The 2011+ Mustang Thread

[BigDan]

Originally Posted by BigBlock427

there is so much more to this. The number one reason why the 5.0 handles better is because of the weight difference. you cant honestly say the irs is inferrer to a live solid rear axel when it comes to handling.

if the camaro weighed the same as the mustang i think allot of these stats would be different.

with that said though, there is nothing wrong with a soild rear in a muscle car. specially if you taking it down the strip. case in piont terminator cobra owner that are making serious power ditching there irs to go with a soild rear.

Your statement is very logical and held true until a few months ago.

The heavy 2011 GT500 (3800lbs) with its solid rear axle will pull more G's (1.01) and is quicker around VIR then a 2010 Corvette Gran Sport which is a true sports car with IRS.

[Synerbee]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ler_id=1389849.
This dealer got it right

[rayhawk]

It is a RWD, and I guess nobody got my stupid joke. The engine is a 6.0L LS2, I said I got a 5.0 ... passenger trailblazer because it seats 5 people. Ok, any joke that needs that much explanation is pretty lame I must admit.

It is a great truck, I am going to keep it pretty much stock, just some stereo upgrades and a little louder exhaust. The srt8 is a great vehicle too, although I didn't really want/need awd and they are more expensive, and harder to find. I know the GC srt8's are faster but I think this truck is a better overall package for the price, and I think it looks better too.

Plus I LS motors and vehicles, so it was an easy choice!

[REEFBLUE93]

Originally Posted by Bob Cosby

A clutch is a part that wears out....so we change a bit early....not a big deal to those of us in the quest for the best ETs!

Bob

There are guys replacing clutches after less than 1K miles, that's a bit too early.....

[jrc1122]

I got it.... It took a second or two, but I got what you were saying

[wbt]

Originally Posted by REEFBLUE93

There are guys replacing clutches after less than 1K miles, that's a bit too early.....

When you drive the car off the lot and immediately take it to the track I expect nothing less.

For those of us who daily drive the car and break it in properly and run on street tires at the track, I don't believe this to be the case.

Now when folks start putting stickies on their cars and launching at 6K you can expect a stock clutch needing replacement. I don't care what car you drive in this price range and several higher, when you start doing that you are on borrowed time and yes the stock clutch needs to be upgraded.

I would not call this a systemic issue, weak link or a problem.

[jrc1122]

I'll take two!

[Stew]

Originally Posted by rayhawk

It is a RWD, and I guess nobody got my stupid joke. The engine is a 6.0L LS2, I said I got a 5.0 ... passenger trailblazer because it seats 5 people. Ok, any joke that needs that much explanation is pretty lame I must admit.

It is a great truck, I am going to keep it pretty much stock, just some stereo upgrades and a little louder exhaust. The srt8 is a great vehicle too, although I didn't really want/need awd and they are more expensive, and harder to find. I know the GC srt8's are faster but I think this truck is a better overall package for the price, and I think it looks better too.

Plus I LS motors and vehicles, so it was an easy choice!

Awesome, RWD is the better choice anyways as i have read the AWDs have a few issues

[lexlueger]

WOW! THAT'S A LOW PRICE!

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by vernal

I've been wondering how the results in the 1/4 would change if both cars had 2 people in them? My thinking is that the 6.2 would handle the additional weight of an extra person in the car better than the new 5.0 because of the bigger torque curve. The 5.0 seems to be optimized for a one-person drag race on a smooth track, but while trying to provide a little
driving excitement for a passenger the Camaro should show a relatively negligible slowdown relative to the smaller 5.0. Any comments?

when you factor in tq multiplication due to gearing, the 5.0 makes more tq than the LS3, so it would do better still if you add weight to both.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

when you factor in tq multiplication due to gearing, the 5.0 makes more tq than the LS3, so it would do better still if you add weight to both.

What is the everage weight for a Musstng with a 1/2 tank of fule and driver ready to gp down the strip?

[ViperTomcat]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

What is the everage weight for a Musstng with a 1/2 tank of fule and driver ready to gp down the strip?

Figure a half tank + driver adds 275 pounds of weight to the car (200 pound driver+ 75 pounds of fuel)

So in the neighborhood of 3850-3900 pounds

[Sax1031]

I knew the 5.0 was already the better bang for the buck but damn.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

Figure a half tank + driver adds 275 pounds of weight to the car (200 pound driver+ 75 pounds of fuel)

So in the neighborhood of 3850-3900 pounds

My Camaro with me in the seat is 4,182 pounds.