, 11:01 PM

for 50k the fastest mustang would be a fox body honestly.

you can pick them up for 4 grand. lol

ReverendDexter · April 2nd, 2008, 11:04 PM

well, I challenge anyone to show me a car with over 500hp that's reliable for under $50k.

Drxlubex · April 2nd, 2008, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

for 50k the fastest mustang would be a fox body honestly.

you can pick them up for 4 grand. lol

Really? what year would that be? and modifications?

rk_2000_Z/28 · April 2nd, 2008, 11:04 PM

HMUSN nailed it, 04 Cobra with a big Kenne Bell, full bolt-ons, upgrade the suspension and fuel, tune it, and you have a pretty bad ass car. A couple of turbos wouldn't be a bad idea either, just depends on what kind of performance you are looking for.

HMUSN · April 2nd, 2008, 11:05 PM

well of course mods would be done.

doesn't matter the year.

light car + money = go fast

HMUSN · April 2nd, 2008, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

well, I challenge anyone to show me a car with over 500hp that's reliable for under $50k.

welcome to the 2003-2004 Cobra

Drxlubex · April 2nd, 2008, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

welcome to the 2003-2004 Cobra

i dont want to go bonkers and bore/stroke/upgraded internal shit.
my sti has all that and it gave me a migraine. its fast as hell. but awd is a buzz kill, and the turbo takes years to spool. i want more power, lower down, rwd. so i turned to mustangs!
my friend has a 5.0 he bought for 5k with some kind of bore, cams, and full exhaust. it was pretty badass. but it broke down alot.

HMUSN · April 2nd, 2008, 11:11 PM

500 HP will be the easiest to achieve with a 03-04 Cobra honestly.

the older (fox) mustangs can make more power with less money overall though

April 2nd, 2008, 08:17 PM	#1
Drxlubex Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	any car suggestions? i was wondering what my next ride should be, and an 04 cobra looks pretty amazing. i have a rough idea of what i want... i have sold my old car and have around $50k to spend on car/modifications. any suggestions on power adders/suspension setups for it? i want a VERY fast car, that i can drive on the weekends. doesnt need to be daily driver, i have a subaru for that (383whp) i need it to be faster than that! thanks yall. ~tyler

April 2nd, 2008, 08:50 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	03-04 Cobra. put a whipple/KB on it and drag radials and have fun __________________

April 2nd, 2008, 09:27 PM	#3
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: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	Terminator car, upgrade the rear axle half-shafts (I'm vehemently opposed to straight-axle swaps on those cars, but I'm a cornering-kinda guy), do the big blower upgrade (I forget if that's the 2.3L or the 2.7L) and everything that requires, and full coil-over conversion, so you can actually use all 800hp you're gonna end up with for more than just melting tires. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

April 2nd, 2008, 10:44 PM	#5
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	terminators are the 03-04 cobras they came with a supercharger and forged internals. for many people though the stock eaton blower isnt enough and they often opt for a kenne bell. also the cobras have irs while most other mustangs are solid axle. __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

April 2nd, 2008, 10:46 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	yes.. the Eaton sucks.. it's only good for 550 or so Rwhp. __________________

April 2nd, 2008, 10:50 PM	#7
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	^ he knows everything. __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

April 2nd, 2008, 10:57 PM	#8
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: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	You know, I hate to be a bastard here, but if you have $50k for a "very fast car" you have some other options. I mean, you can get a slightly used Z06, you could get any number of used Audi RS-whatevers, you could get a Mk IV Supra and build it to something above 800 hp (or go IS300 for sleeper factor). I mean, $50K is a LOT to spend on a mustang, for that price you could drop a fully-built twin-turbo 96-98 Cobra motor into a fox body and probably turn 9s in a street legal car. I guess it just depends on what you mean be "VERY FAST" and what you want to do to get there. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

April 2nd, 2008, 10:58 PM	#9
Drxlubex Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ good to know! i will def swap out the eaton. so this will probably be the best/fastest mustang for $50,000?

April 2nd, 2008, 10:59 PM	#10
Drxlubex Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	woops. i cant find any supras!! damn rare as hell...

April 2nd, 2008, 11:00 PM	#11
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	if i had $50k id get a terminator and a streetbike. im not into the high end cars.... i like being the underdog..... as long as im not in a civic __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

April 2nd, 2008, 11:01 PM	#13
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	for 50k the fastest mustang would be a fox body honestly. you can pick them up for 4 grand. lol __________________

April 2nd, 2008, 11:04 PM	#14
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: 13,233 iTrader: 0 reviews	well, I challenge anyone to show me a car with over 500hp that's reliable for under $50k. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

April 2nd, 2008, 11:04 PM	#16
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	HMUSN nailed it, 04 Cobra with a big Kenne Bell, full bolt-ons, upgrade the suspension and fuel, tune it, and you have a pretty bad ass car. A couple of turbos wouldn't be a bad idea either, just depends on what kind of performance you are looking for. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

April 2nd, 2008, 11:05 PM	#17
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	well of course mods would be done. doesn't matter the year. light car + money = go fast __________________

April 2nd, 2008, 11:11 PM	#20
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	500 HP will be the easiest to achieve with a 03-04 Cobra honestly. the older (fox) mustangs can make more power with less money overall though __________________

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