New Mustang 5.0L confirmed HP

theDreamer · 12-18-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by initialgemini

Are you refering to this?

Holy cr*p, you found the new Camaro.

(Sorry Bobo, had to)

MightyBobo · 12-18-2009, 02:43 PM

Little fun never hurts

Lug · 12-18-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

stone age design, stone age technology, stone age quality, stone age reliability. send it to the junk yard

true, true....but you still have to tell that to his back license plate.

MightyBobo · 12-18-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

true, true....but you still have to tell that to his back license plate.

FlinstOwned.

370Zsteve · 12-18-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

last I heard the z28 was coming out but it was going to take awhile. Live axle will stay it's a Mustang staple with the exception of the 03-04 Cobras. I can't foresee the Mustang guys will be happy with an aluminum block, it won't hold up to forced induction well without a rebuild.

Sounds to me like the engine will hold up to just about anything.

"What makes the brand-new V8 engine powering the 'Stang so potent is how engineers were able to allow the engine to breathe. All-new heads sit atop an all-new aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder sleeves. The wide distance between the heads allows for the intake ports to sit vertically on top of the engine. The engine features four valves per cylinder and twin independent variable valve timing. Tuned exhaust headers eliminate the need for aftermarket headers to let the engine breath better. Inside the engine are a forged-steel full counterweight crankshaft and four-bolt main bearings and high-performance pistons and connecting rods.
The new 5.0-liter Mustangs can be fitted with either the 6R80 automatic transmission or the MT82 six-speed manual."

-Autoweek

370Zsteve · 12-18-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

FlinstOwned.

ok ok funny, lol

sloterg · 12-18-2009, 06:18 PM

Very interesting

Pharmacist · 12-18-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

true, true....but you still have to tell that to his back license plate.

why is that? this would only last until we run into the first corner, whereby i will successfully cut the apex and fly off into the horizon, while the antiquated mustang will spin out and crash into a ditch

Pharmacist · 12-18-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

The Domestic hate runs strong in this one!

i'm canadian. ford is no more "domestic" than a fiat.

shabarivas · 12-18-2009, 06:45 PM

Ok ... stop fooling yourself... the thing has 400 ponies... thats a LOT... it will rape you in the high end and i am sure there exists a track where the stang would beat the piss out of the Z... and vice versa... but if you are talking about which car is going to be more rewarding to drive / feel / live etc - thats a different story...

Minicobra1 · 12-18-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Holy cr*p, you found the new Camaro.

(Sorry Bobo, had to)

Cool, what are those tires, BridgeSTONES

795/35/15'S

Minicobra1 · 12-18-2009, 08:51 PM

Here is an article comparing the 2

don't get me wrong, I love my Z, and in stock forum it will run circles around the mustang in a canyon cruise. On the other hand, I've owned 4 (modified) mustangs, and for very little money put into a few upgrades they can really shine. They really are a lot of bang for the buck, I beat the crap out of those cars and was really surprised at how well they held up to the abuse. Anyone that would disregard the 2011 Mustang with 400+HP as not being a real competitor, obviously lacks experience. We all know you can make any car go fast and handle good, it just takes money.

Not planning on trading in the Z anytime for a 2011 mustang though.

2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z Comparison Test on Inside Line

Togo · 12-18-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

The Domestic hate runs strong in this one!

Pharmacist is from Canada though, so technically the Mustang isn't domestic. He's hating on an import!!!

Togo · 12-18-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

i'm canadian. ford is no more "domestic" than a fiat.

Damn, I didn't read this far and i've already posted while it was pointed out 3 hours prior..

Pharmacist · 12-19-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

Ok ... stop fooling yourself... the thing has 400 ponies... thats a LOT... it will rape you in the high end and i am sure there exists a track where the stang would beat the piss out of the Z... and vice versa... but if you are talking about which car is going to be more rewarding to drive / feel / live etc - thats a different story...

typical american mentality. always obsessed with straight line speed. the only track where a mustang would win would be an oval. in fact that's the whole raison d'etre of the mustang, typical american design, just keep dropping bigger and bigger engines making more and more horsepower, while utilizing chassis and suspension design from the dinosaur era. mustang is no bargain, if anything it's incredibly overpriced for what you get. im sure if nissan dropped a 5 liter v8 it would make in excess of 450 hp and the z would smoke any mustang even in a straight line

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Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	Here is an article comparing the 2 don't get me wrong, I love my Z, and in stock forum it will run circles around the mustang in a canyon cruise. On the other hand, I've owned 4 (modified) mustangs, and for very little money put into a few upgrades they can really shine. They really are a lot of bang for the buck, I beat the crap out of those cars and was really surprised at how well they held up to the abuse. Anyone that would disregard the 2011 Mustang with 400+HP as not being a real competitor, obviously lacks experience. We all know you can make any car go fast and handle good, it just takes money. Not planning on trading in the Z anytime for a 2011 mustang though. 2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z Comparison Test on Inside Line __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

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shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Ok ... stop fooling yourself... the thing has 400 ponies... thats a LOT... it will rape you in the high end and i am sure there exists a track where the stang would beat the piss out of the Z... and vice versa... but if you are talking about which car is going to be more rewarding to drive / feel / live etc - thats a different story...