V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 So my little bro is car shopping again. Just trying to get some ideas of a good car that can be easily modded. I told him to get an LS1, but I know they cost a lot to mod. He's leaning towards a saleen mustang, a cobra (before they came with blowers), or a mach 1. I'm just looking for general opinions. It would have to be around or less than 15k. And also if you know of anyone selling let me know. We are going to start test driving and what not very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 id have to say an ls1 or a cobra. both can take spray pretty well. parts are widely available. the rear ends are stronger in the cobras. its all on preference, but i would say either of those would be a good choice. i would say cost wise they are probably pretty damn even as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I would go cobra, although the ls1 is going to be able to take more punishment. Eventually the block on the cobra is going to go if he is spraying a lot, or goes FI. Lucky thing for that is he can pick up an '03 longblock relatively cheap. Between those two cars if I were him I would choose based on comfort, price, driveability. Both are stout, and both have a huge aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Foxbody, almost any Honda, DSM's, Neons, GTP's, etc.etc. Theres tons of shit you can mod for cheap... but bang for the buck, id go Fox-body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I was thinking cobra. Granted I'm an LS1 guy, but I have found mustangs are easier to work with. Plus he would save 3k by not having to buy a new rear end. How about a gutted supra for 5k, then drop a chevy block in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5.7 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 an 03 for 15K or less? The lowest i've seen them was 18K.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 an 03 for 15K or less? The lowest i've seen them was 18K.. Private sellers.... and different states. I've found 2 in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 If you're considering an '03, I would without a doubt choose that. Motors routinely hold a lot of power, and the bolt ons are incredibly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Yup, 03 is the year. The cars both have about 60k, but are stock other than cold air intakes. I like the mach 1's myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Mach 1s are good, but they don't have forged internals. If he's going to want to push anywhere close to 500hp I would suggest the '03. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 You are the man!! I admit I dont know shit about stangs LOL!!! Thanks. I may have to come pick you up when we go car shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5.7 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 hopefully they are not beat to hell.. my old 03 > hals 03 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 lol yeah you won. We're running again this year. My 03 > your ls1 :grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5.7 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 lol yeah you won. We're running again this year. My 03 > your ls1 :grin2: we shall see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Hope so!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5.7 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 hey my plans have changed for my Z.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 My plans change daily for my car lol. Eventually I may ahve to settle on something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5.7 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 My will take awhile.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 My plans have changed about 10 times in the last 10 minutes LOL! So what are your plans? Or are you going secret squirrel with your setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5.7 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 My plans have changed about 10 times in the last 10 minutes LOL! So what are your plans? Or are you going secret squirrel with your setup Just race me when summer comes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Its On Like Donkey Kong!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Mach 1s are good, but they don't have forged internals. If he's going to want to push anywhere close to 500hp I would suggest the '03. +1 though i wouldn't think you could find one for $15k, even with a private seller, they're holding value pretty well. you'll have to spend over $20k to find a decent '03 cobra--plain and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 +1 though i wouldn't think you could find one for $15k, even with a private seller, they're holding value pretty well. you'll have to spend over $20k to find a decent '03 cobra--plain and simple. Not if you find a woman who is getting back at her recently divorced husband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Nevermind. One is a gt vin, and I bet the other is a lemon So camaro it is... http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/11/21/212/906/1251556975.212906414.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Does anyone sleep on this forum? And check that front right wheel, it looks bent or fucked up for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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