Test drove a 5.0 Today

Endgame · 09-08-2010, 08:35 AM

If you would have picked up the Boss, I would have said: HI FIVE!! FREAKIN SICK!!!

Instead, I will say: Cool Stang!

Either way, go kick some Camaro's butts!

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

If you would have picked up the Boss, I would have said: HI FIVE!! FREAKIN SICK!!!

Instead, I will say: Cool Stang!

Either way, go kick some Camaro's butts!

We'll see where I'm at next year. My current plan is to pick up a 370Z Roadster next year to go alongside my Mustang, but that could all change.

The Boss is going to be an absolute world-beater, there's no doubt about that.

FuszNissan · 09-08-2010, 09:13 AM

Or if it had the viper engine to help push it's fat ***.

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Or if it had the viper engine to help push it's fat ***.

And some anti-gravity device to help it turn and stop.

GZ3 · 09-08-2010, 09:21 AM

so I test drove a 5.0 yesterday, and other than the TQ(AWESOME!), i was not impressed or blown away as other have been gasing it up to be. I will say this is the first respectable pony car since the ol school era. but it did not feel so much OMGness faster than my Z, infact at highway speeds it felt the same, and it def felt slower than my C6. I still say that motor trend glorious stock run of 12.7 was inflated bologna, especially after driving it.

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

so I test drove a 5.0 yesterday, and other than the TQ(AWESOME!), i was not impressed or blown away as other have been gasing it up to be. I will say this is the first respectable pony car since the ol school era. but it did not feel so much OMGness faster than my Z, infact at highway speeds it felt the same, and it def felt slower than my C6. I still say that motor trend glorious stock run of 12.7 was inflated bologna, especially after driving it.

There have been a few owners running those times with 3.73s stock.

Most guys with CAI + Tune and exhaust are running low 12s.

GZ3 · 09-08-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

There have been a few owners running those times with 3.73s stock.

Most guys with CAI + Tune and exhaust are running low 12s.

oh dont get me wrong...i dont wanna run into one from a dead stop...no sir....how does your highway speed feels in comparison

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

oh dont get me wrong...i dont wanna run into one from a dead stop...no sir....how does your highway speed feels in comparison

Pulls harder than the Z on the highway for sure, but like you said, it's not a crazy difference. The big differences are in the first few gears. The Z is pretty fast when it's already moving.

I would still expect my Mustang to pull on my Z pretty good from a highway roll, though. Nothing crazy like it would from a stop, but I think you'd have to be at like a 100+ roll for the Z and it's lighter weight and better drag numbers to even the fight out.

But, FWIW, I try not to compare the two cars. They are vastly different and I love them both for what they are.

Red370 · 09-08-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

so I test drove a 5.0 yesterday, and other than the TQ(AWESOME!), i was not impressed or blown away as other have been gasing it up to be. I will say this is the first respectable pony car since the ol school era. but it did not feel so much OMGness faster than my Z, infact at highway speeds it felt the same, and it def felt slower than my C6. I still say that motor trend glorious stock run of 12.7 was inflated bologna, especially after driving it.

the one you drove probably had the stock 3.31 gears, the 3.55s/3.73's would add quite a bit to the low end grunt, and yeah, guys are posting mid to high 12's in stock trim with the 3.73 gears, which if installed by yourself, can be had for less than $200

TongMan · 09-08-2010, 10:47 AM

Chevrolet wants to challenge the 5.0 Mustang GT with their new Camaro Z28. We'll see how that goes.

theDreamer · 09-08-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

Chevrolet wants to challenge the 5.0 Mustang GT with their new Camaro Z28. We'll see how that goes.

They have been testing the Z28 against a GT500 right now, closed course and everything but some spy shots have been leaked.

shadoquad · 09-08-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

They have been testing the Z28 against a GT500 right now, closed course and everything but some spy shots have been leaked.

Wonder how far they're willing to let it encroach on the Vette in terms of performance and cost.

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Wonder how far they're willing to let it encroach on the Vette in terms of performance and cost.

It doesn't matter. GM will make the same mistakes it's always made and the Camaro will die off once again.

shadoquad · 09-08-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It doesn't matter. GM will make the same mistakes it's always made and the Camaro will die off once again.

Although, you have to admit, the Camaro raised the bar enough for Ford to get off its duff and finally make the Stang a contender again.

m4a1mustang · 09-08-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

Chevrolet wants to challenge the 5.0 Mustang GT with their new Camaro Z28. We'll see how that goes.

Why? The Z28 is supercharged.

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09-08-2010, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 225	If you would have picked up the Boss, I would have said: HI FIVE!! FREAKIN SICK!!! Instead, I will say: Cool Stang! Either way, go kick some Camaro's butts!

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GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 23	so I test drove a 5.0 yesterday, and other than the TQ(AWESOME!), i was not impressed or blown away as other have been gasing it up to be. I will say this is the first respectable pony car since the ol school era. but it did not feel so much OMGness faster than my Z, infact at highway speeds it felt the same, and it def felt slower than my C6. I still say that motor trend glorious stock run of 12.7 was inflated bologna, especially after driving it.

09-08-2010, 10:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 717	Chevrolet wants to challenge the 5.0 Mustang GT with their new Camaro Z28. We'll see how that goes.