The V6 Mustang Needs To Die
#81
I love my v6 that I got for 25k b4 tax. I like it because of the price difference. If I had more money I'd have the Eco or 5.0 since the "300" is more like 250 at the rear wheels I had mine dunk tuned and after my bolt on had 266 rear wheel.
#82
I have been reading this thread & am considering buying a V6 Shadow Black 2016 Mustang with an automatic trans & Equipment group 051A only...Afterwards I can stripe customize it as I like...It would be daily driver...I think over the ECO Boost it would less possible issues since it's a proven package...Still over 300hp WO changes. Any thoughts before I buy it? Thanks ( I don't think they should kill the V6 & I'm a die hard turbo 4 guy with a Mopar SRT4 Stage 1) thoughts?
You can buy the V6 with the 051a pack for $23,000 all day, in our area.
#83
I wish that was the case here in illionis. Either way I love the hell out of it. It needs a pro charger in 5 years. Before I never was the kind of guy that like to drive and now I'm always like hay I'll drive, let's take my Stang...
#85
the electrical/electronics architecture is very different on the 2015+ than it is on the 2010-2014. you can't just drop a tune for a 2014 into a 2015.
no it isn't. Modifications/aftermarket parts DO NOT unilaterally void the warranty, by federal LAW. you can have a warranty CLAIM denied if they can reasonably show your mod or aftermarket part CAUSED the failure.
probably because back then the I4 had like 80 horsepower.
probably because back then the I4 had like 80 horsepower.
#86
#90
Price, sound, and insurance were all considerations when I made the decision to go with the 3.7. I drove a V-6 and an Ecoboost back-to-back, and while the 2.3 had good punch, in typical turbo fashion, you have to wait a tick or two for it. One big selling point for the V-6: The salesman remote-started them both while I was standing next to them, and the V-6 definitely wins the sound contest.
I sold my Focus ST a few months ago, so I'm familiar with the advantages and drawbacks of smaller, turbocharged engines. I decided to go with an automatic this time around, as my commute got a lot worse with the new job. The wait time for power to come on with a turbo lengthens slightly when you're waiting for an automatic transmission to react. Taking manual control of the transmission helps with this, but I don't want to drive around in manual mode all the time.
As for the lack of direct injection, I find myself glad it doesn't have it. At least this engine won't be suffering from intake valve contamination.
It's a sad reality that the 3.7 may be on its way out. This car is a tremendous value, but I do wish it offered some of the same options they have on the Ecoboost. The power driver's seat would've been nice....the manual backrest rake adjustment has too much of a gap between the available positions. Other than that, this car is fantastic.
I sold my Focus ST a few months ago, so I'm familiar with the advantages and drawbacks of smaller, turbocharged engines. I decided to go with an automatic this time around, as my commute got a lot worse with the new job. The wait time for power to come on with a turbo lengthens slightly when you're waiting for an automatic transmission to react. Taking manual control of the transmission helps with this, but I don't want to drive around in manual mode all the time.
As for the lack of direct injection, I find myself glad it doesn't have it. At least this engine won't be suffering from intake valve contamination.
It's a sad reality that the 3.7 may be on its way out. This car is a tremendous value, but I do wish it offered some of the same options they have on the Ecoboost. The power driver's seat would've been nice....the manual backrest rake adjustment has too much of a gap between the available positions. Other than that, this car is fantastic.