TSB 11-07-07 Piston Failure
12-09-2011, 04:25 PM
#131
3rd Gear Member
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Location: Illinois
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I think its pretty funny the amount of 05-09 owners posting in this thread and around the rest of the site are claiming "glad I didn't get a new 5.0, or those 5.0's are junk!" basing their opinions off of what they've heard from this issue, reading the first page of this thread, and off of the MT-82 issues. Truth is, first run production models always have their fair share of issues, with any company, and any manufacturor. You take that risk by buying a first year model.
Coming from an 06 GT to this, I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
Coming from an 06 GT to this, I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
12-09-2011, 06:43 PM
#132
^^^Right LOL 
Speaking of, what about those Bosses? Damn, they got that funny looking stripe on them, they are expensive, they are never in stock at the dealerships, they are just plain too fast...etc....etc...etc...
Speaking of, what about those Bosses? Damn, they got that funny looking stripe on them, they are expensive, they are never in stock at the dealerships, they are just plain too fast...etc....etc...etc...
12-09-2011, 09:08 PM
#133
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Well not everybody just most, I'm sure some people are happy with their V6 to the GT or GT to a Boss or Boss to a Shelby.....but not in most cases.
01-14-2012, 03:15 AM
#134
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 2
Problem solved, Ford Racing Parts CAI, Ford Racing Parts Whipple Supercharger, Ford Racing Parts Tune, All installed by Downs Ford here in Jersey. Get a catalog and find the guy near you. Warranty guaranteed IF INSTALLED BY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER. Now all I have to do is find a dealer who will flash the PCM with the Boss track pak.
01-14-2012, 07:57 AM
#135
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It's the same thing with the GT500...
"Why would you buy that thing? Get a GT, put a forged block and supercharge it.
It will be faster."
Those comments always come from the mouth of those that will never be close to own one of these, lol.
01-14-2012, 02:24 PM
#137
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$35k gt + 5k built motor + $10 for blower longtubes pullies etc. = $50k & 600-900rwhp
Gt500 = $60k +/- and 450rwhp +/-
Dont get me wrong I would much rather have a gt500, but theres also nothing like building your own and especially when you can get more power out of it
01-14-2012, 09:31 PM
#138
Another reason gt500s are a more popular choice is its a ready to drive package that you can take out a loan on. Most people can afford monthly payments, but don't have the backbone to empty their savings on upgrades right after they get the car, or tell their wife where the money went.
01-14-2012, 10:15 PM
#139
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I have to disagree here. I have no doubt that when I am out of college I will be able to buy a gt500 if I really wanted to, but honestly its true.
$35k gt + 5k built motor + $10 for blower longtubes pullies etc. = $50k & 600-900rwhp
Gt500 = $60k +/- and 450rwhp +/-
Dont get me wrong I would much rather have a gt500, but theres also nothing like building your own and especially when you can get more power out of it
$35k gt + 5k built motor + $10 for blower longtubes pullies etc. = $50k & 600-900rwhp
Gt500 = $60k +/- and 450rwhp +/-
Dont get me wrong I would much rather have a gt500, but theres also nothing like building your own and especially when you can get more power out of it
Also, a GT500 can be had for a lot less than 60 Grands and for about $2000 you'll have about 700hp.
Just saying...
Last edited by pascal; 01-14-2012 at 10:18 PM.
01-15-2012, 08:33 AM
#140
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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A house/mortgage needs to come first, taxes, any student loans, furniture, food, clothes, entertainment, savings, etc.
I think you're dreaming lol.