The horsepower race has gone nuclear: 2013 GT500

m4a1mustang · 11-30-2011, 10:50 AM

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Don't know much about Stangs but from what I remember a pulley swap used to do wonders for the engine, does this still hold true?

Only on the supercharged cars. So on the 550 hp GT500 you could spend about $600 or so on a pulley and a tune and make 650+ hp with the factory blower.

I think the '03-'04 Cobras were able to run from about the stock 390whp to 500-550ish on the stock blower with just a pulley swap.

KingZee · 11-30-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Only on the supercharged cars. So on the 550 hp GT500 you could spend about $600 or so on a pulley and a tune and make 650+ hp with the factory blower.

I think the '03-'04 Cobras were able to run from about the stock 390whp to 500-550ish on the stock blower with just a pulley swap.

ihatepotholes · 12-01-2011, 03:07 AM

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Full exhaust, CAI, tune, and a Boss 302 manifold and you are at about 440-450 whp.

Just a CAI/Tune should get you to around 400-410.

damn... that's more than any modded N/A Boss i've seen.

m4a1mustang · 11-30-2011, 10:53 AM

They didn't call it Terminator for no reason.

KingZee · 11-30-2011, 10:58 AM

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They didn't call it Terminator for no reason.

A close friend of mine had one, we went to Palm Springs (hot desert resort city hour and a half from LA) and his rear bumper warped from the heat though

Then his engine fell apart at 60k and he leased a beemer.

m4a1mustang · 11-30-2011, 10:59 AM

That's crazy. Those engines were generally bulletproof and could stand up to ridiculous power.

KingZee · 11-30-2011, 11:00 AM

yeah, we were all like

FL 4Motion · 11-30-2011, 01:47 PM

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ok, why/how are we comparing these two cars? Since when do people sit there and decide between a $30k car and a $80k car? Hmmm, should I buy a 370Z or a GT-R? A 328 or an M3?

Doesn't happen really. The 5.0 and Shelby are both amazing cars for their price range.

It does happen, not all the time obviously, but for true car enthusiasts with a bit of $$$, they/we will always be looking at a good performing car and debating purchasing it regardless of price so long as it is still w/in the buyer's price range. (sadly, no new lambos or ferrrari's for me).

KingZee · 11-30-2011, 02:56 PM

Yeah, I said "doesn't happen really" speaking and generalizing the average consumer...I mean, if I could really afford the Shelby and I loved mustangs I probably wouldn't buy a 5.0.

Red__Zed · 12-01-2011, 08:30 AM

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Yeah, I said "doesn't happen really" speaking and generalizing the average consumer...I mean, if I could really afford the Shelby and I loved mustangs I probably wouldn't buy a 5.0.

I think more people cross shop price ranges more than you'd expect.

m4a1mustang · 12-01-2011, 09:19 AM

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I think more people cross shop price ranges more than you'd expect.

True. I am open to anything under $100k.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-01-2011, 09:22 AM

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true. I am open to anything under $100k.

m3 :|

KingZee · 12-14-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I think more people cross shop price ranges more than you'd expect.

I guess, maybe I'm just biased because of personal experience.

Rooster89 · 11-30-2011, 05:07 PM

Well some people might put the price difference into aftermarket parts. I know plenty people thought about a 370tt and compared it to a slightly used GTR. The biggest trend the average consumer follows is skipping performance cars for a comfy boring fuel sipping commuter.

Lemers · 11-30-2011, 06:55 PM

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