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Looks like the Boss Stangs have problems

So I'm tempted to get one as I just sold the motorcycle and have some cash freed up, but I went to their Boss forums and I see bad things....pistons grenading, warped heads, bad trannys, bad clutches, bad crank sensors and CEL's, leaks and other things i don't want any part of. Ford seems to be fixing things for now....but quite a lot of engines need replacement and there are long waits for parts. Think I'm better to get a GTM Stage 1.5 blower and call it a day for the Nismo.

Ford = Fix Or Repair Daily.

I think you answered your own question

I came here and all I saw was blown transmissions, oil consumption problems, seized motors, and things like that.

Ford makes a great vehicle. The PPH on the mustang is lower than the 370Z last I saw.

IMO, I would hate my 370Z with a blower. It would be like driving a fast dump-truck. It's just not made for that kind of acceleration/power. The wheel-base is too short, the gears are too short, just a total miss-match. If you want that kind of power, buy a car that comes with it. Z06/Viper/GT500/etc. Having been there, done that, I can tell you that the factory just gets it right.

Well, it's hard to conclude that the same problems will exist for your Boss 302 if you bought one; However, reading about many cases of faulty motors/mechanicals isn't promising man.

IMHO< You already have the more desirable car: Nissan 370z Nismo

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Originally Posted by Bullet370 (Post 2026423)

What do you expect from a car that is made for drag stripping

:facepalm:

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2025410)

What he said. All I saw on the Z forums were CSC failures, Oil consumption, etc. People rarely report "hey, my engine is running good guys" threads. Also, I just switched to a 2013 Premium Mustang gt 6 speed, and I LOVE IT. :stirthepot:

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Originally Posted by 1st (Post 2024594)

Ford = Fix Or Repair Daily.

:bowrofl:

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Originally Posted by 1st (Post 2024594)

Ford = Fix Or Repair Daily.

You forgot... Found On Roadside Dead :tiphat:

Seriously though. Sports car forums are only good to find out a certain amount of info. Lots of idiots that buy sports cars and abuse them from off the lot with no break in period. Ride around all day at 4400 rpm to make exhaust noise, mismatch basic mods without addressing other components that need to be modded along with... Then wonder why there car is F....d up and complain about it on forums.

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2025410)

IMO, I would hate my 370Z with a blower. It would be like driving a fast dump-truck. It's just not made for that kind of acceleration/power. The wheel-base is too short, the gears are too short, just a total miss-match. If you want that kind of power, buy a car that comes with it. Z06/Viper/GT500/etc. Having been there, done that, I can tell you that the factory just gets it right.

As far as putting a blower on the Z. I disagree totally with import. I think you can add 125rwhp-250rwhp and not affect its driveability at all. Just plant the car better(suspension mods) and you're good. This car's wheelbase is long enough. The porsche has a wheelbase of 93 inches and no one has ever complained about it being too short @ 190mph. I'm sure the Z can do fine @ 165-168mph with a 100.4 inch wheelbase. As far as gears being too short, that can be redone with a tune.