Normally hover in 5.0 talk but i came here to ask you guys this question
im at least 6 or 7 months off from starting my next stang build but since i like to plan stuff out im debating with my self on what i should get next, the 2 cars toying with my mind at this point is a 03,04 termi, or an 05,06 S197
now keep in mind that these cars will remain no where near stock form, just more stock than my 5.0 as in full(ish) interior and A/C
Since i love the twisties both cars with have a (very very)large amount of the MM catalog thrown at it to help the cars handle better, reson im debating between these 2 cars is kinda obvious but need your guy's views on something i may have overlooked, termin obviously makes more power with simple bolts ons, but me having the disease automodifillia neither car will be left alone,
Here is what i have for pros on each vehicle
s197 4.6 (Pros)
Greatly redesigned suspension geometry makes for the best handeling mustangs ever produced, huge wheel well allow for large wheel/tire/brake combinations
wider track width as well as a factory designed panhard setup for the rear as well as a much stiffer chassis design
s197 (cons)
3v heads and no super charger obviously put it behind the cobra in terms of horspower, mods would require more engine related add ons when wanting to make large amounts of power, availability of advanced suspension parts are still being produced for these cars even with the length of time they have been released for, as well as the solid axle despite the factory giving it a panhard setup
Terminator (pros)
4v supercharged monster capable of making 480rwp with simple additions, such as a pulley tune intake and exhaust, IRS makes for very stable exits and entrances of turns regardless of track quality, and well it is a true cobra and that is always cool to drive around in, as well as the plethora of aftermarket suspension parts to go with
Terminator (cons)
Chassis design is no where near as sophisticated as the s197 is, as well as fitting larger wheel/tire/brake combination with the smaller wheel wells, the fact that i dont know if i could deal with taking a very cherry SVT cobra out to the track and raping her just to get my kicks
Now keep in mind both cars will most likely have some sort of radical twin screw setup on both of them to make around 600-700rwhp as well as suspension mods to make them handle like a porsche
if i am off on anything or there is anything you guys would like to add to aid me in my decision i would appreciate it
im at least 6 or 7 months off from starting my next stang build but since i like to plan stuff out im debating with my self on what i should get next, the 2 cars toying with my mind at this point is a 03,04 termi, or an 05,06 S197
now keep in mind that these cars will remain no where near stock form, just more stock than my 5.0 as in full(ish) interior and A/C
Since i love the twisties both cars with have a (very very)large amount of the MM catalog thrown at it to help the cars handle better, reson im debating between these 2 cars is kinda obvious but need your guy's views on something i may have overlooked, termin obviously makes more power with simple bolts ons, but me having the disease automodifillia neither car will be left alone,
Here is what i have for pros on each vehicle
s197 4.6 (Pros)
Greatly redesigned suspension geometry makes for the best handeling mustangs ever produced, huge wheel well allow for large wheel/tire/brake combinations
wider track width as well as a factory designed panhard setup for the rear as well as a much stiffer chassis design
s197 (cons)
3v heads and no super charger obviously put it behind the cobra in terms of horspower, mods would require more engine related add ons when wanting to make large amounts of power, availability of advanced suspension parts are still being produced for these cars even with the length of time they have been released for, as well as the solid axle despite the factory giving it a panhard setup
Terminator (pros)
4v supercharged monster capable of making 480rwp with simple additions, such as a pulley tune intake and exhaust, IRS makes for very stable exits and entrances of turns regardless of track quality, and well it is a true cobra and that is always cool to drive around in, as well as the plethora of aftermarket suspension parts to go with
Terminator (cons)
Chassis design is no where near as sophisticated as the s197 is, as well as fitting larger wheel/tire/brake combination with the smaller wheel wells, the fact that i dont know if i could deal with taking a very cherry SVT cobra out to the track and raping her just to get my kicks
Now keep in mind both cars will most likely have some sort of radical twin screw setup on both of them to make around 600-700rwhp as well as suspension mods to make them handle like a porsche
if i am off on anything or there is anything you guys would like to add to aid me in my decision i would appreciate it
