Time to update the 2001 stang

[bluebeastsrt]

I wish just one of the EB boys would listen when I suggest Meth injection. It'll help wash away the carbon deposits! If a nozzle is installed in the hot side it'll prevent heat soak in the inter cooler. A second nozzle located somewhere down stream of the inter cooler Will chemically cool the intake charge. And finally it has an octane rating of about 105-110 which will allow more timing. snow performance already has a Mustang kit on the market.

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[Apwrx]

I wish just one of the EB boys would listen when I suggest Meth injection. It'll help wash away the carbon deposits! If a nozzle is installed in the hot side it'll prevent heat soak in the inter cooler. A second nozzle located somewhere down stream of the inter cooler Will chemically cool the intake charge. And finally it has an octane rating of about 105 which will allow more timing.

Oh some of us are aware I've just got other things iam doing first.My buddy with a GN raves about it.

 

[Banjo]

I'm game for meth but I would like to see a kit that works with the Cobb so that I don't have to make sure my tank is full every time I drive. I haven't really checked to see if that's an option yet though. I just finished putting downpipe and exhaust on an otherwise stock car at 3500 miles so it may be a little while(few months) before I get a tune and look into it more seriously.

 

[zackmd1]

If I had an eco I would be installing MAP's fuel system. Not for added power/fuel but for carbon buildup. A combo of port and direct injection is the way to go. This is something Ford is doing on their new 600hp v6 and will likely trickle down to the entire EB lineup.

 

[Banjo]

The BRZ FRS twins use a mix of port and direct injection as well. I doubt it's for valve cleaning although it definitely helps with that. Something about max efficiency under different conditions. I do wonder what the limits of direct fuel injection is though. Its got to deal with the size of the pump and size of the cam "lobe" that drives it without causing too much wear on said cam.

 

[Guardstang]

I sold my 2001 Bullitt Mustang to make room for my 2015 Ecoboost- I never really considered the V6 and since Ford would not let you add PP to an automatic V8 I got the Ecoboost and have not regretted it. Also I have put nothing but 87 octane in the car--I don't out at night looking for street races anymore.

 

[stangs-R-me]

I've got a 2011 V6 (Premium MCA / MT / 2.73 gears) and it is the best car I've ever owned. It has averaged 30.52 MPG since new (11364.1 miles divided by 3723.978 G of 91 octane ethanol free gas). I've got a Bama/SCT Tuner (91 Performance tune) and drive 400 mi / week and 70-80% is hwy majority with cruise set at 75. I don't granny drive when on surface streets, but do try and get in the highest gear possible when rolling in traffic (1000~1500 RPM).

I have gotten spoiled by this car's ability to easily do over 400 miles per tank every week as well as put a huge smile on my face when I want to play.

2015-16 V6 MT loses 1 MPG both city & hwy vs. my 2011 and this is most likely due to the 3.15 gears (or the 3.55's if the EPA testing really is based on the opt. ratio) and added weight ... 2015-16 should have a slightly better "aerodynamics" though.

I bought a PREMIUM 2011 V6 because that was the ONLY way to get SYNC, Power Lumbar in driver's seat, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror & 6-Gauge Inst. Cluster.
... and ...
Bought the MCA Edition because it was the ONLY way to get 18" wheels w/ W-Speed rated tires and HID Headlamps.
MSRP ... $28,610

Fast forward to today and a base 2015-16 V6 w/ 051A package now comes with ALL this STANDARD and for $2990 less MSRP or a base 2015-16 EB w/ 641 18" wheels for $2330 less (or just $660 more than the 2015-16 V6).
MSRP ... $25,620 (V6 w/ 051A)
or
MSRP ... $26,280 (EB w/ 641)

You don't get Leather, Ambient Lighting, Shaker Sound System, Sirius, Aluminum Pedals or MyColor ... but you DO get a a BUNCH of other stuff that was not even available on a 2011 "Premium" Mustang.

If you spend the extra $660 on a base EB you also get:

* More HP & Torque than 2011 or 2015 V6
* Direct Injection & Twin-Scroll Turbo with 15 PSI Boost
* Broad, flat torque curve starting at around 1500 RPM
* 3.31:1 Rear Axle
* Smart-charging Alternator
* Active Grill Shutter System (improved aerodynamics)
* Active Noise Cancellation
* 6-Way Power Passenger Seat
* Real possibility of improved MPG's and range


I am definitely sticking with a BASE model this time as I'd prefer CLOTH seats anyway ... only thing I'll personally be missing is the Shaker and the Ambient Lighting (both do-able upgrades for far less than the $4000 Premium adder) ... HOWEVER I'm still torn between V6 & EB !!

Doug

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