05-09 model or 2010?
07-13-2009, 04:54 PM
#31
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So the 2008 -2009 model Mustang GT have the octane sensing and change timing accordingly like the '08-'09 Bullitt do?? Well, if that is the case then I will concede I was wrong. But the people at Ford said differently. They specifically stated it was different in that they took the Bullitts fuel management system and ability to detect higher octance fuel and put this as standard on the 2010 GT. They made a point when they press released the 2010 to differentiate this from the outgoing 2009 Mustang GT.
And at no point did you see me defend Ford's reasoning behind keeping the 4.6L engine in the 2010. In fact I stated to the OP if he wanted the horsepower to wait for the 2011.
And at no point did you see me defend Ford's reasoning behind keeping the 4.6L engine in the 2010. In fact I stated to the OP if he wanted the horsepower to wait for the 2011.
It's all in the tune. If a GT owner were to buy the Ford Racing intake/filter and then get his car tuned, it would be exactly the same as the Bullitt, in regards to HP/torque. It's not like the actual engine is any different.
Now if you were making the argument that the old 5.0L engine will be different than the new 5.0L engine, I'd agree with you. Those two engines will be completely different and share virtually nothing except maybe their displacement. I only hope that the new 5.0L engine is actually 5 liters, not 4.9L like the old one was.
07-13-2009, 04:57 PM
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The red stripes on a white 2010 definitely seems to help the rear end. Maybe because the red stripes helps offset the red taillights? I don't know, but that's probably the best picture I've seen of the 2010 rear end yet.
07-13-2009, 05:08 PM
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07-13-2009, 05:16 PM
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It's all in the tune. If a GT owner were to buy the Ford Racing intake/filter and then get his car tuned, it would be exactly the same as the Bullitt, in regards to HP/torque. It's not like the actual engine is any different.
Now if you were making the argument that the old 5.0L engine will be different than the new 5.0L engine, I'd agree with you. Those two engines will be completely different and share virtually nothing except maybe their displacement. I only hope that the new 5.0L engine is actually 5 liters, not 4.9L like the old one was.
Now if you were making the argument that the old 5.0L engine will be different than the new 5.0L engine, I'd agree with you. Those two engines will be completely different and share virtually nothing except maybe their displacement. I only hope that the new 5.0L engine is actually 5 liters, not 4.9L like the old one was.
For those that care..Steeda has already stated that at this point they have no CAI developed for the 2010 because basically Ford already has the car optimized. Good job Ford!!
07-13-2009, 07:21 PM
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I have not found any local dealers with 2009s in stock so have been unable to find out what sort of deals they are offering.
I did find a 2007 Shelby with 3800 miles in my town (its a small town, $28.5K) listed on line for sale. Also a 08 Roush with 13K on the clock ($27K). A new 2010 Ford Mustang 427R ($55K!) and 2010 Roush stage 1 ($42K) at a local dealer.
I did find a 2007 Shelby with 3800 miles in my town (its a small town, $28.5K) listed on line for sale. Also a 08 Roush with 13K on the clock ($27K). A new 2010 Ford Mustang 427R ($55K!) and 2010 Roush stage 1 ($42K) at a local dealer.
07-13-2009, 07:25 PM
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I have not found any local dealers with 2009s in stock so have been unable to find out what sort of deals they are offering.
I did find a 2007 Shelby with 3800 miles in my town (its a small town, $28.5K) listed on line for sale. Also a 08 Roush with 13K on the clock ($27K). A new 2010 Ford Mustang 427R ($55K!) and 2010 Roush stage 1 ($42K) at a local dealer.
I did find a 2007 Shelby with 3800 miles in my town (its a small town, $28.5K) listed on line for sale. Also a 08 Roush with 13K on the clock ($27K). A new 2010 Ford Mustang 427R ($55K!) and 2010 Roush stage 1 ($42K) at a local dealer.
07-13-2009, 08:30 PM
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If you do find a 2010 going for under MSRP, chances are the dealer already had it marked up so they can throw you a "rebate" just to make you think your getting a good deal! Apart from all of the die hard 2010 "haters" (seems to be because of the rear end), the rest of the world seems to love the overall 2010 and it's selling just fine. As soon as all the camaro fanboys get their cars, camaro sales will die down and the Mustang will outsell it as usual.
07-13-2009, 10:19 PM
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If you do find a 2010 going for under MSRP, chances are the dealer already had it marked up so they can throw you a "rebate" just to make you think your getting a good deal! Apart from all of the die hard 2010 "haters" (seems to be because of the rear end), the rest of the world seems to love the overall 2010 and it's selling just fine. As soon as all the camaro fanboys get their cars, camaro sales will die down and the Mustang will outsell it as usual.
07-13-2009, 11:26 PM
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glad to know they started offering rebates!
This is the first I've heard of them being offered on the 2010. Contrary to an ignorant previous post, there were NO rebates on the first 2010's, which has been out for several months now.
I feel what would guide this decision would be- what do you plan on doing with the car? If you're leaving it stock, and can afford it, I'd say go with the 2010. But if you are planning on modding the heck out of your new Mustang, you could buy the 2009, and mod it, for the same price as a stock 2010.
This is the first I've heard of them being offered on the 2010. Contrary to an ignorant previous post, there were NO rebates on the first 2010's, which has been out for several months now.
I feel what would guide this decision would be- what do you plan on doing with the car? If you're leaving it stock, and can afford it, I'd say go with the 2010. But if you are planning on modding the heck out of your new Mustang, you could buy the 2009, and mod it, for the same price as a stock 2010.