Another View.
In my 03 Vert with Paxton I was putting down around 800 hp. It was fast, fun, exciting and more than a little scary.
First 3 gears just spun the stock tires, but a hooked up pull in 3rd gear felt like the hand of God was pushing us along.
But truth be told, when pushed hard, things began to break and the service cost and trips to the repair shop began to become less acceptable. Was spending more time tinkering than driving.
I traded up to an 09 Coupe with the new engine, and while it had more high rev pull than the N/A engine it never had that same rush as the supercharger.
On the other hand, it has been dead reliable, needs far less service, and still gives a pretty good kick in the butt with the stock 600 hp.
The real benefit is the dead solid feeling of the car once again being in balance. The tires do not feel over cooked, the brakes are up to the task and the drive line feels like it will hold together for many many thousands of miles.
I can again venture onto the race track. The car is more consistent and planted. With boost, every corner was a different corner.
While I miss the rush, this is perhaps the better car.
The new Gen V with all it's enhancements and even more N/A power and full warranty might be pretty appealing.
