2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
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2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
http://media.ford.com/newsroom/relea...?release=23327
is this the first official press release saying the final HP rating will be 500hp/480tq?
should move the 2 ton beast quite well
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
Sure needs every pony and ft-lb of torque it's got when it weighs in at almost 4000 lbs (that mass also accounts for that gravitational pull and distortion of space/time )!
Still cool as hell though; I wonder how much the same basic mods done by owners of the last Cobra will net?
)! Still cool as hell though; I wonder how much the same basic mods done by owners of the last Cobra will net?
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
Great power. However, the 3.55 bore, and 4.165 stroke is poor. All that DOHC technology on a motor that peaks at 6000 rpm. I know it is a solid piece, but it is a lot of complexity for nothing.
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
Originally Posted by SSCamaro99_3
Great power. However, the 3.55 bore, and 4.165 stroke is poor. All that DOHC technology on a motor that peaks at 6000 rpm. I know it is a solid piece, but it is a lot of complexity for nothing.
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
Originally Posted by SSCamaro99_3
Great power. However, the 3.55 bore, and 4.165 stroke is poor. All that DOHC technology on a motor that peaks at 6000 rpm. I know it is a solid piece, but it is a lot of complexity for nothing.
With respect to the GT500, how could we have gotten this many posts in so far without someone saying, "But, yea, if you put a blower on an LS1/LS2/LS7..."?
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
Originally Posted by Eric Bryant
Yea - you really have to wonder what was going through everyone's heads when this engine was developed. OHC with a small bore and long stroke engine wasn't exactly a great design direction.
Originally Posted by Eric Bryant
With respect to the GT500, how could we have gotten this many posts in so far without someone saying, "But, yea, if you put a blower on an LS1/LS2/LS7..."?
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
Originally Posted by number77
Could they be trying to leave some room to bore it out in the future? I really don't know alot about the upcoming mustangs
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
500hp from any kind of motor is very good for around $40,000(at least im paying sticker).Weight is not perfect,but lets see how much the camaro ends up weighing. just be glad Ford made the new stang,which kicked chevy in the butt to do another camaro,and now the GT 500 will guarantee you a top end camaro with 500+ hp.Be glad,be happy,american muscle rules.
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
A small bore and large stroke is a great combination for a street motor. The small bore usually allows for the combustion to more completely burn and the long stroke will give you the lowend you need. It was a good idea, I just don't think they saw the need for something bigger then a 5.4L when they were designing the engine. Back then HP wars were far from anyones minds.
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
its peak boost is 9psi. I wonder if this engine will respond to mods as well as the 03/04 cobras or maybe *gasp* better?
weren't there reports of this engine generating 600 rwhp with a pulley swap and a tune? I don't see 550 rwhp being too far fetched.
weren't there reports of this engine generating 600 rwhp with a pulley swap and a tune? I don't see 550 rwhp being too far fetched.
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Re: 2007 ford shelby GT500 to come with its own gravitational pull
Originally Posted by Zigroid
its peak boost is 9psi. I wonder if this engine will respond to mods as well as the 03/04 cobras or maybe *gasp* better?
weren't there reports of this engine generating 600 rwhp with a pulley swap and a tune? I don't see 550 rwhp being too far fetched.
weren't there reports of this engine generating 600 rwhp with a pulley swap and a tune? I don't see 550 rwhp being too far fetched.