2011 GT dyno results...
06-25-2010, 05:54 PM
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im interested in looking at those graphs!
06-27-2010, 08:16 AM
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I find it humorous that Chevy and Ford flip-flopped the axles in their next generations... Chevy had the live rear axle, and the Mustangs had the IRS. A lot of Mustang drivers were switching to live axle's for autox/hpde/road racing duty. A lot of LS drivers inquired about an IRS and some found a method to fabricate a version. Sounds like Ford listened to their enthusiasts and Chevy was more concerned with appeasing a larger audience.
I heard at Lamotta Performance yesterday that they are having pressure plate problems shifting above 6300(?) in the 2011 5.0 at the track. Once the RPM's fall below ~6000, the pedal pops back up all by itself. A few other shops they know reported the same concern. They advised not bring the car to the dealer because Ford doesn't have a fix yet and Ford would merely hold onto the car until the fix is released.
I heard at Lamotta Performance yesterday that they are having pressure plate problems shifting above 6300(?) in the 2011 5.0 at the track. Once the RPM's fall below ~6000, the pedal pops back up all by itself. A few other shops they know reported the same concern. They advised not bring the car to the dealer because Ford doesn't have a fix yet and Ford would merely hold onto the car until the fix is released.
06-27-2010, 09:37 AM
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There are some clutch issues. There is one drag racer/owner in GA who is currently working with Ford pinning down the problem and coming up with a fix.
Things sure were easier when it was a simple cable system....I like simple.
Things sure were easier when it was a simple cable system....I like simple.
06-27-2010, 10:43 AM
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[QUOTE=Bob Cosby;13524591]There are some clutch issues. There is one drag racer/owner in GA who is currently working with Ford pinning down the problem and coming up with a fix.
Things sure were easier when it was a simple cable system....I like simple.[/QUOTE]
Me to! Maybe they will come up with a cable conversion.
Things sure were easier when it was a simple cable system....I like simple.[/QUOTE]
Me to! Maybe they will come up with a cable conversion.
07-01-2010, 02:39 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZopOJ4Bd88
Yes, we know - the music really sucks.
07-01-2010, 06:01 PM
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Hmmm....like this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZopOJ4Bd88
Yes, we know - the music really sucks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZopOJ4Bd88
Yes, we know - the music really sucks.
07-01-2010, 10:51 PM
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07-02-2010, 12:01 PM
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and what, put 19's on instead? GM put too large of brakes on the rear of the camaro. Another benefit of having a lighter car, Ford was able to use smaller brakes on the rear of the 5.0 and still have better braking than the camaro.
