2015 Ford Mustang - General Discussion

[Slash]

Surely they don't need more displacement? I bet that they could get 450 bhp from 5.0 litres with some fairly simple modifications.

From where? They can't really do much more to it other than that. Up the compression anymore and you won't be able to buy fuel for it. Porting the cylinder heads anymore would be pointless as it would flow too much and cause powerloss (if they even can be ported a decent amount). Intake doesn't need anything etc. No replacement for displacement. Remember, this is an American car lol. We rely on cubes for power lol

 

[Tornado]

Surely they don't need more displacement? I bet that they could get 450 bhp from 5.0 litres with some fairly simple modifications.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8556628#post8556628

 

[Adamgp]

Put the 6.2L from the Super Duty in the Mustang, tune it for a performance car and bump the displacement up to 6.4L. Call it the GT 390.

 

[Slash]

Put the 6.2L from the Super Duty in the Mustang, tune it for a performance car and bump the displacement up to 6.4L. Call it the GT 390.

That would be interesting...

 

[Beeblebrox237]

From where? They can't really do much more to it other than that. Up the compression anymore and you won't be able to buy fuel for it. Porting the cylinder heads anymore would be pointless as it would flow too much and cause powerloss (if they even can be ported a decent amount). Intake doesn't need anything etc. No replacement for displacement. Remember, this is an American car lol. We rely on cubes for power lol

I suppose you're right. I'm used to figuring on 100 bhp/L for a good performance engine.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8556628#post8556628

👍 Thanks.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Put the 6.2L from the Super Duty in the Mustang, tune it for a performance car and bump the displacement up to 6.4L. Call it the GT 390.

Iron block? Let's not go backwards here...

 

[Tornado]

I think the 6.2 is an even-bigger evolution of the absolutely massive tall deck Modular too, so I doubt it would even fit.

 

[Slash]

I think the 6.2 is an even-bigger evolution of the absolutely massive tall deck Modular too, so I doubt it would even fit.

It might if they changed the front suspension layout but even then I doubt it. Wonder if they will ever go back to a cam in block engine much in the way GM has done with the LS engines (not that they ever left). That would be cool.

 

[Adamgp]

Iron block? Let's not go backwards here...

Ford couldn't possibly make an aluminum block 6.2 for a Mustang application.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

There's no reason why Ford should go back to cam in block design. Unlike vette, Mustang has plenty of space underhood. All they should do is mount the motor further back and lower if possible, give it a dry sump lubrication if that's what it needs. Front-mid mounted motor would really help the handling even if they don't manage to make the chassis lighter.

 

[Tornado]

Ford couldn't possibly make an aluminum block 6.2 for a Mustang application.

They certainly could.


Why should they bother when they already have an aluminum 5.8 based on the newer Coyote design that has smaller external dimensions and much lighter weight than the tall deck Modular could ever dream of, and could likely already pull 500 without too much trouble?

 

[Slash]

Ford couldn't possibly make an aluminum block 6.2 for a Mustang application.

And why couldn't they?

 

[Adamgp]

They certainly could.


Why should they bother when they already have an aluminum 5.8 based on the newer Coyote design that has smaller external dimensions and much lighter weight than the tall deck Modular could ever dream of, and could likely already pull 500 without too much trouble?

And why couldn't they?

Sarcasm detection is weak on these two.

 

[Slash]

Sarcasm detection is weak on these two.

Perhaps a set of italics wouldn't have hurt

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Perhaps a set of italics wouldn't have hurt

That would have been the logical thing to do but some users I just don't know...
Also from the spy shot of the car I'm not sure what to think it will look like the head lamps still seem like the current car and so does the back...

 

[Slash]

That would have been the logical thing to do but some users I just don't know...
Also from the spy shot of the car I'm not sure what to think it will look like the head lamps still seem like the current car and so does the back...

As I've pointed out, the roofline looks a little bit longer.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

As I've pointed out, the roofline looks a little bit longer.

Yeah, but the roof was all out of whack just to confuse those who were taking spy shots and long time Mustang fans that are impatient. So it's hard to see to me.

The sheer part on the C pillar looks to be a vent. Even with a longer roof line perhaps the rear is more aero looking like the Vette? I don't know...

 

[NissanSkylineN1]

That looks like its a 2013 V6 track pack. Body lines are identical to it:

 

[JacoJa]

You can see the narrow headlights like the EVOs concept. This car is going to look great. 👍

Glad it's coming to the UK, too.

 

[Slash]

Still hoping the new roofline ends up with something to this effect:

 

[carracerptp]

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Sounds like any other American V8. Personally I'd be more interested of the possible EcoBoost versions.

 

[Slash]

Its probably the same engine that's in the car now.

You'd be surprised, there are very distinct sounds between American V8s. A lot of it depends on the exhaust setup and what cam/cams the engine has.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Not to mention that car probably has a parts bin exhaust on it, so the production car may not sound like that. In fact, it may be a bit quieter.

 

[Slash]

Not to mention that car probably has a parts bin exhaust on it, so the production car may not sound like that. In fact, it may be a bit quieter.

More than likely.

 

[Azure Flare]

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[Slash]

Look up like 5 posts.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

delete

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Still hoping the new roofline ends up with something to this effect:

I can see where you are getting the Fastback styling look from the picture but I feel it will still look like the current line as I said earlier. Also @NissanSkyline does a good job of showing it too.

Sounds like any other American V8. Personally I'd be more interested of the possible EcoBoost versions.

A Quad Cam V8 doesn't sound like a Pushrod or a DOHC so...

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

A Quad Cam V8 doesn't sound like a Pushrod or a DOHC so...

Er.. You do know that quadcam is just a marketing ploy to avoid saying DOHC in any V-motor? Because it is two DOHC heads..