Well, after 3 years or so, I've finally laid out my plan for my GT. Take a look.

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Keep in mind that I have a 2003 GT Coupe 5 speed. Let me know what you guys think, specifically about the turbo and drivetrain setup. Also, all the prices listed are the most expensive possible, and i made it that way on purpose. Also, I might change my mind about the exterior of the car so it's not a big deal. And, all of this is to be done over the next couple of years. I also, probably forgot some stuff but not much.

Well, here it is:

Stock 4.6 w/stock 2v heads
249hp
303tq

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Bored to 5.0L w/ported 2v Heads / stage 1 cams

306hp
331tq

Seen a 52hp gain and 48tq gain @ 5500rpm

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Bored to 5.0L w/ported 2v Heads / stage 1 cams / Long Tubes

315hp
344tq

As much as a 16hp gain & 19tq gain through the rpm band

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Bored to 5.0L w/ported 2v Heads / stage 1 cams / Long Tubes / Bullitt Intake

332hp
348tq

A 23hp & 21tq gain @ 5900rpm with the bullitt intake over the stock intake.

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Block work: $4,000
* DSS 4.6 block Race prepped
* 4340 H beam Forged Rods ARP 2000 bolts
* Forged pistons
* New Forged Crankshaft 8 Bolt
* Torque plate bored & honed
* Deck equalized
* ARP main studs
* Severe duty Moly rings
* Electronically Balanced
* Fully blueprinted

Head Work: $2,320
* Powerhead Performance heads - $1,275
* PHP race port - inc.
* Ferrea oversize intake valves - inc.
* Ferrea oversize exhaust valves - inc.
* Ferrea Titanium retainers - $195
* Ferrea Race valve springs - $100
* SHM Turbo Cams - $750

Misc. Engine work: $0
* Oil Filter Relocation Kit - $0 inc. in TK
* Battery Relocation Kit - $0 inc. in TK
* Custom Fabricated Power Steering Reservoir Bracket - $0

Turbo kit: $7,600
* Two Garrett T31HF/T04E Turbos Stage III 60-1 wheels
* HPC Coat of turbos hot side - 2000 Thermal Barrier Coating
* Custom Fabricated Intercooler
* Stainless Steel Turbo Headers - mandrel bent
* Two TiAL 35HP Waste gates - anodized
* TurboXS Type H-RFL Blow off Valve
* Custom Down pipes - mandrel bent
* Custom Turbo(s) to Intercooler Tubing - mandrel bent
* Custom Intercooler to Intake Tubing - mandrel bent
* Stainless Turbine Flanges - CNC Cut
* Stainless Down pipe Flanges - CNC Cut
* Performance Exhaust Gaskets
* Reinforced Silicone Hose Connectors
* Stainless T-bolt Clamps - aircraft grade
* Dual Oil Feed
* Dual Water Feed
* Stainless Braided Oil Lines /w -AN fittings
* Stainless Braided Water Lines /w -AN fittings
* All hardware

Induction: $1,700
* Bullit Intake Conversion - $1,500
* BBK 75mm Throttle Body - $200
* ProM 80mm MAF - $0 inc. in TK
* K&N Air Filters - $0 inc. in TK

Fuel System: $250
* Fuel Rails - $250
* Fuel Injectors - $0 inc. in TK
* Acceleronics Controller - allows you to run low impedance injectors - $0 inc. in TK
* Bosch Fuel Pump - $0 inc. in TK
* Aeromotive Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator - $0 inc. in TK
* Stainless Braided Fuel Feed Lines and -AN fittings - $0 inc. in TK
* Stainless Braided Fuel Return Lines and -AN fittings - $0 inc. in TK
* New Fuel Tank - for return-style fuel system - $0 inc. in TK

Exhaust: $1,150
* 3" E-cutouts off the down pipes. - $400
* 3" MAC X-pipe - $250
* 3" MAC Cat-back system - $500


Drive-train: $6,380
* T-56 Viper transmission - $2,500
* McLeod Dual Disk - $1000
* McLeod Flywheel - inc.
* Griggs 8.8/9 Rear-end - $2,500
* 8.8" Center Diff housing - inc.
* Black gold tq biasing diff - inc.
* 9" outers housings and axles - inc.
* 31 Spin-axles - inc.
* No C-clips - inc.
* Griggs 3" Aluminum Driveshaft - $380

Electronics: $3,700
* Electromotive Tec3 - $2,500
* GReddy Profec B Boost controller - $300
* GReddy Turbo Timer - $100
* Dual FJO Wideband o2's - $800

Cooling System: $870
* Perma-Cool Oil Cooler 10x14 - $130
* Chicane Double Pass Radiator - $850
* Twin 11" 1700cfm Fans - inc.
* 170º Thermostat - $40
* SHM Silicone Radiator Hoses - $250

Suspension: $4,023
* Griggs GR-40 Street package (Front) - $2,213
* Griggs Tubular "K" Member - inc.
* Griggs Bump Steer Adjustment Kit - inc.
* Griggs Tubular Control-Arms w/Urethane Bushings - inc.
* Griggs Camber Plate Kit - inc.
* Griggs Front Coil Springs - inc.
* Griggs Front Coil-Over kit - inc.
* Griggs KONI Adjustable Strut - inc.
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* Griggs GR-40 Street package (Rear) - $1,810
* Griggs Torque Arm Kit - inc.
* Griggs Heavy-Duty Panhard Bar assy. - inc.
* Griggs Lower Subframe Connectors (Flat) - inc.
* Griggs Rear Control Arms w/ Urethane, No Spring Seat - inc.
* Griggs Rear Coil-Over Springs - inc.
* Griggs Koni Rear Coil-Over Kit - inc.

Brakes: $1,900
* Wilwood 6-piston brake kit (F) - $1,250
* Wilwood brake kit (R) - $650

Wheels & Tires: $5,460
* Fikse Profil 10 19" x 11" (Rear)(Race Black) $2,300
* Fikse Profil 10 19" x 8" (Front)(Race Black) $1,900
* Pirelli’s PZero 295/30-19 (Rear) - $680
* Pirelli’s PZero 275/30-19 (Front) - $580

Interior: $3,610
* Sparco Torino Seats - $1,400
* Takata 5-point harness - $500
* FR500 Steering wheel - $160
* Dual pillar Pod - $50
* Dual gauge cluster Pod - $50
* Dual Dash Gauge Pod - $50
* Defi-Link Control Unit II - $130
* Defi-Link Display - $330
* Defi-Link Meter BF Gauges 52mm - $1600
--Boost Press
--Oil Press
--Fuel Press
--Oil Temp
--Water Temp
--Exhaust Temp

Exterior: $1,700
* '03 Cobra front bumper - $400
* '00 Cobra R Hood - $600
* '00 Bullitt side grills - $100
* '03 Cobra Wing - $300
* '03 Cobra rear bumper - $300

Total - $46,983

Every time I look at the total I feel like I'm gonna get diarrhea. But it's going to be a sweet ride when it's done (I wish it could be done sooner though). Anyone care to guesstimate how much hp/tq it will produce when it's done?
 

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lol thats rediculous, may as well just bought a body-in-white, it wont be street legal modded to those levels. That or find a $2000 fox body project car, your changing enough that they would drive exactly the same for less tax and insurance.....or just buy a used viper. Any of those routes are cheaper. You would just be financing a viper, you'd have to come up with $46,000 bucks cash to put into a mustang.... If you have that kind of cash, why didnt you buy a "cheapie" cobra for only $35k? Should be no problem with that mod budget.
 
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Originally posted by esqeddy
No offense, but why not just start off with an 03 Cobra?

I can't afford an 03 Cobra right now. I also wouldn't be using much of the Cobra. This is going to be my project to keep me busy over the next 3 to 4 years or so. At which point I'll get an 07 Cobra as my daily driver. Haha. :coolman:

But who knows, I graduate next year and I might end up getting rid of this car and moving myself into an 04. We'll see what the future holds in store, I'm just glad that I have a plan of action if I decided to dive in and get dirty with my car.
 

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Originally posted by KevinB120
all that and then stick cobra bumpers on it so it will be a fake cobra:shrug:

I clearly said that might change. Besides, even if I get a Cobra bumper it wouldn't say "Cobra" on it.
 

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Originally posted by Intimidator
I can't afford an 03 Cobra right now. I also wouldn't be using much of the Cobra. This is going to be my project to keep me busy over the next 3 to 4 years or so. At which point I'll get an 07 Cobra as my daily driver. Haha. :coolman:

But who knows, I graduate next year and I might end up getting rid of this car and moving myself into an 04. We'll see what the future holds in store, I'm just glad that I have a plan of action if I decided to dive in and get dirty with my car.

if you cant afford the extra 200 a month for a cobra theres no way you can afford those mods. To finish in in 3 years, with no labor figured in, would cost you $1500 a month in CASH for 36 months plus the car payment:shrug:
 

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This research has been ongoing for quite a while. The exterior appearance of the car will most likely change since that part of my plan was added when the 03 Cobra came out. At this point I'll probably get a Roush Stage 3 front fascia with a Saleen rear end. Bottom line is, I don't want a supercharger. I've always liked turbos better. The only s/c that I would get would be a KB if I change my mind and decide to go a different route.

It's all a matter of personal preference as always. I didn't mean to get anyones panties up in a bunch.

Originally posted by KevinB120
if you cant afford the extra 200 a month for a cobra theres no way you can afford those mods. To finish in in 3 years, with no labor figured in, would cost you $1500 a month in CASH for 36 months plus the car payment:shrug:

But who knows, I graduate next year and...
 

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Originally posted by KevinB120
I think you should just leave this one alone except for a few mods like exhaust and springs, and just buy a faster car later.

That could be a very real possibility. Like I said, I don't know yet.
 

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Wow. Normally the guys here are fairly supportive about projects. I will tell you this..........your $ figure is close and it can be done and contrary to what was stated above it can be streetable and run on pump gas.

In many cases it's not a question of whether or not someone can afford a cobra but their desire to build what they want to build.

Give the guy a break.
 

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I think that it's cool that you put so much work into this and have great details. If you plan on piecing this together over time you'll get a ton of pride out of it. Good luck.

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Plus, setting a detailed plan in place with goals is something that 60% of people in the currently in the work force can't do, or so it seems. Great prep for when you graduate.
 
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well your asking about a $70,000 mustang as a good idea, when a cobra may be a little expensive for you right now. Just not a very realistic project. In 3 years the next cobra is going to be a monster.
 

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Originally posted by KevinB120
well your asking about a $70,000 mustang as a good idea, when a cobra may be a little expensive for you right now. Just not a very realistic project. In 3 years the next cobra is going to be a monster.

Just wondering, did you read anything I wrote apart from the price?
 

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Originally posted by wally9404
YOU GOT ENOUGH MONEY THERE FOR A NICE DOWN PAYMENT ON A LAMBORGHINI,GO FAST AND GET ALL THE WOMEN TOO.!

I really don't feel like getting into a stupid argument but, have you looked at the price of a Lamborghini lately? Also, get a new keyboard. You're CAPS LOCK seems to be broken.

-d

And on a side note, I don't need a cool car to attract women, my stench alone does more than enough to attract their attention. ;-)
 

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