Thinking about going from GT back to a slow car

Interesting thread.

I was in the same boat when I owned my GT500, it was ~540 HP at the wheels. Fun and all, but after a while I got tired of not being able to really use the power beyond the occasional drift on dry pavement to scare the shit out of unsuspecting passengers. It wasn't a great handler either in stock form, and I actually preferred my '09 Bullitt to it. If the Bullitt had Coyote power I'd probably still own it....

I've entertained twin turbos on my '15, but quickly remind myself that I'd be back in the same boat as with the GT500. If I were into drag racing like I was back in the '90s it would be a totally different story, but the reality is that I can't use what I have NA on public roads.

Like others have said, I think I'm best leaving it NA (tuned, of course) and concentrate on handling and other aspects beyond that.

Great conversation, I think the suggestion for a Tesla is a good one. Especially in your area getting it serviced or charged would be easy and it would push you back in your seat when you want it to.

Will be a boring drive without a v8 though. Do you ever just press the gas a bit harder while cruising just to hear the engine? That alone is puts me in a good mood

No mention of a Fiat 500 Abarth??

DrGrabster said:

Just buy a '19 GT with the active exhaust. You'll be a happy chappie.

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This is why I like the Mustang being a global car. Now I'm a happy chappie.

Strokerswild said:

Interesting thread.

I was in the same boat when I owned my GT500, it was ~540 HP at the wheels. Fun and all, but after a while I got tired of not being able to really use the power beyond the occasional drift on dry pavement to scare the shit out of unsuspecting passengers. It wasn't a great handler either in stock form, and I actually preferred my '09 Bullitt to it. If the Bullitt had Coyote power I'd probably still own it....

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I think wider and stickier rear tires along with whatever other mods are needed should be done on a newer blown GT. Same thing that could have been done on an older GT500. You should be able to hook up 540 whp fairly well in good weather if you are willing to spend the money.

Hack said:

I think wider and stickier rear tires along with whatever other mods are needed should be done on a newer blown GT. Same thing that could have been done on an older GT500. You should be able to hook up 540 whp fairly well in good weather if you are willing to spend the money.

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I love it when I see 700 RWHP Mustangs and then you look at the shoes their wearing...

255/275 all seasons in the dead of summer. Spends $10K on all the power in the world, nit picks a few hundred dollars on decent tires.

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nastang87xx said:

I love it when I see 700 RWHP Mustangs and then you look at the shoes their wearing...

255/275 all seasons in the dead of summer. Spends $10K on all the power in the world, nit picks a few hundred dollars on decent tires.

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It isn't just any all seasons, it's ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASONS...

C'mon Nastang... Jeez.

BmacIL said:

This is why I'm staying NA. I can actually use the power. I've focused mostly on handling, which never gets old if you go and use it (autocross, HPDE, etc).

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This x 2

Ebm said:

It isn't just any all seasons, it's ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASONS...

C'mon Nastang... Jeez.

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Mega ultra super high on mary jane all of the seasons including the May the 4th and 5th season be with you seasons tires. They cost eleventy billion pesos.

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nastang87xx said:

Mega ultra super high on mary jane all of the seasons including the May the 4th and 5th season be with you seasons tires. They cost eleventy billion pesos.

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Seems legit

I will most likely jump ship when the new Bronco comes out.

nastang87xx said:

I'll sell you my Focus ST! Ride is way better than the Fiesta ST...for whatever reason. :shrug:

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Longer wheelbase.

Fatguy said:

...I did rack up 24 tickets in two years in my 5.0 in my heyday back then.....

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I love my boosted car, can't relate to any of you lol.
I also own a 2017 Mercedes Benz S550 Long wheel base and I love driving my Mustang way more than the benz. Whether its cruising or daily commute.

Yeah I can't use it all the time but when I do go WOT it is 10000000% worth it.
Scare the shit out of all my passengers and give myself a crazy adrenaline rush.

Just gotta know where you can open it up and where you shouldn't!

NoVaGT said:

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LMAO! That was perfect. :lol: