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Re: New Powertrains [nyccarguy] by akirby
Apr 20, 2009 (4:50 am)
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Apr 19, 2009 5:43 pm)

The 4.0L V6 almost certainly gets replaced by the 3.5 or 3.7 Duratec (~270 hp and torque) and the 4.6L V8 gets replaced by a new 5.0L V8 putting out in the neighborhood of 350 hp/400 lb-ft according to the rumors. Ecoboost versions of both are also rumored.
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Happy Birthday Mustang! by ergsum
Apr 20, 2009 (9:11 am)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KV_JNhI3Wo&feature=player_embedded
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Re: Paint problems [rugbywales] by probie1
Apr 25, 2009 (5:40 pm)
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Replying to: rugbywales (Dec 27, 2008 5:35 pm)

yes, I have 06 mustang gt and the paint is peeling off the drivers side door handle. Its annoying and looks like crap.
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2005 v6 twin-turbo mustang by dsgtang
Apr 29, 2009 (2:31 pm)
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Hi Everyone, im new to this car chat forum but im strictly here to find out how a twin-turbo V6 mustang is possible and how can I get a kit. I was reading about the MRT 6T6 mustang which I added a link to at the bottom. this mustang is twin turboed and I want something like that. let me know if anyone even understand me lol (http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/features/mmfp_0610_mrt_twin_turbo_v6_must- ang/photo_09.html)
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Re: New Powertrains [akirby] by alman08
May 13, 2009 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Apr 20, 2009 4:50 am)

Is the 5.0L V8 a real deal or just a rumor? Just curious why Ford would give the Mustang a new face for 2010 model and not the new engine.
Thanks in advance to anyone with accurate info.
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Re: New Powertrains [alman08] by akirby
May 13, 2009 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: alman08 (May 13, 2009 7:07 am)

It's real according to all the insiders. It wasn't ready for the 2010 mustang so they either had to release the new stang with the old engines or delay the new body styling and interior for another year. It also helps with quality - only changing part of the vehicle each time.
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Re: New Powertrains [akirby] by alman08
May 15, 2009 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: akirby (May 13, 2009 7:44 am)

thanks akirby for the info. i read in automobile mag that the new engine is supposed to be 5.0L and has 400 HP. do you know if that new engine is more fuel efficient with the power bump and is the dual clutch 6sp auto in the picture? thanks.
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Re: New Powertrains [alman08] by tayl0rd
May 15, 2009 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: alman08 (May 15, 2009 7:36 am)

Highly unlikely that the next engine will be 5L. Even if it is, it's unlikely that it'll have 400HP. There's no chance in the world that it'll have a dual clutch 6-speed auto.
 
As much as I love the Mustang GT, I have to opine Ford doesn't put much effort into it's powertrain or drivetrain. Look at the last year of the SN95 Mustang. The GT only had 60HP more than the V6 while the Cobra had 130HP more than the GT. Look at the '05 - '09 S197. The GT only had 90HP more than the V6 and the GT500 had 200HP more than the GT. Now w/ the '10 model, the GT only has 115HP more than the V6 and the GT500 has 215HP more than the GT.
 
The chasm of HP difference between the GT and Cobra/GT500 is evidence that Ford only wants to give real power to the top Mustang. The GT has always had to soldier on in looks and relative handling alone. Then we always have to take ish from the GM boys about how the Mustang GT can't hang w/ the Z28/SS and that the Cobra/GT500 is priced way too high to be considered the competition, blah, blah, blah...
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Re: New Powertrains [tayl0rd] by akirby
May 15, 2009 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (May 15, 2009 8:19 am)

Read my fingers: the 5.0L is replacing the 4.6L in all products. It will make more power than the 5.4L but should have fuel economy the same or better than the 4.6L. It will be capable of 400 hp NA. There are also rumors that the Ecoboost 3.5L (350 hp) will be available in the Mustang. If so then having a 400 hp 5.0L makes sense. And supposedly the 5.0L will also be boosted to 500 hp. And expect either a 3.5L or 3.7L base V6.
 
The days of Ford powertrains being behind the competition are over.
 
As for the dual clutch tranny - that is a few years away. They're developing the smaller trannies for the Fiesta and other 4 cylinders first. It will be awhile before they have a version to handle that much torque.
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Re: New Powertrains [tayl0rd] by alman08
May 15, 2009 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (May 15, 2009 8:19 am)

I don't really care much about HP rating, thus I don't care much if the new GM pony car has 300 or 400 HP.
And exactly why there is no chance in the world that a 6 sp dual clutch auto can be used? Ford has that tranny I believe.

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