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Old 07-20-2011, 01:05 PM
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What the hell did they do to the new v6?? smaller engine 90 more hp? It seems like all v6 now a days have 300 hp.. Now us guys and our outdated v8 (modular) have competition with these 6 cylinders. Torque we only get us off the line a bit quicker if we can get some traction
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Old 07-20-2011, 01:07 PM
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That is progress.......change so you will buy new and spend, spend, spend....
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Old 07-20-2011, 01:35 PM
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yup.. they got us by the short hairs...

It actually is pretty amazing when you stop and think about it.. getting that kind of power out of such a small block (I'm not even gonna comment about any 4cyl engines) blah..

I remember when the 87 Buick Grand National came out.. 276hp.. turbo'd v6.. I was like.. WTH?!?! that thing was smoking small blocks (and a few big blocks for that matter) so its not really new, just new to the mustangs.. and if HP is yer game, then yeah, its dis-heartening when you own like what you say..

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Old 07-20-2011, 01:55 PM
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I know man.. it's a sad day for the 4.6. My buddy has a stock 2.73 automatic 3.7L. I can obviously run away from a dig or low speed roll, but if we go from 3rd gear roll I jump out a car and then he stays right there. I don't pull AT ALL.

Depressing.
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Old 07-20-2011, 01:56 PM
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You can always add one of these shiney thingies...cheaper than buying a new one

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Old 07-20-2011, 02:26 PM
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The 1989 SHO was revolutionary with its incredibly powerful 3.0L V6 producing 220hp.

Now, we get beat in a race by Toyota Camrys. How do you think us SHO folk feel?
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Old 07-20-2011, 02:30 PM
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Technology does indeed suck; our PC's, big screen TV's, smartphones, iPods, etc not withstanding.
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Old 07-20-2011, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by AzPete
That is progress.......change so you will buy new and spend, spend, spend....
Yep and I'm about to eat 10 grand on this car in a day or two because of it.
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Originally Posted by Shelby305
What the hell did they do to the new v6?? smaller engine 90 more hp? It seems like all v6 now a days have 300 hp.. Now us guys and our outdated v8 (modular) have competition with these 6 cylinders. Torque we only get us off the line a bit quicker if we can get some traction
LOL...thats why I found an 08 GT500 and pumped it to about 650 hp...now no matter what they do...I still have a big one!
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Old 07-20-2011, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Lifter583
...no matter what they do...I still have a big one!
Ohhhh, I love it when you guyz talk dirty...
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