Non-GT Performance PKG A10 Differences?

[Raven15]

Consider a base GT with 301A, PP1 and A10. Good price, and will hit all the things you need, but be lighter and cheaper.

Thank you. I did find one just like that but it was a manual so I'm still looking.

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[TheReaper]

Consider a base GT with 301A, PP1 and A10. Good price, and will hit all the things you need, but be lighter and cheaper.

I'm looking for a good deal one of those myself.

 

[LETHAL]

Nothing on a PP car will benefit you vs. a base 3.55 geared car for drag racing.

Money saved on the PP option can be used to really put together a real "drag pack" type a car.

 

[Raven15]

Nothing on a PP car will benefit you vs. a base 3.55 geared car for drag racing.

Money saved on the PP option can be used to really put together a real "drag pack" type a car.

Really? The PP is an expensive option for sure but the additional cooling etc has no value, even if I were to put a blower on the car?

I would think the options would have some value but maybe I'm thinking wrong?

 

[Zinc03svt]

I don't know for sure but it appears that the rear suspension upgrades on the PP cars helps reduce or eliminate wheelhop. I have a non PP model with the 3.55 and it hops badly on the 1-2 shift when using drag mode. I don't hear the guys with PP having as much of an issue with that.

Mine hooks out of hole real good. With just the 93P tune now it spins on the 1-2 in 95 degree heat. May rear it’s ugly head once temps drop and e85 added to the mix. The rpm bump on firm shift is main culprit.

 

[Zinc03svt]

Nothing on a PP car will benefit you vs. a base 3.55 geared car for drag racing.

Money saved on the PP option can be used to really put together a real "drag pack" type a car.

Honestly the 7-8 grand I saved off retail made the 4k option much cheaper. PP1 corn tuned 10r80 cars with Mich 275 ps4’s should be easy 11.7-8 (1500 feet) cars on factory tires with decent track prep and DA. All else stock. I like that option myself.

 

[c-rizzle]

PP used to be a steal at $2,495, then it went up to $2,995 in 2017.
And now at $3,995 its not a steal but still a decent value for what you get. To upgrade cheaper OEM parts would cost more. Now for Ford the difference between the non-PP upgrade to PP parts doesn't cost them $4k like they're charge, but they need to make money somewhere I guess. And its generally in the options. I guess part of that extra $1k now is for the big spoiler. Too bad you can't get a discount if you select Spoiler Delete.

Its a decent value:
• 19-inch x 9-inch (F)/19-inch X 9.5-inch (R) Ebony Black-painted Aluminum Wheels
• 255/40 R19 (F) 275/40R19 (R) Summer Only Tires
• Brembo™ Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors
• "Engine Spun" Aluminum Instrument Panel
• Gauge Pack (Oil Pressure and Vacuum)
• Heavy-duty Front Springs
• K-Brace
• Larger Radiator
• Performance Rear Wing
• Silver Painted Strut-Tower Brace
• TORSEN® Differential with 3.73 Axle Ratio (Manual) or 3.55 Axle Ratio (Automatic)
• Unique Chassis Tuning
• Unique Stability Control, EPAS and ABS Tuning
• Upsized Rear Sway Bar

 

[Zinc03svt]

PP used to be a steal at $2,495, then it went up to $2,995 in 2017.
And now at $3,995 its not a steal but still a decent value for what you get. To upgrade cheaper OEM parts would cost more. Now for Ford the difference between the non-PP upgrade to PP parts doesn't cost them $4k like they're charge, but they need to make money somewhere I guess. And its generally in the options. I guess part of that extra $1k now is for the big spoiler. Too bad you can't get a discount if you select Spoiler Delete.

Its a decent value:
• 19-inch x 9-inch (F)/19-inch X 9.5-inch (R) Ebony Black-painted Aluminum Wheels
• 255/40 R19 (F) 275/40R19 (R) Summer Only Tires
• Brembo™ Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors
• "Engine Spun" Aluminum Instrument Panel
• Gauge Pack (Oil Pressure and Vacuum)
• Heavy-duty Front Springs
• K-Brace
• Larger Radiator
• Performance Rear Wing
• Silver Painted Strut-Tower Brace
• TORSEN® Differential with 3.73 Axle Ratio (Manual) or 3.55 Axle Ratio (Automatic)
• Unique Chassis Tuning
• Unique Stability Control, EPAS and ABS Tuning
• Upsized Rear Sway Bar

Again you have to factor in the discounts you can buy these today. It is not costing 3995. Price out all those parts (comparable) installed and it is easily more than what people are paying. .

 

[Mooch]

I was back and forth on this option for a while. When it came down to it, I figured for me, who just wanted a really fun daily driver the extra 4K I just couldn’t justify. Also I don’t think the summer only tires would be happy in a New England winter. Lol

 

[stevegt]

Launch control is not available with the A10, however line lock is.

 

[Jetnoise]

I’d suggest driving all of them on a good route. What you end up actually liking the most May surprise you. It did for me.

 

[LETHAL]

Really? The PP is an expensive option for sure but the additional cooling etc has no value, even if I were to put a blower on the car?

I would think the options would have some value but maybe I'm thinking wrong?

Expensive radiator... lol


As a package, all around, it's not a bad deal. From a drag racing standpoint, I think you can do better with sourcing parts from the aftermarket.

 

[Raven15]

Expensive radiator... lol


As a package, all around, it's not a bad deal. From a drag racing standpoint, I think you can do better with sourcing parts from the aftermarket.

Thanks!

 

[MX Raptor]

I've been back and forth about this myself. With the Premium A10 you automatically get the driving modes (snow, track, drag, etc) no matter if it's a "base" 400A or 401A package. So both cars will be nearly identical at the strip, but the 401A may be slightly heavier due to more options being on the car. VS having a base GT 300A car, and a 301A (driving modes) the 301A would gap the 300A in a straight line, if drag mode was selected providing both have the 3.55 rear. Yes, even if the 300A car had the PP, it wouldn't matter in the straight line.

Now you are talking about the PP in the Premium. In a straight line contest, no the PP will not perform better, given both have the 3.55 rear, unless the PP car has magnaride optioned into the car. But I haven't seen anywhere about a controlled test between magnaride vs non-magnaride, everyone just goes with Fords claim of the fastest times, coming with magnaride equipped cars. On a circuit track yes the PP car will perform better, as that's what the additional performance parts on the car are meant to do.

Lastly I am pretty sure I read someone say you'd get bad wheel hop with out the PP. From what I've read, and youtube video vlogs, both cars can wheel hop badly in drag mode. If your concerned about that, just buy a Steeda stop the hop kit, or whichever manufacturer you prefer. Myself personally I'm looking at a 301A A10, with the 3.55, and black accent.. I need something to get rid of those ugly stock rims and a slightly meatier tire.

Oh, just to add one more thing in case you didn't know, the base GT Premium 400A A10, and the base GT 301A A10, are the exact same cars. The only difference is the leather interior (heated/cooled seats), so if leather isn't a big deal to you, save yourself the extra 2K and get a 301A A10 packaged car with the 3.55 rear.

 

[Raven15]

Oh, just to add one more thing in case you didn't know, the base GT Premium 400A A10, and the base GT 301A A10, are the exact same cars. The only difference is the leather interior (heated/cooled seats), so if leather isn't a big deal to you, save yourself the extra 2K and get a 301A A10 packaged car with the 3.55 rear.

Is that nifty digital dash standard in the Premium or is it part of the GT Performance Pack?

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