The 2011+ Mustang Thread

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by Wondering

You'll excuse me if I don't believe this.............

Not on an otherwise stock car,which I took your post to mean.

There is no way a simple 150 shot with basic boltons is going to put a 5.0 into the 9s unless that car has been completely gutted and weighs around 2800 lbs.

[10spokess]

There is no way that a stock suspension car will get in the 9's no matter what car it is. Hell I was still in the 13's with a cam and all and then I started messing with suspension and I am almost in the 11's now. Power means nothing unless you are getting it to the ground. And I think since the Camaro 5 has more average drivers because of its mass appeal you are seeing them go slower at the track then say the hardcore drivers which tend to go torwards the lighter 5.0L! Those are just my .02 cents

[bigsquirrel]

Originally Posted by bmorecam

where the 5.0 will shine is at a road course. The lighter body and more stiffer suspension will give the 5.0 a little more edge around a track. In a straight performance the extra liter of the camaro will have the advantage. Assuming that both cars are stock.

In my opinion, both cars are a win win.

Don't believe all that you read, to anything less than a very good or professional driver it's a terrifying car at speed on a track. I've seen very few Mustangs at track days for that reason. And I've seen several that show up for one lap and leave. Its suspension is actually more suited for the quarter mile.

[Black5thgen]

Originally Posted by 10spokess

There is no way that a stock suspension car will get in the 9's no matter what car it is. Hell I was still in the 13's with a cam and all and then I started messing with suspension and I am almost in the 11's now. Power means nothing unless you are getting it to the ground. And I think since the Camaro 5 has more average drivers because of its mass appeal you are seeing them go slower at the track then say the hardcore drivers which tend to go torwards the lighter 5.0L! Those are just my .02 cents

Well said. I agree.

[Camarowguy]

Originally Posted by 10spokess

There is no way that a stock suspension car will get in the 9's no matter what car it is. Hell I was still in the 13's with a cam and all and then I started messing with suspension and I am almost in the 11's now. Power means nothing unless you are getting it to the ground. And I think since the Camaro 5 has more average drivers because of its mass appeal you are seeing them go slower at the track then say the hardcore drivers which tend to go torwards the lighter 5.0L! Those are just my .02 cents

Wrong. I'm anti-mustang, but a guy that works with has a new 5.0 that runs 10.30@131 on low boost with just a couple bolt ons and a supercharger. Stock suspension. He's currently upgrading injectors so he can up the boost to get in the 9's. It won't be long

[8cd03gro]

The 3.31 equipped cars have actually been the fastest so far. The 3.73s require too much shifting and spin a lot down low.

[DevilsReject97]

Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Wrong. I'm anti-mustang, but a guy that works with has a new 5.0 that runs 10.30@131 on low boost with just a couple bolt ons and a supercharger. Stock suspension. He's currently upgrading injectors so he can up the boost to get in the 9's. It won't be long

Considering the GT500 doesn't run that kind of times, and it's a factory supercharged motor, I'd say he's got more than a couple bolt ons...

Adding to that, at some point the power being put down overpowers the tires/suspension and can't launch properly. Was a problem among many the Terminator Mustangs at one point if I recall......

[8cd03gro]

The 03-04 cobra had IRS. The solid rear in the 5.0 is very well suited to drag racing. A set of lower control arms, if they're necessary at all, will keep the car extremely planted on a set of drag radials. I don't know about 9s, but there was one on svtp that ran 10.4s with a 150 shot and some other bolt ons, on the stock suspension and stock converter on slicks @ 130mph.

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You guys just have to keep in mind that a solid rear owns the strip and because of this, the 5.0s are going to ET considerably quicker than counterparts with IRS and similar traps. I get outlaunched by solid rear v8s on drag radials and I consistently cut 1.6X 60's.

[28.]

Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Considering the GT500 doesn't run that kind of times, and it's a factory supercharged motor, I'd say he's got more than a couple bolt ons...

Adding to that, at some point the power being put down overpowers the tires/suspension and can't launch properly. Was a problem among many the Terminator Mustangs at one point if I recall......

Just FYI the 5.0 with the factory applied blower runs equal if not better times than a stock GT500..

[ffrcobra_65]

The stock 5.0 is nearly equal to the new M3 in the roadcourse and way ahead of a stock SS. On the straight line, is equal or slightly better than the stock SS. Period.

[steeleshark2]

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

The 3.31 equipped cars have actually been the fastest so far. The 3.73s require too much shifting and spin a lot down low.

I guess the 3.31 allows them to hook better. Once moving, I found that the 3.73 version keeps up a bit better. Interesting to know though.

[SGOS252382]

You said his 5.0 ran 12.9 with "bolt ons and a tune."

My L99 A6 ran 12.9 "tune only." on a mild weather day. So don't cut your L99 short. The L99s need a good tune.

Second.
I ran 12.16 @ 114 mph (bolt ons only) with 20" drag radials. I should be able to run 11.7s - 11.8s with the addition of my converter.

Bolt ons + 150 shot should definitely be deep in the 10s with a tire that hooks.

[28.]

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

You said his 5.0 ran 12.9 with "bolt ons and a tune."

My L99 A6 ran 12.9 "tune only." on a mild weather day. So don't cut your L99 short. The L99s need a good tune.

Second.
I ran 12.16 @ 114 mph (bolt ons only) with 20" drag radials. I should be able to run 11.7s - 11.8s with the addition of my converter.

Bolt ons + 150 shot should definitely be deep in the 10s with a tire that hooks.

No he said it ran 12.9 stock at the track but has bolt ons and tune on the way..

[Stew]

Originally Posted by havocnmayhem2005

You know there is a guy in a new v6 camaro running high 11s with a 150 shot i think....plus i know a ton of guys who with moderate bolt ons in the LS1 4th gen fbody cars ran high to mid 11s all the time...Not saying the new 5.0 isnt pretty bad ass...just saying it has been done with another car before and pretty easy.

Please notice he said SS, not 5.0.........