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bpmurr · 02-08-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nickmccally

This is neat, is this the new 5.0, and how much boost will be acceptable on the 5.0?

No this is the new GT500 which gets a modified version of the Ford GT engine.

baranowski · 02-08-2010, 01:15 PM

Thats great. But... still costs more and doesn't even look like the old 1965 1966 mustangs. To me still looks like an old SHO taurus with different plastic parts. Ford was right on with the GT and the AC cobra that looks great. I am a FORD guy have always been but they are just dropping the ball with the mustang. and the price for the gt compared to others with better performance what the hell was that? a Z06 vette was sooooo much cheaper and kicked the gt's ass. I just do not get it.

Kyle2k · 02-08-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bpmurr

No this is the new GT500 which gets a modified version of the Ford GT engine.

By modified do you mean a factory pulley swap?

nickmccally · 02-08-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bpmurr

No this is the new GT500 which gets a modified version of the Ford GT engine.

Weird I heard a rumor roush's stage 3 on the 5.0 was putting out 617hp.

bpmurr · 02-08-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

By modified do you mean a factory pulley swap?

No I'm talking these two things.

-Plasma Transferred Wire Arc coating on cylinder walls.
-Wet sump system instead of dry sump on the Ford GT

bpmurr · 02-08-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nickmccally

Weird I heard a rumor roush's stage 3 on the 5.0 was putting out 617hp.

Good for Roush, if you think the 2011 GT500 can only do 550 you're in for an awakening. They made sure it was at least as strong as the outgoing motor. Which has guys putting down way more than 617 to the wheels with no problems.

bpmurr · 02-08-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

Do you think it's worth us trading in our 2010's?

If you road race yes. If not it's not worth the money you'd lose trading or selling the car outright. You could mod your 2010 to be a much better performer than a 2011 GT500 is stock.

nickmccally · 02-08-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bpmurr

Good for Roush, if you think the 2011 GT500 can only do 550 you're in for an awakening. They made sure it was at least as strong as the outgoing motor. Which has guys putting down way more than 617 to the wheels with no problems.

It just would make sense to use a 5.0 to make the car more cost effective imo, but whose complaining with a ford gt motor. What motor is that anyway?

bpmurr · 02-08-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nickmccally

It just would make sense to use a 5.0 to make the car more cost effective imo, but whose complaining with a ford gt motor. What motor is that anyway?

I guess nobody wants to read the article I linked too. lol It's a 5.4 aluminum block just like the iron block motor in the 2010.

kevin2323 · 02-08-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bpmurr

Good for Roush, if you think the 2011 GT500 can only do 550 you're in for an awakening. They made sure it was at least as strong as the outgoing motor. Which has guys putting down way more than 617 to the wheels with no problems.

good luck actually putting any more than 600rwhp down on the actual street....

bpmurr · 02-08-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

That's what I was thinking also. I believe I'll keep mine. I was impressed that just by changing the pulley and a tune we can gain another 100Hp on the motor.
Traction is the biggest problem I see with mine. I guess it needs some drag slicks.

Even better street tires should help a lot. I'm looking at the Hankook V12 or Michelin PS2 as replacements as soon as I burn through my Goodyear Super Slow tires.

The biggest improvement comes for the vert. guys. It brings them up to the same level as the coupe.

bpmurr · 02-08-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin2323

good luck actually putting any more than 600rwhp down on the actual street....

agreed, for a street car it's overkill

bpmurr · 02-08-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

This baby seems to be able to get it to the ground.

But, I know what your saying. Mine in stock form seems to have trouble ,but I haven't had a change to drive it in above 40deg temps yet like SVT claims you need too for the goodyears to work right.

You picked the wrong video. That car is well into the 9's now! However, I don't want to have to run around on drag slicks all day.

81z28355 · 02-08-2010, 01:55 PM

I am going to the dark side. My 81 Z/28 will not have a Z/28 stable mate.

Sorry GM to little to late again, I waited for the Z/28 for as long as I can. I am sure the Dealers will screw everyone over for a few years just like they did the Shelby and SS.

I just place my order for a 2011 SVT Shelby GT500. I am paying invoice price. You can hardly mod a SS with a super charger for that AND still keep your warranty.

Off to the Mustang Forums.

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Parellel in performance with the 2011 GT500?	3	15.00%
Higher in performance than the 2011 GT500?	8	40.00%
Lower in performance than the 2011 GT500	9	45.00%
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02-08-2010, 01:15 PM	#30
baranowski Drives: 1968 Bronco,2001 Fatboy,2010 SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast Posts: 713 View My Garage	Thats great. But... still costs more and doesn't even look like the old 1965 1966 mustangs. To me still looks like an old SHO taurus with different plastic parts. Ford was right on with the GT and the AC cobra that looks great. I am a FORD guy have always been but they are just dropping the ball with the mustang. and the price for the gt compared to others with better performance what the hell was that? a Z06 vette was sooooo much cheaper and kicked the gt's ass. I just do not get it.

02-08-2010, 01:55 PM	#42
81z28355 Drives: 81 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	I am going to the dark side. My 81 Z/28 will not have a Z/28 stable mate. Sorry GM to little to late again, I waited for the Z/28 for as long as I can. I am sure the Dealers will screw everyone over for a few years just like they did the Shelby and SS. I just place my order for a 2011 SVT Shelby GT500. I am paying invoice price. You can hardly mod a SS with a super charger for that AND still keep your warranty. Off to the Mustang Forums.