Any new news on the 2003-2004 Mustang?????

#1 Pony · 12-05-2001, 03:12 PM

Anything I've missed in the mags?? Like will they realse them in '03 or '04?

OnMy3rdStang · 12-05-2001, 08:11 PM

I'm not sure when they are comming out but I have read that the engines wil be downsized to a 3.0 v-6 and a 4.0 v-8 *that sucks* and they maybe getting a makeover. But i am not sure
*haley*

#1 Pony · 12-06-2001, 12:17 PM

Why is is when the engine gets smaller they always increase the horse power?
And when they are large there is little power?

Besides what's better a big engine or a smaller one?
Pros and Cons?

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.

95mustanggt · 12-06-2001, 03:07 PM

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Originally posted by Mercury
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.

I would tend to agree with you. The 4.6 has been out for a couple years now and Ford has all the tooling it needs. Plus if they were to change from it it would be less cost effective as they use the same engine in all the trucks. To change from the 4.6 they would/should change the truck engine too, would Ford do that?

fiveohpatrol · 12-06-2001, 03:56 PM

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The 4.6 has been out for a couple years now

its been out since like 90 or 91, just not in the mustang till 96

it was in lincolns and i believe crown vics in the early 90s

12-05-2001, 08:11 PM	#2
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	I'm not sure when they are comming out but I have read that the engines wil be downsized to a 3.0 v-6 and a 4.0 v-8 that sucks and they maybe getting a makeover. But i am not sure haley __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

12-06-2001, 12:17 PM	#3
#1 Pony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 268	Why is is when the engine gets smaller they always increase the horse power? And when they are large there is little power? Besides what's better a big engine or a smaller one? Pros and Cons? __________________ One who comes with Thunder.

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.

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12-05-2001, 03:12 PM	#1
#1 Pony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 268	Any new news on the 2003-2004 Mustang????? Anything I've missed in the mags?? Like will they realse them in '03 or '04? __________________ One who comes with Thunder.