GT500's REAL Horsepower
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Originally posted by AnotherMustangMan@January 18, 2006, 2:51 PM
This really is good stuff, there is no way Chevy or Chrysler are going to touch this.
(unless they drop the C/Rs of their engines, forge internals, and go the forced induction route as well--but for some reason that strikes me as unlikely.)
And even though these are pre-production, non-emissions tested cars, the hardware is there. Getting the numbers you want won't be hard.
This really is good stuff, there is no way Chevy or Chrysler are going to touch this.
(unless they drop the C/Rs of their engines, forge internals, and go the forced induction route as well--but for some reason that strikes me as unlikely.)
And even though these are pre-production, non-emissions tested cars, the hardware is there. Getting the numbers you want won't be hard.
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Originally posted by mrsuds@January 18, 2006, 8:46 PM
The gas guzzler tax is not a function of HP but a combination of gas mileage. It a complicated formula that takes into account city mileage and highway mileage, and the airspeed of an unladed sparrow heading north in a southbound wind.
The gas guzzler tax is not a function of HP but a combination of gas mileage. It a complicated formula that takes into account city mileage and highway mileage, and the airspeed of an unladed sparrow heading north in a southbound wind.
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Originally posted by Shifty@January 18, 2006, 9:56 PM
Ever heard of the blue devil project by chevy? I drive a ford but, boosted LS7>*.
Ever heard of the blue devil project by chevy? I drive a ford but, boosted LS7>*.
The blue devil is slated to get the LS9. A less stroked/poked LS motor with 6.2L of displacement. It will be a $100K car.
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Originally posted by mrsuds@January 18, 2006, 9:46 PM
The gas guzzler tax is not a function of HP but a combination of gas mileage. It a complicated formula that takes into account city mileage and highway mileage, and the airspeed of an unladed sparrow heading north in a southbound wind.
The gas guzzler tax is not a function of HP but a combination of gas mileage. It a complicated formula that takes into account city mileage and highway mileage, and the airspeed of an unladed sparrow heading north in a southbound wind.
LOL.
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Originally posted by bob@January 18, 2006, 10:33 PM
But is that a european or african swallow, and what is your favorite color!
But is that a european or african swallow, and what is your favorite color!
I like White/blue stripes, Red/white stripes, tungsten/silver stripes, Valencia/silver stripes, Blue/White Stripes, what other color combos are out there??
They have both 5.4L motors on display at NAIAS if anyone wants to see the difference between the Ford GT and GT500 motors. The only differences I noticed were the belts/pullies and the blowers. The blower on the GT engine sat almost 3" higher than the one on the GT500 motor.
Take that into account and it shouldn't surprise you that the GT500 can put out 500+hp.
FYI... That motor is sexy.
Take that into account and it shouldn't surprise you that the GT500 can put out 500+hp.
FYI... That motor is sexy.
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Originally posted by AFBLUE@January 18, 2006, 9:11 PM
I would be surprisesd if there wasn't a gas guzzler tax on the GT500. The new GTO has one (or it did when it first came out).
I would be surprisesd if there wasn't a gas guzzler tax on the GT500. The new GTO has one (or it did when it first came out).
I read all of this great info until I came to the debate on crunching numbers for the flywheel hp. With this kind of power, who cares. It's going to be a monster and everyone will wish they had one.
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Originally posted by TheMustangSource@January 18, 2006, 9:49 AM
A stock GT500 dynoed at 489 rwhp.
A stock GT500 dynoed at 489 rwhp.
Brad, you just made my month! Now I just need the car to make my year!
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Originally posted by TheMustangSource@January 18, 2006, 9:49 AM
A stock GT500 dynoed at 489 rwhp.
A stock GT500 dynoed at 489 rwhp.
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But it is easier to understanding how it can get that high if they are dyno'ing near the 550+ right now.
Before some people were saying no way that it can't jump that high, now that we know they are way underrated it makes more sense.
Before some people were saying no way that it can't jump that high, now that we know they are way underrated it makes more sense.
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Originally posted by StangFreak@January 18, 2006, 10:45 PM
Dynoed at 489 rwhp. Hmm, that ought to be more than enough to open up a large can of whoop butt on my loud mouth neighbor and his C6 Vette.
Here little Chevy,
wn3d: 
Dynoed at 489 rwhp. Hmm, that ought to be more than enough to open up a large can of whoop butt on my loud mouth neighbor and his C6 Vette.
Here little Chevy,
wn3d: 
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Originally posted by crazyhorse@January 18, 2006, 1:11 PM
It doesn't really matter as Scothew said. The difference will probably not be that noticeable. At least not by the seat of our pants. Both are monster numbers. Holy Poo, this car is gonna be fast.
It doesn't really matter as Scothew said. The difference will probably not be that noticeable. At least not by the seat of our pants. Both are monster numbers. Holy Poo, this car is gonna be fast.
GODZILLA
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Originally posted by BC_Shelby@January 19, 2006, 6:49 AM
Holy Poo is right. I think I've decided on a name for my Shelby:
GODZILLA
Holy Poo is right. I think I've decided on a name for my Shelby:
GODZILLA
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While this is all great news, isn't this car going to weight close to the same as the outgoing Excursion. In fact, who else thinks that this all may just be a marketing ploy to promote a re-skinned excursion (aka Shelby GT500)!!!!
Seriously, what are we looking at, 4500 pounds, w/o driver??!!
Thats not Tokyo sized...would this thing even be able to get up and waddle out of the way of a lumbering giant gila monster????
Seriously, what are we looking at, 4500 pounds, w/o driver??!!
Thats not Tokyo sized...would this thing even be able to get up and waddle out of the way of a lumbering giant gila monster????