Questions about 2013 GT
6/12/12, 01:40 PM
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Questions about 2013 GT
While I am waiting for my 2013 GT to come, I have a few questions I hope some may have the answers to;
1. GT500 Axle backs - I was told these are louder than the stock GTs but not too loud. Anyone have the price for a set and Ford PN?
2. Does the 2013 GT 5.0 come with factory headers and if so what are they made of?
3. Non-track pack cars, what oil does it use? I assume 8 quarts?
4. Does the GT Prem with the standard Shaker audio have a USB port like the 2010's?
Thanks.
Joe C.
1. GT500 Axle backs - I was told these are louder than the stock GTs but not too loud. Anyone have the price for a set and Ford PN?
2. Does the 2013 GT 5.0 come with factory headers and if so what are they made of?
3. Non-track pack cars, what oil does it use? I assume 8 quarts?
4. Does the GT Prem with the standard Shaker audio have a USB port like the 2010's?
Thanks.
Joe C.
6/12/12, 08:13 PM
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6/12/12, 08:42 PM
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Yup, pretty sure that the Premium has the USB port in the center console. I sat in a 2013 Premium convertible at the dealer last weekend. The USB was the first thing I looked for. It was there. This was a non-Electronics/Navigation car with the smaller display screen. I'll let you know for sure in a couple weeks when mine gets delivered.
Paulw, Torrance CA
2013 Grabber Blue Premium GT on order
1969 Silver Jade GT convertible &
1968 Acapulco Blue coupe in the garage
Paulw, Torrance CA
2013 Grabber Blue Premium GT on order
1969 Silver Jade GT convertible &
1968 Acapulco Blue coupe in the garage
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6/12/12, 09:09 PM
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Hey Joe!
Just got mine and it sounds like what you're getting.
1 - IDK, I'm thinking about getting some too, I'd check out YouTube as much as possible to get a really good idea.
2 - I don't believe so, but I'll get a better look at the engine tomorrow and send you a PM about that.
3 - 5w-20 and I thinks it's 8qts too.
4 - Yup, right where Paulw said it was. It's in the center console next to the AUX input.
Just got mine and it sounds like what you're getting.
1 - IDK, I'm thinking about getting some too, I'd check out YouTube as much as possible to get a really good idea.
2 - I don't believe so, but I'll get a better look at the engine tomorrow and send you a PM about that.
3 - 5w-20 and I thinks it's 8qts too.
4 - Yup, right where Paulw said it was. It's in the center console next to the AUX input.
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I don't have a part number for the gt500's but I know LRS has them for $309 shipped
All mustangs have headers, that's really just a slang term for the exhaust manifolds. Now as far as aftermarket headers, they are just that, aftermarket. Some of them are short tube design (aka shorties) and others have a full length design (aka long tubes or LT's). The purpose of these after market headers is to increase exhaust flow so these have larger diameter openings connected to the block as well as larger collectors. Similar to what a larger diameter exhaust pipe does for you. Allows higher exhaust flow rate.
I hope this answers half of your questions
All mustangs have headers, that's really just a slang term for the exhaust manifolds. Now as far as aftermarket headers, they are just that, aftermarket. Some of them are short tube design (aka shorties) and others have a full length design (aka long tubes or LT's). The purpose of these after market headers is to increase exhaust flow so these have larger diameter openings connected to the block as well as larger collectors. Similar to what a larger diameter exhaust pipe does for you. Allows higher exhaust flow rate.
I hope this answers half of your questions
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While I am waiting for my 2013 GT to come, I have a few questions I hope some may have the answers to;
1. GT500 Axle backs - I was told these are louder than the stock GTs but not too loud. Anyone have the price for a set and Ford PN?
I have them on my '11 GT. Louder than stock, but not obnoxious. No drone, either. Part # M5230MGTCA1, click here for pricing.
2. Does the 2013 GT 5.0 come with factory headers and if so what are they made of?
Yes, steel tubular headers (not cast iron log manifolds) come on the 5.0's from the factory.
3. Non-track pack cars, what oil does it use? I assume 8 quarts?
5W20, 8.5 quarts when you change the oil filter, and either full synthetic or synthetic blend is okay.
4. Does the GT Prem with the standard Shaker audio have a USB port like the 2010's?
All premium models come with Sync, which in turn comes with a USB port.
Thanks.
You're welcome - happy to help!
Joe C.
1. GT500 Axle backs - I was told these are louder than the stock GTs but not too loud. Anyone have the price for a set and Ford PN?
I have them on my '11 GT. Louder than stock, but not obnoxious. No drone, either. Part # M5230MGTCA1, click here for pricing.
2. Does the 2013 GT 5.0 come with factory headers and if so what are they made of?
Yes, steel tubular headers (not cast iron log manifolds) come on the 5.0's from the factory.
3. Non-track pack cars, what oil does it use? I assume 8 quarts?
5W20, 8.5 quarts when you change the oil filter, and either full synthetic or synthetic blend is okay.
4. Does the GT Prem with the standard Shaker audio have a USB port like the 2010's?
All premium models come with Sync, which in turn comes with a USB port.
Thanks.
You're welcome - happy to help!
Joe C.
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6/13/12, 06:54 AM
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I just installed the GT500's on my car... and I love them. A little more volume, and slightly different pitch than the OEM mufflers. These you can actually hear over the induction noise coming through the sound tube. And as everyone has already eluded to... NO DRONE.
I think the rest of the answers for the OP were covered by Brian.
6/13/12, 07:46 AM
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Hey, everyone! Thank you all for all your great help! Excellent!! I am really glad to hear those axle backs are so cheap! All the other brands I have seen cost $400 and up. The Gt500's are a great deal. And I am glad they have no drone unlike the Roush axle backs I had on my 2010 GT.
Regarding the headers, I meant the non-cast iron headers as I read about them in Mustang 5.0 magazine a 16 page article on the design of the 5.0 for the 2011's and was not sure if Ford went back to the cast iron ones on the 2012 or 2013.
Waiting now for Jeff to sent me the DORA on mine. Thanks again.
Joe C
P.S. Just called Jeff to see if he can order and put on the GT500 axle backs when my car comes in before I pick it up!
Regarding the headers, I meant the non-cast iron headers as I read about them in Mustang 5.0 magazine a 16 page article on the design of the 5.0 for the 2011's and was not sure if Ford went back to the cast iron ones on the 2012 or 2013.
Waiting now for Jeff to sent me the DORA on mine. Thanks again.
Joe C
P.S. Just called Jeff to see if he can order and put on the GT500 axle backs when my car comes in before I pick it up!
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Regarding the headers, I meant the non-cast iron headers as I read about them in Mustang 5.0 magazine a 16 page article on the design of the 5.0 for the 2011's and was not sure if Ford went back to the cast iron ones on the 2012 or 2013.
P.S. Just called Jeff to see if he can order and put on the GT500 axle backs when my car comes in before I pick it up!
P.S. Just called Jeff to see if he can order and put on the GT500 axle backs when my car comes in before I pick it up!
If you even slightly handy with hand tools the GT500 mufflers can be installed easily in your driveway in less than a 1/2 hour... mine took me 15 minutes to swap... then again I have helped on the install of about 5-6 of these by now.
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The cast iron manifolds only come on the F150 with the 5.0. There is a slight boost in low end torque, and they cost less than the tubular "headers" on the mustang. Both of which are important for a truck that Ford sells a half-million a year.
If you even slightly handy with hand tools the GT500 mufflers can be installed easily in your driveway in less than a 1/2 hour... mine took me 15 minutes to swap... then again I have helped on the install of about 5-6 of these by now.
If you even slightly handy with hand tools the GT500 mufflers can be installed easily in your driveway in less than a 1/2 hour... mine took me 15 minutes to swap... then again I have helped on the install of about 5-6 of these by now.
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I was searching around and found these as another option for a resonator delete.. and not to pricey http://store.jpcracing.com/2011-2012...l-_p_1474.html
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