Hi All,
New to the forums and am hoping to pick your brains. I've never owned a mustang but am starting to give it more and more thought. I currently own a 2000 2.7 twin turbo stage 2 A6 that dynoed at 276whp. I like it, it's a fun car that does great in the Minnesota winters and has just enough git-up to put a smile on my face. Unfortunately, you can't even ponder working on it without shelling out thousands of dollars. The Germans have a tendency to over engineer things and I can live without headlight washers, hidden cup holders, and heated rear seats. So, long story short: I'm thinking instead of shelling out $8-10k to bring it up too a 400whp car, I'll keep it as is and pick up something American and keep the Audi as a winter car.
I'd like to get into this car for +/- $15k and not shell out more than probably $3-5k in upgrades. From what I can tell, an '05+ GT is the way to go? Are there any golden years from '05 - '14 where they're all of a sudden considerably better ?(e.g. traction control, stability control, etc). What do I need to look out for? For example, I know which Audis to never touch unless they've had their timing belt done. This will not be tracked or trapped. It's just a clover leaf car to have fun with on the interstate.
Is my goal of 400whp for <$20k realistic wit? Can I do more for that? Or can I hit 400whp for less? I could do it with an Audi no problem but I'd be plagued by expensive maintenance, high miles, and aging body styles/creature features; so I'm trying to avoid that with the mustang. If this is possible...what is the upgrade route? I'm hoping forced induction isn't necessary; will exhaust, intake, and a tune do it?
Anything information you can throw at me would be great. If you haven't been apart of this sort of build before I appreciate your consideration but am only looking for folks that have done this before.'
Thanks,
Muffin
New to the forums and am hoping to pick your brains. I've never owned a mustang but am starting to give it more and more thought. I currently own a 2000 2.7 twin turbo stage 2 A6 that dynoed at 276whp. I like it, it's a fun car that does great in the Minnesota winters and has just enough git-up to put a smile on my face. Unfortunately, you can't even ponder working on it without shelling out thousands of dollars. The Germans have a tendency to over engineer things and I can live without headlight washers, hidden cup holders, and heated rear seats. So, long story short: I'm thinking instead of shelling out $8-10k to bring it up too a 400whp car, I'll keep it as is and pick up something American and keep the Audi as a winter car.
I'd like to get into this car for +/- $15k and not shell out more than probably $3-5k in upgrades. From what I can tell, an '05+ GT is the way to go? Are there any golden years from '05 - '14 where they're all of a sudden considerably better ?(e.g. traction control, stability control, etc). What do I need to look out for? For example, I know which Audis to never touch unless they've had their timing belt done. This will not be tracked or trapped. It's just a clover leaf car to have fun with on the interstate.
Is my goal of 400whp for <$20k realistic wit? Can I do more for that? Or can I hit 400whp for less? I could do it with an Audi no problem but I'd be plagued by expensive maintenance, high miles, and aging body styles/creature features; so I'm trying to avoid that with the mustang. If this is possible...what is the upgrade route? I'm hoping forced induction isn't necessary; will exhaust, intake, and a tune do it?
Anything information you can throw at me would be great. If you haven't been apart of this sort of build before I appreciate your consideration but am only looking for folks that have done this before.'
Thanks,
Muffin