Mustang owners getting scared......
01-30-2009, 02:16 PM
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Sounds more like the truth 
. Here is a example from MMFF mag. A '99 Gt rated @ 260 h.p. 302 lb-ft dynoed 231.5 h.p @4800 rpm 280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm with nothing more than a K&N filter . That translates roughly to 273 hp and 330 lb-ft not too over rated IMO. I will agree with you that the '96-'98 GT's was lacking @215-225 hp / 285-290 lb-ft. A '96 example was tested with a K&N/ high flow X-pipe made a best run of 186.2 hp@4200 rpm and 260 lb-ft@ 3500 rpm translating roughly to 219.7 h.p. and 306.8 lb ft. even minus 12 h.p from the mod's it's still not over-rated. All from MMFF magazine testing on a Dyno-Jet at Crazy Horse Racing.
01-30-2009, 02:33 PM
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I'll trust your numbers for the time being, but coming from MMFF it's somewhat biased 
And finally, we all know how those numbers translate at the track. Poor Mustangs.
Now I have to jump in my F-150 and drive home. See, i'm not a Ford hater!
And finally, we all know how those numbers translate at the track. Poor Mustangs.
Now I have to jump in my F-150 and drive home. See, i'm not a Ford hater!
01-30-2009, 02:49 PM
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I guess when GMHP/MMFF magazine's tested on the same day with a Mach 1 vs GTO the GMHP crew was rooting for the Ford too ??(JK) You seem to be willing to accept facts not just biased opinions. 
02-02-2009, 04:27 PM
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Theres always haters and bench racers on both sides. Some people just hate for the simple fact they can't accept competition. I hope the new 5L makes it in new mustangs, cause then it really be a horsepower war.
02-02-2009, 06:26 PM
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02-03-2009, 03:51 PM
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Looks like the '10 Mustang GT has become little quicker even with Motor Trend testing: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ior_specs.html
02-04-2009, 03:41 AM
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Looks like the '10 Mustang GT has become little quicker even with Motor Trend testing: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ior_specs.html
). People are dumb though, this new iteration of the Mustang will somehow sell like hotcakes. I do however like the direction they are heading in, the interior seems really refined and exterior is less bulky / retro and more aggressive. I think next year we will finally see a Mustang GT that enthusiasts will be satisfied with. Until then, sssesh what a ripoff.
02-04-2009, 08:27 AM
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IMO. The '10 Mustang GT is a start in the right direction even though i want equal power to the Camaro SS / Challenger SRT. The 0-60 mph are greatly improved and the dragpacks 3.73 gears should be standard . 
I have a question to members in other states ( How many Challengers have you seen on the road currently ?????) My best bud and i (Currently living in Texas) mentioned he has only seen two, both while driving I-20 W from Georgia to Texas. I hope they are selling because i've only seen a total of 4 ( 1 in Fla. 3 in Georgia). Last edited by BLUE OVAL TURBO; 02-04-2009 at 08:37 AM.
02-04-2009, 09:53 AM
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I have only seen 1 Orange Challenger that a gray hair'd guy rice's out in when he see's me and my friends driving r F-body's. I seen it also at some car shows, they look HUGE!!!
02-04-2009, 09:54 AM
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IMO. The '10 Mustang GT is a start in the right direction even though i want equal power to the Camaro SS / Challenger SRT. The 0-60 mph are greatly improved and the dragpacks 3.73 gears should be standard . I have a question to members in other states ( How many Challengers have you seen on the road currently ?????) My best bud and i (Currently living in Texas) mentioned he has only seen two, both while driving I-20 W from Georgia to Texas. I hope they are selling because i've only seen a total of 4 ( 1 in Fla. 3 in Georgia).i live in the dallas area... and i have seen at least 4 different ones... plus a white(v6 i think) at my apt complex.... sad thing is, they are fat and heavy!!
02-04-2009, 11:12 AM
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02-04-2009, 09:24 PM
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****, might be worth buying a new camaro since it will be safer then my trans am, my buddy was driving passenger in his gf's mazda 6 and got T-boned by a Dodge Ram that was speeding just today...... changed my outlook on a few things considering i plan to play alot this spring with my car.