Originally Posted by
Stangonline
They CAN go that high, but none of them will without throwing at LEAST as much money at them as the 2011 crate motor costs.
It all boils down to what everyone knows. Going fast NA costs money. I'm sure the availability will increase (and cost will decrease) as these cars get wrecked but at $5800 shipped - I still maintain that it's a bargain. I'll likely make 410-430 at the wheels which is damn sexy for that price + MPG + OEM Reliability.
You mean to tell me you couldnt pick up a 2v PI 4.6 and make 400hp for under $3000? I know I could do it right now. I had approx $1100 into my 96 GT and it was making 292 at the wheels. It was cams and a nitrous kit away from 400hp. 4.6 motors are dime a dozen these days.
No its not 400 anytime hp. But then for the money spent on the Coyote swap,.. can you honestly say you couldnt have done a 427w swap? I had a 408 priced out at $6200 complete that should have been around 450 to the wheels. I backed out at the last minute. Basically funded the LQ9 and most of the swap parts for what I sold the shortblock for. As bass ass as the Coyote is,.. bargain and affordable are not a words I would use to describe it.
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