The 2011+ Mustang Thread

[SILVER BULLITT]

I'm just glad that the auto makers are back in the business of muscle car wars.

AGREED !!

[garagelogic]

I think it is obvious to anyone reading your "review" of the 2011 Mustang that you have no idea what you are talking about.

This, particularly, had me rolling on the floor:

Originally Posted by BoomBoomKid

...the engine bay of the 2011 Mustang is a "nightmare" it looks like an over stuffed suitcase. This will cause high engine bay temperatures not to mention no do it yourself modifications.

[cterry]

I knew this wasn't going to go well when I first read it a bit ago. I am a car guy period. I am partial to Chevy's and always have been. Nice to see the competition heating up, should only get better and that is good for us, the consumers.

[garagelogic]

Heating up? It's been at a full boil for the last few years. Unfortunately, I see history repeating itself and the 2nd "musclecar" era will soon come to a screeching halt. Sure, manufacturers will still produce some cars with incredible factory performance, but the cost of ownership will be so high, only a few will be able to afford them.

[wbt]

Originally Posted by garagelogic

Heating up? It's been at a full boil for the last few years. Unfortunately, I see history repeating itself and the 2nd "musclecar" era will soon come to a screeching halt. Sure, manufacturers will still produce some cars with incredible factory performance, but the cost of ownership will be so high, only a few will be able to afford them.

Not sure I agree. The big 3 have a roadmap that extends for at least another 5 years.

[9c1ny]

Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

They did it to avoid the gas guzzler tax on the A6

I think most of us would have paid the gas guzzler tax
I dont think the new A6 Stang has a gas guzzler tax

[Huggerorange73]

Originally Posted by 9c1ny

I think most of us would have paid the gas guzzler tax
I dont think the new A6 Stang has a gas guzzler tax

Chevy wanted the car to be affordabel to the masses...guzzler tax hurts that.

A6 stang isn't lugging the weight the Camaro is...big difference.

[JEFF2010SSMANUAL]

Originally Posted by SILVER BULLITT

I'm just glad that the auto makers are back in the business of muscle car wars.

AGREED !!

AMERICAN MUSCLE

[Adam@ST]

Funny review.. Just added a new 5.0 to the garage yesterday. Awesome car I might add. Ford finally got off there azz and put some power in these things. One more point.a rock stock 5.0 mustang with nitrous and a tune on slicks went 9.86 2 days ago. STOCK ENINGE bro. Hmmmmm

[Dr.Bender]

I just love cars, Why do people have to pick sides?

[1badtie]

i think some of the ford guys got their feelings hurt :(

[JonMan503]

i cant beleive a stock 12.57 with an auto trans thats shaving of way to much time. with tune and cold air maybe. and a VERY good driver. The way i see it now with times from here and other forums wich are simuliar its preference they are around the same speed its just what styling you like. from what i've seen the chevy has a better power curve wich is helping it. but a 12.57 thats fast i dont beleive either can reach it with stock everything. even sticky tires

[nhra stocker]

Originally Posted by JonMan503

i cant beleive a stock 12.57 with an auto trans thats shaving of way to much time. with tune and cold air maybe. and a VERY good driver. The way i see it now with times from here and other forums wich are simuliar its preference they are around the same speed its just what styling you like. from what i've seen the chevy has a better power curve wich is helping it. but a 12.57 thats fast i dont beleive either can reach it with stock everything. even sticky tires

I agree with you from an auto car , but ya better believe it from a stick! You'll see 12.4xs this fall in some good air out of both of them if not better from the stang!

[nhra stocker]

Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

Nice calculations. But many different mags etc have tested the top speed in 3rd at 110mph.

And like I said...I have done it. You arent even going to hit 111 without hitting the limiter. I usually shift at about 108 if I want to stay away from the limiter. It comes up fast. I am telling you from personal experience their is NO WAY IN HELL my car will do 114-115 in 3rd...sorry.

Do you really think I am just making this up or what? I cant believe you are sitting here trying to tell someone who actually owns the car and has done it that they are wrong...

Ask some owners and look at some tests...I dont know what to tell you.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...rformance.html

Thats one source...I can find more.

Your exactly right 110 is it for 3rd gear due to hitting the rev limiter. I went to Bowling Green and made 10 passes the first 8 were completely stock and (ALL 8) I went 110 mph. The last 2 passes I put my Vector tune on it which raises the limiter and I went 112.5x running it out in 3rd. Yes the tuner recalibrates AFR , timing ,ect. However my short times didnt increase ANY E.T. wise as a matter of a fact they were worse than my good stock tune passes. In other words I roughly picked 2mph being able to run it out the end.