[BlacknBoostn]

http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f41/...ustang-521930/

lookit those freakin tires in the back... nice build i

[enkeivette]

Eh. There's enough potential to overpower that chassis by just modifying a Ford V8, don't see the point to this. I like upgraded powerplants, but not if the car doesn't need it. This is just for show. No one sat down and said "ok, I only have 60K to spend, what's the best way to make my pony fast?"

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by enkeivette

Eh. There's enough potential to overpower that chassis by just modifying a Ford V8, don't see the point to this. I like upgraded powerplants, but not if the car doesn't need it. This is just for show. No one sat down and said "ok, I only have 60K to spend, what's the best way to make my pony fast?"

It's a poor man's Aston Martin, or tribute. Why get caught up with just rational thinking about mechanical details? That's not a very interesting way to go through life. The guy had an idea and went and realized it. Good for him.

[enkeivette]

I'm all for a refined engine, but behind a cheap plastic Ford dash? And with fat heavy pig like Mustang handling? Don't see the appeal.

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by enkeivette

I'm all for a refined engine, but behind a cheap plastic Ford dash? And with fat heavy pig like Mustang handling? Don't see the appeal.

Mustangs rule, and that car is cool

[Vettezuki]

I'm also curious how the heck they sourced a Vanquish motor?

[enkeivette]

Originally Posted by SeanPlunk

Mustangs rule, and that car is cool

Mustangs are cool, so are Camaros. But they're both cheap heavy pigs compared to high end Euro sports cars.

Drive an M3 or an RX7 then get back in your Cobra, you'll feel like a big fat American gas waster.

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by enkeivette

Mustangs are cool, so are Camaros. But they're both cheap heavy pigs compared to high end Euro sports cars.

Drive an M3 or an RX7 then get back in your Cobra, you'll feel like a big fat American gas waster.

Sean's point: Mustangs are cool!

My Point: I admire anybody who comes up with something they want to do and then does it . . . especially if a bit quirky.

Your Point: What's the point?

[enkeivette]

I imagine that an Aston Martin engine would hold more value than that Mustang. If he's not building a smoothly refined handling machine (which would be hard to do with a 4500lb car) I don't see the point to spending that much money on a smoothly refined powerplant. He could make as much power with a pulley and a tune like Sean did. No it won't sing like a V12, but in a Mustang, who cares?

My point: Don't see the justification for the cost.

If he had a spare one laying around in his garage, that he was unable to e-bay for religious reasons, then yeah... maybe.

[BlacknBoostn]

hell why's it even matter, it's a cool idea and he had the money for it! I think it's awesome.

if i wanted to spend 30k doing some kind of ridiculous swap just for kicks and can afford it why not?

maybe there is no justification for you... this bloke thought it'd be a good idea and obviously makes enough money to do it.