What S197 Mustang is the best that's Supercharged and Why?

"Cherry_man1" (Cherry_man1)
05/31/2016 at 12:13 • Filed to: Mustang, Ford, Saleen, Roush, Supercharged, Ford Mustang

So recentally I have been looking at BOSS 302's and GT500's and stumbling across Roush 427R, 428R, and 429Rs for really reasonable prices for the power they put down. I have also been finding Saleen S281s in the same price range. Now granted they have a little millage but hey it means they were enjoyed.

Here are some of the cars in question:

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Now in reality all these cars make about the same power as a GT500 maybe a little less but in the Top Gear segment in 2007(08?) when they got the GT500 it was slower then the Roush. So I ask if you were to have one of these samples as a DD/Track/Weekend go to show car. What one would you own?

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DISCUSSION (21)

CB > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:18

Knowing nothing else, I think the Saleen looks the coolest.

Cherry_man1 > CB
05/31/2016 at 12:19

Fair enough lol.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:24

That blue is just super pretty. And I’m in one of those moods where every car I ever want in the future has to be a dark/light gray right now.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:24

429r cuz highest score wins right?

vondon302 > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:25

P51 roush rare but nice. Personally I’d get a Used 08 to 12 Shelby Gt 500 just for resale reasons.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:26

I’d go with the Vista Blue one. I tend to shy away from Saleen products due to all the financial problems they’ve had, although that clearly matters less as the car gets older. I’m also slightly biased toward the Roush products!

Kinja'd!!!

Cherry_man1 > vondon302
05/31/2016 at 12:27

the thing is the GT500's are still commanding over 30k

Cherry_man1 > OPPOsaurus WRX
05/31/2016 at 12:28

There were only 100 made so the rarity is there

Cherry_man1 > haveacarortwoorthree2
05/31/2016 at 12:28

That your Stage 3 Hyper?

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:37

Yes, 2014 Stage 3. I don’t think the Hyper appearance packages were offered in 2014, but I could be wrong. It’s a lot of fun to drive.

Cherry_man1 > haveacarortwoorthree2
05/31/2016 at 12:39

I just double checked and your correct. My bad. All Roush Stock or any mods?

WiscoProud > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:41

Based on the 5 minutes of googling I’ve done, I would pick one of the 427R. Less bling, more suspension upgrades to go with the engine. It may not have the rarity of the 429R, but since I would be interested in a driver, not a show piece, I don’t care.

vondon302 > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:43

True but those cheap 427s have the 4.6 3 valve which isn’t a bad motor but its not in the same league as a 5.0 coyote. If your looking to stay under 30000 get a track pack coyote. Seen some great deals lately as everyone wants the s550 now. Plus lots of room to grow and no heat soak issues.

Sam > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:45

Personally, I’d stay away from Saleen. They make cool cars, but I don’t really want to have to source stuff from a company that is pretty much constantly circling the drain.

I also am not a big fan of the 427R stripes down the side. Looks too similar to a Boss 302. Vista Blue is a sexy color, though.

Needmoargarage > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:48

Ok, I’m going to pitch in here just in case you are sort of considering a Roush car. I own an ‘04 Roush 380R...pretty much the same idea as these but before the S197 platform. They are certainly fun to drive, though there are a couple things to think about.

Parts are majorly difficult to get hold of years down the road. Roush itself couldn’t figure out where my flywheel came from and/or what clutch was originally in the vehicle. Only one company makes replacement brake rotors that fit and they charge $660 a set. Other things like the supercharger accessory mounting fixtures and such are impossible to buy at this point, so if they ever break I’m hosed. As a result, I’ve ended up changing a lot of the parts out for other aftermarket stuff as a result of regular maintenance and light upgrades.

Another thing to think about is how the power is being made. Roush essentially slaps on a supercharger and a generic calibration so these cars will make power but it’s quite hard on untouched components.

Ok...lecture/rant over. To answer the actual question, I’d probably go for the Saleen. Always thought the S281 looked pretty cool.

Cherry_man1 > vondon302
05/31/2016 at 12:53

If I wanted to do tat I would go BOSS 302 with high millage and bite the bullet

Cherry_man1 > Sam
05/31/2016 at 12:54

Well they were the people who were running the Conti challenge cars before ford had the BOSS 302Rs out

vondon302 > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 12:56

Well that’s not a bad idea either.

Kinja'd!!!

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Cherry_man1 > vondon302
05/31/2016 at 13:17

I know we have talked about BOSS so much lol. TRADE ME YOUR BOSS! I’ll give you the Gran Torino and my Mustang =D

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Cherry_man1
05/31/2016 at 13:18

No mods yet. It relatively painless to bump it to 625 hp (Stage 3, phase 2) but I just haven’t done it. Moving to Stage 3, phase 3 (675 hp) voids all the warranties, so I figure I’ll wait until the warranties are over and then add some mods or sell it.

Cherry_man1 > haveacarortwoorthree2
05/31/2016 at 13:40

Gotcha 625 is a good amount