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crysalis_01 · 07-17-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGhosty

I think we are seeing the death of the v6 mustang with these new numbers, which is a shame.

No doubt. The 3.7 is literally on borrowed time.

Muscle Car Memories · 07-17-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by crysalis_01

No doubt. The 3.7 is literally on borrowed time.

I never liked V6's in any form so I like the idea of that Turbo 4 from Ford, I am sure Chevy will soon follow suit...

crysalis_01 · 07-17-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

I never liked V6's in any form so I like the idea of that Turbo 4 from Ford, I am sure Chevy will soon follow suit...

Like any good company, they'll follow the market. The question is will they use the 2.0, strengthen and add a turbo to the 2.5, or develop another displacement I4 to use?

Unreal · 07-17-2014, 11:17 PM

5.0s have the same thing though. Once you are modding comparing stuff just goes out the window. A tune on a current 5.0 is a solid 30hp. Probably the same or more on the new one.

trademaster · 07-17-2014, 11:39 PM

I think Ford is sandbagging on the tune until gen 6 Camaro. I bet we see GT350 hit and power increases across the board right before or after chevy launches gen 6.

TheReaper · 07-17-2014, 11:56 PM

The 2017 Mustang will have a big HP boost to deal with the Gen 6 Camaro. Both cars will hit the dealer lots at the same time.

VADER SS L99 · 07-18-2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

5.0s have the same thing though. Once you are modding comparing stuff just goes out the window. A tune on a current 5.0 is a solid 30hp. Probably the same or more on the new one.

derklug · 07-18-2014, 12:30 AM

The thing to remember is that Ford wants to sell Mustangs globally, many European countries tax cars on engine displacement. Turbo/non-turbo isn't considered so the Ecoboost will be the choice of budget minded Europeans who don't want to pay for the V-6 or the V-8.

Q'smuscle · 07-18-2014, 12:36 AM

I think they said the Ecoboost would have more HP. But they didn't say that they were going to purposely take away power from the v6! Lmao..... come-on Ford .... really ..

Unreal · 07-18-2014, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

Ok? What is BS? I got 35rwhp from a tune on my 5.0 that is a 2012. He said LT1s get 30hp from a tune, well so do 5.0s. Like I said, once cars are modded it is nothing more than who has more money. Both can make whatever you want.

PYROLYSIS · 07-18-2014, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I bet it lands around the same time as the previous 5.0, maybe slightly faster. With the added weight and IRS, the power bump probably won't help much.

Yeah, but you can lock the front wheels and roast the tires in preparation, all at your local stop light.

2010-1SS-IBM · 07-18-2014, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by crysalis_01

That's one thing that needs to be remembered, this is much more than S197 with 15hp/10tq increase.

Exactly. Now it's more inline with the Camaro GM made 5 years ago. Way to go, Ford!

Q'smuscle · 07-18-2014, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

I never liked V6's in any form so I like the idea of that Turbo 4 from Ford, I am sure Chevy will soon follow suit...

Uh, Wait! So you think saying that you have a 4 banger sounds better or is better in a muscle car ?

Fenderaddict2 · 07-18-2014, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Is it me or is no one excited for this car?

Really? Not a car guy? I'm always excited to hear what's up with the Corvette, Camaro, Mustang, Challenger and BMW M cars. Each makes the other stronger.

07-17-2014, 11:17 PM	#172
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	5.0s have the same thing though. Once you are modding comparing stuff just goes out the window. A tune on a current 5.0 is a solid 30hp. Probably the same or more on the new one. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

07-17-2014, 11:56 PM	#174
TheReaper Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 750	The 2017 Mustang will have a big HP boost to deal with the Gen 6 Camaro. Both cars will hit the dealer lots at the same time. __________________ 2018 GT 10R80-355

07-18-2014, 12:30 AM	#176
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	The thing to remember is that Ford wants to sell Mustangs globally, many European countries tax cars on engine displacement. Turbo/non-turbo isn't considered so the Ecoboost will be the choice of budget minded Europeans who don't want to pay for the V-6 or the V-8. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

07-17-2014, 11:39 PM	#173
trademaster Drives: 12 MP4-12C, 16 Quattroporte Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Working Posts: 707	I think Ford is sandbagging on the tune until gen 6 Camaro. I bet we see GT350 hit and power increases across the board right before or after chevy launches gen 6.

07-18-2014, 12:36 AM	#177
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	I think they said the Ecoboost would have more HP. But they didn't say that they were going to purposely take away power from the v6! Lmao..... come-on Ford .... really ..