Should i twin turbo a GT mustang or buy a GT350

[Big Red16]

I am looking opinions on whether or not I should twin turbo a GT or buy a GT350.
I currently own a 2016 V6 mustang and want to upgrade.
I have 3 ideas: Either engine swap the V6 for a 5.0 gen 3 and twin turbo it to make about 650 to 750 hp, including the necessary upgrade mods like brakes, shocks, fuel system, etc.

Or I could just trade my V6 mustang for a GT and do the same setup. I figured it might be better to just trade my V6 mustang for a GT because the GT already has a capable transmission, drive shaft and probably other parts I haven't thought of. Also there's a bigger market for GT mods than V6 mods. In the end I think it might be easier and cheaper going that route, but I'm not entirely sure, that's why I'm asking for your help.
And the last idea is to buy a GT350, but I would leave the GT350 stock.

I love all 3 Ideas but I almost like the 5.0 build a little more than the GT350 because I would have more hp and because I really like the thought of haveing twin turbos. What do you guys think is better in terms of one being cooler, more fun, cheaper, and easier?

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[wingnutt]

What do you guys think is better in terms of one being cooler, more fun, cheaper, and easier?

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/1ft412-sci-15-16-mustang-v6-procharger-supercharger-kit.html

…checks all the boxes, no?

 

[Zrussian13]

Gt350s look and sound amazing but I absolutely love DDing my TT mustang.

 

[Balr14]

I would not do the engine swap. That means new wiring harness and all related electronics. I like to keep things as simple as possible, so I'd go with a GT and a supercharger. That is the best way to address the lack of low-end torque.

 

[Toretto]

GT350

 

[RoGCobraRV]

I know I wouldn't want a swapped out car on the resale side of things if you ever were gonna resell it at some point. It would have to be completely wild (which this could be) for me to even garner a look...

I'd get the GT350 personally

 

[wingnutt]

What do you guys think is better in terms of one being cooler, more fun, cheaper, and easier?

Better…is subjective
Cooler…GT350
More fun…50/50 split
Cheaper and easier…Supercharged GT

 

[Grintch]

Why did you want a V6 Mustang?
Why do you want a Twin Turbo Mustang?
Why do you want a GT350?

It's kinda like a kid saying I want a dog, or a cat, or a gerbil. Wildly different things that are good for completely different things. Good luck playing fetch with your pet, when it is a cat or a gerbil.

 

[bullitt5566]

The 5.0 swap will cost more than just buying a 5.0 Mustang, so that out. Then it comes down to what you want. If you looking for something fast, buy the 5.0 and modify it. If your looking for an amazing road car buy the 350.

 

[CarbonZ]

Not knowing what your end game is it's hard to make a recommendation. If it was me...I wouldn't do the swap unless you plan on keeping the car forever

Gt350 is a great car, I'm biased but that's the only mustang I considered. Many reasons as to why that was though.

Selling the v6 and getting a GT sounds like your best option if you just want a TT mustang.

all comes down to what you want to do with the car.

 

[Big Red16]

Why did you want a V6 Mustang?
Why do you want a Twin Turbo Mustang?
Why do you want a GT350?

It's kinda like a kid saying I want a dog, or a cat, or a gerbil. Wildly different things that are good for completely different things. Good luck playing fetch with your pet, when it is a cat or a gerbil.

To answer your questions, I bought the V6 mustang just over a year ago because I wanted a fun car that wouldn't cost too much and didn't burn too much gas. Now I don't mind having a mustang that burns a lot of gas and I don't mind spending more money to buy a GT or GT350.

I want a twin turbo mustang because I always loved hearing the sound of a turbo and I think there just sick. Also, I know I can make the 650 to 750 hp with a turbo and love the idea of having a moded GT.

I want a GT350 because I think everything about it is awesome, the engine, the transmission, the exterior and interior look, and the sound. Also, if one day I do decide to put more money into it, I could modify it and maybe turbo it, but it would definitely not be any time soon after buying the car because the GT350 is already really expensive.

 

[Big Red16]

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/1ft412-sci-15-16-mustang-v6-procharger-supercharger-kit.html

…checks all the boxes, no?

I thought about it and I think I'm just gonna drop the idea of doing anything to my V6 mustang. I'm either gonna buy the GT and mod it or buy the gt350.

 

[TonyNJ]

G T 3 5 0

 

[Big Red16]

I know I wouldn't want a swapped out car on the resale side of things if you ever were gonna resell it at some point. It would have to be completely wild (which this could be) for me to even garner a look...

I'd get the GT350 personally

Yea that's a good point, I never even thought about that. I'm definitely not gonna engine swap my V6, I'm either gonna buy and twin turbo a GT or buy a GT350. Thanks for the insight.

 

[Big Red16]

If I did decide to buy a GT and twin turbo it, what would I have to do to the car to make it capable of handling 650 to 750 hp. I know I would have to get better shocks, breaks, and tires, but I'm not sure what else I would have to do.

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