2011 Mustang 5.0 overrated? - Page 3

newmoon · 08-18-2013, 06:56 AM

I also had both of these cars, my best for the SS 12:87 @ 109 (did have a CAI, and solo HF Cats), best for the 5.0 (FRPP tuner & 500 mufflers) 13:07 @ 109. The issue I had with my 5.0 was that I could not shift into 3rd at anything over 6000 rpms it just would lock me out, so I left a lot on the table. I do think that the 5.0 was faster than the SS though even in bonestock form.

newmoon · 08-19-2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013 RaceRed 5.0

You never had the problem looked at by a dealer?

I did, they tried changing fluid per a bulletin, that didn't help at all. The issue for the dealer was the car shifted beautiful unless it was at hard throttle. According to the Ford forums I was not alone with this issue. Some had tried aftermarket parts with some success but I didn't want to void the warranty on the car. After a bad experience with clutch issues on my LS3 I decided to cut the 5.0 loose and avoid future headaches.

newmoon · 08-19-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013 RaceRed 5.0

Ok, understood.

So, what's your next car going to be?

That's a hard question. While I would love to go out and buy an automatic ZL1, another 392, or wait on the Hellcat Challenger I'm not sure it would be a good financial move. I've been tossing the idea of going back into a 03/04 Cobra, or maybe a 87 Grand National.

Biscuitpie · 08-19-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013 RaceRed 5.0

NEGATIVE.

"Skinny tires"? LOL

Seriously dude ...

255's are skinny, "dude". And the Pirellis suck.

2012 Mustang GT · 08-27-2013, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 08-G35s/6MT

5.0's are overrated.

Here's a 5.0(intake/tune/axelaback on NT05R drag radials) versus vs Camaro5 member shiznight84. All he has is a hypertech tuner....

Fast forward to :31 seconds for direct race.

Yes we all know the G35 is the best car ever made. And the only car not effected by DA. And the 5.0 is overrated b/c the people you know can't drive. Meanwhile the rest of us run a second faster and 10 plus mph faster. Sorry chief

Biscuitpie · 08-31-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013 RaceRed 5.0

I don't have 255's, I have 235/50 18's. That said, the 8 1/2" tread width does just fine.

Seriously jack, you need to change your train of thought and start thinking about driver mod (bigger tires will not make up for driver inexperience).

Even smaller LOL. That has nothing to do with what I said. The reason you chirp is because you lose traction not because your car is fast. Smaller tires = less traction. I daily a 2013 Scion tC and I chirp second every time. Why? Because FWD and small tires.

Grabber · 08-31-2013, 01:50 PM

Chirping tires is cute.

235's are pretty small tires, especially on a 5.0.

crysalis_01 · 08-31-2013, 02:35 PM

235's????

That's what I put on my Ranger. I have a 275 front set and a 295 rear. . .and even that is probably not enough tire out back for my simple bolt on car.

08-18-2013, 06:56 AM	#29
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	I also had both of these cars, my best for the SS 12:87 @ 109 (did have a CAI, and solo HF Cats), best for the 5.0 (FRPP tuner & 500 mufflers) 13:07 @ 109. The issue I had with my 5.0 was that I could not shift into 3rd at anything over 6000 rpms it just would lock me out, so I left a lot on the table. I do think that the 5.0 was faster than the SS though even in bonestock form. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

08-31-2013, 01:50 PM	#35
Grabber Just a car guy Drives: 2016 Durango R/T AWD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 808	Chirping tires is cute. 235's are pretty small tires, especially on a 5.0. __________________ 2016 Durango R/T AWD 2014 5.0 - Ported CobraJet Manifold - SCJ Mono-Blade TB - Kooks 1-3/4" LT Headers - Kooks O/R H-pipe - Custom Intake - McLeod clutch line - Borla S-Type Axle Backs - AED Tuned - 443 RWHP / 388 RWTQ - GONE 05 GT - Sold 03 Cobra - Gone (Never Forgotten)

08-31-2013, 02:35 PM	#36
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,243	235's???? That's what I put on my Ranger. I have a 275 front set and a 295 rear. . .and even that is probably not enough tire out back for my simple bolt on car.