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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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A 2003 Saleen Speedster Mustang Convertable? Any info would help
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Claimed 350fwhp, slower than your car.
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Are't those cars supercharged?
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Yea, but even if they are they are fricken heavy, and still only put out maybe 290-300 rwhp.
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/S...Mustang_SA-20/

Also out of a Mustang forum i found this quote:
Originally Posted by unknown poster
Glad to see some information floating around on the Series IV superchargers. I thought I'd chime in as I own a 2004 Saleen S/C Coupe and had it dyno'ed in stock trim. It was also used as the test car for JLT's Cold Air kit for the Series IV cars in another thread. In stock trim, it dyno'ed at 292.2 rwhp. We saw 9.2 lbs of boost and A/F was between 11.7-12.0. This was stock as delivered from Saleen...Saleen Powerflash tune and stock pulley. After installing the JLT CAI kit, we saw 305.7 rwhp, 9.7 lbs of boost, and A/F went to 12.8-13.0. I didn't get a copy of the A/F sheet from the dyno, but those numbers are approximate. I hope to go back soon with an Accufab 75mm TB, 90mm LMAF, RR Pulley, 42 lb/hr injectors, Cobra tank/pump, MAC Prochamber, and a Diablo tune. Hopefully I'll see closer to the 400 rwhp mark.

And that is from a hard top, add in the fact that the one you are talking about is a vert.

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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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just sad, very sad!
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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Um..guys, how do we know the saleen the OP is refering to S/C'd? He didn't mention that. YOu all do realize (well, maybe not JeaneGrae) that not all saleens are charged right?.
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I saw a bone stock one last night run 8.2@89mph. Thats not slow for a stock car...

Edit: This was a 2008. I didn't look at year above. 2003's are turds.

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Well if it's not charged subtract 65-70hp from my post bingo there you go. At least that's what they were saying in the stang forum.
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Well if it's not charged subtract 65-70hp from my post bingo there you go. At least that's what they were saying in the stang forum.
Yep....S281s are GTs with an appearance and handling package. No power upgrades.

S281SC's have 360-370 pending years.

S281E's have 425 hp. They are the 2V version of the Terminator. They have fully forged internals
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S281E's have 425 hp. They are the 2V version of the Terminator. They have fully forged internals
I thought it was 475hp....
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Stopsign32v
I thought it was 475hp....
You may correct, I wasn't quite sure on the E's rating.
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ponygt65
You may correct, I wasn't quite sure on the E's rating.
Actually I think the 2003 E was at 450hp and the new one is 475hp. But I'm not 100% sure either.
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Originally Posted by Stopsign32v
Actually I think the 2003 E was at 450hp and the new one is 475hp. But I'm not 100% sure either.
HAHA...WOW, we are alot of help.
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Who gives a **** about Saleens. It would take a true dumbass to buy any Saleen other than a S7 and S351.
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This coming from Ford guys = priceless. I got my S/N from beating an S281SC when my car was stock, (close prolly best race of my life).
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Saleen's are relatively slow in stock trim. They look pretty nice IMO though.
Once modded, all bets are off...as with any car.

I wouldn't sweat it. Just race him.
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Originally Posted by ponygt65

S281E's have 425 hp. They are the 2V version of the Terminator. They have fully forged internals

425HP!? What do these look like, any pics?
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425HP!? What do these look like, any pics?
They look alot like a Saleen Mustang.
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They look alot like a Saleen Mustang.
Ford really needs to badge these things. I wanna know when I'm about to get my *** kick before hand.
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