5.0

FromG2Z · 09-23-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Armonster

I used to have a 68 mustang so I could definitely come back to the 'stang one day. My problem with the current mustang is mostly aesthetic. Then there is the issue of actually choosing one. If you get the 5.0, you gotta get the brembo package. At that point it makes sense to look at the boss, and then maybe even the gt500. Of course then you are in corvette territory, and the climb starts up that ladder until you get to z06/GTR territory.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Then you start looking at used Lambos and Ferraris, then new ones... then eventually you just settle for a Veyron.

Exactly my thoughts? You could apply pricey logic going upwards from a Chevy Aveo...and end up with a Veyron. Lol.

Dan, Steve... question on our 5.0's. Do they come with oil coolers? And if not, are they needed? My guess with all that oil (aren't we 7 qts?) not needed, esp if not tracked? Just wondering if I'll see 235 plus temps again in normal daily driving.....

Red__Zed · 09-23-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Exactly my thoughts? You could apply pricey logic going upwards from a Chevy Aveo...and end up with a Veyron. Lol.

Dan, Steve... question on our 5.0's. Do they come with oil coolers? And if not, are they needed? My guess with all that oil (aren't we 7 qts?) not needed, esp if not tracked? Just wondering if I'll see 235 plus temps again in normal daily driving.....

Modshack says not needed...and I haven't heard of anyone needing to install one. The car can definitely handle 25+ minutes track sessions without getting too far up there in temps. I think the one thread I saw they were seeing close to 250 after 25 minutes out...

m4a1mustang · 09-23-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Exactly my thoughts? You could apply pricey logic going upwards from a Chevy Aveo...and end up with a Veyron. Lol.

Dan, Steve... question on our 5.0's. Do they come with oil coolers? And if not, are they needed? My guess with all that oil (aren't we 7 qts?) not needed, esp if not tracked? Just wondering if I'll see 235 plus temps again in normal daily driving.....

No oil cooler. The engine takes 8 quarts.

So far no need for an oil cooler from what I've experienced and read.

One of the biggest things you'll like is that even when it's hot as **** outside and you have the AC blasting, the car never feels like it's struggling...

FromG2Z · 09-23-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Modshack says not needed...and I haven't heard of anyone needing to install one. The car can definitely handle 25+ minutes track sessions without getting too far up there in temps. I think the one thread I saw they were seeing close to 250 after 25 minutes out...

Great to know Red... another thing I can rest more easy about.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

No oil cooler. The engine takes 8 quarts.

So far no need for an oil cooler from what I've experienced and read.

One of the biggest things you'll like is that even when it's hot as **** outside and you have the AC blasting, the car never feels like it's struggling...

whoa... 8 qts. Holy $hit. That means I need to buy NINE qts of oil every oil change. Damn. When I get it in December, I won't be driving her, so she'll sit till spring, probably with 100 miles or less lol... then I will have to change the oil. LOL. So with Amsoil, that will be around 100 bucks a change. Damn.

What oil do you guys like to run?

And since I'm on topic of oil... any issues you've experienced or read regarding the dreaded oil consumption??? I hope it's nothing like folks (and myself) have seen on the VQ's.

m4a1mustang · 09-23-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Great to know Red... another thing I can rest more easy about.

whoa... 8 qts. Holy $hit. That means I need to buy NINE qts of oil every oil change. Damn. When I get it in December, I won't be driving her, so she'll sit till spring, probably with 100 miles or less lol... then I will have to change the oil. LOL. So with Amsoil, that will be around 100 bucks a change. Damn.

What oil do you guys like to run?

And since I'm on topic of oil... any issues you've experienced or read regarding the dreaded oil consumption??? I hope it's nothing like folks (and myself) have seen on the VQ's.

I run Pennzoil Platinum. I used to run Redline in the 370 but don't need anything like that anymore.

I haven't had any oil consumption issues, but I have read of some. As with any car, check your levels regularly.

GZ3 · 09-23-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Great to know Red... another thing I can rest more easy about.

whoa... 8 qts. Holy $hit. That means I need to buy NINE qts of oil every oil change. Damn. When I get it in December, I won't be driving her, so she'll sit till spring, probably with 100 miles or less lol... then I will have to change the oil. LOL. So with Amsoil, that will be around 100 bucks a change. Damn.

What oil do you guys like to run?

And since I'm on topic of oil... any issues you've experienced or read regarding the dreaded oil consumption??? I hope it's nothing like folks (and myself) have seen on the VQ's.

pennzoil platinum for me and also German castrol this oil change...this car really likes GC

Red__Zed · 09-23-2011, 03:19 PM

Yeah, pretty much same. Every manufacturer cranks out some engines that consume oil-- just watch for it.

Red__Zed · 09-23-2011, 03:22 PM

I still haven't figured out what I wanna run in the stang

m4a1mustang · 09-23-2011, 03:24 PM

Pennzoil Platinum gets my vote, it's good stuff.

Alchemy · 09-23-2011, 04:05 PM

If I had a Mustang Id put Wolfs Head in it

FromG2Z · 09-23-2011, 04:23 PM

Steve, Dan... your thoughts on the stock shift knob? From my test drive, it seemed fine and fit good! Any need to replace? How about the air intake? Any need in your mind to upgrade, like the Stillen G3's were with our Z's?

Red__Zed · 09-23-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Steve, Dan... your thoughts on the stock shift knob? From my test drive, it seemed fine and fit good! Any need to replace? How about the air intake? Any need in your mind to upgrade, like the Stillen G3's were with our Z's?

I like the stock knob personally. There are a lot of options though.

Huge gains from intake and tune. Jlt and bama tune is pretty common.

Alchemy · 09-23-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Huge gains from intake and tune. Jlt and bama tune is pretty common.

Much to my dismay this is true

FromG2Z · 09-23-2011, 04:29 PM

Also before I forget... another topic... EXHAUST. What you guys prefer? So far, I am LOVING the Flowmasters above all.

m4a1mustang · 09-24-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Also before I forget... another topic... EXHAUST. What you guys prefer? So far, I am LOVING the Flowmasters above all.

With the Flowmasters, beware of drone.

So far from what I have found the only exhausts that don't drone are the Borla Touring and Sport, FRPP Touring and Sport (same mufflers as the Borlas, just rebranded), or the GT500 mufflers.

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FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Steve, Dan... your thoughts on the stock shift knob? From my test drive, it seemed fine and fit good! Any need to replace? How about the air intake? Any need in your mind to upgrade, like the Stillen G3's were with our Z's? __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

09-23-2011, 04:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Also before I forget... another topic... EXHAUST. What you guys prefer? So far, I am LOVING the Flowmasters above all. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra Last edited by FromG2Z; 09-23-2011 at 04:39 PM.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Yeah, pretty much same. Every manufacturer cranks out some engines that consume oil-- just watch for it.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I still haven't figured out what I wanna run in the stang