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As far as the sites go just search under google "mustang performance parts" and there are a million of them. Ebay is a nice start as well.
Good luck,
DW
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Odd. Just how many cars does he have?
kind of a problem on a grand prix, no? ;b
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
DW
I'm sure you're all familiar with the Shelby Cobra concept car (NOT the GT500) and the V10 that was used in it. I'm also sure that you all remember that they did some testing of the engine in a previous generation Mustang GT. What I want to know is if one of those engines is available for purchase and can it be installed in the '05+ Mustang GT's engine bay without re-engineering the engine bay and front suspension.
I know it's based on the modular engine architecture, so I'm thinking it would probably work. A bigger problem is that the Cobra concept used a rear mounted transaxle. I wonder if that V10 will mate to a regular T-3650 or T-56 transmission. I'm not concerned about transmission longevity at this time, just whether or not they will mate up.
Now that I've told all of you my idea, I'll be sending out Confidentiality Statements for each of you to sign and return!
Anyway, my original question is how can I contact Ford Engineering?
Someone told me that the GT's wide tires, front end weight (V8) distribution, high torque, etc. make it a problem in the rain. How do these cars do in the wet in terms of handling, braking, etc.? I assume the traction control will help with taking off from a standstill, but does the car slide when braking or cornering? I know I can't push it in the rain but I don't want to be slipping and sliding when it rains.
Regarding the convertible top -I hear it's pretty good on water-tightness. Any feedback on that?
And while I am asking - - just how bad is it in the snow? I paln on the 17 inchers with the standard "all season performance" tires so I doubt I'll have much grip but can it ahndle an inch or two or do flurries send me home?
THANKS
DW
Does all of the standard brake hardware (rotors/calipers) on a GT fit within a 16" rim? Just curious...
I'll bet the guys at the tirerack would know, since they sell winter wheel/tire packages made for specific models. But if a 16" rim would fit, then it would make the most sense (also, from what little I know of winter driving, a narrower high profile tire is preferable to the standard wide low profile tire).
edit:
I just checked tirerack.com. For the Mustang GT they only list 17" rims/tires in their winter selection. They list 16" setups for the V6 Mustang.
Does the GT have larger rotors/calipers than the V6?
16" wheels are standard on V6 mustangs.
Yes. I'm 99% sure of that.
yep, I figured the same thing.
Seems as though it's a long shot that 16" rims would fit.
I ran into this (but the exact OPPOSITE 'problem') with my '66 fastback. I was looking into upgrading to a much larger brake system (from either Baer or Wilwood) but wanted to keep my period correct 15" Torq Thrust rims (probably just me but I think that big rims on a early model Mustang just looks stooopid). All the aftermarket systems I looked at would have required at least a 16" rim. I eventually settled for some upgraded front calipers from SSB and a rear disk brake setup from the old SVO Mustang.....and kept my 15" rims.
Not just you. They only seem to look right with small rims and taller rubber IMO too.
So maybe Floyd was taking spins in Mustang GT in between stages? Yeah, that's the ticket.......
Try 35 years.
Unless you're comparing your Mustang GT to something on the market in 1981. Personally, I've got a lot more respect for the current Mustang than that.....
I understand there are clutch packs needed to fix rear ends. Is this for the limited slip rear end?
The reason I am concerned about the V6 is that I am thinking of buying a 2007 V6 premium convertible. I know the V8 offers more power. The convertible is heavier and has softer springs, so you would lose handling and speed due to the extra weight even if I purchased the V8.
I am also considering the V8 hardtop in a manual, since I was fortunate to actually own a 1967 289 GT 2+2 Fastback with a 4-speed years ago when I was a kid.
On my 67 tang, I had dual exhaust with Cherry Bombs. Has anyone put these on the new Tangs?
Dudes complaining here about this, that, meanwhile paying less than I did a year ago for the same Mustang.
No one is ever satisfied.
Personally those who like the '09 are just buying it for the name. Now where have I heard that before........can somebody say 'GTO'? Very short lived if I must say so! So is the '09 Camaro facing the same dooms day count down clock?... :sick:
It will handle pretty much like a GT except for the horsepower with that pkg add on.
there is nothing wrong with a V6 except for GT snobs. There's always another better model release so the standard GT is 2nd from the bottom now instead of the top behind GT-H, Shelby GT, and GT500 and probably the Boss went it comes out.
"Except," in other words, for the most important element of a muscle car, the muscle.
You might also consider the added torque; and the twin exhausts and different "note". The tranny may be different, too.
As for the recent upgrades, all well and good. They weren't available when I bought the car. I got the hottest stock Mustang available, and that wasn't easy.
People ain't payin' an extra $6-8k for a GT just for leather seats. The GT is a different car, a distant cousin to the V6.
Signed
GT "Snob" ha ha. :shades:
The OP is well aware of the horsepower difference.
No reason to trash talk a v6 unless you feel the need. To 99.9% of the population they cant tell the difference by looking at it so monetarily you paid too much for the same look and only 80hp more.
Try reading the post and offering the info he requested.
Oh, I see, you drive a Mustang because of how other people see it. Excuse me, but I don't.
Funny, the GT, not the V6, is used in all the Mustang TV ads.
I would bet the Vette Z06 looks just like the C06 to "99.9% of the population," which, according to your criteria, eliminates any real difference between the two. Accordingly, anyone spending the extra $30k+ for a Z ("only" 100 HP more) is wasting their money. Interesting.
Somehow missing from this conversation is performance.
Just to restore some perspective, the big hoopla about the redesigned Mustang is its resurrection of the American muscle car. Er, the V6 is not a muscle car. :shades:
"Back in the day", I'll bet more I6 Mustangs were sold than V8's.
It's also interesting to note the first new car I ever bought was an '85 Mustang GT. It was rated at 220 HP. The current V6 is rated at 210 HP, and this is a more conservative rating than the '85, so it's not a stretch to say that they are the same horsepower.
Does the '85 GT qualify as a "muscle car"?
The GT is a totally different pony from the V6 as the GT500 is a totally different pony from the GT. Although I've heard nothing but good things about the V6 and it's performance, it's no GT.
There's no need to debate which one is better - they're both great in their own ways and both have their pros and cons.
I had the tubular Cherry Bombs on my 1967 289 GT 2+2, and I liked how they sounded. I wanted to know if anyone had put these on their new Mustangs and how they liked the sound.
OTOH a V6 vert w/pony package would handle great and be significantly cheaper if you can give up the acceleration and sound of the V8.
"Just to restore some perspective, the big hoopla about the redesigned Mustang is its resurrection of the American muscle car. Er, the V6 is not a muscle car"
Does this mean that the Vette is a Muscle Car (more HP than the GT) and not a sports car??
Mark