SS Comparison with GT350 - Page 3

Mike502 · 12-11-2015, 12:18 PM

The 16 SS feels really strong on the on ramps. As a street car it's going to feel stronger then the 350. The 13 boss I had felt really strong as a street driver. Not as strong as the SS however. I wanted a car with all the luxury and decent 1/4 mile times that could handle the curves for under $50K
I've been following the 350non R for some time now. 12.5 1/4 times weren't going to get it for me. I cancelled my order on the 350 and it's still sitting @ the plant since it was built on 11/11. Since Ford would not issue acceleration times I had to wait for the mags.
As of 1/7 it still @ the plant sitting outside.

TheSpectre · 12-11-2015, 12:34 PM

I wish I could have a GT350, a 2SS, AND an SRT 392 in my garage/driveway.

But it'd be financial suicide unless I can score two of them down the road as used, and even then, it would marriage suicide.

Sigh... gotta get rid of the BMW (the P-car, however, that stays!)

Agarc · 12-11-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray

No you're thinking of the Z07's CCB package. I meant the standard Z06 ones..... like mine below (pardon my brake bleeding setup). Slap these badboys on the next 6th gen hi-po edition model and it'll definitely compete!

i was about to come up in here and tell you al your wasting your time here lol

Cody6.2 · 12-11-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer70

I am just shocked to see the 6th Gen SS nip at the heals and equal the GT350 at all. Ford set out to trump the 2015 Z/28. But they should have aimed slightly higher. They knew the 6th Gen was coming and new HiPo cars as well.

My only issue with GT350 is no one is home in low RPM range. The complaint is apparent and everyone who has seriously driven one echos the same statement. But the car look stellar and sounds great.

I do not see the GT350R holding any track records for long. Remember the Z/28 was a track beast and kudos to Ford for crafting a well balanced car to take it down. But the GM team has their trump cards incoming. It's a good time to love these cars

Just curious but where exactly is the SS nipping at the heels of the GT350?

It's a better match for the 12-13 Boss302.

big hammer · 12-11-2015, 05:35 PM

At this point the SS has been faster in the 1/4 than the 350.

The base 350 is actually pretty slow for its specs.

And the voodoo has a horrid fuel economy rating

Mike502 · 12-12-2015, 08:04 AM

Big hammer you are absolutely right. Another problem is there's nobody home in the low rpm range. The SS with mag ride will distroy the Boss on a road coarse with long straights. I traded one in for the SS. Can't wait to see a head 2 head between the SS 1LE option with the up grade brake package and mag ride with the GT350 track pack. Might go either way. The SS already destroys the Mustang GT big time.

1968ss350 · 01-06-2016, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSpectre

How is the LT1 better then the Voodoo?

How does positraction on a Plymouth work? It just does!

LesBaer · 01-07-2016, 09:22 AM

Guys, can you explain to me when comparing the GT350 to the SS, why they list the GT350's rolling start 5-60mph and 50-70mph numbers so high?

I put a lot more value into these numbers over the standard 0-60 numbers because they reflect what I would experience in daily driving.

I did a few searches online and kept seeing 4.7 and 11.1 for the GT350, but couldn't find stats for the SS in manual. In automatic C&D has 4.0 and 2.3. I just don't understand how a car like the GT350 could take 11+ seconds to go from 30-50mph...I'm probably missing something here.

kdu · 01-07-2016, 10:57 AM

I only have one takeaway here. I need to rethink what I do for a living to be able to own so many performance cars some of you seem to have all at once.

IOMike · 01-07-2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LesBaer

Guys, can you explain to me when comparing the GT350 to the SS, why they list the GT350's rolling start 5-60mph and 50-70mph numbers so high?

I put a lot more value into these numbers over the standard 0-60 numbers because they reflect what I would experience in daily driving.

I did a few searches online and kept seeing 4.7 and 11.1 for the GT350, but couldn't find stats for the SS in manual. In automatic C&D has 4.0 and 2.3. I just don't understand how a car like the GT350 could take 11+ seconds to go from 30-50mph...I'm probably missing something here.

Top gear acceleration. An auto car will just downshift. Gt350 is manual only.

Or. Because torques.

SS 1LE · 01-07-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LesBaer

Guys, can you explain to me when comparing the GT350 to the SS, why they list the GT350's rolling start 5-60mph and 50-70mph numbers so high?

I put a lot more value into these numbers over the standard 0-60 numbers because they reflect what I would experience in daily driving.

I did a few searches online and kept seeing 4.7 and 11.1 for the GT350, but couldn't find stats for the SS in manual. In automatic C&D has 4.0 and 2.3. I just don't understand how a car like the GT350 could take 11+ seconds to go from 30-50mph...I'm probably missing something here.

Because they are comparing a manual and automatic. Top gear acceleration means the GT350 is staying in 6th gear, while the automatic will force a downshift or two. But in the real world, you would down shift if driving a manual obviously. IMO, it's a pretty stupid way to test acceleration in that aspect.

Mike502 · 01-07-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968ss350

How does positraction on a Plymouth work? It just does!

Joe dirt was a cool movie for sure. Balls to the wall. Foot print gas pedal was epic

1968ss350 · 01-07-2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike502

Joe dirt was a cool movie for sure. Balls to the wall. Foot print gas pedal was epic

I'm glad someone got what I was going for haha

SGT Stretch · 01-08-2016, 08:33 PM

I like how for the most part this debate/discussion has been civil. very good read all around.

12-11-2015, 12:18 PM	#29
Mike502 Drives: 2016 C7 conv 7 speed. Black/black Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta. GA. Posts: 185	The 16 SS feels really strong on the on ramps. As a street car it's going to feel stronger then the 350. The 13 boss I had felt really strong as a street driver. Not as strong as the SS however. I wanted a car with all the luxury and decent 1/4 mile times that could handle the curves for under $50K I've been following the 350non R for some time now. 12.5 1/4 times weren't going to get it for me. I cancelled my order on the 350 and it's still sitting @ the plant since it was built on 11/11. Since Ford would not issue acceleration times I had to wait for the mags. As of 1/7 it still @ the plant sitting outside. __________________ Last edited by Mike502; 01-07-2016 at 12:37 PM.

12-11-2015, 05:35 PM	#33
big hammer Drives: 2002 ws6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: manitoba Posts: 1,202	At this point the SS has been faster in the 1/4 than the 350. The base 350 is actually pretty slow for its specs. And the voodoo has a horrid fuel economy rating __________________ Bolt on 2002 ls1 Trans am--- 11.5 @ 121 (1.72) 2000 da

12-12-2015, 08:04 AM	#34
Mike502 Drives: 2016 C7 conv 7 speed. Black/black Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta. GA. Posts: 185	Big hammer you are absolutely right. Another problem is there's nobody home in the low rpm range. The SS with mag ride will distroy the Boss on a road coarse with long straights. I traded one in for the SS. Can't wait to see a head 2 head between the SS 1LE option with the up grade brake package and mag ride with the GT350 track pack. Might go either way. The SS already destroys the Mustang GT big time. __________________ Last edited by Mike502; 02-14-2016 at 04:39 PM.

01-07-2016, 09:22 AM	#36
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	Guys, can you explain to me when comparing the GT350 to the SS, why they list the GT350's rolling start 5-60mph and 50-70mph numbers so high? I put a lot more value into these numbers over the standard 0-60 numbers because they reflect what I would experience in daily driving. I did a few searches online and kept seeing 4.7 and 11.1 for the GT350, but couldn't find stats for the SS in manual. In automatic C&D has 4.0 and 2.3. I just don't understand how a car like the GT350 could take 11+ seconds to go from 30-50mph...I'm probably missing something here. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

01-07-2016, 10:57 AM	#37
kdu Drives: Acura MDX Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 69	I only have one takeaway here. I need to rethink what I do for a living to be able to own so many performance cars some of you seem to have all at once. __________________ Previous - 2006 350z 6M, 2008 335i Coupe 6M Current - 2015 RC F, 2016 MDX Future - ?

12-11-2015, 12:34 PM	#30
TheSpectre Drives: Boxster GTS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: British Columbia Posts: 177	I wish I could have a GT350, a 2SS, AND an SRT 392 in my garage/driveway. But it'd be financial suicide unless I can score two of them down the road as used, and even then, it would marriage suicide. Sigh... gotta get rid of the BMW (the P-car, however, that stays!)

01-08-2016, 08:33 PM	#42
SGT Stretch Drives: 2016 Hyper Metallic Blue SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 588	I like how for the most part this debate/discussion has been civil. very good read all around. __________________

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