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Mercury · 12-06-2001, 01:41 PM

I dont think they will drop the current Mod Motors. Everyone says the chassis is to small and light to accomadate the Mod Engine and transmission. That may be true, BUT......

Why has ford used heavier materials in the Dew "Lite" chassis, and Widened it considerably from the T-Bird and Lincoln LS chassis. To me, it only makes sense that that was done to make room for the Mod motor and tranny.

Ford has to much riding on the 4.6 to take it out of the Mustang. The Mustang is where the 4.6 Ford gets its advertising for the realability and strength of the Mod Motors.

There are several diffrent sources and theroies running around on the next Gen Mustang, I guess We'll have to wait and see who is right.

I've been wrong alot before, but I'm willing to bet money that they keep the mod motor, and go with a 5 Liter displacement for it in either 2004, or 2005 as standard. We might see some big guns and bullets flying when and if the Camaro comes back out.

12-06-2001, 01:41 PM	#4
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	I dont think they will drop the current Mod Motors. Everyone says the chassis is to small and light to accomadate the Mod Engine and transmission. That may be true, BUT...... Why has ford used heavier materials in the Dew "Lite" chassis, and Widened it considerably from the T-Bird and Lincoln LS chassis. To me, it only makes sense that that was done to make room for the Mod motor and tranny. Ford has to much riding on the 4.6 to take it out of the Mustang. The Mustang is where the 4.6 Ford gets its advertising for the realability and strength of the Mod Motors. There are several diffrent sources and theroies running around on the next Gen Mustang, I guess We'll have to wait and see who is right. I've been wrong alot before, but I'm willing to bet money that they keep the mod motor, and go with a 5 Liter displacement for it in either 2004, or 2005 as standard. We might see some big guns and bullets flying when and if the Camaro comes back out. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.