05' Mustang GT vs. 05' STi

**gt35wnab** · 12-21-2005 08:29 AM

Im a newb, and will soon be getting an STi within a week. I was previously looking into getting Mustang GT, but I was hoping it would have been a little faster. I was wondering from yalls perspective, how a Mustang GT would compare against an STi from a straight roll from 20mph - 140mph. Not saying at all that this will happen. I am just trying to get a rough estimate as to where the strongest powerbands come from each car. Thank you.
-John

**SGOSWRX** · 12-21-2005 09:21 AM

It's going to be a very good race. I would like to see that race. The STi is definately a faster car in the 1/4 mile, but from a roll its going to be very close.

**Blofe** · 12-21-2005 09:31 AM

I test dr0ve the 05 GT the other day, stock it's wack ...STi would pwn the 05 GT, but 05 GT with pulley upgrade, intake , exhaust + Chip...it would be the other way around ;x

**Herknav** · 12-21-2005 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Blofe

I test dr0ve the 05 GT the other day, stock it's wack ...STi would pwn the 05 GT, but 05 GT with pulley upgrade, intake , exhaust + Chip...it would be the other way around ;x

Actually, changing the exhaust really does nothing with these cars. It is mostly a sound thing... a catless X-pipe on the other hand...

The biggest instant bolt on HP increase, (besides a supercharger!) would be to add a CAI AND computer tune. The car is so sensitive to changes that EM is not just desired, it is required, (a CAI will get you a CEL without it). The computer tune will also get rid of that annoying throttle lag.

I didn't really notice any difference with the pulleys...

**Fox05** · 12-21-2005 10:19 AM

The new gts are still fast. I almost got one but all they had was convertable and i didnt fit in it so i got a sti.. But the new gts are fast. My brothers about to buy one and put a either kenne bell or whipple on it. 540 whp... haha Buy Buy Mr. Subie

**Juice33** · 12-21-2005 10:39 AM

If you really wanted the faster car, you should have gotten an 03-04 SVT Cobra. they will put both the 05 GT and STi to shame in a straight line. Especially from a roll.

**Fox05** · 12-21-2005 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Juice33

If you really wanted the faster car, you should have gotten an 03-04 SVT Cobra. they will put both the 05 GT and STi to shame in a straight line. Especially from a roll.

No doubt. He wants an 03 cobra. Or a cobra r. But i dono how a cobra would hold up to a new mustand with a whipple

**WrxRick** · 12-21-2005 10:56 AM

Im not a fan of cobras..they are fast dont get me wrong, damn fast. I just have never liked them enough to get one.

**gt35wnab** · 12-21-2005 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by WrxRick

Im not a fan of cobras..they are fast dont get me wrong, damn fast. I just have never liked them enough to get one.

I wouldnt mind one, but a friend of mine has one and complains to me about how he can never afford the gas

Thanks for the responses everyone, keep them coming.

**Fox05** · 12-21-2005 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by WrxRick

Im not a fan of cobras..they are fast dont get me wrong, damn fast. I just have never liked them enough to get one.

I love the cobra its just not real practical. Price wise. But would love a cobra r.

I woulnt wana race a new 05 gt beacouse there still fast. If i woulda waited maby a week or 2 more when they had a hard top in then i would be in a 05 mustang right now but my height wont allow for a convertible

**YBNormal07** · 12-21-2005 12:37 PM

FWIW, my Stage 2 Legacy easily pulled on a 05 GT from around a 60 MPH start. It wasn't even close.

**Juice33** · 12-21-2005 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Fox05

No doubt. He wants an 03 cobra. Or a cobra r. But i dono how a cobra would hold up to a new mustand with a whipple

I think a basic bolt-on (pulley, intake, catback, tune) Cobra will hang just fine if not kill that whippled GT. I have the mods listed and put down 466/473 at the wheels with just $1500 in mods. I don't know how much the whipple will give the GT, but you can always slap a whipple onto a Cobra (a lot easier task than a GT) and you will have over 600 rwhp, with a safe tune. Bang for the Buck, the Cobra just cant be beat

As for the Cobra R, sweet car definately, but they are way too rare to be driving around daily. I would love to have one in the garage one day, or for track racing, that would be the shiza.

**Juice33** · 12-21-2005 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by WrxRick

Im not a fan of cobras..they are fast dont get me wrong, damn fast. I just have never liked them enough to get one.

Drive one, you will change your mind.

**Fox05** · 12-21-2005 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Juice33

I think a basic bolt-on (pulley, intake, catback, tune) Cobra will hang just fine if not kill that whippled GT. I have the mods listed and put down 466/473 at the wheels with just $1500 in mods. I don't know how much the whipple will give the GT, but you can always slap a whipple onto a Cobra (a lot easier task than a GT) and you will have over 600 rwhp, with a safe tune. Bang for the Buck, the Cobra just cant be beat

As for the Cobra R, sweet car definately, but they are way too rare to be driving around daily. I would love to have one in the garage one day, or for track racing, that would be the shiza.

Yea i think the sight was whipple or kenne bell. and stated like 540whp. Throw ona pully intake catbacks and a good tune and itll be set. Yea cobras are tha **** and i want one. But there expensive and im happy with my sti