Kevin08
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...but the PP2 can't beat the 1LE so using the $8500 difference between a base GT and a 301A PP2 as the benchmark to 'beat' a 1LE isn't really valid. I *think* he was saying you would come out ahead of the cost of a 1LE.Throw enough money at a Pinto and you can beat a 1le. One cannot buy a Base GT and beat a 1le for the $8500 (or less) that the PP2 costs. It's just too much money to bring it up to that performance level, too much work and too many parts.
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I'm sure one can spend $8500 on parts for a base GT to beat a PP2 on the track. A 1LE? That might be a bit more.
Figure about $3000 on a good set of wheels and tires (and the wheels will no doubt be much lighter than the PP2)
About $1k on the PP brakes, or less if you get lucky like several have
Maybe $2k on suspension, if that? FR3 track shocks/struts for ~$580, good springs for ~$220, steeda shock mounts for $200, sway bar upgrade maybe $300, cradle lockout kit $220, PP1 STB/cowl brace/K-brace is sub $400. That's just under $2k and is likely beefier than the PP2 suspension. Still have $2,500 to play with, of which you can use to do the 3.73 torsen conversion if you really want to, add coolers, etc.
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