REDLINE vs MUSTANG GT

thefred · 03-16-2008, 12:11 PM

Just wondering has anyone run up against a new GT on the street ? How did you do? I no there too different cars but im kind of torn between the two

doc-o-pharm · 03-16-2008, 12:44 PM

Should be pretty close...numbers are about the same. Aftermarket is better for Stang, but we smoke 'em in the looks department!

Wasn't even a choice for me, RL hands-down

fyi...not that you were actually doing this, but street racing talk is not condoned here.

xmicro_Redline · 03-16-2008, 02:03 PM

I too looked at the MUSTANG, when I was shopping, until I saw the SKY. If you want a convertible that will turn heads and corner with a VERY low center of gravity, you get the SKY. If you want an off the line V8 that has one of the best growls for the dollar you get the Mustang. I know you wish you had the Big V8 in the SKY.

Here is what I suggest:

Get a Mallett V8 conversion:

Mallett Cars V8 Sky Conversion

It will cost about $50K when you are done, but for $15-20K more, you get to have not only both, but one of only 100 cars that will eventually be produced.

xmicro_Redline · 03-16-2008, 02:05 PM

And PS, it really comes down to the Driver on the GT vs Redline question ..... I can vouch for that personally.

(Track only of course

)

**Ahnuld** · 03-16-2008, 02:15 PM

Stang has more HP... Sky is lighter..

According to simple math.. of HP to Weight ratio.... I believe the sky is actually faster?!?! Can't locate the site at this moment that has the info.

BIGGER FACTOR... There are MILLIONS of stangs out there. So yes, the aftermarket is stronger. But for the most part on the road they blend in as just another car.

The sky does not blend. It draws attention. Everyones.

So even if the stang is a fraction faster... factor in the sky eyeballs it draws.... or as I call it "SkyBalls" (ok I really dont call it that.. but it just hit me and I momentarilly thought it was clever)

Ernest · 03-16-2008, 03:12 PM

Mustang's are so common they hardly draw attention. The SKY however is a proven eyecatcher

I mean really SKY's rock

eastonhockey74 · 03-16-2008, 05:37 PM

i agree, the sky is the better car, just test drive it once, ask to spend 24 hours with it, and you will fall in love with its beauty and charm.

RedSkyMan · 03-16-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

If you want a convertible that will turn heads and corner with a VERY low center of gravity, you get the SKY. If you want an off the line V8 that has one of the best growls for the dollar you get the Mustang. I know you wish you had the Big V8 in the SKY.

Here is what I suggest:

Get a Mallett V8 conversion:

xmicro_Redline · 03-16-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedSkyMan

Hey RedSkyMan, is it possible to get you to post some pics and maybe a video for this guy and other interested parties. I would love to hear it roar!

vfx · 03-16-2008, 07:16 PM

For way less than $50k I've been having RPI do some really evil things to my car(Redline) that will make it a bit faster and more autocross track worthy than a Mallet conversion. Although I'm sure the Mallet sounds great. Can't deny that V8 growl.

chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

I too looked at the MUSTANG, when I was shopping, until I saw the SKY. If you want a convertible that will turn heads and corner with a VERY low center of gravity, you get the SKY. If you want an off the line V8 that has one of the best growls for the dollar you get the Mustang. I know you wish you had the Big V8 in the SKY.

Here is what I suggest:

Get a Mallett V8 conversion:

Mallett Cars V8 Sky Conversion

It will cost about $50K when you are done, but for $15-20K more, you get to have not only both, but one of only 100 cars that will eventually be produced.

RedSkyMan · 03-16-2008, 07:17 PM

I have posted some pics before. In case you didn't see them, here they are.
I haven't made a video yet, but there are some on Yu Tube made by other Mallett owners. Do a search for "Catch me if you can"

Bogie · 03-16-2008, 07:50 PM

Both are rated 0-60 in 5.5.

Consider the SKY is also built for cornering. So you gotta ask yourself: Do your want the well-known muscle look with some rumble, or a less known ninja look with some twisties?

xmicro_Redline · 03-16-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedSkyMan

I have posted some pics before. In case you didn't see them, here they are.
I haven't made a video yet, but there are some on Yu Tube made by other Mallett owners. Do a search for "Catch me if you can"

Nice!! I wonder why they decided to have the 2 exhaust pipes from up front come back to 1 then out to a muffler. If you did 2 straight pipes with resonators, would it be too loud? Really nice work Mallett does. Ahhhhh, nothing like a V8 in a small package. Now for twin turbo's, so you can kill the vipers out there!!

RedSkyMan · 03-16-2008, 08:35 PM

If they would fit, I would liked to have side pipes like they used on some of the sixties Vettes.

duck833 · 03-16-2008, 08:38 PM

If I could have bought a new Mustang conv Shelby with lots of goodies, I would probably be driving it right now. The local dealer wanted me to bend over and I will not pay $20K over MSRP for a Mustang. So I drive the Duckmobile and am quite happy.

xmicro_Redline · 03-16-2008, 08:41 PM

I can tell you I will be adding a new Camaro with the LS2 engine in it in 2 years. Which is the main reason I am not spending a fortune modding the engine. Sky will be for Cruisin and the Camaro for tinkering under the hood. The nice part is there are already sooooo many aftermarket parts for that engine that they are not too pricey.

BlueSkyRL · 03-16-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogie

Both are rated 0-60 in 5.5.

Consider the SKY is also built for cornering. So you gotta ask yourself: Do your want the well-known muscle look with some rumble, or a less known ninja look with some twisties?

Hey hey now, those numbers are for the manual version of the SKY....automatic does 5.2 in 0-60

Jaysmith2000 · 03-16-2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSkyRL

Hey hey now, those numbers are for the manual version of the SKY....automatic does 5.2 in 0-60

I was thinking the same thing....

Redline faster...

MidniteSky · 03-16-2008, 10:20 PM

Ran up against a GT/CS Friday afternoon. The stang got the jump at the light cuz I was nappin. My modified RL was gaining on the stang when he gave up. The stang owner looked really surprised. Both r nice cars.

Bogie · 03-16-2008, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidniteSky

My modified RL was gaining on the stang when he gave up.....

....because he reached the speed limit.

MidniteSky · 03-16-2008, 10:59 PM

nope...we were both way over there

03-16-2008, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
thefred Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11 My Photos: (0)	REDLINE vs MUSTANG GT Just wondering has anyone run up against a new GT on the street ? How did you do? I no there too different cars but im kind of torn between the two

03-16-2008, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
doc-o-pharm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 116 My Photos: (0)	Should be pretty close...numbers are about the same. Aftermarket is better for Stang, but we smoke 'em in the looks department! Wasn't even a choice for me, RL hands-down fyi...not that you were actually doing this, but street racing talk is not condoned here. __________________ '08 Chili RL GMR Tune, Wastegate mod, PAL adaptor, Dejon IC, Custom Grill If the Prodigal Son's a parable, and if Adam and Eve are metaphors, then maybe God is just figure of speech.

03-16-2008, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,500 My Photos: (1)	And PS, it really comes down to the Driver on the GT vs Redline question ..... I can vouch for that personally. (Track only of course)

03-16-2008, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ahnuld First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ-TP: Exit 3 Posts: 1,454 My Photos: (1)	Stang has more HP... Sky is lighter.. According to simple math.. of HP to Weight ratio.... I believe the sky is actually faster?!?! Can't locate the site at this moment that has the info. BIGGER FACTOR... There are MILLIONS of stangs out there. So yes, the aftermarket is stronger. But for the most part on the road they blend in as just another car. The sky does not blend. It draws attention. Everyones. So even if the stang is a fraction faster... factor in the sky eyeballs it draws.... or as I call it "SkyBalls" (ok I really dont call it that.. but it just hit me and I momentarilly thought it was clever) __________________ Photos below taken at Dover Airforce Base Last edited by Ahnuld : 03-16-2008 at 02:25 PM.

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Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,297 My Photos: (10)	Mustang's are so common they hardly draw attention. The SKY however is a proven eyecatcher I mean really SKY's rock __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06 Scarlett's 10.97 @ 127 Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWEaFz9hn8s

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03-16-2008, 02:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,500 My Photos: (1)	I too looked at the MUSTANG, when I was shopping, until I saw the SKY. If you want a convertible that will turn heads and corner with a VERY low center of gravity, you get the SKY. If you want an off the line V8 that has one of the best growls for the dollar you get the Mustang. I know you wish you had the Big V8 in the SKY. Here is what I suggest: Get a Mallett V8 conversion: Mallett Cars V8 Sky Conversion It will cost about $50K when you are done, but for $15-20K more, you get to have not only both, but one of only 100 cars that will eventually be produced.

03-16-2008, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
eastonhockey74 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: buffalo Posts: 82 My Photos: (0)	i agree, the sky is the better car, just test drive it once, ask to spend 24 hours with it, and you will fall in love with its beauty and charm.

03-16-2008, 07:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
RedSkyMan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 402 My Photos: (6)	I have posted some pics before. In case you didn't see them, here they are. I haven't made a video yet, but there are some on Yu Tube made by other Mallett owners. Do a search for "Catch me if you can" Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ Chili Pepper Red Ordered 3-28-06 Delivered 6-29-06 Sent to Mallett 2-21-07 Delivered 5-11-07 #007 "Beast" LS-2 400 HP Dual Exhaust Last edited by RedSkyMan : 03-16-2008 at 07:23 PM.

03-16-2008, 07:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,481 My Photos: (0)	Both are rated 0-60 in 5.5. Consider the SKY is also built for cornering. So you gotta ask yourself: Do your want the well-known muscle look with some rumble, or a less known ninja look with some twisties? __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

03-16-2008, 08:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
RedSkyMan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 402 My Photos: (6)	If they would fit, I would liked to have side pipes like they used on some of the sixties Vettes. __________________ Chili Pepper Red Ordered 3-28-06 Delivered 6-29-06 Sent to Mallett 2-21-07 Delivered 5-11-07 #007 "Beast" LS-2 400 HP Dual Exhaust

03-16-2008, 08:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
duck833 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon/Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 417 My Photos: (0)	If I could have bought a new Mustang conv Shelby with lots of goodies, I would probably be driving it right now. The local dealer wanted me to bend over and I will not pay $20K over MSRP for a Mustang. So I drive the Duckmobile and am quite happy. __________________ Ordered cars at two dealerships, ended up snagging one at Saturn of Beaverton, Oregon Member of the Snaggers Club RED Line Yellow Magna-Flow. CAI, chromies, stubby ant Loaded

03-16-2008, 08:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,500 My Photos: (1)	I can tell you I will be adding a new Camaro with the LS2 engine in it in 2 years. Which is the main reason I am not spending a fortune modding the engine. Sky will be for Cruisin and the Camaro for tinkering under the hood. The nice part is there are already sooooo many aftermarket parts for that engine that they are not too pricey.

03-16-2008, 10:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
MidniteSky Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: D/FW Texas Posts: 48 My Photos: (0)	Ran up against a GT/CS Friday afternoon. The stang got the jump at the light cuz I was nappin. My modified RL was gaining on the stang when he gave up. The stang owner looked really surprised. Both r nice cars. __________________ Midnight Blue Red Line Tan Leather Seats/Tan Roof Chrome Wheels Manual Tranny MF 3" Kappashere R/L Intake "Order" 10/23/2006 Allocation 2/27/2007 KRRCQB Arrived 4/23/2007 !!!

03-16-2008, 10:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
MidniteSky Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: D/FW Texas Posts: 48 My Photos: (0)	nope...we were both way over there __________________ Midnight Blue Red Line Tan Leather Seats/Tan Roof Chrome Wheels Manual Tranny MF 3" Kappashere R/L Intake "Order" 10/23/2006 Allocation 2/27/2007 KRRCQB Arrived 4/23/2007 !!!

03-16-2008, 11:06 PM	#22 (permalink)
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