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Originally posted by Blue97GT:
so youre sayin trade in the GT for one of those?

if so, the Cobra is the one to get!

from about 22K-32K depending on where u go.

saleen...is a lot

and roush stage 3! OMG....big dollas!

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That's just a possibility if I decide not to get the Vortech s-trim with intercooler for my current GT.
 

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
No way. Go with the blower on the GT, it will be way cheaper in the short term and the long term. First off, you'll get hosed on the trade in value of the car. Then you'll get hosed on insurance because it costs quite a bit more to insure a Cobra than a run of the mill GT, especially if the driver is under 25 years old.
 

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Posted by 9Roush8 (Member # 2472) on :
 
unfortunately the real world you will get charged a rediculous amount for insurance!! farmers wanted to charge 400 a month for my stage 1 98 roush with 1 point my record. get the blower
 

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Posted by MISTA EE (Member # 4594) on :
 
Saleens don't cost that much, I got mine for
$17,500
 

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Posted by 03SVTPower (Member # 518) on :
 

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Originally posted by MISTA EE:
Saleens don't cost that much, I got mine for
$17,500

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Yeah but is it superchared or just the run of the mill GT with saleen suspension and ground effects?
 

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Posted by 03SVTPower (Member # 518) on :
 

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Originally posted by OhToGeeTee:
I found out through my younger brother that my Dad wants to buy a Vortech blower this coming June for the GT when my bro graduates from hs.

Anyway, I was just thinking about it and wondering if I should actually let my Dad put one on.

But, the real question is. If it would be cheaper in the end to just trade in 04 Cobra, s/c S281, or Roush Stage III. Than just getting a blower for the GT?

If it helps with your advice, I just got my GT last week Sunday.

Thanks, your help is greatly appreciated.

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well depending on how much boost you want to run. You gotta figure Stock 03 puts down about 360rwhp, when a GT with Vortech and bolt ons can be safely tuned to about 370rwhp, this also is depending on the trim/psi.

While with the 03 you start off with 360ish rwhp and forged motor...STOCK.

you can find 03's out there for 24k, just look, dont be like me and buy the 1st one you see
 

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Posted by MISTA EE (Member # 4594) on :
 
Hell yea it's supercharged, and it's car #3
 

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Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
Some insurance companies count Saleens and Roushs as regular GT's.
 

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Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 
Do something different, put a Turbo on the GT.
 

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Posted by OhToGeeTee (Member # 5145) on :
 

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Originally posted by wilit:
No way. Go with the blower on the GT, it will be way cheaper in the short term and the long term. First off, you'll get hosed on the trade in value of the car. Then you'll get hosed on insurance because it costs quite a bit more to insure a Cobra than a run of the mill GT, especially if the driver is under 25 years old.

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Originally posted by bunchmyfunky:
Do something different, put a Turbo on the GT.

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I'd love that. But, will it still pass smog?

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Originally posted by 03SVTPower:

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Originally posted by OhToGeeTee:
I found out through my younger brother that my Dad wants to buy a Vortech blower this coming June for the GT when my bro graduates from hs.

Anyway, I was just thinking about it and wondering if I should actually let my Dad put one on.

But, the real question is. If it would be cheaper in the end to just trade in 04 Cobra, s/c S281, or Roush Stage III. Than just getting a blower for the GT?

If it helps with your advice, I just got my GT last week Sunday.

Thanks, your help is greatly appreciated.

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well depending on how much boost you want to run. You gotta figure Stock 03 puts down about 360rwhp, when a GT with Vortech and bolt ons can be safely tuned to about 370rwhp, this also is depending on the trim/psi.

While with the 03 you start off with 360ish rwhp and forged motor...STOCK.

you can find 03's out there for 24k, just look, dont be like me and buy the 1st one you see

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I want the Vortech s-trim w/ intercooler. And run anywhere between 9 and 13 lbs.

Thanks for the info.
 

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Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
If you have it buit right, it would be able to pass. You can contact the State Ref. and ask them, they will tell you straight up what is needed to pass.
 

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Posted by OhToGeeTee (Member # 5145) on :
 
Thanks dude.
 

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