[glenB]

Time to sue GM, demand a completely new engine, an extended warranty, money back for lost value or just sell it

[avalonandl]

Originally Posted by glenB

Time to sue GM, demand a completely new engine, an extended warranty, money back for lost value or just sell it

Sure.... get right on that.....

[torqueaddict]

Originally Posted by Balzdeep

What...? You need to stop reading BS about Gen3 coyotes. I own both LT1 & Gen3. Take the Coyote over the LT1 anyday for boost builds and just plain more fun to drive. Disinformation on Boobtube is ridiculous.

That 'BS' is coming from loyal Mustang owners. The ratting, ticking and cylinder scoring isn't BS. Of those, the ticking seems to be the least worrying. Also, the fact that Ford has approved short and long block replacements for these problems should tell you something.

Now, we could argue all day about the % of owners with the issue(s), but it seems higher than it should be.

As for engine choice? I want to be pressed in my seat with as little effort as possible. The LT1 delivers right off the line. Driving around town under 3k is satisfying. The Coyote wouldn't cut it. To each his own.

Both engines can be boosted to over 1000 whp, with the LT1 requiring deeper pockets for reliability. Still, I'd rather do an LT1 complete build.

[Frankie18SS]

Originally Posted by Balzdeep

What...? You need to stop reading BS about Gen3 coyotes. I own both LT1 & Gen3. Take the Coyote over the LT1 anyday for boost builds and just plain more fun to drive. Disinformation on Boobtube is ridiculous.

What's your stance on '18 shift forks? Not being sarcastic, genuine question. If you spend time on YouTube, it sounds like those cars are 100% guaranteed to break the shift forks.

[fastball]

Originally Posted by MackSteelPrivateEye

Its what happens when you buy imported steel, impure, bad quality. Not sure how GM gets there steel but would not be surprised if some comes from China, at least before the Tariffs were put in place.

What the hell are you talking about? The engine is all cast aluminum. The parts are cast in Saginaw, MI and assembled in Tonawanda, NY.

Few if any manufactures make steel engines. Maybe there were a few back 80+ years ago. But they’re all either aluminum or iron or a combination.

FWIW GM gets much of it’s steel from Arcelettor Metal, in my hometown of Cleveland.

[DenverTaco07]

I, along with probably most here, baby our engines and never go above 3000RPM, these cars are just not built to go fast. They do sound wicked cool though, and that's why we buy them.

[zr1chris]

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I, along with probably most here, baby our engines and never go above 3000RPM, these cars are just not built to go fast. They do sound wicked cool though, and that's why we buy them.

No sarcasm there at all.....

[KingLT1]

Lol

[50MileSmile]

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I, along with probably most here, baby our engines and never go above 3000RPM, these cars are just not built to go fast. They do sound wicked cool though, and that's why we buy them.

Don’t forget the great gas mileage and the stealth setting for the exhaust, so you don’t disturb your neighbors!

[Bad Anvil Garage]

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I, along with probably most here, baby our engines and never go above 3000RPM, these cars are just not built to go fast. They do sound wicked cool though, and that's why we buy them.

Seriously?

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by torqueaddict

That 'BS' is coming from loyal Mustang owners. The ratting, ticking and cylinder scoring isn't BS. Of those, the ticking seems to be the least worrying. Also, the fact that Ford has approved short and long block replacements for these problems should tell you something.

Now, we could argue all day about the % of owners with the issue(s), but it seems higher than it should be.

As for engine choice? I want to be pressed in my seat with as little effort as possible. The LT1 delivers right off the line. Driving around town under 3k is satisfying. The Coyote wouldn't cut it. To each his own.

Both engines can be boosted to over 1000 whp, with the LT1 requiring deeper pockets for reliability. Still, I'd rather do an LT1 complete build.

Originally Posted by Frankie18SS

What's your stance on '18 shift forks? Not being sarcastic, genuine question. If you spend time on YouTube, it sounds like those cars are 100% guaranteed to break the shift forks.

While the mustang has had its issues for 18 and no one can deny that, you got to remember people only complain loudly when stuff goes wrong. I am not saying there are not issues, but I don't think its as bad as it's being made out online.

[benjj]

Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

I, along with probably most here, baby our engines and never go above 3000RPM, these cars are just not built to go fast. They do sound wicked cool though, and that's why we buy them.

[avalonandl]

Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

LT1 is a awesome motor but there have been a select few that have succumbed to premature catastrophic failure...its not like it happens often or anything nor would I call the motor unreliable but...I'm not exactly surprised either. The likely hood of every single LT1 ever produced running flawlessly all the way to the end of warranty period is a tall order...but atleast 95% are golden.

X 2
actually 99.9 % are golden.

Their have been a few failures ,,,,, but not many.

[LT1]

BOOM 💥

Hopefully Chevy drops in a new small block and all is good. Things like this happen in a mass produced vehicle.