Test drove a 5.0 Today

theDreamer · 09-08-2010, 11:27 AM

The thing was the Camaro launched in what? Mid-2009
Ford already had the 5.0 under development way before, I think the only decision Ford had to pick was what year they wanted to launch it in.

shadoquad · 09-08-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The thing was the Camaro launched in what? Mid-2009
Ford already had the 5.0 under development way before, I think the only decision Ford had to pick was what year they wanted to launch it in.

So, Ford had no idea that Chevy was developing the Camaro while they were developing the '11 Mustang? Maybe I'm too much a skeptic at heart, but I don't buy it, guys.

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

So, Ford had no idea that Chevy was developing the Camaro while they were developing the '11 Mustang? Maybe I'm too much a skeptic at heart, but I don't buy it, guys.

You might not buy that, but you will buy my intakes. Or else.

theDreamer · 09-08-2010, 11:31 AM

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So, Ford had no idea that Chevy was developing the Camaro while they were developing the '11 Mustang? Maybe I'm too much a skeptic at heart, but I don't buy it, guys.

The original Camaro design was in 2006, but no one knew how the engine was going to perform. Early estimates put the Camaro in the 12.6-.8 range of the 1/4 mile, and look where it ended up, the 13.1 (13.0 with a very very good driver).

Not saying nothing the Camaro did pushed the new 5.0 in some ways, but the current Mustang as we see it was already on schedule just when it launched was uncertain.

Pushing_Tin · 09-08-2010, 12:15 PM

Competition is a good thing for consumers, just like the cell phone makers are always innovating and making phones smarter, faster and better. It's no different for cars.

FuszNissan · 09-08-2010, 01:03 PM

Are you planning on making some intakes?

Modshack · 09-08-2010, 01:07 PM

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Are you planning on making some intakes?

Probably not Lou...My standard VTDA box (a single) starts to choke up over 350 hp...Great on the Audi's and VW's it was designed for, but not appropriate here. The Stang is probably pushing 450 hp now with the intake/tune/exhaust. This is a Steeda System which integrates the front fresh air grill feed. IAT's at ambient...Can't get much better than that!

FuszNissan · 09-08-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Probably not Lou...My standard VTDA box (a single) starts to choke up over 350 hp...Great on the Audi's and VW's it was designed for, but not appropriate here. The Stang is probably pushing 450 hp now with the intake/tune/exhaust. This is a Steeda System which integrates the front fresh air grill feed. IAT's at ambient...Can't get much better than that!

I am sure this won't stop you from tinkering with it....lol

FuszNissan · 09-08-2010, 01:17 PM

If it was a 2010, I can see this statement holding some truth.

shadoquad · 09-08-2010, 01:22 PM

I'm glad all the Mustang guys have their new toy. I still like the Z better. But I hope everyone enjoys their car as much as I do mine.

I'll probably never buy a Stang myself, but that's certainly only a personal bias. The performance is tremendous for the price, and Ford's build quality has sharply improved in the last five years or so.

Nitex · 09-08-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm glad all the Mustang guys have their new toy. I still like the Z better. But I hope everyone enjoys their car as much as I do mine.

I'll probably never buy a Stang myself, but that's certainly only a personal bias. The performance is tremendous for the price, and Ford's build quality has sharply improved in the last five years or so.

Hah thanks to malali.. My dads old boss here at boeing! Man i wish he was still here, our dream liner would be done years ago, cheaper, faster and better quality haha..

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 01:33 PM

Mullaly is awesome. Ford has been up in the top five on the reliability and quality charts since he came on. It always gives me a chuckle when Pharmacist comes in to try to tell me that Ford is less reliable than Nissan when Ford is consistently ranked higher.

Build quality on this car is as good if not better in some areas than the 370 is. Both are very, very solid cars.

Modshack · 09-08-2010, 01:36 PM

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Build quality on this car is as good if not better in some areas than the 370 is. Both are very, very solid cars.

Gotta agree here! This car is very well screwed together..

Nitex · 09-08-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Mullaly is awesome. Ford has been up in the top five on the reliability and quality charts since he came on. It always gives me a chuckle when Pharmacist comes in to try to tell me that Ford is less reliable than Nissan when Ford is consistently ranked higher.

Build quality on this car is as good if not better in some areas than the 370 is. Both are very, very solid cars.

Hah met the guy numerous times as a kid while my dad worked for him at boeing, and i still butcher the hell out of his name.

Modshack · 09-08-2010, 01:53 PM

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Hah met the guy numerous times as a kid while my dad worked for him at boeing, and i still butcher the hell out of his name.

LOL...I went to High School with Lee Iacocca's Nephew Teddy....Back when he was the Mustang God....Just a few years ago as you can guess..

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Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 229	Competition is a good thing for consumers, just like the cell phone makers are always innovating and making phones smarter, faster and better. It's no different for cars.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	I'm glad all the Mustang guys have their new toy. I still like the Z better. But I hope everyone enjoys their car as much as I do mine. I'll probably never buy a Stang myself, but that's certainly only a personal bias. The performance is tremendous for the price, and Ford's build quality has sharply improved in the last five years or so.

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