My goal is regular driver/not often just fun. Hp I would like to clear 450.
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Are you saying 450hp because you think that's a nice round number, or is that because you've got a particular track time you're trying to achieve?
I'm not trying to be a d!ck, it's just that I don't think most new guys to the car world realize how fast 450hp will get you in a mustang, or how much it's gonna cost you. You hear all too often these kids with their Civics quoting 350-400-500hp+ figures from their bolt on turbo kits or 2JZ swaps....in reality, most of them are barely cracking 250-300hp.
Just for reference sake, 300hp in a mustang will land you comfortably into the 12's and is cake. Easily achievable with bolt on parts. Making 400hp will get you well into the 11's and is going to require a complete top end and/or some form of power adder. Count on spending at least 6-8K after all is said and done. With the right supporting parts and weight reduction 450hp has you in a 10-second car....but count on sinking $10k+ into the build
MINIMUM. Remember....it's not just about adding power to the engine. Now you've got to build a drivetrain,
suspension, cooling, ignition, fuel system, etc to support it. And for reference sake.....99% of the backward hat, tattoo'd sleeve, gold plated bicycle chain sporting, low slung pant wearing guys at the local car show that brag about owning a 10-second car, haven't got a clue and have likely never been out of the 13's....I don't care what some Fast and Furious franchise said.
Non of the above require a Boss block. Take any advice a friend telling you that "the boss is the boss" has and do the opposite. He hasn't clue what he's talking about and is most likely going to waste your money and most certainly going to get you in over your head....both skill and budget wise.
I personally love the big dreamers. I can always count on these guys to start out strong and get half way though a project when the realize that they've either run themselves out of talent, or money.....or both. That's when I come in and scoop it up for a song, because they're sick of looking at their car on jack stands. Its much easier and cheaper to finish someone else's project, than start your own.....so keep that in mind when you set your goals.
So, with all that in mind, I've got to ask you again.....are you saying 450hp because you think that's a nice round number, or is that because you've got a particular track time you're trying to achieve?