[crabman]

Originally Posted by ras2676

I'm curious why would somebody buy a 6 cylinder then get a supercharger when you can just the ss with the cost of the supercharger?

Yeah, it doesn't pencil out for me either you'd spend more for less performance and lose the warranty in the process. But it was not the OPs thought, he only asked which had more power and was faster. The published numbers tell that story pretty well so I was wondering what he was trying to get at myself.

[kcpoloman]

Originally Posted by cellsafemode

why does anyone buy a cheaper car and then dump thousands into it? happens all the time.

My guess would be to retain daily driver behavior (fuel economy etc) of the V6 while having at your disposal the power to best stock V8's. Also there is the obligatory bragging rights of showing off something few people have etc etc.

Then there's the insurance (assuming you aren't telling them you are doing the mod) and initial purchase price (maybe your situation improved a year down the road but you lurve your car too much to sell it and buy something more powerful stock).

Maybe you just like ruining someone's day who thinks they're faster than you because they think they know what you're running.

This guy gets it.

[Ragnar]

Been waiting a log time for this thread, help yourself...

[Techn9cian805]

Thank you.

[2016SS]

Don't underestimate the 4 banger turbo 2 bolt ons and a tune I gained 40hp and 110 pounds of torque to the wheels drove it for 4 summers before I had any issues. On my 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo SS 2.0 LNF direct injection. Though they could of denied me warranty work they didn't but just my 2 cents. I drive a 2016 2SS now!

[Memphis43]

Originally Posted by 2016SS

Don't underestimate the 4 banger turbo 2 bolt ons and a tune I gained 40hp and 110 pounds of torque to the wheels drove it for 4 summers before I had any issues. On my 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo SS 2.0 LNF direct injection. Though they could of denied me warranty work they didn't but just my 2 cents. I drive a 2016 2SS now!

Those things would haul! Also, with it being lighter than the 6cyl it should be pretty interesting with what can be done.

[RallyHT]

Turbo lag

Real Solution: Test Drive. Test Drive. Test Drive.

Then figure out how to afford the SS.

For my budget, I had to choose between SS and 2LT RS vert. They were nearly the same price differential. Since the V6 has TONS of power and torque, I did not need to get 0 - 60 as fast as the SS, I picked the vert - but I can put the top down for 8 months out of the year. Make no mistake, I wanted to get to 0 - 60 that fast, so if speed is your desire, go SS or save your pennies for a ZL1.

As for mods - experiment with a used car, not a new one.

[laborsmith]

I drove a Eagle Talon TSi AWD for several years. That had turbo lag. I have driven the turbocharged Camaro just over a month and for over 2500 miles. If there is turbo lag it is only noticed when your ears are listening for it and is not noticeable by me, at least, in the driving experience.

Laborsmith

[Techn9cian805]

Originally Posted by RallyHT

As for mods - experiment with a used car, not a new one.

shhhhh we need guinea pigs! experiment all you want, people!


I really am looking forward to what people do with the T4, I've always been a fan of JDM tuners, and am excited to see end results of some powerful American 4 bangers

[Ragnar]

If I were in the market, here is what I would do. Remember, that being on a forum like ours, does represent a small fraction of individuals. Check out, for instance Mustang6g, the Ecoboost guys are trading in for the V8's, blowing engines/no warranaty... If that is the performance level that you like, get the V8, no modding to void warranty. If you don't care about warranty, then mod away until your happy.

I don't track my car, I ordered it for my DD. Some will say, 'why did you buy a 1LE for your DD and your not tracking the car on a yearly bases.' My response, this car is a blast to drive, blown a few cars away on ramps and stuff, (whoops), best car that I have ever had. Awesome car to drive around.

Buy what you want / do what you want, after research. For me the Z/28 was to track ready for my DD and the ZL1, well I like N/A and don't need that much power to have fun.

[Ragnar]

Went over now and found this...
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52594

[kcpoloman]

Originally Posted by Memphis43

Those things would haul! Also, with it being lighter than the 6cyl it should be pretty interesting with what can be done.

A four cylinder with a turbo, piping and intercooler really isnt much light than an NA V6.

[doc7000]

I can see the merits of going either way, honestly if I was going to keep the car bones stock it would be a V-6 with the 6 speed manual and NPP exhaust (only required options) and when the 1LE comes out even a bigger reason for the V-6. However if I were looking for a canyon carver then it would be the 2.0T, also if I was looking to modify the car I would go with the 2.0T over the V-6.

The lack of weight of the 2.0T model and having a 50/50 weight split compared to the V-6 model would just make it great. Also the 2.0T has more torque and at a lower rpm then the V-6 engine, you also save some cash on the purchase on top of that.

[ssrs2lt]

This is a topic I'm interested in doc7000 made some great points..to me it's v6 but I don't dislike the turbo 4 idea..I think performance pretty close..but I like the 1le options..I'm not sure which gen 6 I'll be purchasing..kinda want zl1 ...