Dr. Apex

I rode in one at Mid-Ohio, not stock of course and couldn't tell you what was done with it but despite the lack of power it really drove well around the track. Good little cars.

:megusta: U don't know SEMA???? http://www.semashow.com/ Biggest automotive aftermarket show in the world......stuff for all types of cars.

As an enthusiast of cars in general and especially taking to the corners it's rare a car like this comes along, especially these days. Next year once the fever has died off I plan on going to drive one of these, yes me drive a Subaru(hell has def frozen over), as the Subi has a lot more options than the Scion which is why I prefer it. They say the CG is near the best of any car out there, it's light(for a modern car) and well balanced, the driving position is ideal so they say. Sounds like it's worth a look as I will either be selling the Stang by then or staying with it for the long haul.

Nutswingers galore with this car!!!

I have reasonably strong allergies but I havn't been in town enough yet to notice any difference. It probably is a case by case basis as everyone is different. The air is drier obviously and there are far fewer trees and such around so other than spring time I don't think you'll have much trouble Adam. Best thing to do is fly out the 2nd week of November and we make trip to Vegas for SEMA!!!!:fuckyeah:

If you didn't want to accept my friend request you could of just ignored it Clay, sheesh.:fa:

When I bought my 04 Mustang 3 years ago it had 33,953 miles on it for $12k. At nearly 6 years old I felt that was below normal mileage, I was offered an 05 GT for the same price(may have been a little less) with 103,000 miles. I passed obviously even though the 05' is a much better chassis, suspension, and at least no worst an angine. Like people have said, if you were looking at a Honda with this mileage and valued at the same I'd say make them install a timing belt and neccessary parts and buy it. A Denali, even if it's "all highway mileage" I'd pass. Be patient and you'll find what your looking for. I do understand the preference of Denali over Tahoe, my dad refused to even consider looking at a Silverado vs. a Sierra because of the looks, and he is not the type of person that cares about looks.

Get a hold of me on here sometime, looking to meet people in the area. I have a place in Gilbert.

Damn, I've seen your car and that thing rolls the F out, never thought it would be a 2v......might look into it but still think I might be better off with a 4v, but again I do know the 2v's can make some serious power.

Phew, you guys.......lol. Somehow I figured someone would mention the LSX in this conversation and it might start something, no big deal. This IS the internet, and CR!! I can tell you I want something simple and reliable as stated before. I'm not the kind of person to go dump $10k in a car, go abuse it for 6mos and have it blow up. I plan on having this engine a while. An LSX is tempting of course but just not for me, nothing wrong with flirting with the idea. My plan is a DOHC aluminum block, preferrably forged everything for durability sake, and I want some rpms, this 5k rpm redline is ok but I've heard these engines at 7k rpms and they fucking scream!! Now just have to start researching what combo of parts I will be using, meaning I need to get to a track where some guys are running setups like I'm thinking about and get 1st hand info.

IC, that's an Evo for you. They are fast cars for that stuff, been spanking the STi's for a while though they're catching up a bit, on a road course I've seen those things chasing Z06's, 911's, and other 100k machinery.

Hah, you had your chance(though I think you said you were moving that weekend) while I was re-learning my car last event. I'll be back at some point this summer for a weekend, just will have to steal someone else's ride which is nothing new.:gabe:

I've been looking at some threads on Corral, there are some guys on there making decent numbers on n/a setups that aren't bad at all, more than I plan on making. It's not what an almighty LSX will do but like Hal said it would be a bit wierd and more cost prohibitive initally.

Details on said DSM???

Kinda funny isn't it, he calls us out then goes to all the events "AWAY" from Columbus???:dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb:

It's tempting, I can easily see a lot of issues coming up with a motor like that in my car but I agree the LSX is a much stronger powerplant.

The aluminum block is the big thing for me, anything that can lighten the car is worth it's weight in gold to me, helps in all aspects of racing. I will still be doing mainly autocross/track days so trying to balance the cars weight is important. N/a does 2 things for me: Linear powerband and minimal heat generation(boost = heat), I do live in Phoenix now. I don't know the exact budget as it's ongoing and I don't mind putting things off a bit to make sure it's done right, I'd love to supercharge the car, powerband like n/a and more of it made easily and I will consider it of course, but my #1 priority is reliability. I will be perfectly happy with 300-350whp or a little more if it's reliable. I've seen the Boss 302R cars at the track, they are devastatingly fast making virtually stock power so I know I don't need a lot. I'm certainly open to options with this.

This.......plug in cyl 8 blew out. I've never had any intention on doing anything to this motor and it still stands, why dump money in a crap, heavy iron block 2v when you can drop in a light aluminum 4v motor??

Any QB at USC is by default a Heisman contendor, will carry them to another National Title game, and be a 1st round draft pick as a QB, LT, and Free Safety!!:dumb:

Gorgeous!! If I ever have to paint my car, it will be changed to this color, f'n love it!!

If I can spec a new setup for near the same price as FRPP or less even I'd go for that of course. Being a motor that came in the Mach's it should be a very easy swap. Flywheel change, can modify the engine harness(I'd just swap it out) and a few odds and ends it looks like. Was hoping someone on here had some experience with this to get some first hand advice as info on the web is all over the place and nothing definitive.

So they bring this car here, kill it, now theyre bringing it back........sheesh. Give me one with a ZL1/ZR1 powerplant and a Tremec and I'll pick one up for a daily!!

Electronic throttle = no thanks me thinks, also you have to gut the factory oil pan/windage tray to clear my k-member, def not doing that as it was put there for a reason.

With my car being down my decision in this will be made likely wether the Time sert repair works or not. If not I will be looking to sell the motor and do a 4v Aluminator swap(n/a version). Anyone done this on a similiar year car?? It looks pretty straightforward, engine, ecu, harness, maybe new exhaust manifolds, flywheel and a couple little things on the engine but it should be fairly simple as it's just a Mach motor w/cobra heads in the same car. 1 thing I think I would like chaned is the comp ratio, should be a little higher, will Ford spec some slightly higher ration pistons?? Would like a little more power than stock. Thoughts??

Chase does have the tallest building in Phoenix, they have to have quite a few jobs in town and plenty of branches around. For my line of work there's no issue finding a job though it works for me as my company is headquartered here.