The 2011+ Mustang Thread

[2SSARMY]

Originally Posted by wbt

I think the limitation would come down to the lift/duration on the cams. May do no good to rev that high if there is not enough flow to support it.

I foresee the day of solenoid actuated valves. When that happens, 8-10K RPM will be no issue. We may start to see this in the next 5 to 10 years.

The days of the camshaft may be coming to a close.

A little info/discussion: http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.c...=128000&page=1

Please god limit this to american cars only. I can't stand the idea of ricers running around with their cars in first gear at 10,000rpm.

Oh. My. God.

[fazm]

ill just wait til the boss to see even higher rpm lol

[jbak]

Originally Posted by rayhawk

Another thing people overlook when looking at gearing and torque multiplication is that a more aggressive rear end ratio requires shifting to the next gear earlier, giving you less time (distance) to take advantage of that additional multiplication.
The higher overall gearing definitely gives the Mustang an advantage off the line though.

Jeez... I was gonna say the same thing but was too lazy to type. It's refreshing to see someone who understands how these things work.

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

extra weight is usually detrimental but i posted both the Mustangs and Camaros weight and wasnt posting them to compare them to eachother. These are both heavy (as are my cars), but that is the penalty we must pay for driving these cars that we like, kinda like adding the weight of a glass roof or that funny looking sunroof .that is all i was saying, it's not that deep.

My mistake. I thought you were basically sayings it's pointless to have a 3600lb+ performance car.

Originally Posted by 2SSARMY

I would actually. Blowing that much money on a car is just plain stupid. There are so many things/people in life that could use that much money. If I had enough money to buy a $1.7million car, I think I would be using that money to help people out, not spend it on myself for a car that I will drive maybe once a year.

Just saying. Humble people are always the best people.

If a billionaire decides to spend that much money on a vehicle, then it's his/her decision.

[2SSARMY]

Originally Posted by a_Username

If a billionaire decides to spend that much money on a vehicle, then it's his/her decision.

I know. I just don't agree with it.

[BigDan]

I was going to congrat Supersnake but it looks like he got his account suspended. I wonder why?

Anyways great move but why didnt you go with the 2011?

[Thrillz]

Imo i would upgrade to the 2010 GT500. One of the best mustangs ever built imo. Its night and day compared to the 07-09 models. The new GT's are going to be dime a dozen.

[BlwnSS]

gt500 will hold valuve for longer , mod the gt500 .

[SweetSandMan]

Originally Posted by EnvyTerra

Just thinking of the sound makes me throw up in my mouth :(

A thought comes to mind....those stupid little 80's carolla's with rotary motors swapped into them at the track that make even the 9-10 second drag cars sound like a whisper....lord have mercy

On a side note...it's always fun to watch those things because you can take bets on how far it will make it down the track before something goes wrong and they shut it down. I've still yet to see one make a full pass live in person

[guiLT]

Originally Posted by SweetSandMan

A thought comes to mind....those stupid little 80's carolla's with rotary motors swapped into them at the track that make even the 9-10 second drag cars sound like a whisper....lord have mercy

On a side note...it's always fun to watch those things because you can take bets on how far it will make it down the track before something goes wrong and they shut it down. I've still yet to see one make a full pass live in person

I dont mean to thread jack, but it always gets so annoying about how the back of the Carrollas havent changed in years..

[mesh]

TO THE EVIL TW1N : Rooad and Track is a reputable magazine and I'm sure their test numbers are what they got. When they mentioned the 1/8 mile runs it was in the context of running with the locals and such. So far Motor Trend, which I subscribe to, is one of the only magazine besides the specialized magazines like Mustangs and Fast Fords or 5.0 to get these ridiculous numbers for the Mustang. I believe the company which owns or used to own Motor Trend also published these specialty Ford magazines. You seem to be a lot more knowledgable about cars than I do, so I apologize if I've said anything in error.

[SweetSandMan]

Originally Posted by guiLT

I dont mean to thread jack, but it always gets so annoying about how the back of the Carrollas havent changed in years..

There's a reason that it sells so well...and I don't even think Toyota has it pin-pointed yet...so they are going to change as little as possible until they have it zeroed in on. That's what I suspect at least.

[mesh]

I had a 73 Corolla and it would not die. I finally replaced it with a 67 Camaro with a 396 out of a Chevelle SS. I bought a new v6 camry se in 2009 and traded it in for my Camaro SS. Toyotas are boring! I just bought the Camry because it had more horsepower than an 86 Vette I used to own and a 95 Z-28 I owned. It was still boring though.

[Crowley]

Originally Posted by SuperSnake

Do you think that I should trade my GT500 in for a 2011. It is practically the same quarter mile and it has a better 0-60

No, your GT500 has more potential in the power department .. fully built block / low compression made for boost vs high compression engine that may not hold boost very well (lets see what the engine can hold) ..

Crowley