Im pondering this idea at the moment. I have a 99 GT with under 27K miles. Its basically like new. This comming spring Im planning a pretty serious supercharged or turbocharged 2V/4V, 4.6/ 5.4, engine build up. I havent decided exactly what I want to do, but I do know I will have a forged engine, fuel system,six speed, and a built rear end. I will also be doing suspension upgrades as needed. Im thinking of getting rid of my GT and spend about a year or so putting together my drivetrain. Getting rid of my car would free up about $420/ month between payment and insurance. Then once Im close to finished I can look for a 99+ V6 or GT which have gotten pretty cheap.
It would suck having to go a year without a Stang but I hardly drive it now anyways. Plus, my job outlook for 06 looks to keep me pretty busy. I orignally was going to go FI on my stock GT and then replace things as needed. I afraid even low boost will eventually cook the bottom end and the car will end up sitting anyways until I can afford a full rebuild.
It would suck having to go a year without a Stang but I hardly drive it now anyways. Plus, my job outlook for 06 looks to keep me pretty busy. I orignally was going to go FI on my stock GT and then replace things as needed. I afraid even low boost will eventually cook the bottom end and the car will end up sitting anyways until I can afford a full rebuild.