Has anybody "really" looked at their cars yet?

[jjw]

The part number is unique to the Mustang, specifically front hub. It looks like it could be for an AWD version of a Mustang. An AWD EcoBeast GT500? I'm not hoping for it, but I've never known Ford to not do things on purpose.

Yeah, but do we know FoRS part numbers yet? A "new" part number doesn't make it Mustang exclusive. Have you ever messed with old 60's Fords and seen the engineering and part number crossover? A (Galaxie) and O (Fairlane) parts made their way around.
It could easily be a shared hub used to get the desired offset while cost saving.

I'm not saying its impossible, but it would seem highly unlikely.

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[ITLRUN]

Yeah, but do we know FoRS part numbers yet? A "new" part number doesn't make it Mustang exclusive. Have you ever messed with old 60's Fords and seen the engineering and part number crossover? A (Galaxie) and O (Fairlane) parts made their way around.
It could easily be a shared hub used to get the desired offset while cost saving.

I'm not saying its impossible, but it would seem highly unlikely.

I worked for 15+ years in a Ford parts department. I know exactly how the parts numbering system works. FR3Z-1104-CA & D. The difference is either with or without Mangeride suspension. The front and rear hubs have different part numbers. I don't make this up, these are not assumptions. I can't offer anymore than that... :shrug:

 

[Mustang_Scotty]

Maybe they put some Shelby DNA in there

 

[Mustang_Scotty]

So this is the shot heard round the world, lol

 

[ITLRUN]

So this is the shot heard round the world, lol

If the GT500 is AWD, I'd say that would be pretty dang big news...:shrug:

 

[Kevin08]

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[Tamadrummer88]

I will just say that its annoying to make a thread like this. Just post the shit and move on.

Agreed. Especially when its in a story thats actually coming out TODAY.

 

[1LEThumper]

GT350 Front Hub :gossip:

Really....that's it? :doh:







Yeah Corvette has been like that for a while. 2009-2013 Z06 and ZR1's have the same bearing front and rear......Buy a SKF bearing for them and they are the same way. To date I have yet to see a AWD Corvette. SKF did it because it is cheaper to make one bearing than make two different PN's. I would venture to say SKF is probably making the bearings for these too. If that is the case....damn good bearings.

 

[1LEThumper]

Pat numbers aside, I think there is an explanation for this that has nothing to do with AWD mustangs. I would guess that its a shared hub.
Historically, there has always been some part number crossover.

Saving costs.....

 

[stanglife]

Agreed. Especially when its in a story thats actually coming out TODAY.

Ever think that agreed to not say anything?

I think it's especially crazy for everyone to be so upset since it's actually coming out TODAY. If he said, you'll find out next month, then maybe lynch him, lol.

 

[stanglife]

Really....that's it? :doh:







Yeah Corvette has been like that for a while. 2009-2013 Z06 and ZR1's have the same bearing front and rear......Buy a SKF bearing for them and they are the same way. To date I have yet to see a AWD Corvette. SKF did it because it is cheaper to make one bearing than make two different PN's. I would venture to say SKF is probably making the bearings for these too. If that is the case....damn good bearings.

Did the corvette have a splined hub like that? Also there's a place to receive the axle nut, if you look.

 

[krt22]

I worked for 15+ years in a Ford parts department. I know exactly how the parts numbering system works. FR3Z-1104-CA & D. The difference is either with or without Mangeride suspension. The front and rear hubs have different part numbers. I don't make this up, these are not assumptions. I can't offer anymore than that... :shrug:

It could still be a shared casting then made specific for the F/R or shared with another platform and made mustang specific. We engineers do this all the time to cut down on tooling costs.

 

[Mustang_Scotty]

If the GT500 is AWD, I'd say that would be pretty dang big news...:shrug:

I agree. It will have to be news like that for a shot around the world though.

 

[Hack]

AWD is a good direction to go for vehicles like a possible GT500 that will be making at least 700 hp and possibly much more in order to compete with the Hellcat, etc.

Thanks for posting and I appreciate your thoughts about it.

 

[eric n]

Damn, if there is a 700 hp gt500 with awd that actually handles...... I might have to trade in Lucy.

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