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Originally Posted by Eisenhower
Fine... maybe that's overkill. The R/T's are plenty sufficient and they start at 31k
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Charger R/Ts are close, but don't quite cut it unless the Mustang GT is caught sleeping.
While the Charger R/T and Mustang GT have a nearly identical power-to-weight ratios (R/T has more horses but weighs more). The big thing holding the R/T back is its rear end gearing, and that they only come as automatics.
The R/Ts are given a 3.07:1 rear end ratio from the factory.
The 05-06 Mustangs have a 3.55:1 rear end ratio while the 07-08s have a 3.31:1 ratio with an option for the 3.55:1.
Comparing a 3.55:1 rear end to a 3.07:1 makes a big difference in acceleration between two cars that otherwise have the same power-to-weight ratio.
A higher stall torque converter and some steeper gearing would go a long way in putting a Charger R/T deep in to the 13s in the quarter. Stock they are about a 14 flat.