I'm planning on buying my first mustang soon. Despite their reputation as chick cars, I'd like to find a clean SN95 GT. I remember when they came out and I've always liked that body style. I'm also planning on daily driving it for the time being, and I hear they're much easier to deal with on a day to day basis.
The one thing I can't decide on is the 5.0 or the 4.6 engine. I've read a ton about both of them, yet I'm still undecided. My goal (and it won't happen overnight, probably years down the road) is a 10 second car. I'm not sure what it takes to achieve that in an SN95, but I'm guessing somewhere around 500hp? I won't be using nitrous, but a supercharger is something I'd be interested in.
Then of course, one of the most important factors; budget. Like most of us, I don't have a lot of money to spend on this project. I know either of these engines can hit the mark with enough money, but I'd like to know which would get me into the 10's with a lower total cost. I also don't want to get to the point where it's extremely unpleasant to drive on the street on a regular or semi-regular basis.
I will be doing most of the work myself, save for gears and tuning. Thanks in advance!
The one thing I can't decide on is the 5.0 or the 4.6 engine. I've read a ton about both of them, yet I'm still undecided. My goal (and it won't happen overnight, probably years down the road) is a 10 second car. I'm not sure what it takes to achieve that in an SN95, but I'm guessing somewhere around 500hp? I won't be using nitrous, but a supercharger is something I'd be interested in.
Then of course, one of the most important factors; budget. Like most of us, I don't have a lot of money to spend on this project. I know either of these engines can hit the mark with enough money, but I'd like to know which would get me into the 10's with a lower total cost. I also don't want to get to the point where it's extremely unpleasant to drive on the street on a regular or semi-regular basis.
I will be doing most of the work myself, save for gears and tuning. Thanks in advance!