After getting my '05 Roush Stage I, black on black, with a Kenne Bell intercooled supercharger exactly how I wanted it, a combination of heavy rain, worn tires and bad luck ended with the front right of the car rearranged enough to total it, just barely.
So, looks like I'm in the market for another Mustang (I've looked hard at the other options but nothing provides the performance bang for the buck and eye-catching looks).
I'm probably going to end up with a 1-2 year old car to avoid paying the depreciation. What I'm struggling with is:
1) Build up another GT with a non-stock body kit (i.e. Roush stage I, Steeda or other kit) and install another KB and upgraded suspension. My broken car dynoed at 463 at the wheels - approx 540 at the crank.
2) Go straight for the GT500 - 500 at the crank.
The GT500 would cost ~$5-7k more. I know that the advantage is that it already has a better suspension, and the 5.4L engine is bullet-proof. A KB Mammoth supercharger can push 800+ rwhp with just race fuel and an upgraded drive shaft. What concerns me is that the curb weight of the GT500 is 600 lbs higher than a GT!!
Even with the KB supercharger added, the GT500 would still weigh 450 lbs more than the GT!
Any thoughts? Anybody compared a blown GT (KB, Roush, Saleen or other twin screw s/c) head-to-head with a GT500?
I'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts.
thanks,
Mike.
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05 Roush Stage I, KB Stage I NAROUSH
93 TT RX7
Certified Boost Junkie
So, looks like I'm in the market for another Mustang (I've looked hard at the other options but nothing provides the performance bang for the buck and eye-catching looks).
I'm probably going to end up with a 1-2 year old car to avoid paying the depreciation. What I'm struggling with is:
1) Build up another GT with a non-stock body kit (i.e. Roush stage I, Steeda or other kit) and install another KB and upgraded suspension. My broken car dynoed at 463 at the wheels - approx 540 at the crank.
2) Go straight for the GT500 - 500 at the crank.
The GT500 would cost ~$5-7k more. I know that the advantage is that it already has a better suspension, and the 5.4L engine is bullet-proof. A KB Mammoth supercharger can push 800+ rwhp with just race fuel and an upgraded drive shaft. What concerns me is that the curb weight of the GT500 is 600 lbs higher than a GT!!
Even with the KB supercharger added, the GT500 would still weigh 450 lbs more than the GT!
Any thoughts? Anybody compared a blown GT (KB, Roush, Saleen or other twin screw s/c) head-to-head with a GT500?
I'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts.
thanks,
Mike.
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05 Roush Stage I, KB Stage I NAROUSH
93 TT RX7
Certified Boost Junkie