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SSNIGHTMARE · 01-16-2009, 03:26 PM

Internet rumors the 2010 GT 500 may have an aluminum block. I doubt it but hey its fun to speculate.

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=476622

*radz28* · 01-16-2009, 03:38 PM

I don't see why they haven't been. Are those Mod' Motors not strong enough? GM was the first to say that the thin walls in the LS7 were too thin for FI so they went with lower displacement and thicker walls - no biggie.

Muscle Master · 01-16-2009, 03:39 PM

judging by the pics, its is an aluminum block, so what is the curb weight thats at least 100-150 lb off

Kyle2k · 01-16-2009, 04:45 PM

How do you judge the makeup of a block off of pictures?

Muscle Master · 01-16-2009, 05:04 PM

if you look closely you will see the specs on the side of the block

"5.4L 4V DOHC EFI S/C ALUM V8"

Supermans · 01-16-2009, 05:09 PM

That's one sweet engine if its aluminum...

nester7929 · 01-16-2009, 07:21 PM

This new Gt500 is to be taken seriously, it seems.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-16-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nester7929

This new Gt500 is to be taken seriously, it seems.

bout time.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-16-2009, 08:54 PM

The one guy wants a TVS blower...

Whipple not doing in for ya?

zebra · 01-16-2009, 09:38 PM

off topic, but...
SSNIGHTMARE - i like that avatar. when i was little, we had a big JD tractor & i'd always try to figure out how somebody could wrap around the PTO shaft that many times.

on-topic...
finally ford figured out that aluminum blocks tend to be better suited for performance applications than iron

SSNIGHTMARE · 01-16-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

judging by the pics, its is an aluminum block, so what is the curb weight thats at least 100-150 lb off

It would probably knock 100 lbs max off if all they changed was the alum. block, but 100 off the front of it would do wonders for its poor handling.

It may also explain it's 5k plus price jump for this year. What's up with the large price increase? They must have done something special to justify it. I also don't understand why there are no official engine shots seeing the cars will be at the dealers this spring. Is the one being sold at Barret Jackson the actual car or just a pre-pro. representation.

fazm · 01-17-2009, 02:19 AM

i noticed nothing different about the block on the one that was here in the valley.

i was going to take a closer look at it tonight, but the hood was closed most of the night.

great interior though

KatarHol · 01-17-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nester7929

This new Gt500 is to be taken seriously, it seems.

........because the current one is so easily dismissed....

I wish i could be so indifferent about 500HP cars,flaws and all,i would't shrug off a '07-09 GT500.........anyways............................. ..............Ford confirms it's an iron block. Whew,i'm glad i don't have to take it seriously,i'll go back to daydreaming about a Nissan Cube.......

SSNIGHTMARE · 01-17-2009, 11:37 AM

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/17/2...m-block/print/

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01-16-2009, 09:38 PM	#10
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	off topic, but... SSNIGHTMARE - i like that avatar. when i was little, we had a big JD tractor & i'd always try to figure out how somebody could wrap around the PTO shaft that many times. on-topic... finally ford figured out that aluminum blocks tend to be better suited for performance applications than iron __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

01-17-2009, 02:19 AM	#12
fazm Drives: ex-500hp v6 mustang Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 606	i noticed nothing different about the block on the one that was here in the valley. i was going to take a closer look at it tonight, but the hood was closed most of the night. great interior though

01-17-2009, 11:37 AM	#14
SSNIGHTMARE Drives: 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 372	http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/17/2...m-block/print/ __________________ 04 GMC LB7, SOCAL DIESEL STAGE 2 HEADS, CROWER RODS, TWIN CP3 483 RWHP, 1008 FT/LBS, ATS 5K 02 SS, LSX BLOCK, 500 HP, WAITING ON BOOST 98 COBRA, EAGLE CRANK AND RODS, 568 RWHP, S-TRIM 02 SS, STOCK, THE SLO HO 08 CTS, POS EFI Live "Nitrous is like a hot girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it but you're afraid of the consequences!" "..it does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.." --Samuel Adams

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