Just saw this and thought that I'd share since no one else has mentioned it so far.

Take a look at the engine specs. Look a little familiar? Add a 2.3L Whipple blower to that ! (I think th Shelby 450hp/450tq numbers might be under rated!)

http://www.fpv.com.au/index.asp?link_id=2.174

Ford (albeit in Australia) does produce a 4-speed automatic transmission that could handle the power of a N/A 5.4L (389-hp & 383-lb-ft) maybe they could do something for the automatic fanatics for the Shelby.

 

And was does this translate too?

Maximum power (DIN) - 290kW @ 5500rpm
Maximum torque (DIN) - 520Nm @ 4500rpm

 

388.896406 horsepower @ 5500, 383.532318 ft-lbs @ 4500

 

388.896406 horsepower @ 5500, 383.532318 ft-lbs @ 4500
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Which is exactly what the Dig-It stated in the original post. I'm not sure why the question was even asked... :scratch:

 

uhh, the 03-04 cobras were underrated to 390 but make 380 at the wheels

 

The thing to remember is that the 5.4L N/A engine you're talking about has 10.5:1 compression, which accounts for its high output. The supercharged version found in the Ford GT has 8.4:1 compression. Without the supercharger, it would make nowhere near the 380 horse output in the naturally-aspirated Aussie engine. That is to say, you can't just add the horsepower of the N/A version to the expected gains of the supercharger. You have to account for the lower compression.

 

how much would it be to import one of those here to the states?

 

Put a set of 3-valve heads on that bad boy and I can see a Mach-01 motor for sure. You would give up a bit of hp most likely (noy much), but you would gain some torque too. 370hp and 390ft-lb tq sounds about right to me.

 

:nono: As for the automatic, just put one in the car that will handle 600hp and nobody gets hurt . Give me a new 6 speed C-6.

 

:nono: As for the automatic, just put one in the car that will handle 600hp and nobody gets hurt . Give me a new 6 speed C-6.
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Did anyone check the price of that car?

76,550.00 AUD Australia Dollars = 59,426.31 USD United States Dollars

Almost 60 Gs :notnice:

 

Did anyone check the price of that car?

76,550.00 AUD Australia Dollars = 59,426.31 USD United States Dollars

Almost 60 Gs :notnice:
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The C6 coupe starts out at $44,510 and tops out at $56,180 fully loaded, not sure where you got your numbers at.

 

The C6 coupe starts out at $44,510 and tops out at $56,180 fully loaded, not sure where you got your numbers at.
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I just checked the link that was provided and the starting price is $70,200 (Aus). You did realize he was talking about the price of the Australian Ford and not a Corvette, right?

 

Well he must of quoted the wrong person then, he quoted the person talking about the C6.

 

I'm guessing he's looking for an updated FORD "C6 Transmission" with 6 speeds, not a C-6 Corvette.

The old reliable Ford C6 (3-Speed) is what came behind all the Big Blocks of the late 60's & 70's as well as most F-Series pick-ups and other large Fords until built-in "Overdrive" became a neccessity for all automatic transmissions.

 

What's wrong with the T56 6-speed that sees time in the Mustang Cobra, Corvette and Viper?

 

There is nothing wrong with the T56, this guy is looking for an AUTOMATIC transmission that is as bullitt-proof as the old "Ford 3-speed C6" but with SIX Gears !!

I think the point here is Ford does not currently have a high-performance 5 or 6 Speed Automatic transmission that can handle "up to 600HP" as stated in his post !!

The post he was replying to stated "Ford (albeit in Australia) does produce a 4-speed automatic transmission that could handle the power of a N/A 5.4L (389-hp & 383-lb-ft) maybe they could do something for the automatic fanatics for the Shelby."

Doug

 

There is nothing wrong with the T56, this guy is looking for an AUTOMATIC transmission that is as bullitt-proof as the old "Ford 3-speed C6" but with SIX Gears !!

I think the point here is Ford does not currently have a high-performance 5 or 6 Speed Automatic transmission that can handle "up to 600HP" as stated in his post !!

The post he was replying to stated "Ford (albeit in Australia) does produce a 4-speed automatic transmission that could handle the power of a N/A 5.4L (389-hp & 383-lb-ft) maybe they could do something for the automatic fanatics for the Shelby."

Doug
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Okay if we are talking automatics, what about the 6-sp auto they are putting in the Adrenalin? It obviously can handle 390 ft-lbs of torque, I wonder what the max torque it can handle, anyone know?