So many problems with the GT350

[Minn19]

I agree that they did a great job of dampening vibrations, but I can still feel it in the whole car at a stoplight. I definitely can feel it through the stick shift and pedals. Occasionally the whole car makes a bit of a shimmy. As the poster above said, I like it as it is part of the personality of the car.

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[5.0 435]

Vibration can be solved by using the CPC. The new GT4 mustang 5.2 is using the CPC. The FPC was used way befo the CPC came out. It was developed by Cadillac to solve the vibrations of the FPC. But the most important engineering ford did was on the heads and VCT on the coyote over the years. FPC is marketing and it worked. You can get that 5.0 to rev higher. Hell the boss could easily hit 8000 on a missed shift.
Not sure how these vibrations will work long term on all the parts. I know mine will be traded as soon as the gt500 gets here or sooner.

 

[Zitrosounds]

Vibration can be solved by using the CPC. The new GT4 mustang 5.2 is using the CPC. The FPC was used way before the CPC came out. It was developed by Cadillac to solve the vibrations of the FPC. Ford has hyped the shit out of this FPC. But the most important engineering ford did was on the heads and VCT on the coyote over the years. FPC is marketing and it worked. You can get that 5.0 to rev higher. Hell the boss could easily hit 8000 on a missed shift.
Not sure how these vibrations will work long term on all the parts. I know mine will be traded as soon as the gt500 gets here or sooner.

There was some obvious marketing used around the FPC. However, to negate the benefits is also being naive. The FPC is lighter than the CPC if only by 5 lbs. It has less rotational mass making it much easier to modulate throttle and the response is definitely much quicker (I have owned 2 generation of the Coyote). The higher operating RPM range of the voodoo is a combination of the manifold, heads and the CPC. I love how quickly it revs vs CPC. This is all part of the very unique and special character of the engine.

 

[5.0 435]

With the new power packs coming from ford the coyote is getting more power and a ton of Shelby stuff for 18. Should be interesting.

 

[Rated R]

My old '16 GT350 (one of first 1K made) had the sagging rear bumper as well. When it was initially delivered it had window sealant smeared on the inside of the windshield that took me an hour w/ a razor blade and Goof Off to get off. The rear decklid panel had a scratch in it that I couldn't get out, and a replacement panel wasn't available to purchase at the time. Also the paint sprayed on the hood at the factory was so thin that you could see the primer in certain light conditions. There was also a kinked window gasket that I never took the time to complain about. Swirls in the paint and the vinyl stripes took a while to get out with a D.A. as well.

Now that I'm waiting for my '17 to come in (again) apparently I'll have to wait till at least March. Honestly my eyes are starting to wander back to German cars. I love Mustangs having had two original '70 Boss 302's, one '13 B302 and another '13 LS. But I've also had 4 911's, a couple of Audi's an M3, and a few VW's. The fit/finish of the domestics just do not compare. With Domestic cars you're buying power and American style. They're getting better from a fit/finish and quality of materials perspective, but they can only do so much when so many of us are focused on the power and the price of these cars. You have to ask yourself what your priorities are. I've always loved both but for different reasons.

So I've been looking at the new Carrera S because of what happened to my GT350, having to wait so long etc. The Carrera S has really good reviews so far with the new TT3.0 engine. Great cars overall but really freakin' spendy. Then I see this thread:

http://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-gt3rs-and-911r/963361-my-gt3-engine-just-blew-up.html

I know it's not the same engine as the Carrera S but failures happen in every make of car. So for me, the GT350 is at a price point that I'm comfortable with. I love the style, the power and sound, the handling. I fit well in it and also feel that it's not a pretentious car compared to many German makes (I've never cared for the Porsche image even though I like their cars a great deal) I feel like I can park a GT350 without too much worry in the areas I go to. The fit/finish isn't the best but you can't have everything. :shrug:

 

[Rogue]

My old '16 GT350 (one of first 1K made) had the sagging rear bumper as well. When it was initially delivered it had window sealant smeared on the inside of the windshield that took me an hour w/ a razor blade and Goof Off to get off. The rear decklid panel had a scratch in it that I couldn't get out, and a replacement panel wasn't available to purchase at the time. Also the paint sprayed on the hood at the factory was so thin that you could see the primer in certain light conditions. There was also a kinked window gasket that I never took the time to complain about. Swirls in the paint and the vinyl stripes took a while to get out with a D.A. as well.

Now that I'm waiting for my '17 to come in (again) apparently I'll have to wait till at least March. Honestly my eyes are starting to wander back to German cars. I love Mustangs having had two original '70 Boss 302's, one '13 B302 and another '13 LS. But I've also had 4 911's, a couple of Audi's an M3, and a few VW's. The fit/finish of the domestics just do not compare. With Domestic cars you're buying power and American style. They're getting better from a fit/finish and quality of materials perspective, but they can only do so much when so many of us are focused on the power and the price of these cars. You have to ask yourself what your priorities are. I've always loved both but for different reasons.

So I've been looking at the new Carrera S because of what happened to my GT350, having to wait so long etc. The Carrera S has really good reviews so far with the new TT3.0 engine. Great cars overall but really freakin' spendy. Then I see this thread:

http://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-gt3rs-and-911r/963361-my-gt3-engine-just-blew-up.html

I know it's not the same engine as the Carrera S but failures happen in every make of car. So for me, the GT350 is at a price point that I'm comfortable with. I love the style, the power and sound, the handling. I fit well in it and also feel that it's not a pretentious car compared to many German makes (I've never cared for the Porsche image even though I like their cars a great deal) I feel like I can park a GT350 without too much worry in the areas I go to. The fit/finish isn't the best but you can't have everything. :shrug:

13,000 miles here and I've had a thermostat and an alternator replaced under warranty. Car drives like a champ. I would never own a 991 GT3 out of warranty and probably will opt in for the extended warranty on the GT350. High strung motors like this don't last forever.

 

[Rated R]

13,000 miles here and I've had a thermostat and an alternator replaced under warranty. Car drives like a champ. I would never own a 991 GT3 out of warranty and probably will opt in for the extended warranty on the GT350. High strung motors like this don't last forever.

Not with treatment like this. His engine is absolutely screaming:

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[5.0 435]

Not with treatment like this. His engine is absolutely screaming:

That's one of the best track day vids I've seen in a long time. Man those Porsches sould incredible.
I've driven Road Atlanta a couple times .....that hill under the bridge @ wot is balls out wild. If he is hitting 150 on the back straight he is right up there with the C7 race car numbers on that section.
Thanks.

 

[TDC]

Wow, that engine is screaming! 6200 miles of that!

 

[Donkey]

So I've been looking at the new Carrera S because of what happened to my GT350, having to wait so long etc. The Carrera S has really good reviews so far with the new TT3.0 engine. Great cars overall but really freakin' spendy. Then I see this thread:

http://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-gt3rs-and-911r/963361-my-gt3-engine-just-blew-up.html

I know it's not the same engine as the Carrera S but failures happen in every make of car. So for me, the GT350 is at a price point that I'm comfortable with. I love the style, the power and sound, the handling. I fit well in it and also feel that it's not a pretentious car compared to many German makes (I've never cared for the Porsche image even though I like their cars a great deal) I feel like I can park a GT350 without too much worry in the areas I go to. The fit/finish isn't the best but you can't have everything. :shrug:

My favorite part of the whole thread was the last post (at the time of posting this) where a guy talking about trading his gt3 for a Huracan for reliability.. then claims it's "Italian" lol. Times sure have changed he claims.. yeah somewhere along the lines of German ownership... :headbonk:

 

[ihc95]

It seems I've seen a lot more problems about the GT350 than the other forums I've been on. A lot of wide ranging ones as well.

This is why I told myself I'd wait an entire year for the car to be on the road in owners hands before pulling the trigger. Honestly the initial build quality and reliability problems of the GT350 have been to the point where I think I am going with either an M4 or new C63 coupe when the time comes. I hate to say it, but you get what you pay for.

 

[Donkey]

This is why I told myself I'd wait an entire year for the car to be on the road in owners hands before pulling the trigger. Honestly the initial build quality and reliability problems of the GT350 have been to the point where I think I am going with either an M4 or new C63 coupe when the time comes. I hate to say it, but you get what you pay for.

Not always. That's a fact. Nick Murray's 991 911 was a piece of shit. My buddies 996tt had a myriad of electrical issues that were never fixed at the dealer. Seen several significant failures in the bmw performance cars.. from bearing failures and cam bolts backing out to fuel system issues etc. You may get the fit and finish but there will be trade offs. If you don't see the value in the 350 then it was likely never the car for you to begin with.

 

[Minn19]

This is why I told myself I'd wait an entire year for the car to be on the road in owners hands before pulling the trigger. Honestly the initial build quality and reliability problems of the GT350 have been to the point where I think I am going with either an M4 or new C63 coupe when the time comes. I hate to say it, but you get what you pay for.

Yes and no. The M4 and C63 both have their drawbacks as well. Neither will ride or handle overall as well as the GT350 with the Magneride. Obviously neither will sound as good as the GT350 or have as unique of a motor IMO. The C63 doesn't offer a manual and I'm not a fan of the column shifter. But, both are awesome fast cars and you will most likely not have the QC issues like a lot of us have had with the GT350. It depends what you want more out of a car.

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