Concerns about buying a s/c GT

V_Eight · Jul 31, 2005

It has a Novi2000 kit, did right at 400 at the wheels.

I am concerned that it will shorten the life of the engine significantly, am I correct in that statement?

What will be the first thing to go, and what would you recommend I replace soon? (ie pistons, rods, bolts, rings.)

It has blower cams, but I do believe stock internals.

MyEarsHurt · Jul 31, 2005

How many miles are on the car and how many miles on the kit? It shouldnt be that big of a problem on the internals so long as everything was done correctly. However, I am sure that the previous driver probably drove the piss out of it...something to think about. If its a good price though, w/ lower miles I would do it.

V_Eight · Jul 31, 2005

MyEarsHurt said:
How many miles are on the car and how many miles on the kit? It shouldnt be that big of a problem on the internals so long as everything was done correctly. However, I am sure that the previous driver probably drove the piss out of it...something to think about. If its a good price though, w/ lower miles I would do it.

43k chassis, 13k install. MPH did it, and they're 8 minutes away from me.

Just want to cover all bases before I go in for the buy.

dollarbill · Jul 31, 2005

Soo... what year is it? Which trans, color, etc...

V_Eight · Jul 31, 2005

dollarbill said:
Soo... what year is it? Which trans, color, etc...

01 Silver 5-Speed

gtvertsoon · Jul 31, 2005

Um, yes I would definitely buy the car if it is a good price. As long it has a safe tune, you will be fine. Since it was done at MPH, I'm sure you won't have a problem, they seem to be one of the best mustang tuners around. Even if something does go wrong, I'm sure they'll back up their car. I say no worries and go for it. Wish I had a novi with 400 rwhp...

Superhereaux · Jul 31, 2005

if you take it to the track every weekend or hit redline on a regular basis the engine might not last too long

if you drive it around normally everyday and keep it out of high boost it'll last just as long as a stock engine. it won't make too much boost under 3k anyway

V_Eight · Jul 31, 2005

Superhereaux said:
if you take it to the track every weekend or hit redline on a regular basis the engine might not last too long

if you drive it around normally everyday and keep it out of high boost it'll last just as long as a stock engine. it won't make too much boost under 3k anyway

I doubt i'll have much chance to use up 450hp on a daily basis. 180 scoots me along just fine right now.

DeadLurker · Jul 31, 2005

Is that Novi2000's car?

wanta5.0 · Jul 31, 2005

How much for the car?

V_Eight · Aug 1, 2005

DeadLurker said:
Is that Novi2000's car?

Yeppers

V_Eight · Aug 1, 2005

wanta5.0 said:
How much for the car?

Mid 15's

Gearbanger 101 · Aug 1, 2005

Well....it's already build, so it'll take a lot of that headache out of the equation for you. Not to mention the MPH install and tune should give you some piece of mind. And with them living only 8-min away from you, you know you’ll always have access to their customer support. I'm the type that likes to build it myself, but If you like that turn key sort of thing it seems like a done deal.

Mossberg · Aug 1, 2005

What are you waiting for? If I had the cash, I'd buy it. MPH was all you needed to say. That car should have one of the safest tunes out there!

V_Eight · Aug 1, 2005

Mossberg said:
What are you waiting for? If I had the cash, I'd buy it. MPH was all you needed to say. That car should have one of the safest tunes out there!

The bank will only give $13,500 for it, so i'm trying to see how I can get 1500 or so. If I can't, i'll just get a GT and make it a nitrous car like I planned.

mac1009 · Aug 1, 2005

Personally, I'd buy it, depending upon the supporting mod's. Why don't you give Tim a call to see what he thinks of the car, I'm assuming it's local and they did the work and a custom tune on it.

69fb00GT · Aug 1, 2005

V_Eight said:
, and what would you recommend I replace soon? (ie pistons, rods, bolts, rings.)

If it ain't broke.......don't fix it.

Mossberg · Aug 1, 2005

If it does break, you can take it over to Tims new shop and get that sucker rebuilt to take some punishment and use the true potential of that blower!

V_Eight · Aug 1, 2005

Mossberg said:
If it does break, you can take it over to Tims new shop and get that sucker rebuilt to take some punishment and use the true potential of that blower!

With money I don't have, brilliant idea.

I'll probably just pick up a GT to save all these headaches in the future.

SSS281 · Aug 1, 2005

just because its supercharged doesnt mean its gonna break right away. although mine did...but it wasnt done properly. the shorty headers were missing bolts and half a gasket, i had a vortech chip (bad) no fuel pump, the blower intake tube had holes in it and the IAT sensor was just dangling in the fender..real bad setup. it lasted a few thou then i spun bearings. with your setup id say MPH just by reputation alone you probably have a perfectly safe car. any issues theyd work out easily; but you shouldnt have any. drive the car, if it seems to not have any bugs i would def not pass it up. 13k on the s/c setup isnt that much. probably a frikken fast beast of a ride. why go for a wimpy 225rwhp compared to 400rwhp..although i guess after driving 2 vw beetles maybe question your manhood?

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