2011+ Mustang people. I need your help!

v6sonoma · 07-28-2011, 10:14 AM

Ok here's the skinny. My brother is a big Mustang fan and is ready to buy a new 5.0. He's always bought used cars usually a few years old and this will be his first new car. While I would much rather he get a Camaro I know he really wants a stang but while doing some research he saw the issues with the manual they are having. Basically I want to know if anyone here has had any issues with their's and if it was fixed, if it's still an ongoing problem, and finally what is/are the best Mustang forum's to do my own research? (God I feel dirty

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Chrisrp454 · 07-28-2011, 10:15 AM

Now! Go wash your hands!

bmwdon · 07-28-2011, 10:54 AM

any forum or concetrated area for a particular model/brand of car is going to have "higher" rates or claims of issues. the 6 speed from china has a few documented (youtube) instances of it having issues. I think the performance oriented folks are swapping out to a older trans that came from the 05-09 models or something like that. can't seem to go wrong with the new 5.0 motor though, a real strong runner.

v6sonoma · 07-28-2011, 12:54 PM

Favorite/best forum?

snakekiller · 07-29-2011, 02:25 AM

svtperformance by far is the best Mustang forum i ever been to.

wbt · 07-30-2011, 02:07 AM

I'll be happy to help.

I drive a 2011 GT with the M6 MT-82. The mentioned trans issues can be linked to the stock clutch pressure plate bolts backing out. This caused the clutch to not allow full disengagement leading to premature synchro wear in the transmissions. Ford realized the issue and has been using revised pressure plate bolts since early this year.

That said, I have not had a single issue. I replaced the stock shifter, clutch and trans fluid as a proactive step however never experienced a problem with the stock clutch or shifter with quite a few passes at the track with stickies.

My current setup:
RAM dual disk 9.5" clutch with aluminum flywheel
Barton shifter with deflection bracket
RP 75w-90 gear oil

It is the best manual transmission I have driven. Past manual trans cars:

2010 GT500 - TR6060
2010 Camaro SS - TR6060
2010 Mustang GT - TR3650
2008 Caliber SRT4 - Getrag DMT-6
1990 Mustang LX 5.0 - T5

My 2011 GT runs mid-11's and shifts like butter at the track. I am happy to answer any additional questions if needed.

wbt · 07-30-2011, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snakekiller

svtperformance by far is the best Mustang forum i ever been to.

modularfords.com has the best tech by far.

SVT_SRT · 07-30-2011, 02:22 AM

the Auto is faster, some manuals have problems some don't. He should be more worried about the #8 cyclinder blowing on the new 5.0's when you tuning them, unless he wants to keep it stock. with the vct the new 5.0's have a global spark controller and some tunes are changing those parameters and it causes the #8(the hottest) cylinder to go .

fielderLS3 · 07-30-2011, 02:24 AM

No issues with my transmission. I think it was more of a problem with earlier production runs, but has been rectified now, like the Tremec output shaft issue.

Also, if your friend plans on modding/tuning, he needs to make damn sure he goes to a good tuner who knows what he's doing. Bad, second rate tunes have been destroying 5.0s. Ford racing has one that increases torque by 60 ft/lbs at 1500 RPM, and preserves the powertrain warranty to 3 years/36K miles. For the record, I've kept mine bone stock, though.

BigDan · 07-30-2011, 02:27 AM

go auto

Darkstar November · 07-30-2011, 02:29 AM

best tech is hands down s197forum

and 10k race miles on mine no issues

wbt · 07-30-2011, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John@Torq

best tech is hands down s197forum

and 10k race miles on mine no issues

Disagree.....s197 is full of a-holes and idiots and you have to be a member to browse the sub-forums.

Jon Lund would be my recommendation for a tune. I would stay away from:

BBR
Brenspeed
Bama/American Muscle

Darkstar November · 07-30-2011, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbt

Disagree.....s197 is full of a-holes and idiots and you have to be a member to browse the sub-forums.

Jon Lund would be my recommendation for a tune. I would stay away from:

BBR
Brenspeed
Bama/American Muscle

or us here at torq.

i made 411rwhp on pout mustang dyno tune hpipe and cai

s197 has tons of great info. you just need thick skin

ckaram · 07-30-2011, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbt

My current setup:
RAM dual disk 9.5" clutch with aluminum flywheel
Barton shifter with deflection bracket
RP 75w-90 gear oil

Hey wbt, how's the dual disk in everyday driving? Any concerns and if you had to do it all over again would you use the same setup?

Thanks

07-28-2011, 10:14 AM	#1
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	2011+ Mustang people. I need your help! Ok here's the skinny. My brother is a big Mustang fan and is ready to buy a new 5.0. He's always bought used cars usually a few years old and this will be his first new car. While I would much rather he get a Camaro I know he really wants a stang but while doing some research he saw the issues with the manual they are having. Basically I want to know if anyone here has had any issues with their's and if it was fixed, if it's still an ongoing problem, and finally what is/are the best Mustang forum's to do my own research? (God I feel dirty ) __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

07-28-2011, 10:15 AM	#2
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	Now! Go wash your hands! __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

07-28-2011, 10:54 AM	#3
bmwdon I refuse to go smurfy Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,311	any forum or concetrated area for a particular model/brand of car is going to have "higher" rates or claims of issues. the 6 speed from china has a few documented (youtube) instances of it having issues. I think the performance oriented folks are swapping out to a older trans that came from the 05-09 models or something like that. can't seem to go wrong with the new 5.0 motor though, a real strong runner. __________________ -Bill...the Camaro was my wifes, now she's got a minivan Challenger- 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Procharger D1 Supercharger: 10.895 @ 126.720 MPH

07-28-2011, 12:54 PM	#4
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Favorite/best forum? __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

07-30-2011, 02:24 AM	#9
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	No issues with my transmission. I think it was more of a problem with earlier production runs, but has been rectified now, like the Tremec output shaft issue. Also, if your friend plans on modding/tuning, he needs to make damn sure he goes to a good tuner who knows what he's doing. Bad, second rate tunes have been destroying 5.0s. Ford racing has one that increases torque by 60 ft/lbs at 1500 RPM, and preserves the powertrain warranty to 3 years/36K miles. For the record, I've kept mine bone stock, though. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

07-29-2011, 02:25 AM	#5
snakekiller Drives: f150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 281	svtperformance by far is the best Mustang forum i ever been to.

07-30-2011, 02:07 AM	#6
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	I'll be happy to help. I drive a 2011 GT with the M6 MT-82. The mentioned trans issues can be linked to the stock clutch pressure plate bolts backing out. This caused the clutch to not allow full disengagement leading to premature synchro wear in the transmissions. Ford realized the issue and has been using revised pressure plate bolts since early this year. That said, I have not had a single issue. I replaced the stock shifter, clutch and trans fluid as a proactive step however never experienced a problem with the stock clutch or shifter with quite a few passes at the track with stickies. My current setup: RAM dual disk 9.5" clutch with aluminum flywheel Barton shifter with deflection bracket RP 75w-90 gear oil It is the best manual transmission I have driven. Past manual trans cars: 2010 GT500 - TR6060 2010 Camaro SS - TR6060 2010 Mustang GT - TR3650 2008 Caliber SRT4 - Getrag DMT-6 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 - T5 My 2011 GT runs mid-11's and shifts like butter at the track. I am happy to answer any additional questions if needed.

07-30-2011, 02:22 AM	#8
SVT_SRT Drives: 2009 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 203	the Auto is faster, some manuals have problems some don't. He should be more worried about the #8 cyclinder blowing on the new 5.0's when you tuning them, unless he wants to keep it stock. with the vct the new 5.0's have a global spark controller and some tunes are changing those parameters and it causes the #8(the hottest) cylinder to go . __________________ 2009 GT500 11.3 @124.7 (CAI/pulley/tune/xpipe) 560/558

07-30-2011, 02:27 AM	#10
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	go auto

07-30-2011, 02:29 AM	#11
Darkstar November Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: south florida Posts: 262	best tech is hands down s197forum and 10k race miles on mine no issues

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