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Old 08-13-2010, 04:09 PM   #114
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Originally Posted by BigDan View Post
Livernois is already at 420whp (+40whp) with just a CAI and tune. This new 5.0L is responding very well with proper tuning of the TiVCT and freeing up the intake.
I told people this would be the case before the car hit the streets. Ford has always made Mustang V8s respond very well to mods, and getting an extra 20+ rwhp with just an intake/tune was very common on the 4.6 3V motors. I figured an even better engine would respond at least as well to mods as their last one, if not better.

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Originally Posted by truth411 View Post
Great engine, just once you do all your basic boltons your stuck, with almost no way to add significant more hp affordably without a blower, thats just how it is with DOHC engines. Do your basic mods and throw heads and a mild cam on the LS3 and your easily at 480+hp at the wheels.
I'd bet that 5.0 motor will respond well to a set of aftermarket cams and heads as well. I'll bet guys will be getting at least 480rwhp on the 5.0 motor as well with "basic mods", different heads, and mild cams as well.
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