I have been debating the following questions myself:
1. Should I put a blower on my 05 Gt?
2. Should I buy a 2011 GT?
or
3. Should I buy a used GT500?
I am mostly interested in power (arent we all)! Im looking to be in the 500-600hp range with a forced induction setup. I barely drive my 05 Gt, probably less than 3k miles a year including several trips to the track during the summer. And that would be the same for either the new 5.0 or the GT500.
As of right now I'm leaning towards the Shelby. Ive seen some priced in the mid-to-low 30s, and I dont mind buying used, as long as the car hasnt been abused too badly. I wouldnt have to touch the car to get the power I want. And I can put the front end on a diet if needs be. Oh, and its a Shelby!
However as I say that I'm leaning towards the GT500, I keep buying parts for my 05 Gt! I love modifying cars. Theres nothing better than being able to say I built it, except for knowing how to fix it when it breaks! I cant wait to do the blower install if I keep this car! I already have a bunch of parts waiting to go on this car. (Waiting for the warranty to expire this January)
And at the same time I cant wait to see how the new 5.0 does with forced induction in the long run. 412hp is a good starting point, but the compression is a little on the high side to me, at least for a f/i setup. And as much as I hate saying it, Id like to know what the breaking point is of a new 5.0.
Ive got about a year before I make a move, just not exactly sure which way to go? By then my 05 will be ready for its
Whipple, the Gt500s should come down a little in price and a used 5.0 shouldnt be hard to find (minus the 5k depreciation of a new car!).
But no matter what I choose, I know Ill have a bad ass ride. And thats all that matters to me.