GT500 vs...

[SVTFreak]

No one said 1500hp. Again you must be missing the point that ford askes an ungodly ridiculous amount for that motor. You also missed the point it should be able to handle a maxed out stock blower especially when ford bragged forged internals.

no. You are missing the point. It didn't make what you thought it should. It did fine factory. Price has nothing to do with it. It costs what it costs. You didn't get what you thought you should for that price. Ford supplied exactly what they promised at that price.

Just because you didn't get what you thought it "should" be able to handle don't mean it's shit. It means you're butt hurt over not getting what you wanted or thought you where.

Sorry. It happens.

That's the downside of buying something early before its limits are found.

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[mustang_guy]

no. You are missing the point. It didn't make what you thought it should. It did fine factory. Price has nothing to do with it. It costs what it costs. You didn't get what you thought you should for that price. Ford supplied exactly what they promised at that price.

Just because you didn't get what you thought it "should" be able to handle don't mean it's shit. It means you're butt hurt over not getting what you wanted or thought you where.

Sorry. It happens.

That's the downside of buying something early before its limits are found.

No ford cheaped out. Its easy for you take that stance when you didnt own one. Had ford made a new rod for the all new motor like they should have instead of cutting corners you wouldn't be here arguing with me. its not about what i thought. its whats expected from most people that the stock rods handle a maxed out stock power adder. The vast majority of performance cars that come with power adders can reliably handle the power a maxed out power adder gives. Its expected, its normal that cars handle it fine. A car with proper forged internals dont break with their stock power adders with spot on tunes and factory redline. You can feel however you like but most will not agree with you. The vast majority of gt500s owners ive spoke with feel how i feel. Even most none owners ive told, their first response generally is, "what kind of crap is that?". Ive built too many engines and had too many cars to agree with anything you say. Btw, no one is "butt hurt". Its called angry, large difference. I dont expect or think you will agree with me. Youll be one of the minority that dont. After all minorities speak the loudest.

 

[347CobraII]

Are you crazy it doesn't matter how engine's you built or how many cars you have owned. Connecting rods worked just fine in stock form so no corner cutting. There working as they should or what it was built for. I've built many of engines too as long as they perform to spec that they was built for there's no corner cutting. You have no reason to complain when you take it pass the spec it was built for. Why do people think cranking power up on stock parts then complain when it blows up. This has been going on since first auto was made.

 

[Twin Turbo]

And once again this thread is heading for post culling or a lock.

PLEASE keep it on topic. PLEASE stop arguing.

Thank you

 

[Erik427]

I think that there is a fair chance that we might see a TT V-6. What the name will be is a bit of a mystery. I'm betting on GT 500.......

 

[Todd15Fastback]

I think that there is a fair chance that we might see a TT V-6. What the name will be is a bit of a mystery. I'm betting on GT 500.......

I happen to agree with this, too. The Ford GT and Raptor have this motor, hence my leading this direction. Would make for a very diverse Mustang lineup.

High revving FPC road course specialist. 4cyl turbo, V6 and V8 in the Mustang and a V6TT in the upcoming GTXXX. A little something for everyone.

 

[SVTFreak]

I happen to agree with this, too. The Ford GT and Raptor have this motor, hence my leading this direction. Would make for a very diverse Mustang lineup.



High revving FPC road course specialist. 4cyl turbo, V6 and V8 in the Mustang and a V6TT in the upcoming GTXXX. A little something for everyone.

It would be cool but I don't think it should be the gt500 successor. That one needs to be the biggest baddest v8 available. Twin screw 6.2! Lol. That's a dream. A TT v6 EB would make for a neato Mach 1 though.

 

[Hack]

I'm not in the market for the new GT500, but I will be disappointed if it isn't a TT V8. I'd like to see the V8 down-sized in cubes a little bit, but the sound of the V6 just isn't that great. Plus, I think the power from the 6 is a little shy. They have to beat 707 HP by a good margin - at least 100 HP, or don't even build it.

 

[Twin Turbo]

Yep, I'd love to see an Ecoboost 6 in the Mustang, but not as top dog. That needs to be a big bad V8, in my book

 

[Todd15Fastback]

It would be cool but I don't think it should be the gt500 successor. That one needs to be the biggest baddest v8 available. Twin screw 6.2! Lol. That's a dream. A TT v6 EB would make for a neato Mach 1 though.

Being a died in the wool Ford and V8 lover, I agree about the GT500 having a V8. It just seems based on the GT and Raptor getting this V6TT, it makes me lean a little toward that side. I was honestly surprised when Ford went the V6TT on the GT.

Yep, I'd love to see an Ecoboost 6 in the Mustang, but not as top dog. That needs to be a big bad V8, in my book

Agree. Will be very interesting to see how this plays out and what direction Ford really heads.

 

[Edonis13]

Being a died in the wool Ford and V8 lover, I agree about the GT500 having a V8. It just seems based on the GT and Raptor getting this V6TT, it makes me lean a little toward that side. I was honestly surprised when Ford went the V6TT on the GT.


Agree. Will be very interesting to see how this plays out and what direction Ford really heads.

They have been doing a lot of development of the 3.5L V6TT in their TUDOR LeMans prototype car, so I'm not surprised that they are putting it in the GT considering the LeMans racing ambitions they have for that car.

 

[SVTFreak]

They have to beat 707 HP by a good margin - at least 100 HP, or don't even build it.

100 hp is a big jump at once. I'd take 10. The weight of those pigs won't lend to them staying top dog when anyone comes within 50hp of them. Even under should still trump the time card, but most anyone sees it the HP rating (see the sport bikes and haybusa issue). 708 would be enough. But I think 15-20 over (720 hp let's say) would be top dog.

That said, give me a 650+hp (minimum, 708+ preferred) gt500 replacement with any sort of v8 and an automatic (sorry, it's my daily and I'm a drag racer) option, fully loaded to the gills and I'll be in line for one and there will be an LE #275 for sale. Lol

 

[91z28350]

100 hp is a big jump at once. I'd take 10. The weight of those pigs won't lend to them staying top dog when anyone comes within 50hp of them. Even under should still trump the time card, but most anyone sees it the HP rating (see the sport bikes and haybusa issue). 708 would be enough. But I think 15-20 over (720 hp let's say) would be top dog.

That said, give me a 650+hp (minimum, 708+ preferred) gt500 replacement with any sort of v8 and an automatic (sorry, it's my daily and I'm a drag racer) option, fully loaded to the gills and I'll be in line for one and there will be an LE #275 for sale. Lol

This x100! I have a 2012 with a built everything, kenne bell, blah blah blah. Launching that car is a bitch. Gimme a twin turbo, auto car please.

 

[91z28350]

Also, the v6 in the GT was for a specific class of racing. While I can't say they won't do a ttV6 , IT IS MY SINCEREST HOPE THAT THEY DON'T CALL IT A GT500.

 

[Hack]

100 hp is a big jump at once. I'd take 10. The weight of those pigs won't lend to them staying top dog when anyone comes within 50hp of them. Even under should still trump the time card, but most anyone sees it the HP rating (see the sport bikes and haybusa issue). 708 would be enough. But I think 15-20 over (720 hp let's say) would be top dog.

That said, give me a 650+hp (minimum, 708+ preferred) gt500 replacement with any sort of v8 and an automatic (sorry, it's my daily and I'm a drag racer) option, fully loaded to the gills and I'll be in line for one and there will be an LE #275 for sale. Lol

I get what you're saying - make sure it wins. Mind the bottom line. I agree with that. Consequences - put real rear tires on the GT500. At least 12 inches wide if not more. Set the car up for serious grip and build it strong enough to handle hooking the power to the ground. Also set up really good nannies to help people get the fastest times possible from the car. It sucks to have a high HP car and lose to a car with 200 hp less because they are hooked up better.

I also agree it should have an automatic transmission. That is the preferred configuration for this kind of vehicle in my opinion.

I still think it should be 800 HP minimum.

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