Cheapest way to build a Mustang killer?!?
12-02-2009, 02:18 PM
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To say a terminator is 'just another mustang' is kinda lame since you know its so damn well removed from the run-o-the-mill cars. By those words, so is any Shebly car, Saleen, Roush etc. Granted some of those CAN be basic cars; but all 03-04s are blown 4vs.....so yea.
v6 and GT cars are common as the day and yes, a stock LS1 is going to get all the stock ones to date and most of the light bolton cars. ANYTHING special despite how fast or slow others they are (ie. bullit/shelby gt/cs vs. say a mach1) shouldnt be grouped accordingly period.
That's not to say a terminator is a ferrari but they are damn cool and coveted within alot of groups. If it wasn't the best you wouldnt own one.
It's like saying a z06 or zr1 is just another corvette.....doesnt work that way.
OP- Stopsigns' advise is the best. Learn the car and attend as many HPDE events as you can such as drag, autox, etc...
Find what you enjoy the most, and start to set the car up accordingly suspension and chassis wise, then add power. It will be the most rewarding and then you can use every ounce of power properly.
v6 and GT cars are common as the day and yes, a stock LS1 is going to get all the stock ones to date and most of the light bolton cars. ANYTHING special despite how fast or slow others they are (ie. bullit/shelby gt/cs vs. say a mach1) shouldnt be grouped accordingly period.
That's not to say a terminator is a ferrari but they are damn cool and coveted within alot of groups. If it wasn't the best you wouldnt own one.
It's like saying a z06 or zr1 is just another corvette.....doesnt work that way.
OP- Stopsigns' advise is the best. Learn the car and attend as many HPDE events as you can such as drag, autox, etc...
Find what you enjoy the most, and start to set the car up accordingly suspension and chassis wise, then add power. It will be the most rewarding and then you can use every ounce of power properly.
12-02-2009, 02:44 PM
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To say a terminator is 'just another mustang' is kinda lame since you know its so damn well removed from the run-o-the-mill cars. By those words, so is any Shebly car, Saleen, Roush etc. Granted some of those CAN be basic cars; but all 03-04s are blown 4vs.....so yea.
v6 and GT cars are common as the day and yes, a stock LS1 is going to get all the stock ones to date and most of the light bolton cars. ANYTHING special despite how fast or slow others they are (ie. bullit/shelby gt/cs vs. say a mach1) shouldnt be grouped accordingly period.
That's not to say a terminator is a ferrari but they are damn cool and coveted within alot of groups. If it wasn't the best you wouldnt own one.
It's like saying a z06 or zr1 is just another corvette.....doesnt work that way.
OP- Stopsigns' advise is the best. Learn the car and attend as many HPDE events as you can such as drag, autox, etc...
Find what you enjoy the most, and start to set the car up accordingly suspension and chassis wise, then add power. It will be the most rewarding and then you can use every ounce of power properly.
v6 and GT cars are common as the day and yes, a stock LS1 is going to get all the stock ones to date and most of the light bolton cars. ANYTHING special despite how fast or slow others they are (ie. bullit/shelby gt/cs vs. say a mach1) shouldnt be grouped accordingly period.
That's not to say a terminator is a ferrari but they are damn cool and coveted within alot of groups. If it wasn't the best you wouldnt own one.
It's like saying a z06 or zr1 is just another corvette.....doesnt work that way.
OP- Stopsigns' advise is the best. Learn the car and attend as many HPDE events as you can such as drag, autox, etc...
Find what you enjoy the most, and start to set the car up accordingly suspension and chassis wise, then add power. It will be the most rewarding and then you can use every ounce of power properly.
12-02-2009, 03:43 PM
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BTW not only could my advice save your life but it could also make you faster than any mod out there. You can throw all the parts at it you want but if you don't know the car then it is all wasted. Learn how to drive the car and you will be greatly rewarded.
12-02-2009, 04:34 PM
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Be a better driver, not a bragger of dyno slips.
