07-13-2005, 05:31 PM
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Possible upgrade to an LS1
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milf hunter
Join Date: Apr 2005
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okay, i need some truthful opinions here. i talked to a friend who has a 99 T/A with the WS6 package along with the ram air hood. he is wanting to get rid of it, for reasons not involving the car.
this car has 65k miles on it. its a 6-speed. i am supposed to be meeting up with him tommorrow for lunch to talk about selling my stereo. but if i look at this car and its in just as good physical condition as my car, should i see about a trade. sorry i dont have more info on his car, but i do have kbb blue books on both our cars and his is $30 more, thats it.
in the end, is this a worthwile trade?
i think like this:
i will be getting a manual
i will be getting a V8
i will be gettin a car that handles better, and sound better than my car
i will also be trading an 04 with 40k miles for a 99 with 65k miles.
if the car is in just as good physical condition as mine, is it worth it?
please list any advantages/disadvantages. personally, i like both body styles so it really doesnt bother me there.
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07-13-2005, 05:33 PM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
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To be honest, it would be a trade worthwhile IMO if the car is in good shape. You will get better gas mileage in the WS6, the only thing is, you won't have a stang anymore..
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07-13-2005, 05:35 PM
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Imma Ho...
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Yeah, but i Think this is the one he is trading for...
 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...561041550&rd=1
Seriously though, I wouldn't. Not sure of the gas mileage issue as I would think you would get less in a V8 then you would a tuned V6 even tho it is an auto. But, I say no even though it is a V8...but you knew that already.
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07-13-2005, 05:35 PM
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
City: Modesto
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hrm.
tough decision.
auto v6 or manual LS1.
16's or 13's
some pics would help too.
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07-13-2005, 05:37 PM
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New Jersey V6
Join Date: Sep 2004
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i personally would not do it if i were in your shoes because well i just love mustangs for 1 but i think its more impressive to see a fast v6 then a fast v8 but whatever your decision good luck!!
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07-13-2005, 05:37 PM
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milf hunter
Join Date: Apr 2005
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i dont have any pics, i'll try to get some tommorrow if he is in the T/A
its faster yes, but its got 25k more miles.
how good is the LS1 overall?
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07-13-2005, 05:43 PM
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Christian & proud of it
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: La Vernia
State: Texas
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DO IT
then again i LOVE T/A's
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07-13-2005, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
City: Huntsville
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I say, Do it! I average 20mpg (when I calculate at the end of every tank) and put 300 to the wheels, bone stock. I love my TA. Haven't had any trouble out of mine in the just over a year I've had it (33k on the clock, 26k in my possesion).
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07-13-2005, 05:55 PM
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postarama
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I have friends who average 28 in SS's and TA's...dunno what your problem is lol
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07-13-2005, 05:56 PM
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WTF^^...
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they are faster if thats what you want, but I wouldnt trade for one, I would get something else, but its your call. It wont have any sort of warranty so make sure you know what you are getting into.
I wouldnt do it cuz I am a stang guy, but that shouldnt stop you if you dont want to be in the mustang circle.
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07-13-2005, 06:05 PM
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07-13-2005, 06:41 PM
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^sadly i think thats right.
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07-13-2005, 06:41 PM
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WTF^^...
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 that totaly depends on how you measure it. And you cant measure it anymore... cuz they arnt around
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07-13-2005, 06:41 PM
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o btw i would prolly go ahead and get it
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07-13-2005, 06:44 PM
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03/04 Cobra > Ls1 = Mach 1 4V > 4V > 2V |
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07-13-2005, 06:57 PM
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what is this bat you speak of?
Join Date: Aug 2003
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The LS1 is stupid easy to get 400+ hp out of and better than V6 Stang mileage.
Since it's a TA I'd go for it, I hate Camaros myself.
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07-13-2005, 06:58 PM
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WTF^^...
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you dont buy a v6 mustang for gas milage lol
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MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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07-13-2005, 07:06 PM
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God
Join Date: Jun 2003
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non supercharged LS6 = 03/04 cobra
supercharged LS6 >>>>> 03 cobra.
stop idlizing the 03/04 cobra. its basically a cobra engine with a blower on it. Heck, a camaro/TA/vette could come stock w/ a blower and it would destroy the cobra. And an LS1's top end can only really be matched by a single turbo supra. especially if the LS1 has heads and cam. The LS1 engine is better than Ford's engines
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07-13-2005, 07:07 PM
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alot of ppl do, as sad as that is.
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