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Jeff Chambers · 12-05-2005, 08:12 AM

The 05/06 is a beautiful car, both aesthetically and mechanically. I've got several customers making more than 300hp at the wheels with nothing more than an exhaust, headers and cold air intake. The cars are more complex though. The electronic throttle control can be tricky and affects the performance dramatically. Tuning is key.

The two-piece driveshaft needs to be tossed asap. A single piece knocks 31 pounds off the driveline. If/when you go boosted, there's very few options for the MAF (it doesn't take much to peg it out). Its pretty easy to get these to 450 rwhp with a simple 10psi supercharger kit, even the autos. The 5R55 auto transmission is killer compared to the older AOD/AODE trans. All in all, the cars are great in my opinion.

12-05-2005, 08:12 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Tell me about the 3-valve Stang The 05/06 is a beautiful car, both aesthetically and mechanically. I've got several customers making more than 300hp at the wheels with nothing more than an exhaust, headers and cold air intake. The cars are more complex though. The electronic throttle control can be tricky and affects the performance dramatically. Tuning is key. The two-piece driveshaft needs to be tossed asap. A single piece knocks 31 pounds off the driveline. If/when you go boosted, there's very few options for the MAF (it doesn't take much to peg it out). Its pretty easy to get these to 450 rwhp with a simple 10psi supercharger kit, even the autos. The 5R55 auto transmission is killer compared to the older AOD/AODE trans. All in all, the cars are great in my opinion. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"