2005 MUSTANG GT

[GreekTank]

Bros I test drove this baby yesterday, what a ride! powerfull! I'm not too crazy about it's looks though. The dealer had 87 octane gas in it, should have been 94 octane would have been more fun!

[NYCmitch25]

Nice that car is hot! I think im going to test drive Mustang Cover. and the Mustang Shelby GT 500.
I love the old skool look. The critics have been buzzing about that car.

http://www.allsportauto.com/english/...17&zl_idMD=791

http://www.allsportauto.com/english/...29&zl_idMD=791

http://www.allsportauto.com/english/...lby_gt_500.php

[GreekTank]

That's better looking

[Matt76]

I dunno hell my dad owns a for dealership and I own a camaro z28 if that tells ya anything. If I had to choose guys go buy a 2002 SS. I think the looks are great and they out power the GT's no problem

[blm]

It looks great w/a suspension kit and new wheels, but it's still a Ford :(

[hitmansb]

The Shelby looks bad-ass.

[BBAddict]

I'm not a big fan of new Fords either, but that new Shelby looks bad--and 450hp, damn! Watch out, keep your kids off the streets when I get my hands on that car!

[damon_achey]

Re: 2005 MUSTANG GT

Originally posted by GreekTank
Bros I test drove this baby yesterday, what a ride! powerfull! I'm not too crazy about it's looks though. The dealer had 87 octane gas in it, should have been 94 octane would have been more fun!

Actually the lower the octain the more power you get out of the fuel. Octane retards ignition and is used to prevent high compression engines from pinging. The reason average octanes have been going up over the years is that car makers are using higher compression engines than they used to. But using the least octane that doesn't ping in your engine will result in the most power. Obviously don't go lower than the manual for your vehicle instructs you to.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/gasoline3.htm

[BBAddict]

Re: Re: 2005 MUSTANG GT

Originally posted by damon_achey
Actually the lower the octain the more power you get out of the fuel.

Interesting, sounds like a good project for those science mythbusters guys.

[Puddles]

Re: Re: Re: 2005 MUSTANG GT

Originally posted by BBAddict
Interesting, sounds like a good project for those science mythbusters guys.

Cool show.

I need to test drive the new Mustang. :D

[redneck99]

yeah, that shelby cobra is badass! maybe one day I could afford a pimp ride like that!

[BBAddict]

Re: Re: Re: Re: 2005 MUSTANG GT

Originally posted by Puddles
I need to test drive the new Mustang. :D

Wait for the Shelby-it'll be worth it! When you feel 450horses under you, you'll know it was worth the wait!

[beefcake]

Re: Re: 2005 MUSTANG GT

Originally posted by damon_achey
Actually the lower the octain the more power you get out of the fuel. Octane retards ignition and is used to prevent high compression engines from pinging. The reason average octanes have been going up over the years is that car makers are using higher compression engines than they used to. But using the least octane that doesn't ping in your engine will result in the most power. Obviously don't go lower than the manual for your vehicle instructs you to.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/gasoline3.htm

Really. Can you post anything to back up this claim? Cause from everything i've read and seen, higher octane fuel contains more oxygen molecules which will produce a more efficient burn and dyno tests have shown higher octain to create a tad more power. Here's one article i've seen.

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/72498/

[beefcake]

I'd feel a little let down since the shelby is getting the same engine as the ford gt but doesn't have the same 500hp. What's up with that?

[pierced one]

Re: Re: Re: 2005 MUSTANG GT

Originally posted by beefcake
Really. Can you post anything to back up this claim? Cause from everything i've read and seen, higher octane fuel contains more oxygen molecules which will produce a more efficient burn and dyno tests have shown higher octain to create a tad more power. Here's one article i've seen.

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/72498/

if you read in that article they are advancing the timing with each pull also. THey call this flash timing when on the dyno. guys use this to bullshit the printout. you are both actually saying kind of the same thing. higher octane prevents detonation which increases horsepower, and with HOT ROD advancing the timing they are compensating for the allowance octane increase will allow in degrees of total timing. More timing without detonation= horsepower.