Prices are on the rise......

[Hack]

Cold start is loud, but when the flaps are closed, it sounds like any other V8 Mustang.

Not really. In my opinion not even close. In my 2017 GT I can barely even hear the exhaust unless I'm on it or have the windows open.

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[526 HRSE]

Not really. In my opinion not even close. In my 2017 GT I can barely even hear the exhaust unless I'm on it or have the windows open.

Do you have a 350? Same is true.

 

[Lorne34]

One of the many reasons I went with the GT350 above other off the scale modern muscle cars was it being very easy to drive around town. That lack of power down low is a good thing for me.
The whole horsepower war thing has developed some pretty nasty street cars I would not want as a daily.

I agree with this comment. I didn't want an on/off switch on the gas pedal. It's temperament around town just adds to the uniqueness of this car.

 

[Lorne34]

With the exhaust closed, you can't tell the difference.

From my understanding/reading the reviews of other GT350 non-R owners, the removal of the resonators creates more pops/crackles, but not a significant amount of increased overall volume. I personally feel the volume level is perfect with the resonators on and if I keep it in the 4k rev range I can pop and crackle all I want by lightly releasing the gas pedal. I'm not a big fan of loud exhausts and had to go through multiple on my GT before I got it right. I started with a Borla exhaust which sounded fantastic in terms of crackle, pop, back gassing, low deep rumble, etc. But when I wanted to just cruise the streets of especially highway there was noticable drone that occurred. So much so that I had to switch eventually to a Corsa Sport which was fantastic and incredibly adjustable with your foot and quiet/stealth when cruising. I appreciate the active exhaust on the 350 as well as for owners of the 2018+ GT's that selected that option. It really gives you the best of both worlds.
If you watch this clip, he mentions that his 350 (resonator delete) is not much louder than this 2019 with the resonators on.....

 

[526 HRSE]

The db's from my resonator delete went up, but really only noticeably when the exhaust is open. The the exhaust closed, the car is quiet. Even with the exhaust open, unless driven spirited, you're not going to get unwanted attention from the po po.

As far as pops and gurgles, it really depends on the fuel i'm running. On ethanol, i will get some upshift pops, but none of the downshift crackles, even when i try. It's also a much more 'exotic' sound.

On 91, the car has a lower tone and many more gurgles. For that reason, i rarely run full ethanol and usually leave it at around 60%.

 

[Hack]

Do you have a 350? Same is true.

Not anymore, but I did own one for 3.5 years and put 33,000 miles on a 2016 GT350. Trust me, there's a huge difference. Maybe the newer Mustangs with active exhaust are louder, but my 2017 GT is really quiet. A little too quiet. And I thought the GT350 was too loud in quiet mode on startup. That Voodoo really barks when it fires to life.

 

[PP0001]

What about a supercharged gt350? What would you rather drive?

I have owned and driven a number of supercharged Mustang models (including some Richard Petty cars) and would never go back to a supercharged Mustang after owning numerous 2nd generation NA Boss 302's and especially the 2nd generation FPC GT350's.

 

[PP0001]

I would disagree with this. While my 19-GT350 sounded great especially in the high rpm band, I thought it was a little lacking down low. I think this is the reason many GT350 owners are quick to modify the exhaust. In comparison my GT500 sounds nasty throughout the RPM band. If you have never been in a GT500 in track mode I suggest you give it a try, the exhaust is thrilling and it has the incredible power to back the sound up.

Not sure if you have driven a GT350R model in Sport Mode but can tell you that the aural sound compared to a GT350 or your GT500 is not even close.

When driving my 2015 GT350 and my 2018 GT350R back to back in Sport Mode it is like day and night which is the only way that I drive my cars.

Also, keep in mind that your CPC GT500 comes with resonators compared to our R models which come with resonators delete.

Lastly, the CPC GT500 cars redline at 750 RPM's less than our FPC engines therefore it is a totally different aural sound experience.

 

[526 HRSE]

I have owned and driven a number of supercharged Mustang models (including some Richard Petty cars) and would never go back to a supercharged Mustang after owning numerous 2nd generation NA Boss 302's and especially the 2nd generation FPC GT350's.

But why not a super charged voodoo that will outrun a gt500?

 

[526 HRSE]

Not anymore, but I did own one for 3.5 years and put 33,000 miles on a 2016 GT350. Trust me, there's a huge difference. Maybe the newer Mustangs with active exhaust are louder, but my 2017 GT is really quiet. A little too quiet. And I thought the GT350 was too loud in quiet mode on startup. That Voodoo really barks when it fires to life.

I'm telling you, with my resonator delete, my car is quiet while closed and crazy loud when opened. Even opened, if you don't try, you can blend into traffic, even with exhaust open. I've driven behind my wife driving my car and i could barely hear her.

 

[Wildcardfox]

But why not a super charged voodoo that will outrun a gt500?

Being a person who’s had multiple forced induction vehicles, there’s a beauty in a high revving naturally aspirated motor.

 

[PP0001]

But why not a super charged voodoo that will outrun a gt500?

First of all it does not interest me to outrun a GT500 or any other HP vehicle for that matter as I thoroughly enjoy the manner in which Ford and Ford Performance set the GT350/R up.

The whole idea of designing and building the 2nd generation GT350/R was not centered around being the fastest vehicle in a straight line but was simply centered around being the best balanced, handling, steering, braking and possibly the best looking Mustang that Ford has produced over the last 50 years.

By adding a supercharger to a GT350 that would change the look, complextion and dynamics of the GT350 which is certainly not something that I personally would want.

Not sure if you are aware of how much weight that the supercharger added to the CPC GT500 let alone the additional weight of the 6 heat exchangers that were required to keep that engine running cool because of heat soak but it is a significant weight issue.

I realize that we are comparing apples and oranges but my 2018 GT350R Base Model is ~600# lighter than a 2020 GT500 and to me that is significant no matter how our GT350/R's are spec'd out.

Additionally when it comes to heat soak and keeping a supercharged equipped vehicle such as the GT500 running cool that requires a complete new body design of the front end opening therefore there is a reason that the front end opening of the GT500 is 50% larger than our GT350/R's therefore suggest that the front end of our cars look much better at least IMO.

I get and totally understand someone wanting to go faster but for me Ford simply knocked it out of the park with the design, looks and performance of the 2nd generaton GT350/R's that come equipped with the NA FPC engine and see no reason to modify these outstanding automobiles in any way.

 

[key01]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2017-ford-shelby-gt350r-7/

Going to guess 75k hammer.

Market is getting flooded with GT 350’s now. The party has to end pretty soon. Maybe 68-9 on this one

Sold at $66,850

 

[PP0001]

Sold at $66,850

Maybe I am missing something here but when pulling up the selling price for this 2017 R model I suggest that it sold for $75,350 on 5/24/21 and not the $66,850 that you speak of?

If I am wrong please elaborate.

 

[key01]

Maybe I am missing something here but when pulling up the selling price for this 2017 R model I suggest that it sold for $75,350 on 5/24/21 and not the $66,850 that you speak of?

If I am wrong please elaborate.

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You are correct sir!

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