about the 96 GT

jaxter1 · 11-08-2003, 04:08 AM

well, ok, guess the testers at R&T/C&D are not able to test as well as some seat-of-the pants, I've-raced-'em before guesstimates. I really stand by that previous reply....of course nothing's written in stone, but again the first 4.6's were at least as fast/tested (by professionals) consistantly better than the older 5.0's hands down. I can also dig up some raceway numbers from the tracks 'round here....timeslips indicate the 4.6's walking-to-pacing at the least, unless the 5's were modded. Therefore, I still call bs on 'any 5.0 waxing an early 4.6' trash. It simply isn't true. Again, I bought the fastest (seat of the pants/stoplight tested) 5.0 made, and R&T/C&D agreed with that, at least. I can tell you the 4.6 I have now is faster, even in conv. trim. Yes, I own a stopwatch...and yes, I've raced. The later 5.0's stunk, they lied about the power output...or didn't you hear. Those wholloping 225 rated horses were usually nearer to 200...and if anyone believes a pushrod is more efficient or reliable than an OHV....well, you're entitled to that opinion. Engineers would tell you otherwise, as would the numbers of companies following that route. I wasn't the only 5.0 owner that had a motor fall apart (actually, I had 3 engines in the 1st 3 years....thank god for warranties). I drove my 5.0 for 11 yrs, got tired of it. I also had some fast non-'stangs, but noticed everyone I thought to have some sense in racing dropped thier 5.0's as well. Many of them drive WRX's now....or riced-out Mitsu's. A Cobra can still walk them, if the driver can handle his stick. 'nuff said. The five-oh's were great musclecars. The modulars are better, much more (real) HP and way more efficient. And the newer chassis/trims make the Fox look Dinosauric. Sure, I could pimp out a Yugo w/twin turbo's.....would prefer a new SVT Cobra, though. In light of that, I'd take any 4.6 over a pushrod, dollar-for-dollar. My base trim 4.6GT makes more than 40HP over any stock 5.0GT. And I trust it....it's underpowered. The modular can go to 4-valve.....and toast any 5.0 without resorting to blowers. A 5.0 GT with Nitrous can ALMOST get the same output as a Rousch, stage 2. Or a later Cobra. With far less handling capability, uglier trim, and a crappy ECU. Unless you spend, of course, thousands in upgrades. Really, I don't get the obsession. It's like the MG crowd almost.

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11-08-2003, 04:08 AM	#13
jaxter1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: il Posts: 10	well, ok, guess the testers at R&T/C&D are not able to test as well as some seat-of-the pants, I've-raced-'em before guesstimates. I really stand by that previous reply....of course nothing's written in stone, but again the first 4.6's were at least as fast/tested (by professionals) consistantly better than the older 5.0's hands down. I can also dig up some raceway numbers from the tracks 'round here....timeslips indicate the 4.6's walking-to-pacing at the least, unless the 5's were modded. Therefore, I still call bs on 'any 5.0 waxing an early 4.6' trash. It simply isn't true. Again, I bought the fastest (seat of the pants/stoplight tested) 5.0 made, and R&T/C&D agreed with that, at least. I can tell you the 4.6 I have now is faster, even in conv. trim. Yes, I own a stopwatch...and yes, I've raced. The later 5.0's stunk, they lied about the power output...or didn't you hear. Those wholloping 225 rated horses were usually nearer to 200...and if anyone believes a pushrod is more efficient or reliable than an OHV....well, you're entitled to that opinion. Engineers would tell you otherwise, as would the numbers of companies following that route. I wasn't the only 5.0 owner that had a motor fall apart (actually, I had 3 engines in the 1st 3 years....thank god for warranties). I drove my 5.0 for 11 yrs, got tired of it. I also had some fast non-'stangs, but noticed everyone I thought to have some sense in racing dropped thier 5.0's as well. Many of them drive WRX's now....or riced-out Mitsu's. A Cobra can still walk them, if the driver can handle his stick. 'nuff said. The five-oh's were great musclecars. The modulars are better, much more (real) HP and way more efficient. And the newer chassis/trims make the Fox look Dinosauric. Sure, I could pimp out a Yugo w/twin turbo's.....would prefer a new SVT Cobra, though. In light of that, I'd take any 4.6 over a pushrod, dollar-for-dollar. My base trim 4.6GT makes more than 40HP over any stock 5.0GT. And I trust it....it's underpowered. The modular can go to 4-valve.....and toast any 5.0 without resorting to blowers. A 5.0 GT with Nitrous can ALMOST get the same output as a Rousch, stage 2. Or a later Cobra. With far less handling capability, uglier trim, and a crappy ECU. Unless you spend, of course, thousands in upgrades. Really, I don't get the obsession. It's like the MG crowd almost.