modded vs stock
modded vs stock
MODDED vs STOCK
Im sure yur car is fast, but it really has nothing to do with the 05 mustang. I'm sure you were one of the people that hated the 03 cobra because it was supercharged, and said something along the lines of "yeah, its faster, they supercharged it! lemme put a blower on my blah blah blah."
anyways, w/e, back to the mustang. A hair under 280 hp and 300 lb ft at the wheels is NOT BAD for a car thats traditionally been pulling 220s at the wheels. pretty damn decent upgrade, in my opinion. Be interested to see what some of these SEMA modded ones could do, such as the paxton'ed MRT interceptor, or the one (not sure which) with the Cobra mill in it. Hell, I'd love to know what basic mods( U/D pulleys, CAI, mufflers, and a reflash) are gonna do to it. Id love to see it pull 315 on those alone.

 

I think the base steeda has mods along those lines, and it's rated at 350hp (flywheel).

He is "claiming" that his LT1 did 288whp and that it is more powerful than this GT STOCK vs STOCK , not modifed. He is convinced that LT1's (rated at 275-285 flywheel) are capable of putting down over 270hp to the wheel in stock form, and that his specific car is putting down 288. Impressive stuff, lol. Guess LT1's were massivly underrated or that he ended up with the factory freak of the century . Guy clearly has no clue if he thinks stock LT1's are putting down anything near this GT @ the wheels.

 

Right.

I recall 280 for stock LS1 autos from 1998-2000. Maybe a few more for the manual.

It was the '01-'02 models that were 300 to 310. If this 279 is real and is on 87 octane, that's nothing to laugh at.

Of course, it's probably time for the standard dyno disclaimer.

 

Around there. I'm ready to get my basically stock A4 dyno'd with the SLP Lid as the only mod. Hoping for 285-95whp. And here's 96z claiming that his stock LT1 did 288rwhp stock, hehe.

So yes, while this 05 GT is barely as powerful as a stock Ls1 z28 auto from 98, it still is nothing to laugh at. Pretty respectable #'s considering the mild tune and it not being the hottest motor offered in the stang lineup once special editions start cranking out.

 

I agree.

 

NEWSFLASH

This is the low end V8. I know we F-bodies enthusiasts have a hard time grasping this, but Ford is gonna have MULTIPLE V8's (Mach, Boss?, Cobra) in the mustang lineup. Now that the first one is coming relatively close to LS1 numbers, how do you think your gonna feel when there are 3 models out with LS1-beating performance. When its all said and done, the LS1's will have the GT and the V6 to pick on, and the rest of the mustang lineup will be hunting you.

I give Ford two thumbs up. You might not like it, you may have delusions about a 95 Z28 beating a new Mustang, but Ford gave the customers what they wanted, and they are ecstatic, tuners and aftermarket parts companies are tripping over themselves to get stuff out for this car...

Its the exact scenario we are asking for with the Camaro...listen to us, build it right, Give me options and high powered special editions; and when it starts hitting the streets, I want an exhaust, and some wheels, and....

I dont see how anyone could bash Ford over this car, especially over the large amount of power offered in the base V8, or over a subjective styling that is, for the most part....perfect for its fans.

 

Lets compare the 2005 Mustang GT dyno numbers to the 2005 Camaro dyno numbers....... Its awsome when its the only car for around 25k that is a rwd and has a v8.

 

You are hereby fined 10 intraweb dollars for using the HOMOGHEY SPECFIC OUTPUT ARGUMENT on this website.

Given the level of knowledge here, I expect better in the future.

 

Yours must have been built by Lepricans under a rainbow with melted horse shoe metal!

 

I was thinking the same thing.


By stock, do you mean a K&N, Exhaust, tuned, and underdrive pullies?

 

Even if you did have a freak LT1 that dynoed that high, it wouldnt be considered the norm, but for the Mustang, (given some time for break-ins and enough of a sample out there) I think 280 is going to be more the norm than the exception, as in your case....

 

One last note...

To my knowledge, there havent been any regular production F-bodies to match the power of the Cobra...

Go ahead and LyourFAO, but Im sure there are Ford guys LtheirFAO, because the Camaro/ Firebird never reached 400 (390 watever) hp. Even the F-body models that cost MORE than this 400hp Cobra dont stand a chance.

What is it that makes people so narrow minded. You cant be an auto enthusiast these days if you dont respect what Ford has done with the Mustang. There are plenty of people that wish Ford would have shot itself in the foot and offered the entry level V8 Mustang with 375hp, but where would all the special editions fit into the mix, and maybe, just MAYBE they think about insurance rates on these things. This Mustang is perfect for its purpose and will sell ALOT of cars. The volume will allow them to justify those special editions.

They will soon have the Mach 1 for those that want the extra power. Which I think it a fantastic move anyway (new motor, new model). With the added power, you get a certain sence of exlusivity, being instantly recognizable as a higher end model. I think there should be 3-4 SD's. Think about how you look at (older-'04) Mustangs on the road...V6, "wow, she's hot."...GT, "he doesnt want any" ....Mach 1,"hummm, wonder if he can drive"......Cobra, "Hide!" You can tell the relative threat by what model mustang it is.

 

I'd like whatever drug your on! My bone stock, somewhat of a freak (at least in 1/4 time) '94 Z28 convertible dyno'd 245 rwhp and 285 rwtq stock and ran a 14.000 @ 99 mph w/ auto trans, 2.73 gear and Eagle GA (****) tires. I have never, never, ever seen a STOCK LT1, regardless of year ever dyno over 260 rwhp. Not even a 6 speed car. I further would doubt that your car made 288 rwhp STOCK on a calibrated chassis dyno with a competent operator. As for the $300 in mods netting 327/433, that's definitely BS unless you bought a used nitrous kit as your $300 mods. Especially the torque number. What exactly did you do for $300???

As for the new Mustang, I'm not a fan, but those dyno numbers are not too bad at all.

 

96camaroz28lt4

If you havent noticed....you cant go onto a Camaro enthusiast board and start spouting off numbers. Were gonna catch your lying ***

Now, if you have an LT4, as said in your name, that might be something different, in which case we should compare your numbers with the Mach, as both would be limited production engines.

Id rather assume that you have never dynoed and made up some numbers that sounded spectacular, or dynoed on a unit that was horribly out of calibration.

Go test drive a mustang. Its more power than you think it is.

 

AMEN. LS1's are awsome anyway you put it ,but us '05 stang owners are happy as heck with the new 3 valve.I get all the performance of my mach and 98 octane to boot.I love ALL american muscle and hope there is a future Z28.