Just brought home a 2012 5.0

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04-10-2012, 12:45 PM

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W1ldcat

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Does the 5.0 have a better lower end, rods etc, than the 4,6?

04-10-2012, 08:16 PM

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Bmitchell373

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Yes, I do believe so!

04-11-2012, 07:37 PM

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MrSandman

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Originally Posted by W1ldcat

Does the 5.0 have a better lower end, rods etc, than the 4,6?

And it has 100 more HP and lots of torque

04-11-2012, 09:45 PM

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moosestang

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Originally Posted by W1ldcat

Does the 5.0 have a better lower end, rods etc, than the 4,6?

They both use powdered rods and similar pistons. Even the boss uses a powdered metal con rod, which I didn't realize.

http://realperformancemustangs.com/s...side-the-boss/

04-11-2012, 10:35 PM

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Bmitchell373

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Just loaded the stock SCT tune on the car, and already wow. Before it felt like the power peaked off about 5800 ish now it pulls to 7000. I cant wait for part money to find its way into my hands.