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Are there any 2015 5.0L GT's models/PP that can be ordered with strong internals for someone that wants to push the engine? I think some 5.0L like GT 350's had forged pistons & rods in 2014, but GT 350 & GT 500 not available. I realize they are probably not necessary, but it would be nice for using a supercharger, etc.
As it stands right now all 2015 5.0L are the same internally, and have a forged crank, and sinter forged rods.
From reading your posts about getting a 2015, you say you want an automatic, which means you can't get the PP, but again from what you have posted you don't need it.
The brakes on the 2105 are close to what a big brake kit for the 05-14 were.
You say you want a smoother ride, but the PP makes it more firm, and maybe stiffer than you would like. I really think the stock engine will hold up fine, even if you do go with a supercharger, as long as it is not pushed crazy high boost.
And by not going with the PP, that will be $2500 saved to go towards mods, first of which should be a tuner from AM with some BAMA tunes, so you would be pushing 400 HP to the rear wheels, and they can also firm up the shifts of the auto.
Which ever way you go good luck and early congrats on a new car, with the engine pictured below.
Though the 2015 Coyote stills carries forth sintered rods and hypereutectic (cast) pistons, they are redesigned and stronge/better than the outgoing 2011-2014 sintered rods & cast pistons.
The 2015 sintered rods uses better powder and is estimated to be as good as the sintered rods in the 2012-2013 Boss 30r Roadrunner rods.
The 2015 cast pistons uses redesigned ring lands which, IIRC, he top ring is placed further down from the crown and the lands in between the rings are thicker.
It sounds good! I didn't blow up my supercharged 4.6L, so I guess I'll be OK with the 5.0L. Now, I need Roush to get their supercharger out for a 5.0L automatic! I wonder why so slow? It will make a nice ride to take us old folks to bingo at the senior center, or the Early Bird dinner at 4:00! Fat chance of that! More likely the local cruise night, or Las Vegas.
Hypereutectic pistons! That must be ancient Greek for strong! Where's my dictionary app?
I'll save the $2500. for a supercharger AK! Notice I remembered you are AK... not Al! LOL! Have you forgiven that mistake yet?
I've found the standard brakes are good enough for "ONE" stop! I think I'm going to go with the standard GT as I don't use the extras like Sirius Radio, etc. that come with the GT Premium, & I besides I want some old school wheels more like the '08 below. I haven't heard of any options that appeal to me, but I'm open to suggestions! Are there any "must have" options not on the standard GT? I want to put a nice set of stripes on it without trying to clone any actual model & irritate!
Maybe "Supercharged Coyote" on the side where it would say GT 350/500. What do you think? I need to find a "casting of a coyote" to put where the Shelby Cobra would be! Then, I can tell people at cruise nights it is a special COPO model built for just for very important people like me! LOL! Also, I love them stripes! Keeping a straight face will be the problem! It would be a lot of car on a budget! About 625 HP for around $40K! Sorta like this:
02-06-2015, 06:25 PM
Stronger pistons, rods, etc.
