WannaBeGearHead

I was thinking of buying a newer (2005-2009) GT. I was wondering what the difference, if any, were there in the two engines? Is the engine they put in the 1999-2004 GTs the same as the 2005-2009 GTs? Thanks guys.

rainydayracing

I think it's the 3v heads and intake. Correct me if I'm wrong guys, but it's the same block.

boduke0220

the 3v's in the 05+ GT's also have VVT (variable valve timing) and a throttle by wire system. and they also dont have plenums, just the throttle body. thats just the motor-ish stuff

amoosenamedhank

The 05+ uses a 3v SOHC head design combined with VVT (variable valve timing).

WannaBeGearHead

Is the 3v and VVT worth the upgrade? A friend I was talking to said the newer engines were built better but after reading what you guys said they are very similar, right?

HaneyMotorsport.Com

Basically the same. the 3V's have an aluminum block. Basically the same internals, but are 9.8 compression.

Casey

amoosenamedhank

I wouldn't upgrade the car for the engine alone. But there are plenty other reasons, if you like the body style better, it has a nicer interior, and obviously a newer car.

WannaBeGearHead

That's what I wanted to hear. Does everyone else agree?

E40

Yes!!!!

rainydayracing

If it's worth anything, car & driver recently did a shootout between the new camero, mustang and challenger - the stang won. The general concensus was that ford basically had more time to dial in the car (and yes, that's with the solid rear). The glass coupe roof is pretty cool looking too.