A look at a 2016 Mustang GT compared to my 2014 2SS

[Torquemonster]

Originally Posted by DOC52

That test being referenced wasn't a very even test, the ls3 was a crate motor and a used f150 5.0. Have any of you actually raced bolt on 5.0's? They're incredibly fast for very few mods. I love my cammed 5th gen but a basic 5.0 with a tune, torque converter and slicks can run low 11s all day.

I agree. Until these guys have been in one, driven one, and experienced one, they won't know the raw power that the 5.0 could potentially put down. The stock 5.0 I drove was VERY fast and just felt like a monster, so I could imagine with some bolt ins and a tune the 5.0 would be an animal, and I've driven some fast cars, from Z06s to GT500s and 350s. The real world power that the coyote puts down is very very impressive given its price point.

I wish I would have started with a 1LE, it makes it that much harder for me to catch up with the performance package that my dads came with in his mustang. Oh well, just going to cost me a little more in upgrades than I originally anticipated. Lol

[GossipSquirrelJelena]

Originally Posted by DOC52

That test being referenced wasn't a very even test, the ls3 was a crate motor and a used f150 5.0. Have any of you actually raced bolt on 5.0's? They're incredibly fast for very few mods. I love my cammed 5th gen but a basic 5.0 with a tune, torque converter and slicks can run low 11s all day.

Correct. Low 11s are weight reduction cars. My heavy premium automatic GT will run 11.5-11.6 with 50 pounds of junk in the trunk and the exact mods you listed. Not trying to mess this thread up. But Just adding a Cam to a LSx motor doesn't turn it into a world beater. So 6_speed. What does your best slip look like? Always interested in what other racers are getting with a certain set-up.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by GossipSquirrelJelena

[B]Correct. Low 11s are weight reduction cars. My heavy premium automatic GT will run 11.5-11.6 with 50 pounds of junk in the trunk and the exact mods you listed. Not trying to mess this thread up. But Just adding a Cam to a LSx motor doesn't turn it into a world beater. So 6_speed. What does your best slip look like?[/B] Always interested in what other racers are getting with a certain set-up.

This is where we are for some folk's...

[GossipSquirrelJelena]

LOL I do love me some of the stories I read on the interwebs. Nobody does cams on the GTs. For the cost of cams plus install. You could get a blower and have 600 wheel instead of 450 wheel HP.

[Unreal]

My loaded 2012 GT, that is my wife's car with CAI/Tune/Tires/Converter runs 11.8-11.9s all night long in Phoenix. Never had an issue with any NA camaros, and beat many blown ones. Car doesn't make crap for power (377rwhp) but can pull 1.60-1.61 60's all night long and run good times. There is more to 1/4 mile times than power, and the mustangs just hook and book.

I believe the new mustangs do have oil/temp/etc gauges, you just have to pull them up on the screen in the dash. The 2010-2014s all had that, so I couldn't seem them removing it, especially when it has the digital part of the dash they are displayed on.

[GossipSquirrelJelena]

The S550s have the digital gauges located between the tach and the speedo. My best sixty on the circle-D 4C so far has been 1.62. My wife took up drag racing two year ago. The 15 GT is her car. So far she's run a best of 11.80@116 on a hot June evening. My best has been 11.7s. In the fall when we see -1200 DA that'll be an 11.5-11.6. She still needs to work on her consistency but she doesn't loose many races on drive in street night.

[DOC52]

Never really got the point of name calling or insulting people over a forum, but that's just me. I'm curious you trapped 104 n/a but then mentioned spray. So is the 104 on bottle or not?

[DOC52]

Originally Posted by Grabber

Sake of saving face, you did come into this thread after it ran its course and then posted "There is no way a Mustang with boltons and cams will beat an LS3 with the same. The LS3 will SPANK ANY mustang mod for mod."

Looks like you ran an 1/8 mile, your time is good for a 12.2-12.3, but, the trap is around 125 MPH in the 1/4. So, something tells me you don't know how to launch the car, or, you added a ton of power and have no traction.

The original debate was N/A Bolt-ons for Bolt-ons. I don't see many 450 RWHP SS's with just Bolt-ons as I do 5.0's.

To respond to your previous quotes. I've always been a car guy, a Mustang is just a choice because I like the styling and the way it drives. I am actually getting rid of it for a car that isn't fast by any means as I don't really care about speed.

I've given H/C SS's a hand full in my bolt-on 5.0 and I've also had my ass handed to me by them as well, among many other cars. By no means is a car like mine or even yours fast. They are quick. Want to talk about fast? Let's look at low 8 second TT UGR Lambo's or trapping 200+ MPH in the 1/2 mile. That's fast in my eyes.

You have a stout car, but, you're underestimating the potential of other cars, just as many of the owners of those cars, such as 5.0's do all too often. I personally dislike and cannot stand 95% of Mustang owners. Most that think they have the cats ass of the car world, best looking, etc.

I see you have an AED tune. Those guys are in my area. They tune all the Mustangs I'm referencing.

[Grabber]

Originally Posted by DOC52

I see you have an AED tune. Those guys are in my area. They tune all the Mustangs I'm referencing.

Shaun @ AED is a great dude. When it comes to the 5.0 platform, I'd say he is much better at what he does compared to the rest of the tuners around the country.

Wish I could meet him in person and check out his shop.

[Unreal]

Why is it that people always goto "my car is faster so I must be right". I almost always find these people are short, muscle freaks, or picked on a lot as a kid. Dumping a ton of money into a car doesn't make you correct, and defaulting to calling people out just shows you have some sort of bully issues.

[Unreal]

Nope, full weight, leather, premium car. Radial street tire that I drive all around on.

Circle D 4C converter here too. Bone stock motor from TB to pan, never been open. No intake manifold, tb, headers. Still stock OEM mufflers, etc.

[Mkn95u0]

Originally Posted by Unreal

Nope, full weight, leather, premium car. Radial street tire that I drive all around on.

Circle D 4C converter here too. Bone stock motor from TB to pan, never been open. No intake manifold, tb, headers. Still stock OEM mufflers, etc.

I don't see how that is possible

[Mkn95u0]

Originally Posted by GossipSquirrelJelena

The argument was never about a Cammed/Nitrous car. The original claim was a Cammed Camaro will destroy any Mustang.
Not the case.

agreed - it's possible, but doesn't take much for the Mustang to punch back.

[Unreal]

Originally Posted by Mkn95u0

I don't see how that is possible

Same way glass roof loaded cars with headers, good stall run 11.5-11.6s.