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Originally Posted by GMRULZ
2010 GT500 540hp on 9lbs boost
2013GT500 662hp on 15lbs of boost
15-20rwhp per lb of boost difference just a guess=6lbs diff x 20rwhp= 120rwhp or 6lbs diff x 15rwhp=90rwhp. So the 2010 would gain 90-120rwhp over its 540flywheel rating by adding 6lbs of boost bringing it to 15lbs like the 2013.. Seems to me they could have kept the same package slapped on a more effecient blower intercooler setup for the higher boost, do a pulley sway and they would have been done.
So is anyone else not seeing the correlation here.... Ie.. people that mod the 2010-2012`s`s will be close to on par w/ modded 2013`s at the same boost level. The 2013 will be make more power w/ the more effecient intercooler blower set up and it has a lil more displacement but it probably won`t be a large amount. The 5.4 is already built for boost ie.. forged ect.. how much more peak maxed out boost can a forged built for boost 5.8 take over the 5.4? Probably not much if any.
If I was looking for a car I`d scoop up a 2010 GT500 at a steal because of all the people jumping on the 2013, pulley down, add a better intercooler setup or a whipple and spank 2013`s all day long at the same boost level for less money.   |
A few things though...
The 2013's have quite a bit more updates then just more power over the 10-12 MY's
Revised gearing, 0-65 in first gear and can do the 1/4 in third gear.
helps make blistering fast 1/4 mile times because of less shifting and better torque management.
Traction control
carbon fiber drive shaft
whole drive train beefed up
better cams
better flowing heads
track apps
torsen limited slip diff
bigger brakes
better tires
HID/LED headlights and tail lights
better suspension
better aero
The cool feeling of knowing you have the most powerful production engine in the world in your car
The cool feeling of knowing you have the fastest muscle car ever made and the only one ever to join the very distinct 200 mph club
Just to name a few...
