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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1390944)

Maybe I could get the boss and find someone who wants to trade interiors.

That could work. I'm assuming the Boss comes with racing seats? If so, it shouldn't be too hard to find IMO.

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1390931)

The boss LS is out because of no backseats. Can't justify going from 2 seats to 2 seats. If the regular boss had leather and nav I'd probably be sold right now

Gotcha, forgot you got kids to factor into the equation. I'd personally go GT500 then. Factory FI'd, very easy to turn up the boost w/a smaller pulley tune etc, IF you even wanted to. Very easy car to leave essentially stock imo. Zero warrantee hassles etc. Plus, honestly, it looks super aggressive, moreso than a stock 5.0.

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1390944)

Maybe I could get the boss and find someone who wants to trade interiors.

I'd trade:tup:

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1390970)

Even the backseat?

regular boss has a backset. There are a ton of guys in tx that would trade for the backseat delete though.

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion (Post 1390953)

5.0 + Ford Racing blower = factory warranty.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1390976)

regular boss has a backset. There are a ton of guys in tx that would trade for the backseat delete though.

It a cloth backseat though

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1390980)

5.0 + Ford Racing blower = factory warranty.

ah, well, that complicates things now, doesn't it? :)

It'd still go with the GT500, but that's just me, looks better (subjective I know) and it's the "top dog" for the 'stang line.

5.0 with SC = stealth compared to a gt500

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1391004)

5.0 with SC = stealth compared to a gt500

Very good point, esp when you're racing for pinks...

:p

Lemers...

Though I love the 5.0, I would say go for the GT500. It's what I wanted, but can't afford just yet. My next one will be though. Going with a 5.0 and SC'ing is also an option... Both will be "exclusive" and "special" but the GT500 will just add more eye candy to those around you.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1390865)

The GT500 is an absolute nasty *** beast. If power is what you are after, it is very difficult to beat.

That said, I'm not positive it is what I would go with if I was dropping 50k...although I would consider it if it was my only car I guess.

For my uses, the 5.0 offers far more power than I need, I think the 5.0 is a vastly superior motor. I would probably go with the 5.0 and the factory supercharger over a gt500 as well.

On the other hand, there's something special about owning a gt500. that supercharged 5.4 sounds absolutely nasty.

Agree, Dan.

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1390931)

The boss LS is out because of no backseats. Can't justify going from 2 seats to 2 seats. If the regular boss had leather and nav I'd probably be sold right now

That's why I traded my Z in, Lemers... backseat for kids to come enjoy my toy car with me.

Dan, Steve... my 5.0 got pushed up to arrive next week or so. Will post a thread when it comes in. I can hardly contain myself.

Dang, that's nice and early! Stoked for ya!

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1390970)

Even the backseat?

The Leguna Seca Boss is a very limited edition version of the Boss with a built in roll cage where the back seats go. The "normal" Boss has back seats. If I were buying, the Boss would probably be the one of the three I'd want when considering costs, but the GT500 does give me a stiffy! :D

If I was in your situation and was considering the mustang, I would go with the 5.0 w/ factory supercharger. As awesome as the GT500 looks, I would rather have a low profile. People that know you will know what your car has and can do, and imo the only thing that matters is how much fun you have with it. Whatever you do, I would love to see it if/when you get it.