Mustang Or Something Else? nOOb Questions

wantstang · October 5th, 2006, 09:31 AM

Hello all!

I am considering picking up a Mustang. I am not new to cars or to modding them. Last spring i had to give up my 300+WHP Subaru (no flames please). I hated to get rid of the car, i did all the work myself and LOVED the car but the circumstances were beyond my control. Since about 2 days after it was gone i have been missing a fast car. Now a little older and perhaps a bit wiser i am shopping again for a toy.

I have modded and owned many imports but never a domestic. I think I’d like to hear that V8 sound out of my next car. I am considering a WS6, Cobra or if I can find one at a good enough price maybe a just GT.

I need some ideas of what kind of WHP I can expect VS $$$ VS reliability. My goals for the car are pretty clear I want somewhere in the high 300's to low 400's WHP. I would like to have a top speed above the 140MPH and enough brakes and handling to use the power. Is that realistic? i assume it is because i was getting a little less than that out of moderate mods on the Subaru.

Thanks in advance for your input!

~ERIC~

PS links to recommended parts suppliers would be helpful.

beheivjer · October 5th, 2006, 09:39 AM

seems you are in the forums just look around and see what people say about them. Because its a mustang forum it will be a bit biased towards the stang but thats how it is. but good ahead and do some reading and decide for yourself

mdvaldosta · October 5th, 2006, 09:53 AM

There are lots of high powered, good handling Mustangs. Parts are pretty cheap too, cheaper than Subaru parts especially.

WAVEBYE · October 5th, 2006, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by beheivjer

Because its a mustang forum it will be a bit biased towards the stang but thats how it is. but good ahead and do some reading and decide for yourself

thats what i was gonna say but i put about $7500 in the motor and driveline and got 450rwhp (mid-high 11s). so maybe that'll give you an idea on what you can get.

hope that helps

ckthecerealkiller · October 5th, 2006, 10:15 AM

You can make that VERY easy in a mustang for that amount of money.

But you can make that VERY easy in a Trans Am as well. WS6 is a waste of money IMO. You paying for a hood and some more pretty that is about it.

Just take a look at both and see what you like more about each car. Then compare and contrast.

Also if you have ANY questions that you want to ask go right ahead we are here to help.

WELCOME TO MODDED MUSTANGS!

wantstang · October 5th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Thanks for all your help so far!

This is one of the most kind forums i have ever been on....so far no one has called me "rice boy" *LOL*

Well if my owning a Subaru wasn't bad enough i am sure this one will get me flamed....

What is the difference (mechanically speaking) between a Cobra and a GT. Is it JUST heads?

I have searched the net and found specs for both but aside from the trim and heads the look the same.

beheivjer · October 5th, 2006, 11:15 AM

there is a big difference between rice and subaru, they are powerhouse machines where as ricers are crap cans and ground effects Friend had a subaru until it meet a gard rail and fell in love with it. cobra has different brakes suspension various other things to make it a nicer car but i have a gt with more mods than what i wanted to do in the first place but you keep wanting more the farther you go so have fun with what you get and find

WAVEBYE · October 5th, 2006, 11:16 AM

depends on what year cobra,there's alot more different about the 03-04 than the 01. imo i'm not too crazy about the IRS on the 03-04's

here's i looked at it.......the avg price for a GT(what i paid for mine) $26k
now look at the avg price for a cobra ($35k-$36k) put that difference in to mods for the GT and it'll smoke the cobra. i know those prices were showroom sticker prices but 2-3yrs later, they'll still be comparable.

my 2cents.

Drgnracin72 · October 5th, 2006, 11:39 AM

ah, cobras you can get them mid 25 now a days, unless its heavily modded. but also with a gt you cant put $2000 into and get close to 500 hp. there are also a lot of differences between the ws6 t/z and reg t/a. suspension, engine, and the heed and wing, but its a better all aroudncar. you can get the gts now for aorund 20 grand, so if youve got the money, the cobra is the way to go. there are several guys out there running low 9 on there irs suspensions. you just need to beef them up.

built54 · October 6th, 2006, 12:09 AM

What ever you do, if its extensive, get a GOOD tune, and it will last a long time! If not, you will blow it up in a matter of minutes..

October 5th, 2006, 09:31 AM	#1
wantstang Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mustang Or Something Else? nOOb Questions Hello all! I am considering picking up a Mustang. I am not new to cars or to modding them. Last spring i had to give up my 300+WHP Subaru (no flames please). I hated to get rid of the car, i did all the work myself and LOVED the car but the circumstances were beyond my control. Since about 2 days after it was gone i have been missing a fast car. Now a little older and perhaps a bit wiser i am shopping again for a toy. I have modded and owned many imports but never a domestic. I think I’d like to hear that V8 sound out of my next car. I am considering a WS6, Cobra or if I can find one at a good enough price maybe a just GT. I need some ideas of what kind of WHP I can expect VS $$$ VS reliability. My goals for the car are pretty clear I want somewhere in the high 300's to low 400's WHP. I would like to have a top speed above the 140MPH and enough brakes and handling to use the power. Is that realistic? i assume it is because i was getting a little less than that out of moderate mods on the Subaru. Thanks in advance for your input! ~ERIC~ PS links to recommended parts suppliers would be helpful.

October 5th, 2006, 09:39 AM	#2
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	seems you are in the forums just look around and see what people say about them. Because its a mustang forum it will be a bit biased towards the stang but thats how it is. but good ahead and do some reading and decide for yourself __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

October 5th, 2006, 11:15 AM	#7
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	there is a big difference between rice and subaru, they are powerhouse machines where as ricers are crap cans and ground effects Friend had a subaru until it meet a gard rail and fell in love with it. cobra has different brakes suspension various other things to make it a nicer car but i have a gt with more mods than what i wanted to do in the first place but you keep wanting more the farther you go so have fun with what you get and find __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

October 5th, 2006, 11:39 AM	#9
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	ah, cobras you can get them mid 25 now a days, unless its heavily modded. but also with a gt you cant put $2000 into and get close to 500 hp. there are also a lot of differences between the ws6 t/z and reg t/a. suspension, engine, and the heed and wing, but its a better all aroudncar. you can get the gts now for aorund 20 grand, so if youve got the money, the cobra is the way to go. there are several guys out there running low 9 on there irs suspensions. you just need to beef them up. __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

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October 5th, 2006, 09:53 AM	#3
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	There are lots of high powered, good handling Mustangs. Parts are pretty cheap too, cheaper than Subaru parts especially.

October 5th, 2006, 10:15 AM	#5
ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Windsor CO Posts: 940 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can make that VERY easy in a mustang for that amount of money. But you can make that VERY easy in a Trans Am as well. WS6 is a waste of money IMO. You paying for a hood and some more pretty that is about it. Just take a look at both and see what you like more about each car. Then compare and contrast. Also if you have ANY questions that you want to ask go right ahead we are here to help. WELCOME TO MODDED MUSTANGS!

October 5th, 2006, 11:05 AM	#6
wantstang Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all your help so far! This is one of the most kind forums i have ever been on....so far no one has called me "rice boy" LOL Well if my owning a Subaru wasn't bad enough i am sure this one will get me flamed.... What is the difference (mechanically speaking) between a Cobra and a GT. Is it JUST heads? I have searched the net and found specs for both but aside from the trim and heads the look the same.

October 5th, 2006, 11:16 AM	#8
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo 10.43 @ 139mph Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,471 iTrader: 0 reviews	depends on what year cobra,there's alot more different about the 03-04 than the 01. imo i'm not too crazy about the IRS on the 03-04's here's i looked at it.......the avg price for a GT(what i paid for mine) $26k now look at the avg price for a cobra ($35k-$36k) put that difference in to mods for the GT and it'll smoke the cobra. i know those prices were showroom sticker prices but 2-3yrs later, they'll still be comparable. my 2cents.

October 6th, 2006, 12:09 AM	#10
built54 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 reviews	What ever you do, if its extensive, get a GOOD tune, and it will last a long time! If not, you will blow it up in a matter of minutes..

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