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bluestang50 · 12-17-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

We'll be more dependent on the aftermarket with these bench races. This is probably a good thing since it will inspire Camaro enthusiasts to invest in parts to stay ahead, adding fuel to the aftermarket fire.

Exactly, Whipple actually already has a kit they are working on to be ready in time for when the 5.0L starts showing up at dealerships. I can't wait to see a FRPP/Whipple 650hp (maybe even 700hp) kit for the Mustang that keeps the factory warranty.

coolman · 12-17-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

We'll be more dependent on the aftermarket with these bench races. This is probably a good thing since it will inspire Camaro enthusiasts to invest in parts to stay ahead, adding fuel to the aftermarket fire.

Yea, good point! Everyone with a camaro will be running around with a blower and a 572 big block this summer.

philipdistefano · 12-17-2009, 10:38 PM

The only reason I could afford a Camaro at my age (23) is because when I was in high school, I started saving money to buy a yellow Mustang with black stripes. Ford stopped making screaming yellow in 2006, and then I saw the Camaro concept...and...well...come on.

So even though the Camaro is my first choice, and I love and drive one, I still have a special place in my heart for the Mustang. All of the money I had started saving to buy a Mustang went to the Camaro!

Seeing a 412 HP Mustang is exciting. I'm glad Ford is beefing it up. Even though I will never get rid of my Camaro, and I hope to own a Corvette one day, if I ever have some insane amount of money to throw at cars, I'd love to own a Shelby GT 500.

garagelogic · 12-17-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

I did fail to mention that I only drive my hot rods on good days and only to get them out long enough to run the piss out of them alittle. So, I know this would hurt mpg. But my dad's corvette would get in the 20's no matter how hard he ran it. My gt was a 5sp manual with a convertible top.

So now you're going to compare a 3200lb coupe to a 3500lb convertible and wonder why one can get 20mpg regardless of how it is driven?

Yes, the LS series of motors are very efficient. I managed high 20's in my '06 GTO, but to suggest that there is going to be a big difference between a portly LS powered Camaro and the new Mustang is disingenuous.

a_Username · 12-17-2009, 10:41 PM

Now we wait for... Tires, Gearing, Weight, etc.

nester7929 · 12-17-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

seeing as how the camaro ss 6.2l gets the same gas mileage as the mustang gt 4.6l i can only wonder what their numbers are gonna be like now.

This is a brand-new engine, not the dinosaur that is the 4.6. If GM could squeeze that kind of mileage out of the LS3, I'm sure Ford can do it in the 5.0.

14mpg? Damn, my 2006 GT gets 19mpg. Then again, the headers and cat could have made a huge difference.

coolman · 12-17-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by garagelogic

So now you're going to compare a 3200lb coupe to a 3500lb convertible and wonder why one can get 20mpg regardless of how it is driven?

Yes, the LS series of motors are very efficient. I managed high 20's in my '06 GTO, but to suggest that there is going to be a big difference between a portly LS powered Camaro and the new Mustang is disingenuous.

Hey chill bro, I not looking for a fight. I love ford, chevy, and dodge. I wasn't running anybody down. I was merely asking if they thought the mpg would be any better on the new motor.

a_Username · 12-17-2009, 10:49 PM

You know we have all these talks about Mustang vs. Camaro, but where does this leave the Challenger? Lol it's like everyone forgets about it in this new muscle car war.

But as it seems, the 2011 GT will be the better performer. (Given if it keeps it low weight and gearing. Plus it needs the tires, etc.)

nester7929 · 12-17-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

You know we have all these talks about Mustang vs. Camaro, but where does this leave the Challenger?

In the rearview mirror, where it has always been.

garagelogic · 12-17-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

Hey chill bro, I not looking for a fight. I love ford, chevy, and dodge. I wasn't running anybody down. I was merely asking if they thought the mpg would be any better on the new motor.

Quite frankly, MPG has never been a determining factor for me when buying a performance car, so I couldn't care less about that aspect of the Challenger, Camaro or Mustang.

In the end, we'll all have to wait and see what next year brings for all of them.

carfansince73 · 12-17-2009, 10:52 PM

This is great news, more competition with the Mustang most likely faster until Chevy ups the Camaro's power. So now it's got a great engine too, but like others have said, the Camaro looks WAY better.

bluestang50 · 12-17-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

In the rearview mirror, where it has always been.

Yeah, the car is beautiful but desperately in need of a diet...

Mhoward08 · 12-17-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

In the rearview mirror, where it has always been.

LOL too true challanger gas mileage is horrible not to mention its overpriced.

1320junkie · 12-17-2009, 10:53 PM

88-89mph...1900rpms....22.1MPG..you recognize the dash...yeah it's big brother

View Poll Results: What is your opinion of the Mustang?
Hate it. Plain and simple.	11	7.19%
Improvement... but not my cup of Tea	27	17.65%
Love it, its my next car.	25	16.34%
Its cool, but its not a Camaro.	90	58.82%
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12-17-2009, 10:52 PM	#3455
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a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	You know we have all these talks about Mustang vs. Camaro, but where does this leave the Challenger? Lol it's like everyone forgets about it in this new muscle car war. But as it seems, the 2011 GT will be the better performer. (Given if it keeps it low weight and gearing. Plus it needs the tires, etc.)