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If you were starting over...would you choose a Mustang again?
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<blockquote data-quote="Gray Ghost GT" data-source="post: 10323064" data-attributes="member: 108918"><p>I have a Corvette C5 and Mustang GT that I drive on the road courses and am an experienced driver so I can give you an informed perspective based on actual experience. My goal is to make my daily driver '09 GT competitive with the C5 Z06. The suspension, braking and cooling is done - now I just need to add 150 rwhp and 130 rwtq since I can hang with the Corvette in the turns and esses, but still lose them on the straights. You will have two challenges: weight and drag, which is why you'll need a lot more power than the C5 Z06 - having the same hp/tq is not enough. The GT500 is a less desirable platform than the GT because of the weight of its iron block vs. aluminum. Dollar for dollar, I would rather modify a GT for the road course, but would I buy a Mustang for the primary purpose of making it a road course car - NO (but its great 'bang for the buck' value and lots of FUN). My Corvette is a dedicated track car.</p><p></p><p>The good news is the fixed real axle is not as big a negative as many think compared to an IRS, the weight balance (front vs. rear) on the S197 is outstanding compared to older platforms, and the prices for performance parts are CHEAP. I posted a video of my GT running a lap around VIR full course similar to a supercharged Lotus Exige - I just need more power! (Really... can you have too much? LOL) Ideally, N/A is the way to go on the road courses, but I'm considering the Edelbrock E-Force S/C. If you set realistic expectations, you'll be happy with the results. The C5 Z06 is probably one of the best "turn key" road course cars on the market (IMHO, better than the C6). The Cayman S is not that big a threat. I was tearing one up in the advanced group with my 330 rwhp GT. Give some thought to a good "momentum car" to maximize the fun factor while minimizing your expenses.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gray Ghost GT, post: 10323064, member: 108918"] I have a Corvette C5 and Mustang GT that I drive on the road courses and am an experienced driver so I can give you an informed perspective based on actual experience. My goal is to make my daily driver '09 GT competitive with the C5 Z06. The suspension, braking and cooling is done - now I just need to add 150 rwhp and 130 rwtq since I can hang with the Corvette in the turns and esses, but still lose them on the straights. You will have two challenges: weight and drag, which is why you'll need a lot more power than the C5 Z06 - having the same hp/tq is not enough. The GT500 is a less desirable platform than the GT because of the weight of its iron block vs. aluminum. Dollar for dollar, I would rather modify a GT for the road course, but would I buy a Mustang for the primary purpose of making it a road course car - NO (but its great 'bang for the buck' value and lots of FUN). My Corvette is a dedicated track car. The good news is the fixed real axle is not as big a negative as many think compared to an IRS, the weight balance (front vs. rear) on the S197 is outstanding compared to older platforms, and the prices for performance parts are CHEAP. I posted a video of my GT running a lap around VIR full course similar to a supercharged Lotus Exige - I just need more power! (Really... can you have too much? LOL) Ideally, N/A is the way to go on the road courses, but I'm considering the Edelbrock E-Force S/C. If you set realistic expectations, you'll be happy with the results. The C5 Z06 is probably one of the best "turn key" road course cars on the market (IMHO, better than the C6). The Cayman S is not that big a threat. I was tearing one up in the advanced group with my 330 rwhp GT. Give some thought to a good "momentum car" to maximize the fun factor while minimizing your expenses. [/QUOTE]
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