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*DGthe3* · 04-22-2009, 03:00 PM

I don't see the 5.0 engine weighing much more or less than the current 4.6, nothing significant anyway. The rest of the car might be a different story though.

But anyway, if Jag can only manage 385/380 out of their direct injection 5.0L V8 DOHC engine, I don't know how Ford will get 400/400 in a Mustang with a very similar engine. It is not a matter of technical feasibility -thats the easy part. No, its about cost: Ford isn't going to put a $10 000 engine into a $30 000 car.

04-22-2009, 03:00 PM	#82
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I don't see the 5.0 engine weighing much more or less than the current 4.6, nothing significant anyway. The rest of the car might be a different story though. But anyway, if Jag can only manage 385/380 out of their direct injection 5.0L V8 DOHC engine, I don't know how Ford will get 400/400 in a Mustang with a very similar engine. It is not a matter of technical feasibility -thats the easy part. No, its about cost: Ford isn't going to put a $10 000 engine into a $30 000 car. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum