Test Drove a '13 5.0. My quick review. - Page 3

sspolo · 05-26-2013, 01:53 AM

Don't know if its the same as the Camaro but maybe it has unleaded gas? I've read that the Camaro under performs if it does have 90+ gas..

Deki · 05-26-2013, 02:07 AM

Good review. I felt the same way about my 5.0 after test driving it and an SS back to back. The LS3 just feels like you're riding a wave of torque, where the 5.0 just kinda goes and doesn't give you the same sensation of acceleration. However, a 12.77@111 stock proved to me the GT was just as quick as the SS.

big hammer · 05-26-2013, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CoolStoryBro

I sold mine because of the trans. Great car aside from that. Would not go into fifth on hard access. Fought me going into second and third....

sounds exactly like my friends 2013 boss. around 2000 miles on it and they had to pull the trans. needs all new synchros. ford is trying to tell him that it's from abuse!

sweet car otherwise, but that trans is junk.

87GNX · 05-27-2013, 05:16 PM

Drive a GT 500 and you will sell your ss the next day.

bw26ss · 05-27-2013, 05:18 PM

well ya anyone would be stupid not to trade a ss for a gt500, they are totally different cars with TOTALLY DIFFERENT PRICE TAGS!!!

mikeyg36 · 05-27-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 87GNX

Drive a GT 500 and you will sell your ss the next day.

I would not trade my SS for that boat. I'd just buy a 2.9 Whipple and put that on instead.

scottc · 05-27-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayrcr3

DOHC engines tend to make more of their power higher in the RPM range. Probably why it didn't feel as quick as the SS.

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+ 1...I have a 2013 5.0 and they need to rev higher to really feel that 420 hp.

newmoon · 05-28-2013, 08:11 AM

Sounds about what I experienced with my 12 5.0. I had just come out of a torque monster in the 392 Challenger and the 5.0 felt weak. My car had the 3:73s and after installing the FRPP tune and 500 mufflers the low end punch improved. The car was fun to drive and the sound of the car under power was beautiful. Unfortunately like others have stated the MT-82 transmission is garbage. My only semi-clean pass with the car while walking it out of the hole and short shifting at 6100 rpm (anything over that locked me out of 3rd) the car ran 13:09 @ 109. I'm sure if it hadn't been for the transmission the car would have run 12:70s, so the lack of low-end torque is made up in high end power.

HeavyIOM · 05-28-2013, 03:08 PM

My 5.0 seems like its got plenty of low end grunt. i have the track pack with 3:73's so im sure that helps lol. Knock on wood my tranny has held up great so far. i know a lot of people have had problems with it, but it shifts so smooth and is geared perfect for the 5.0.

Deki · 06-03-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by calebparkin3

My 5.0 seems like its got plenty of low end grunt. i have the track pack with 3:73's so im sure that helps lol. Knock on wood my tranny has held up great so far. i know a lot of people have had problems with it, but it shifts so smooth and is geared perfect for the 5.0.

Seem like it's got a lot of low end grunt until you drive an SS, then you can really tell the difference. I came from a G37 so my GT feels like a diesel truck when it comes to torque compared to that car.

87GNX · 06-04-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Deki

Seem like it's got a lot of low end grunt until you drive an SS, then you can really tell the difference. I came from a G37 so my GT feels like a diesel truck when it comes to torque compared to that car.

I drove both and I agree the SS has more torque down low, but once over 5k, the mustang feels faster and it is.

dkp2LT · 06-04-2013, 11:24 AM

What about the '07 Corvette? What did you think of that?

mikeyg36 · 06-04-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Deki

Seem like it's got a lot of low end grunt until you drive an SS, then you can really tell the difference. I came from a G37 so my GT feels like a diesel truck when it comes to torque compared to that car.

I really need to get out and drive a 5.0...

HeavyIOM · 06-04-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Deki

Seem like it's got a lot of low end grunt until you drive an SS, then you can really tell the difference. I came from a G37 so my GT feels like a diesel truck when it comes to torque compared to that car.

I driove an SS. Its no more grunt down low then my 5.0. I can tell a diffrence up top when the SS falls on its face about 4.5-5K RPM and the 5.0 keeps pulling like a train!

I can see how people would feel more grunt down low in the SS. The SS hooks and goes, where as the 5.0 you really have to find the sweet spot or its spin city.

05-26-2013, 02:07 AM	#30
Deki Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,764 View My Garage	Good review. I felt the same way about my 5.0 after test driving it and an SS back to back. The LS3 just feels like you're riding a wave of torque, where the 5.0 just kinda goes and doesn't give you the same sensation of acceleration. However, a 12.77@111 stock proved to me the GT was just as quick as the SS. __________________ 2018 Mustang GT

05-28-2013, 08:11 AM	#36
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	Sounds about what I experienced with my 12 5.0. I had just come out of a torque monster in the 392 Challenger and the 5.0 felt weak. My car had the 3:73s and after installing the FRPP tune and 500 mufflers the low end punch improved. The car was fun to drive and the sound of the car under power was beautiful. Unfortunately like others have stated the MT-82 transmission is garbage. My only semi-clean pass with the car while walking it out of the hole and short shifting at 6100 rpm (anything over that locked me out of 3rd) the car ran 13:09 @ 109. I'm sure if it hadn't been for the transmission the car would have run 12:70s, so the lack of low-end torque is made up in high end power. __________________ 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

05-26-2013, 01:53 AM	#29
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	Don't know if its the same as the Camaro but maybe it has unleaded gas? I've read that the Camaro under performs if it does have 90+ gas..

05-27-2013, 05:16 PM	#32
87GNX Drives: Alot Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norcalifas Posts: 1,336	Drive a GT 500 and you will sell your ss the next day.

05-27-2013, 05:18 PM	#33
bw26ss Banned Drives: ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: usa Posts: 876	well ya anyone would be stupid not to trade a ss for a gt500, they are totally different cars with TOTALLY DIFFERENT PRICE TAGS!!!

05-28-2013, 03:08 PM	#37
HeavyIOM Drives: 2010 SS, 2000 Pontiac Formula Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 509	My 5.0 seems like its got plenty of low end grunt. i have the track pack with 3:73's so im sure that helps lol. Knock on wood my tranny has held up great so far. i know a lot of people have had problems with it, but it shifts so smooth and is geared perfect for the 5.0.

06-04-2013, 11:24 AM	#40
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	What about the '07 Corvette? What did you think of that?