What to buy: 05-08 GT that I can mod or 2011 5.0 that u can't.

bluesteve1 · December 12th, 2011, 11:15 PM

Hello I have loved Mustangs and I'm in the market to buy my first one. Currently I'm looking for a 05-08 GT or a 2011 GT 5.0.

My problem is this:
the 2011 GT is still fairly expensive(at least to me) if I was to buy one I wouldn't be able to do any mods right away. But the bright side is that it has over 400 HP

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Now if I got an 05-08 GT I could begin to mod right away(intake,exhaust and other things other than a s/c)

Which route would y'all go: modded 05-08GT or unmodded 2011 GT 5.0.

Also what are mods I can do to an 05-08 GT that are worth it? Is there a step by step write up somewhere that gives and idea of where to start and estimated HP gains.
Thanx and I look forward to the feedback

glittle75 · December 13th, 2011, 04:05 AM

first off, welcome to MM, and i would definitly go for a 5.0. being your first mustang, it will blow you away and keep you happy with it until you can mod it. way better platform to start with over a s197. read around here and you will see, these 5.0s are making BIG numbers without opening the stock longblock. American muscle has a 5.0 automatic that id going 10's with bolt ons and nitrous.

2011 Mustang GT 5.0L 4V Runs 10.93 @ 125 MPH American Muscle - YouTube

TheUNZippee! · December 13th, 2011, 09:29 AM

The 5.0, all day long. Not even close.

Welcome to MM.

JakeM · December 14th, 2011, 04:36 PM

I agree with the above dudez. 2011 5.0, way better platform to start from.

Silverrider · December 14th, 2011, 09:52 PM

man, i hate to say it... but the 5.0.... unless you got an amazing deal on an 05 and can s/c right away...

bluesteve1 · December 14th, 2011, 10:12 PM

Was looking around a couple of sites and came across a 2006 GT convertible with 14,000 miles. Comes with a Roush supercharger and Roush muffles. The person selling it is asking $18,000 because he has medical expenses. Only downfall is that it's an auto

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Is that a good price?

101fng · December 15th, 2011, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by bluesteve1

Was looking around a couple of sites and came across a 2006 GT convertible with 14,000 miles. Comes with a Roush supercharger and Roush muffles. The person selling it is asking $18,000 because he has medical expenses. Only downfall is that it's an auto .
Is that a good price?

In my area, that's a freakin steal with that kind of mileage. With the money you save on that over a new 5.0, you could pick up a TR6060 six speed and do intake, exhaust, cams, and probably a few other things.

Plus it looks better

TheUNZippee! · December 15th, 2011, 08:28 PM

Barring the car being beat to rat shit, that is indeed a steal.

December 12th, 2011, 11:15 PM	#1
bluesteve1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	What to buy: 05-08 GT that I can mod or 2011 5.0 that I can't. Hello I have loved Mustangs and I'm in the market to buy my first one. Currently I'm looking for a 05-08 GT or a 2011 GT 5.0. My problem is this: the 2011 GT is still fairly expensive(at least to me) if I was to buy one I wouldn't be able to do any mods right away. But the bright side is that it has over 400 HP : Now if I got an 05-08 GT I could begin to mod right away(intake,exhaust and other things other than a s/c) Which route would y'all go: modded 05-08GT or unmodded 2011 GT 5.0. Also what are mods I can do to an 05-08 GT that are worth it? Is there a step by step write up somewhere that gives and idea of where to start and estimated HP gains. Thanx and I look forward to the feedback Last edited by bluesteve1; December 12th, 2011 at 11:23 PM.

December 14th, 2011, 09:52 PM	#5
Silverrider Hardcore Enthusiast 2009 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 1,725 iTrader: 0 reviews	man, i hate to say it... but the 5.0.... unless you got an amazing deal on an 05 and can s/c right away... __________________ 2009 Mustang GT Some bolt ons Hard work never killed anyone, but why take the chance?

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December 14th, 2011, 10:12 PM	#6
bluesteve1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Was looking around a couple of sites and came across a 2006 GT convertible with 14,000 miles. Comes with a Roush supercharger and Roush muffles. The person selling it is asking $18,000 because he has medical expenses. Only downfall is that it's an auto . Is that a good price?

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What to buy: 05-08 GT that I can mod or 2011 5.0 that u can't.

What to buy: 05-08 GT that I can mod or 2011 5.0 that I can't.