Test drove a 5.0 Today

Shyne · 09-07-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That's awesome! I will have to look into it, though down the road I am going to get the Steeda CAI and SCT Tune so it's probably a moot point. But that's awesome that Ford did that for him.

I wish Nissan gave us that kind of support.

if u saw the numbers that came out with ford racing parts, the filter/muffler kit/tune, it states 16 hp/8tq, but made 60 lb-ft at 1500 with 93 octane, and elminates the skip shift. looks like the non-racers like the kit cause of the extra enjoyability with the torque and the warranty being intact.

Kirkster · 09-07-2010, 08:10 PM

well Sammy is very well known in the SCCA corner and basically has flogged everyone with the Shelby since 2007 (with the camero before that).

So when he told ford there was a problem they listened and sent out an engineer...

m4a1mustang · 09-07-2010, 08:15 PM

That's still pretty cool.

I can't get over the sport mode in this car. It lets me kick the tail out quite a bit and if I start to spin the tires too much it won't cut all power... it just backs it off slightly so I can keep going (even with a little spin still). Kind of wild!

Red370 · 09-07-2010, 08:17 PM

what I appreciate about ford, is that they almost encourage modifications, you can order the car with packages already pre installed, I'm sure they'll be offering the FRPP/Whipple supercharger kits in the near future as a dealer installed option. BTW, 8 psi takes the 5.0 beyond 600hp and 550 ft/lbs....

Pharmacist · 09-07-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

what I appreciate about ford, is that they almost encourage modifications, you can order the car with packages already pre installed, I'm sure they'll be offering the FRPP/Whipple supercharger kits in the near future as a dealer installed option. BTW, 8 psi takes the 5.0 beyond 600hp and 550 ft/lbs....

true, ford is unusual in how it supports mods and tracking their cars. most other manufacturers would throw a fit if you use their cars other than for getting groceries.

to them. still won't buy a mustang though.

Lemers · 09-07-2010, 08:18 PM

Why don't you update your "drives" area under your David Bowie Goblin King avi.

m4a1mustang · 09-07-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Why don't you update your "drives" area under your David Bowie Goblin King avi.

I'm a little bit sentimental. I'll do it in a few days.

There's one thing I REALLY miss about the Z... the storage cubby! That's the coolest thing ever and definitely one of those things you don't miss until it's gone. I have to come up with a whole new system for storing toll money and other randoms.

Red370 · 09-07-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Why don't you update your "drives" area under your David Bowie Goblin King avi.

I thought that was David Bowie in "Cats"

m4a1mustang · 09-07-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I thought that was David Bowie in "Cats"

Hell no. Jareth the Goblin King FTW!

Oh and Jennifer Connelly is effing hot.

Lemers · 09-07-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I thought that was David Bowie in "Cats"

No it's the Labrynth and he plays the goblin king.

Red370 · 09-07-2010, 08:19 PM

btw, I got off on a two way off ramp today next to a Roush 427... needless to say, he hates the 5.0 now.

m4a1mustang · 09-07-2010, 08:23 PM

Anyways guys, I'm out for the night.

Red370 · 09-07-2010, 08:25 PM

ooh, just did some research on the Roush, now I know why they hate 5.0's, it makes me LOLz.

mattjk · 09-08-2010, 02:48 AM

new 5.0 is really impressive! Congrats on the purchase!

Lemers · 09-08-2010, 07:55 AM

I'll just keep my z and when the miles get up there and the engine starts to go. Then I'll think about putting in the less expensive but more powerful 5.0.

Really by the time that happens there will be a much more powerful engine availible out there.

09-07-2010, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 21	well Sammy is very well known in the SCCA corner and basically has flogged everyone with the Shelby since 2007 (with the camero before that). So when he told ford there was a problem they listened and sent out an engineer... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

09-07-2010, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	That's still pretty cool. I can't get over the sport mode in this car. It lets me kick the tail out quite a bit and if I start to spin the tires too much it won't cut all power... it just backs it off slightly so I can keep going (even with a little spin still). Kind of wild! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-07-2010, 08:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	what I appreciate about ford, is that they almost encourage modifications, you can order the car with packages already pre installed, I'm sure they'll be offering the FRPP/Whipple supercharger kits in the near future as a dealer installed option. BTW, 8 psi takes the 5.0 beyond 600hp and 550 ft/lbs.... __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

09-07-2010, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 54	Why don't you update your "drives" area under your David Bowie Goblin King avi. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

09-07-2010, 08:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	btw, I got off on a two way off ramp today next to a Roush 427... needless to say, he hates the 5.0 now. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

09-07-2010, 08:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Anyways guys, I'm out for the night. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-07-2010, 08:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	ooh, just did some research on the Roush, now I know why they hate 5.0's, it makes me LOLz. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

09-08-2010, 02:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 268	new 5.0 is really impressive! Congrats on the purchase!

09-08-2010, 07:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 54	I'll just keep my z and when the miles get up there and the engine starts to go. Then I'll think about putting in the less expensive but more powerful 5.0. Really by the time that happens there will be a much more powerful engine availible out there. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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