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Apocalypse Pony 09-28-2011 04:59 AM


Originally Posted by 1LOW03GT (Post 158802)
Never thought about it. I guess i should maybe d'oh!!

Me too 1LOW. I had a buddy that was obsessed with having the fastest car on the street and he drove himself crazy and spent crazy money always trying to be better than the next guy. Problem is, there's always gonna be someone faster, so what's the point I figure. I'm happy where I'm at I'd say.:tup

DublDee 09-28-2011 10:42 AM


Originally Posted by herbz (Post 158774)
I would take as much horsepower as I can get. The 300hp of the 4.6L 3V is plenty but I'd take more, like the new 5.0. My ultimate car would be a Super Snake with the Kenne Bell upgrade to bring it up to almost 1000hp, not cause I would use the power, but just to say I have it.

I'm with you on the Super Snake thing, but I think I would be happy with the 750+ model.:D

SNAKEBITE 09-28-2011 04:23 PM

I agree with AP for sure and come on Jay I am disappointed in you lol

Red Pony 09-28-2011 07:00 PM

Is it having the hp "number" that's best or the thrill of driving the car with that kind of hp?

For me it's the thrill, not the number. You know...that feeling as you're set back in your seat, your stomach flip flops (in a good way), you giggle and you can't get the grin off your face.

Vapor Shelby 09-28-2011 07:04 PM

yup it is thrill not the number for sure!

1low03gt 09-28-2011 07:28 PM


Originally Posted by SNAKEBITE (Post 158839)
I agree with AP for sure and come on Jay I am disappointed in you lol

I'm the kinda of guy that is always after the perfect running car, never been after big hp numbers, the hp is just a bonus, but if my GT is running minty mint, then i am quite satisfied just with that.
I've always said from the start when i first started modding my GT,.... i would be pleased with a mid 12 second car. Never ever planned to have a huge hp car,..... obviously, look at the route i took to modding my GT..... all N/A. :wink:

ChadStang 09-28-2011 07:55 PM


Originally Posted by Red Pony (Post 158866)
Is it having the hp "number" that's best or the thrill of driving the car with that kind of hp?

For me it's the thrill, not the number. You know...that feeling as you're set back in your seat, your stomach flip flops (in a good way), you giggle and you can't get the grin off your face.

It's all about the power to weight. On my car I find 500 was not enough. If I had a lighter fox body 400-450 would probably be good. I don't care about the number, just how hard it pushes me into the seat when I hit the loud pedal.

ChadStang 09-28-2011 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by 1LOW03GT (Post 158873)
I'm the kinda of guy that is always after the perfect running car, never been after big hp numbers, the hp is just a bonus, but if my GT is running minty mint, then i am quite satisfied just with that.
I've always said from the start when i first started modding my GT,.... i would be pleased with a mid 12 second car. Never ever planned to have a huge hp car,..... obviously, look at the route i took to modding my GT..... all N/A. :wink:

I like what you are doing. You have a goal and a way you want to get there and to me this is what this hobby is all about. My next project will be a little more budget oriented and I'm looking forward to sourcing used parts and being creative to get things how I want.

roddy 09-28-2011 08:29 PM

Horsepower is like crack... the more you have, the more you use...the more you use, the more you want.

ChadStang 09-28-2011 08:29 PM


Originally Posted by roddy (Post 158890)
Horsepower is like crack... the more you have, the more you use...the more you use, the more you want.

Well Put


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