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Feb 19, 2010 | 05:18 PM

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rayhawk

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Originally Posted by King Nothing

how is that any different from the past 15 years of ford engines?

Actually, based on the specs this 5.0 DOHC motor is going to be even harder than prior Ford POS engines to get more power out of. The block is already maxed out displacement wise, and with DOHC, factory shorty headers, and a 6500 rpm peak power point, simple improvements are going to be very limited. To be fair, this engine, on paper at least, looks to be very impressive in stock form. Coupled with the new mustang staying around 3600 lbs (in base form anyway) I am impressed by the mustang for the first time in a VERY long time. Don't expect the kind of power gains out of it n/a that LS guys are used to, but you have to give them credit in stock form.

Feb 19, 2010 | 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by z28camaro1090

How come no one is talking about the 2011 camaro? Does anyone know if there is going to be any changes hp wise and weight. With the 2011 mustang coming out Chevy has to step up and do something, either power or weight wise? Right? Come on GM respond with something we are waiting?

I am really hoping for some 3.73 or 3.90 gears as an option for 2011. No way is the weight going to drop, and as much as I would like to see them drop in a revised cam or something to bring hp to about 440, I have a feeling we will have to wait until 2012. I think they will want to save that hp boost to help sales in 2012 when the excitement starts to wear thin. It will be really hard to see the Mustang (potentially) be faster than the Camaro though, so I hope they do something to stay ahead.

I must admit, I will probably buy a 2011 SS either way, they are available to order in April. I am ready to run my S10 off a cliff.

Feb 19, 2010 | 05:55 PM

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kain01

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Anybody check out camaro 5, they got shots of the Z28 being track tested.

http://www.camaro5.com/

Feb 19, 2010 | 11:47 PM

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Actually, i've heard that they too. I guess we'll all find out huh. Which makes this all fun.

yes sir lol. just depends on how the after market goes though. should be a fun car either way.

Feb 20, 2010 | 05:14 PM

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Don't forget the 5.0 is getting direct injection soon. That should pump the power to at least 430. Throw an intake, tune and exhaust coupled with the lighter curb weight and you have a damn good performer. Not bad at all for an N/A 5 liter.

Feb 22, 2010 | 01:41 AM

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Don't forget the 5.0 is getting direct injection soon. That should pump the power to at least 430.

I do believe that it will have direct injection (along with variable valve timing etc.) right from the get go (not added later on) and will be making 412hp with it, not 430.

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Throw an intake, tune and exhaust coupled with the lighter curb weight and you have a damn good performer. Not bad at all for an N/A 5 liter.

I agree, the car should run very well in stock/near stock trim.

Feb 22, 2010 | 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by travismcgillsdaddy

yes sir lol. Just depends on how the after market goes though. Should be a fun car either way.

5.0 = peice of $hit.....

Mar 5, 2010 | 11:20 PM

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I do believe that it will have direct injection (along with variable valve timing etc.) right from the get go (not added later on) and will be making 412hp with it, not 430.

I agree, the car should run very well in stock/near stock trim.

As far as I've read in the new hotrod and at the autoshow, they say it's setup for DI but won't get it till the following year, but who knows they might have changed that. And you're right it probably won't have 430, more like 412-420.

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Mar 5, 2010 | 11:56 PM

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GMRL

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I keep wishing for a 427 mid level motor. One notch above the LS3 and one notch below the SC Z28.
Hell I would be happy with an LS7 block, PM rods, wet sump oiled, LS3 heads and intake. Make 470 HP and call it an LS8 or 5.

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