solidh2o Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hey all, I haven't posted here before I dont' think, but it seems like a pretty knowledgable crowd here. I've been back and forth on getting a new pony for a while, but I just cant' seem to justify it to myself. For the most part the V6 is enough for me, but every time I see the GT's on the road, the front end just is so sexy. So my biggest question is How hard would it be to either 1) put the fog lights on or 2) replace the whole front end body panel with the GT Panel? Is this somehting I could do myself, or would it be a shop only deal? I know my way around the garage, but I don't have a huge toolset as I just moved into our first house about a year ago. Also, I know that it won't sound as good as the GT, but if I decided to go w/ the V6, what reccomendations would you make for the exhaust to maximize performance. A good sound is good, but not the highest on my prority. I plan on(over the next couple years) putting 5K or so into it as I get spare cash, but having the additional monthly overhead as a requirement dons't make much sense to me right now. Thanks Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hey all, I haven't posted here before I dont' think, but it seems like a pretty knowledgable crowd here. I've been back and forth on getting a new pony for a while, but I just cant' seem to justify it to myself. For the most part the V6 is enough for me, but every time I see the GT's on the road, the front end just is so sexy. So my biggest question is How hard would it be to either 1) put the fog lights on or 2) replace the whole front end body panel with the GT Panel? Is this somehting I could do myself, or would it be a shop only deal? I know my way around the garage, but I don't have a huge toolset as I just moved into our first house about a year ago. Also, I know that it won't sound as good as the GT, but if I decided to go w/ the V6, what reccomendations would you make for the exhaust to maximize performance. A good sound is good, but not the highest on my prority. I plan on(over the next couple years) putting 5K or so into it as I get spare cash, but having the additional monthly overhead as a requirement dons't make much sense to me right now. Thanks Guys! Let me be the first to say welcome to the site Solid!!! As far as making a V6 look like a GT, it's actually a very popular mod. Check out this site, www.newtakeoff.com They are a vendor on this site and actually sell kits to make a V6 look like a GT. You could order them in your body color or get them painted. GT Front appearance package GT Rear appearance package Personally I'd have a body shop install them but it can be done if you know what your doing. Hope this helps!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hey all, I haven't posted here before I dont' think, but it seems like a pretty knowledgable crowd here. I've been back and forth on getting a new pony for a while, but I just cant' seem to justify it to myself. For the most part the V6 is enough for me, but every time I see the GT's on the road, the front end just is so sexy. So my biggest question is How hard would it be to either 1) put the fog lights on or 2) replace the whole front end body panel with the GT Panel? Is this somehting I could do myself, or would it be a shop only deal? I know my way around the garage, but I don't have a huge toolset as I just moved into our first house about a year ago. Also, I know that it won't sound as good as the GT, but if I decided to go w/ the V6, what reccomendations would you make for the exhaust to maximize performance. A good sound is good, but not the highest on my prority. I plan on(over the next couple years) putting 5K or so into it as I get spare cash, but having the additional monthly overhead as a requirement dons't make much sense to me right now. Thanks Guys! 1) You can buy a GT front grille and foglamps for a V6. It's a kit. You can't just swap the lamps / grill with GT takeoffs - the v6 grill is narrower. You don't have to swap the bumpers or any other part of the front end - just the grill. It's sold as a "do it yourself" bolt on. If you get the foglamps / pony pack on the v6 I believe there's a lot less wiring involved. (I highly recommend the pony pack, anyway). 2) For performance on a V6 putting on a single GT exhaust is nearly as good as no exhaust at all. It's an easy upgrade, nets about 10hp. 3) CAI & Tune gets you another 10 or so, for around $500. The v6 is a great car for the price. Still lots of fun, looks great, and a reasonable daily driver. You'll enjoy it. - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 New Takeoff is a good option, too, if you want to do the whole front end. It's actually cheaper then the kit I mentioned, here: http://blueovalindustries.bluekeyinc.com/p...hp?pid=99012902 I'll be going with a NewTakeOff rear bumper from a GT eventually, if I go dual GT exhaust (y-pipe only, not a full true dual). - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Welcome to our "family" here! This isn't the largest forum on the net - but it's the friendliest one (well - at least until you have 10 posts - then we can unload on you!). Interesting. You want to make a V6 look like a GT - and I've done my best to make my GT look like a V6! Hang around. We have good people here. Ruf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Welcome to our "family" here! This isn't the largest forum on the net - but it's the friendliest one (well - at least until you have 10 posts - then we can unload on you!). Interesting. You want to make a V6 look like a GT - and I've done my best to make my GT look like a V6! Hang around. We have good people here. Ruf Ruf, the Rufstang looks awesome with those black rims and those louvers. Fantastic. - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Sorry for the hijack, Solid! Tony - thanks, man. The Stripe is going back on - but modified a bit. I snagged a Top Fifty trophy at a car show yesterday. The show had 170 entries. Felt good. Chin spoiler is inbound. Solid - keep us updated on what you decide on, you hear? Ruf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Solid - I'm curious what other mods you had in mind? Not many of us 6'ers around here to trade ideas with. Currently I'm limited by my budget, but my future ideas are listed in my signature. - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastbackman Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Here's a link to an entire GT package from Saleen. They take them off at the plant and replace with their own stuff. Comes with the GT front-end including fogs, GT rear section, side skirts, dual exhaust and 17" tires and wheels all for $1199. Best thing is you get to choose your color, so you shouldn't be out any money on paint. http://www.saleen.com/SC101_Services/SC101...=99-xxxx-Cxxxx1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Here's a link to an entire GT package from Saleen. They take them off at the plant and replace with their own stuff. Comes with the GT front-end including fogs, GT rear section, side skirts, dual exhaust and 17" tires and wheels all for $1199. Best thing is you get to choose your color, so you shouldn't be out any money on paint.http://www.saleen.com/SC101_Services/SC101...=99-xxxx-Cxxxx1 Saleen also sells the GT front brake takeoffs cheap - an easy upgrade over the v6 front brakes. (Rears are the same). - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsho Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 When the new body style came out ... lots of V6 owners had the same idea . OEM parts though wouldnt fit. We ordered a GT grill and it was slightly off for the V6 Think ford did this on purpose. Now with this said ... this was about 2 years ago .. and we figured someone would come out with a kit that would work .. obviously this has already happened. Cost difference is significant .... about $6000 difference +/- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 When the new body style came out ... lots of V6 owners had the same idea . OEM parts though wouldnt fit. We ordered a GT grill and it was slightly off for the V6 Think ford did this on purpose. Now with this said ... this was about 2 years ago .. and we figured someone would come out with a kit that would work .. obviously this has already happened. Cost difference is significant .... about $6000 difference +/- And then, down the road, you can always look at one of these... http://explorerexpresscom.nationprotect.ne...products_id=707 I do wish I could get a GT/CS or Shelby GT rear bumper in alloy.... love the look of those. A GT takeoff will do, though. - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 You could buy a Shelby CS6. Good looking and has 300+ H.P. too. Check their website for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 You could buy a Shelby CS6. Good looking and has 300+ H.P. too. Check their website for details. A very nice kit, but pricey. $15k + shipping and labor. Just read through the details of an install for it earlier today, though. Very sweet. - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Love the avatar, Tony! "It's got cop tires - cop brakes - a 440 Plant...is it the new Bluesmobile?" "'Fix the cigarette lighter." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Love the avatar, Tony! "It's got cop tires - cop brakes - a 440 Plant...is it the new Bluesmobile?" "'Fix the cigarette lighter." Just watched it again last night with my wife. What a great movie. If you haven't seen it, the "Stories behind the blues brothers" segment on the collector's edition is great. Definitely worth watching. Years ago I did a "blues brothers tour of Chicago"... need to find a map online, and do that again. - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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