would guys add blower or upgrade to 08?

[Andrew/USPWR]

Like I said, go with the 2008

 

[Nader]

Dont see why you would want to take a hit on an 08 when you probably just took the depreciation hit on the current car. Furthermore, while the 08 has some other upgrades besides power, transmission, rear, etc, I still think you certainly can live without them as many here are doing even running high horsepower. Also it has been rumored that the alotment for 08s is drying up fast.

In the end, bolton a paxton and you will save yourself lots of money.

 

[wallbanger]

In the end it looks like u have enough info to make u're own personal choice...
For me if u're gonna add the blower then u're gonna have to change out the runflats and improve u're suspension so i'm taking the 08
VVT means the new motor will be better everywhere thru the rpm range

 

[CarDude]

Let's not forget about the awesome color selection in the 08s. I know we are talking power here, but the new colors are hot. As such I would take an 08 for the power upgrade, transmission upgrade, suspension upgrade, stronger rear-end, better traction, and the awesome hood...plus have you heard it, that VVT...wow

Side note...I have personally been burnt by aftermarket power adders. I am not saying that this paxton kit isn't awesome, I am just saying that when you take your vehicle outside of the "safe" parameters, it inevitably causes more work to keep it running. I have had added turbos (tuning problems) and paxtons (overheating problems). I personally won't do it again...unless somehow I become filthy rich (anyone want to help me here).

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

In the end it looks like u have enough info to make u're own personal choice...
For me if u're gonna add the blower then u're gonna have to change out the runflats and improve u're suspension so i'm taking the 08
VVT means the new motor will be better everywhere thru the rpm range

In all actuality the VVT was added for idle emission reasons only so a better cam profile could be used for power. At least this is what one engineer explained to me.

 

[viperbilliam]

Why not wait and see how the 08s are doing through the year. As others mentioned here earlier, the 08s are a lot more than just power. There's a good chance you go ahead with the blower, and then still decide to get an 09!

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Is 510hp on your 06 really not enough?

 

[ILLSMOQ]

Is 510hp on your 06 really not enough?

are we talkikng crank HP?? if so, then I would have to say NO!!!!!

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

are we talkikng crank HP?? if so, then I would have to say NO!!!!!

Can you tell I live in the city limits

 

[grcforce327]

Is 510 crank hp on your 06 really not enough?

It is if you don't mind being embarrassed on the street.Always come with both barrels loaded! 900rwhp is a nice round figure!

 

[black mamba1]

Let's not forget about the awesome color selection in the 08s. I know we are talking power here, but the new colors are hot. As such I would take an 08 for the power upgrade, transmission upgrade, suspension upgrade, stronger rear-end, better traction, and the awesome hood...plus have you heard it, that VVT...wow

Side note...I have personally been burnt by aftermarket power adders. I am not saying that this paxton kit isn't awesome, I am just saying that when you take your vehicle outside of the "safe" parameters, it inevitably causes more work to keep it running. I have had added turbos (tuning problems) and paxtons (overheating problems). I personally won't do it again...unless somehow I become filthy rich (anyone want to help me here).

Dont let Nader hear you say this!

 

[black mamba1]

Is 510hp on your 06 really not enough?

The 07 Mercedes CLK63 has 507 hp, the BMW M5 has 500 hp, my Bentley has 550 hp, the new Benz CL63 has over 500 hp I believe, the 911 GT2 has over 500 hp, the 911 Turbo has 480 hp....I could go on and on...the Gallardo Superleggeria, etc.
A 600 hp sports car will not dominate the field like the image of the cars suggests. Yes, it will "beat" all of those cars handily except a couple, but it will not outright dominate them.

You will need more cubes or a blower to accomplish that.

 

[Nader]

In all actuality the VVT was added for idle emission reasons only so a better cam profile could be used for power. At least this is what one engineer explained to me.

I think the VVT was developed to handle two things; low end idle quality and emissions and, at the same time, provided additional power in the mid to high range. With this new cam system the 08 makes less torque then the 06 up until 3900 rpm.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

It is if you don't mind being embarrassed on the street.Always come with both barrels loaded! 900rwhp is a nice round figure!

Never been embarrassed in a viper. I don't even have people challange me.
They know they better have their A game on before taking on a Viper.

I'm a stock guy myself. I think of performance stock for stock. You can find Datsun running in the 10's at the track. It's a whole different game. IMO

 

[black mamba1]

Never been embarrassed in a viper. I don't even have people challange me.
They know they better have their A game on before taking on a Viper.

I'm a stock guy myself. I think of performance stock for stock. You can find Datsun running in the 10's at the track. It's a whole different game. IMO

True, my stiffest competition to date came from an Audi S4, older model. I was up to 140 mph before I pulled away from him. I dont know what he had, but it was serious! However, it is good to greatly reduce the odds of someone giving you a run for the money by having 700-900 hp available!