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I want to echo the request for info on select shift. Does anyone know if there is any kind of selectshift/paddle option with the auto? I know many of you on a sit like this only care about manual, and that is cool. But a lot of the Mustang public likes auto and would appreciate the opportunity to have some control over gears on occasion.
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Originally Posted by Mark S.
(Post 5771855)
Insurance companies are NOT going to like the hike in horsepower for the V6 model...Ford has always prided itself in offering a non-performance model Mustang for those on tighter on budgets...the insurance companies will now see the 305HP V6 as a "performance" model akin to the GT...and the rates will go up accordingly...
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Originally Posted by Dave07997S
(Post 5771773)
What they didn't mention in the press release is the 6 spd. auto going to have a select shift function?
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Originally Posted by Five Oh Brian
(Post 5771879)
They didn't mention it, but I can't imagine them not coming with select shift. T-Bird got it in 2006, Fusion V6 and Taurus got it in 2010, why wouldn't the sportiest car in the lineup get it for 2011?
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Originally Posted by Five Oh Brian
(Post 5771879)
They didn't mention it, but I can't imagine them not coming with select shift. T-Bird got it in 2006, Fusion V6 and Taurus got it in 2010, why wouldn't the sportiest car in the lineup get it for 2011?
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Push button start is dumb. I hope they don't add it. I prefer a direct mechanical interrupt ( key ) to the ignition system.
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Originally Posted by eci
(Post 5771886)
Push button start is dumb. I hope they don't add it. I prefer a direct mechanical interrupt ( key ) to the ignition system.
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Originally Posted by eci
(Post 5771886)
Push button start is dumb. I hope they don't add it. I prefer a direct mechanical interrupt ( key ) to the ignition system.
Should be fine. Fords don't have sudden acceleration and floormats that jam the gas pedal. |
Originally Posted by eci
(Post 5771886)
Push button start is dumb. I hope they don't add it. I prefer a direct mechanical interrupt ( key ) to the ignition system.
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My Cobalt has direct injection (along with the stock turbo). It makes 260 hp stock but its limited to 260 ft-lb by the stock tune. Most of the people that added GM's stage 1 kit (just a retune with new MAP sensors) are getting well over 300 bhp. This is with a 2.0L DOHC I4. Looking at the other parts added to the SS/TC over the base LT, the direct injection system was peanuts in $$. There's nothing significantly complicated during manufacturing or assembly. It's the engine design that is the biggest cost driver.
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Originally Posted by metroplex
(Post 5771934)
My Cobalt has direct injection (along with the stock turbo). It makes 260 hp stock but its limited to 260 ft-lb by the stock tune. Most of the people that added GM's stage 1 kit (just a retune with new MAP sensors) are getting well over 300 bhp. This is with a 2.0L DOHC I4. Looking at the other parts added to the SS/TC over the base LT, the direct injection system was peanuts in $$. There's nothing significantly complicated during manufacturing or assembly. It's the engine design that is the biggest cost driver.
Like you, I was limited by the stock tune on my car. It would only allow 15.6 psi of boost and taper off, and restricted the throttle body to about 60-65% open at WOT. After a Cobb AP reflash/tune, the TB opens up to nearly 90%, and the car holds 18.5 psi til redline. |
So when do we think the press will be getting their hands on the 2011s so we can get an idea of what they will actually do?
Numbers are all fine and dandy, but how they translate into the feel and actual performance are what will really be interesting. |
Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing
(Post 5771897)
Should be fine. Fords don't have sudden acceleration and floormats that jam the gas pedal.
i call :bs: on this comment. |
Originally Posted by Overboost
(Post 5771942)
Same as the EB engines, it's a simple retrofit package that can be applied to the engine. I don't see why they wouldn't be able to peel the DI out seperately from the turbos and install it in the near future.
Like you, I was limited by the stock tune on my car. It would only allow 15.6 psi of boost and taper off, and restricted the throttle body to about 60-65% open at WOT. After a Cobb AP reflash/tune, the TB opens up to nearly 90%, and the car holds 18.5 psi til redline. FWIW, the EcoBoost engine idea isn't new - I'm sure you know this already since the DISI in the MS3 (2.3L DOHC I4, direct injected, turbocharged) was out years before the Ford EcoBoost. The Germans have been doing it for nearly a decade with their FSI Audi engines and similar setups (turbocharged, direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, etc...) I just view Direct Injection as the logical progression from multi-port fuel injection. It saddens me to see new engines sold today that are still MPFI or use timing belts. I agree, that it shouldn't be too hard to adapt the DI part of the EcoBoost V6 since the 3.7 is in the same family as the 3.5 It would have been better if Ford debuted the 305 hp 3.7 much earlier in the smaller cars (Fusion). A Fusion Sport AWD with a 305 hp 3.7L DOHC V6 would be an awesome daily driver. The GM Stage 1 kit for the Cobalt SS/TC allows over 21 psi of boost IIRC, and you keep the factory powertrain warranty. |
Originally Posted by yeahyouknwit
(Post 5771172)
Hm do you think we might get an option for a push button start then?
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Originally Posted by metroplex
(Post 5771969)
I test drove a 09 MS3 before I decided to order the 09 SS/TC. The MS3 has insane torque steer in 1st gear, but it was a very fun car to drive! I'm glad to see another performance compact owner that also owns a muscle car! :metal: (07 Mustang GT w/ TR-3650 and 09 Cobalt SS/TC here).
FWIW, the EcoBoost engine idea isn't new - I'm sure you know this already since the DISI in the MS3 (2.3L DOHC I4, direct injected, turbocharged) was out years before the Ford EcoBoost. The Germans have been doing it for nearly a decade with their FSI Audi engines and similar setups (turbocharged, direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, etc...) I just view Direct Injection as the logical progression from multi-port fuel injection. It saddens me to see new engines sold today that are still MPFI or use timing belts. I agree, that it shouldn't be too hard to adapt the DI part of the EcoBoost V6 since the 3.7 is in the same family as the 3.5 It would have been better if Ford debuted the 305 hp 3.7 much earlier in the smaller cars (Fusion). A Fusion Sport AWD with a 305 hp 3.7L DOHC V6 would be an awesome daily driver. The GM Stage 1 kit for the Cobalt SS/TC allows over 21 psi of boost IIRC, and you keep the factory powertrain warranty. |
Originally Posted by FordBlueHeart
(Post 5771975)
Up until the mustang, the 3.7 was Lincoln only. All front wheel peel or AWD.
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Originally Posted by eci
(Post 5771886)
Push button start is dumb. I hope they don't add it. I prefer a direct mechanical interrupt ( key ) to the ignition system.
Push button start is awesome if done right. The new Fiesta has it and you keep the key fob in your pocket. The doors lock and unlock automatically and you just hop in, push the button and go. Nobody can drive your car unless they have the fob. Why would you want to fiddle around with a key? THAT's dumb. |
Originally Posted by 05fordgt
(Post 5771972)
At this time, I would say no. They would have to start offering it with Intelligent Access and add a spot on the dash for both a key or a pushbutton (the Tauruses that don't have Push Button Start, the keyhole is where the button would be on the dash). Maybe in 2014, maybe even in 2012, but not yet. :nice:
I think its pretty cool in the Lincoln MKS. |
Originally Posted by Jimp
(Post 5771985)
Push button start is awesome if done right. The new Fiesta has it and you keep the key fob in your pocket. The doors lock and unlock automatically and you just hop in, push the button and go. Nobody can drive your car unless they have the fob.
Why would you want to fiddle around with a key? THAT's dumb. I like the convenience of NOT messing around with heavy keys, but I want security as well. Didn't they show on Top Gear how they could drive the Challenger a few hundred feet without the key OR fob because Hammond was sort of close by sitting in the diner? |
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