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    keep modding? or save for a termi?

    so as probably all of you GT guys are going through the same problem I am on what to do next. do i keep modding my gt? or save for a termi cobra?
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    BUY MINE!!! just kidding, but seriously
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    Without knowing what your plans are with the car and also your financial situation I'm going to go out on a limb and say save up for a Cobra! Here's why I say this, my buddy has an 04Gt that he dumps money into every chance he gets and the last major investment was a 2.2 Kenne Bell and I still beat him. Not trying to sound conceited but he's got alot of money in that thing and all I did was install a 2.76 pulley, idlers, catback, cai and SCT tuner. I know this is one sided but it's personal experience I can share with you to help make your decision. Good Luck!!
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    Well it depends on your financial situation and how much you have to have a Cobra. Some have to have the cobra name plate, others don't. Remember that with the cobra you are going to pay higher insurance rates so you'd have to factor that in as you'd be driving a more expensive car and higher performance car.

    First thing to consider is are we going to be drag racing the car? If so, I'd say that if you are mechanically inclined I'd personally say source a good Teksid Block, build it up as a forged 4V with quality parts, and then go Turbo, or throw on a procharger or a twin screw blower. Problem is that this can get a little expensive as you'd need to go to a built rear setup (if you are going to race it), going to need to get a stronger transmission (you WILL cook your current tranny), upgrade your fuel system, and then you should be set with a good tune.

    The terminator switch may be cheaper in the short term as you've got a decent motor to start with unless you'd like to turn the heat up quite a bit, and even then a lot of them hold up well. I'd ditch the IRS if you want to really punish her at the track (Sure, there are people who have success with the IRS, but I'd be willing to be there are many more who have had issues). The swap wouldn't cost you much if anything assuming you did it yourself and a GT owner did a even swap with you, but then you would have to build it up.

    Personally for me I've always loved both the Machs and the Terminators from the day they first hit the dealer lots and I always could be found driving the things when I worked at the dealer. For a drag car, I'll take my Mach any day as you just see so many cobras at the track, though it is certainly costing me a little more than the Termi would.

    Those are my thoughts on that.
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    Sell it by a fox

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    Quote Originally Posted by 93mustank View Post
    Sell it by a fox
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    Quote Originally Posted by BurnTire View Post
    If he went through parts as fast as you he'd be wishing he didn't ever dream of owning a cobra.
    ~Andrew

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    Can run 9's with 22,000 $ in a fox ........ 11's in a cobra ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 93mustank View Post
    Can run 9's with 22,000 $ in a fox ........ 11's in a cobra ?
    I know some love the looks of a fox, but personally the only way I'd ever drive a fox is as a track only car. The looks of the New Edge > Fox body
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    It to each there own....i like them all...but prefer a fox ..just me

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