The Mustang Source - Ford Mustang Forums

2015 - 2023 MUSTANG Discuss everything 2015-2023 S550 Mustang
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

NEW Shelby GT350 .

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 10:35 AM
Share
  #61  
CCTking's Avatar
CCTking
FR500 Member
 
Joined: December 9, 2011
Posts: 3,584
Likes: 6
From: Corpus Christi, TX
Originally Posted by rmurer
being a video from october, we have no clue what they were actually testing.
+1

They couldve had a regular coyote motor but beefed up transmission as well as testing flow of exhaust through the pipes and how well the all new susension set-up was working.
Reply
0
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 05:19 PM
Share
  #62  
bob's Avatar
bob
Legacy TMS Member
 
Joined: May 16, 2004
Posts: 5,206
Likes: 18
From: Bristol, TN
Originally Posted by conv_stang
Dont hear any blower whine...

While I don't think there is one under there, maybe HEaton has made the switch to helical cut gears if there is one.


My Whipple features helical gears and sadly it doesn't make much noise. Great for a sleeper but not so much when you love that sweet blower whine.



Whipple


HEaton
Reply
0
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 09:33 PM
Share
  #63  
conv_stang's Avatar
conv_stang
Shelby GT500 Member
 
Joined: March 3, 2004
Posts: 2,634
Likes: 0
From: Richmond VA
Originally Posted by rmurer
being a video from october, we have no clue what they were actually testing.
Come on don't rain on my parade still holding out for high revving n/a and Cobra
Reply
0
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:01 PM
Share
  #64  
kcoTiger's Avatar
kcoTiger
Shelby GT500 Member
 
Joined: December 20, 2011
Posts: 4,326
Likes: 53
From: CenTex...sort of
The S197 will hold 285-wide fronts (barely) and I have the 315 888's on the back flush with the fender. I'm guessing the excitement is that this appears to come with the wheels and tires from the dealership instead of the aftermarket shop.
Reply
0
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:16 PM
Share
  #65  
laserred38's Avatar
laserred38
Legacy TMS Member
 
Joined: January 6, 2006
Posts: 14,053
Likes: 166
From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by kcoTiger
The S197 will hold 285-wide fronts (barely) and I have the 315 888's on the back flush with the fender. I'm guessing the excitement is that this appears to come with the wheels and tires from the dealership instead of the aftermarket shop.
Part if it is the much wider track in the rear and wider haunches, exaggerating the look.
Reply
0
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:23 PM
Share
  #66  
kcoTiger's Avatar
kcoTiger
Shelby GT500 Member
 
Joined: December 20, 2011
Posts: 4,326
Likes: 53
From: CenTex...sort of
It does have a wider wheel base, I believe.
Reply
0
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:52 PM
Share
  #67  
ford20's Avatar
ford20
Legacy TMS Member
 
Joined: January 1, 2010
Posts: 3,033
Likes: 66
From: White Plains, NY
From what I have heard of the S550 is that there is 16" of room in the rear wheel wells which should leave some room for some pretty meaty tires out back.
Reply
0
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:56 PM
Share
  #68  
laserred38's Avatar
laserred38
Legacy TMS Member
 
Joined: January 6, 2006
Posts: 14,053
Likes: 166
From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by ford20
From what I have heard of the S550 is that there is 16" of room in the rear wheel wells which should leave some room for some pretty meaty tires out back.
No need for mini tubs sheesh!
Reply
0
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 09:44 PM
Share
  #69  
xlover's Avatar
xlover
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: September 10, 2009
Posts: 956
Likes: 0
From: Boston
Originally Posted by kcoTiger
The S197 will hold 285-wide fronts (barely) and I have the 315 888's on the back flush with the fender. I'm guessing the excitement is that this appears to come with the wheels and tires from the dealership instead of the aftermarket shop.
Just fitting the rubber in there isn't as important as the suspension geometry being able to take advantage of it. That's where the new platform will really be able to shine.
Reply
0
Old Feb 10, 2014 | 03:06 PM
Share
  #70  
typesredline's Avatar
typesredline
Cobra Member
 
Joined: February 11, 2013
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 21
From: Florida
Originally Posted by xlover
Just fitting the rubber in there isn't as important as the suspension geometry being able to take advantage of it. That's where the new platform will really be able to shine.
+100
Reply
0
Old Feb 10, 2014 | 04:04 PM
Share
  #71  
kcoTiger's Avatar
kcoTiger
Shelby GT500 Member
 
Joined: December 20, 2011
Posts: 4,326
Likes: 53
From: CenTex...sort of
Pretty sure the IRS will do that by itself.
Reply
0
Old Feb 10, 2014 | 06:27 PM
Share
  #72  
UOP Shadow's Avatar
UOP Shadow
Cobra Member
 
Joined: July 3, 2012
Posts: 1,099
Likes: 14
Originally Posted by kcoTiger
Pretty sure the IRS will do that by itself.
Yeah but how many Terminator owners slapped 305s on their cars only to snap an axle? Hopefully this new IRS is as good as they say it is!
Reply
0
Old Feb 10, 2014 | 08:43 PM
Share
  #73  
typesredline's Avatar
typesredline
Cobra Member
 
Joined: February 11, 2013
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 21
From: Florida
Originally Posted by UOP Shadow
Yeah but how many Terminator owners slapped 305s on their cars only to snap an axle? Hopefully this new IRS is as good as they say it is!
That was because the IRS was "tossed" into the body designed for solid axle. With the 2015 mustang being built with IRS from the ground up, this issue shouldn't happen.
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2014 | 12:46 AM
Share
  #74  
bob's Avatar
bob
Legacy TMS Member
 
Joined: May 16, 2004
Posts: 5,206
Likes: 18
From: Bristol, TN
Originally Posted by typesredline
That was because the IRS was "tossed" into the body designed for solid axle. With the 2015 mustang being built with IRS from the ground up, this issue shouldn't happen.

Provided the individual components are up to the task. Hopefully Ford in addition to controlling axle hop had an eye on what happens when tires don't spin and the rear end has to cope with all that twisting force.
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2014 | 02:19 AM
Share
  #75  
Twin Turbo's Avatar
Twin Turbo
GTR Member
 
Joined: October 18, 2006
Posts: 5,553
Likes: 11
From: England
Smile
New video footage of one of the latest prototypes....

Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2014 | 07:36 AM
Share
  #76  
laserred38's Avatar
laserred38
Legacy TMS Member
 
Joined: January 6, 2006
Posts: 14,053
Likes: 166
From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
New video footage of one of the latest prototypes.... Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VLy-Wd-fP4
Definitely a Coyote based engine. Sounds deep and loud!
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2014 | 03:29 PM
Share
  #77  
eric n's Avatar
eric n
Cobra Member
 
Joined: July 27, 2004
Posts: 1,292
Likes: 2
From: Bakersfield, CA
Originally Posted by laserred38
Definitely a Coyote based engine. Sounds deep and loud!
It does sound baratone as heck. Nice sounding engine.
Reply
0
Old Feb 12, 2014 | 03:20 AM
Share
  #78  
typesredline's Avatar
typesredline
Cobra Member
 
Joined: February 11, 2013
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 21
From: Florida
Originally Posted by bob
Provided the individual components are up to the task. Hopefully Ford in addition to controlling axle hop had an eye on what happens when tires don't spin and the rear end has to cope with all that twisting force.
After what they did with the focus and fiesta st, I have a lot of faith that their current suspension guys know their stuff. Fingers crossed.
Reply
0
Old Feb 12, 2014 | 10:27 AM
Share
  #79  
SynisterGT's Avatar
SynisterGT
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: October 12, 2009
Posts: 963
Likes: 2
From: New Orleans, LA
Interesting vid. It sounds pretty loud for a "stock" Mustang. We need more videos.
Reply
0
Old Feb 12, 2014 | 10:28 AM
Share
  #80  
Klink500's Avatar
Klink500
V6 Member
 
Joined: December 30, 2012
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: western pa
So, will this be an SVT vehicle or a special edition more along the lines of the boss302?
Reply
0



Advanced Search

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:25 PM.