Big Jim 2 said:
Alex,
What is the problem with MTI? I was thinking about sending my V when It comes in. Mallett also has a 470HP package but it is $10,000 more ($16,000) Vs MTI at $6,300.
Alex -
In fairness to MallettCars:
5.7L (346 cid) LS6, 471 HP @ 6000, 433 lb-ft @ 4600
* CUSTOM PORTED LS6 HEADS, FLOW & CC MATCHED
* CUSTOM CAMSHAFT, VALVE SPRINGS, AND PUSHRODS
* MALLETT/CORSA STAINLESS MUFFLER SYSTEM - headers?
(not included in MTI setup - simply and x-pipe grafted in from MTI)
* AGGRESSIVE VEHICLE STANCE: LOWERED/RAKED 3/4"
* PERFORMANCE ALL-WHEEL ALIGNMENT
* MALLETT REAR WHEEL-HOP STABILIZER SYSTEM
(indicates some suspension work that MTI doesn't perform)
* WORLD FAMOUS MALLETT BILLET SHIFTER
(again, not included in MTI deal)
* EXCLUSIVE MALLETT BODY GRAPHICS
* MALLETT GRAPHICS EMBROIDERED ON SEAT HEADRESTS
* MALLETT SERIAL NUMBER PLAQUE
* 0-60 under 4.4 sec.
(I'll bet Mallett will back this last statement up with a guarantee. The other items can arguably add to the value of the car for resale, but are somewhat unimportant to most of us, I think).
So, really, it doesn't make sense to compare the two in my book. If we're talking engine mods alone I suppose it does, but you will get certainly a lot more from Mallett.
I've been thinking of it like this:
I buy Corsa = $1,000? - probably a 1 hour install and easy to do - louder than Mallett? I think so from what I've read/heard.
I already bought shifter = $450 - installed myself - 2 hours
Headers? = $1,000 + install
Engine components = $5,000 or so plus installation + $1,500? - call it $6500
Suspension work? What does Mallett do? I don't know - but I have sent an email asking and will let all of you know what I find out. Bet we would spend $1,000 to duplicate it, if not more (new springs?).
So I'm at about $8,500 plus labor - call it $11,000 to do it myself - plus a dyno tune or two. For the additional price it installed and tested professionally with guaranteed results. They botch it - they fix it.
I wouldn't say the Mallett deal is a bargain by any means...but it makes sense. Now, I'm not saying anything negative about MTI as I have no experience with them to do so. I think their package is probably a great way to go as well - but it is ENGINE MODIFICATIONS ONLY while Mallett is addressing issues with the car as a whole. Two different approaches.
Mallett's Price =
$16,500.00 + shipping of my car from NV and 4-5 weeks without her...now that part I can't handle. Afford? Sure, but I'd probably just as well buy another V and ship it out, selling my current one on the return, or something along those lines (a year from now I'm thinking).
Just my .019999999 dollars.