Test Drove a '13 5.0. My quick review.

[87GNX]

Originally Posted by calebparkin3

I driove an SS. Its no more grunt down low then my 5.0. I can tell a diffrence up top when the SS falls on its face about 4.5-5K RPM and the 5.0 keeps pulling like a train!

I can see how people would feel more grunt down low in the SS. The SS hooks and goes, where as the 5.0 you really have to find the sweet spot or its spin city.

That's dohc for you.

[20131LS]

I was next to one in traffic today and all I have to say is they sound awesome!!! That exhaust note is just perfect. It made me think of my old LT1 Z28 with long tubes and Loudmouth and how I thought that sounded great. Looking back, it probably just sounded loud.

[Fenderaddict2]

Originally Posted by Jayrcr3

DOHC engines tend to make more of their power higher in the RPM range. Probably why it didn't feel as quick as the SS.

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This is true. The Camaros I drove felt like they lept of the line harder, but the 5.0, well at least my version of it just keeps pulling in a linear manner. Serious if I just drove my car on the street I may have leaned more toward the GM. But until the ZL1 came along the Mustang was the track day winner.

[Fenderaddict2]

Originally Posted by calebparkin3

I driove an SS. Its no more grunt down low then my 5.0. I can tell a diffrence up top when the SS falls on its face about 4.5-5K RPM and the 5.0 keeps pulling like a train!

I can see how people would feel more grunt down low in the SS. The SS hooks and goes, where as the 5.0 you really have to find the sweet spot or its spin city.

Ah yes, the sweet spot. He's right about that.

[HeavyIOM]

Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2

This is true. The Camaros I drove felt like they lept of the line harder, but the 5.0, well at least my version of it just keeps pulling in a linear manner. Serious if I just drove my car on the street I may have leaned more toward the GM. But until the ZL1 came along the Mustang was the track day winner.

I think its that way because with the SS no spin. The 5.0 you have to have a certain touch with. Just IMO. When the mustang hooks like the Camaro it feels about the same.

[bw26ss]

I've yet to find a spot where my ss falls flat on its face? I really have to feather it off the line too, because of wheel spin.

[HeavyIOM]

Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2

Ah yes, the sweet spot. He's right about that.

Haha Posted before i saw this lol

[HeavyIOM]

Originally Posted by bw26ss

I've yet to find a spot where my ss falls flat on its face? I really have to feather it off the line too, because of wheel spin.

Is your modded? I know stock Could punch and go with very little spin. Also stock 4.5-5 RPM and I could deff feel it fall. It could be that the Mustang pulls so hard in that RPM range that it just feels like that to me

[mikeyg36]

Originally Posted by calebparkin3

Is your modded? I know stock Could punch and go with very little spin. Also stock 4.5-5 RPM and I could deff feel it fall. It could be that the Mustang pulls so hard in that RPM range that it just feels like that to me

Mine falls flat right around 6200-6300. It pulls hard in the 5k