What's this "wine" you all speak of?
Switch over from Gt500 ?
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Didn't know this thread had that many replies. I do feel the power difference between the two. Shelby had more stock for stock of coarse. Now im just comparing between the 07-09 gt500s. The ones i have experience with. I would definitely take a 13-14 any day all day. I think it is the raw feeling for me and the fact that the gt500 felt huge to me compared to other cars i'v had.
The exhaust on my 03 is Corsa Extreme sport mufflers and offroad xpipe. the blower and plenum is ported and has a 2.76 pulley. It might be my hearing then i'm sure it wines but the exhaust is all i hear. I think this exhaust is louder than my shelbys so maybe thats why i heard the blower on those more. I need to take a video since i'm always in the car and can't hear the outside. But thanks for the replies just wanted to hear others opinions on the subject.
The exhaust on my 03 is Corsa Extreme sport mufflers and offroad xpipe. the blower and plenum is ported and has a 2.76 pulley. It might be my hearing then i'm sure it wines but the exhaust is all i hear. I think this exhaust is louder than my shelbys so maybe thats why i heard the blower on those more. I need to take a video since i'm always in the car and can't hear the outside. But thanks for the replies just wanted to hear others opinions on the subject.
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I actually have noticed I could hear my blower really well when I had the stock mid pipe and Mac catback. Now I have a magnaflow catted X with 2 high flow cats and it is really hard to hear the blower. I was surprised. Still have the mac catback and no hood blanket
I guess this would be my feeling also. I guess im finding out i don't need the refinement since i don't daily them.
I think this is what it is. Once i put my foot in it the off road x pipe makes it sound like my friends built big cube pushrod motor. And thats all i hear.
I had a 14 GT500 and didn't like it. I also had a modified 03 cobra and a stock 04 cobra at the same time and have to say I prefer the 03/04. Now I did sell the Shelby and picked up a 13 Boss. By far a better all in car. Not close to as fast but handling wise night and day difference. The boss puts the Shelby to shame with handling.
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Had 3 Terminators, 1 2009 GT500= never going back.
I have always felt they are two totally different cars. Plus, my tuner tuned the dbw throttle body to be closer to the throttle response of the 13/14. Add to that Jay porting my CJ65, and my lowly 645rwhp GT500 has just as razor sharp throttle response as my 512rwhp ported/pullied Terminator.
With my suspension mods, it handles very similar, but at the same time doesn't beat me up like all my previous mustangs did.
To me it seems weight is the big difference. Even though these mustang are light by todays standards. Plus i don't drive these cars much so the refinement really doesn't matter to me. I do miss the power, the shelby had plenty from the start. Its like a 1000cc bike to a 1300cc. The little weight difference makes a big deal. Well at least to me. Wish they made a 3000lb mustang, now that would be the shit. But all mustangs are great.
I'm big and I fit surprisingly well in the cobra. Never been in a newer gt500 but I did have an 07 gt. They are definitely bigger.
Thats good because Terminators shouldn't have rocker stripes.
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Cliffs, I miss my Cobra.
This always freaks me out when I read about people going back to these cars and being happier!!
I love my 04 and have a ton of money and time in it plus I always wanted one, but to come from a Shelby it would be hard " I would think".
My car is nice and clean but it's loud and notch and it rattles, but I never turn down a chance to drive it and I always have a smile on my face. Maybe its the 800hp ha ha
I love my 04 and have a ton of money and time in it plus I always wanted one, but to come from a Shelby it would be hard " I would think".
My car is nice and clean but it's loud and notch and it rattles, but I never turn down a chance to drive it and I always have a smile on my face. Maybe its the 800hp ha ha
Go outside once in a while buddy, and quit wearing out your keyboard.
This is just a hobby. Customize yours the way you want, I'll do the same. That's been the name of the car game since day 1.
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As far as this go's I almost traded my 04 in back in 2011 for a gt500 my car had 15k on the clock and got a fair offer ( lk 24k) no bs ...but for me i wana be able to go out and do stupid shit and the new ones are to refined. I want a dangerous 3 pedal car and the cobra is the last of them ..Ford is ****ing up with the mustangs wanting to please the masses with the new 15 trash ....I am sooooo glad I kept my 04
If possible, get both. Roll out & rip on whichever you choose. They're damn sure different but both are fine examples of Blue Oval Horsepower..
Yup, I'd hate to have a new GT350. LOL
You would have to twist my arm if you wanted to get me into a new GT350... ouch, okay, I'll do it. 
On a serious note. The Terminator is a charming and memorable car, but it is what it is. I wont be getting rid of mine if I can ever help it... I love it for what it is, and even though it is still fast and relevant... it is outdated. Don't take anything from these new cars coming out. They are engineering beyond 4 wheels and a motor like we have in these Terminators. While that is all we need to go fast, straight and have fun... some people want more than that.
On a serious note. The Terminator is a charming and memorable car, but it is what it is. I wont be getting rid of mine if I can ever help it... I love it for what it is, and even though it is still fast and relevant... it is outdated. Don't take anything from these new cars coming out. They are engineering beyond 4 wheels and a motor like we have in these Terminators. While that is all we need to go fast, straight and have fun... some people want more than that.
Ya I love my 03 cobra but the 2015's are much nicer/faster over all.
Mod for mod bla black don't care. My 4 digit power 03 cobra is still a 12 year old car, and full chassis build though it is, the 2015's are basically a whole new breed. A built 2015 would obliterate a built 03.
I want to build a gt350r into a delrin, hci, na hot handler.
Why not just enjoy both the older and the newer?
Mod for mod bla black don't care. My 4 digit power 03 cobra is still a 12 year old car, and full chassis build though it is, the 2015's are basically a whole new breed. A built 2015 would obliterate a built 03.
I want to build a gt350r into a delrin, hci, na hot handler.
Why not just enjoy both the older and the newer?
I had an 2004 from early 05 until 2009. Loved the car but ended up selling it.
This spring I test drove a 2012 GT500, put a deposit down on it ask then took it home for a night. Felt like a long hood car to me, felt huge and heavy. I loved the interior though, seats fit me much better & the shifter was an easier reach. I'm 6'2, 220lbs and the GT500 fit me perfectly. But the GT500 felt massive... I backed out of the deal and decided to drive another Terminator before pulling the trigger.
Test drove a Terminator a week later, realized how much more I like the small-car feel, regardless if I wear the damn thing like a t-shirt on a humid 90 degree day. And well... I have another Terminator.
The GT500 rode smooth, stupid power, very nice interior, great looking car...but just felt like a giant Caddy.
The Cobra has rattles, stupid power, bland boring interior, no bells & whistles, looks sinister and drives like a Go-Kart on crystal meth.
This spring I test drove a 2012 GT500, put a deposit down on it ask then took it home for a night. Felt like a long hood car to me, felt huge and heavy. I loved the interior though, seats fit me much better & the shifter was an easier reach. I'm 6'2, 220lbs and the GT500 fit me perfectly. But the GT500 felt massive... I backed out of the deal and decided to drive another Terminator before pulling the trigger.
Test drove a Terminator a week later, realized how much more I like the small-car feel, regardless if I wear the damn thing like a t-shirt on a humid 90 degree day. And well... I have another Terminator.
The GT500 rode smooth, stupid power, very nice interior, great looking car...but just felt like a giant Caddy.
The Cobra has rattles, stupid power, bland boring interior, no bells & whistles, looks sinister and drives like a Go-Kart on crystal meth.
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