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Old 10-07-2012, 07:50 PM
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Had a 2006 and been away from Mustangs for 4 Years. They have definitely improved this car with the new 5.0. About 800 mi on it now. 3.73 gears, manual trans. In third, nail it getting on the highway and you can watch the front end coming up with the weight shift. This car in second going down the street with 3/4 to full throttle and the rpm around 3-4K will start breaking the stock tires loose. All the while getting 22+ on the highway. I run about 60% highway during the week while at work and I get around 18-20mpg. What more can you ask for...lol
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Old 10-07-2012, 08:12 PM
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I am right there with you man. I just had 3.73's installed and it is incredible. It seems like it just stays in the powerband. Glad you are happy.
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Old 10-07-2012, 08:15 PM
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Can't wait to get my 5.0
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Yep.

2nd gear is my favorite
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Originally Posted by 07grabber4.0
Can't wait to get my 5.0
I'm gonna steal it from you and drive it all the time!!!
We will trade cars when you get it!!
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Old 10-08-2012, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by yardstick
Had a 2006 and been away from Mustangs for 4 Years. They have definitely improved this car with the new 5.0. About 800 mi on it now. 3.73 gears, manual trans. In third, nail it getting on the highway and you can watch the front end coming up with the weight shift. This car in second going down the street with 3/4 to full throttle and the rpm around 3-4K will start breaking the stock tires loose. All the while getting 22+ on the highway. I run about 60% highway during the week while at work and I get around 18-20mpg. What more can you ask for...lol
Glad you are enjoying your new ride. Right there with you on the fun factor. Steeda tuned mine and it is a different story all together. Rolling 1 -2 shift and stomp it. It will boil the rear tires with ease. I almost feel sorry for those poor bastards who drive Camaro's.
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Old 10-09-2012, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mapitts
Glad you are enjoying your new ride. Right there with you on the fun factor. Steeda tuned mine and it is a different story all together. Rolling 1 -2 shift and stomp it. It will boil the rear tires with ease. I almost feel sorry for those poor bastards who drive Camaro's.
Hey someone has gotta drive ancient pushrod technology
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Can't wait to get my student loans paid off and start saving for my 5.0
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Originally Posted by 0gmstucke
Hey someone has gotta drive ancient pushrod technology
Now that's funny right there!
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Old 10-09-2012, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mapitts
Glad you are enjoying your new ride. Right there with you on the fun factor. Steeda tuned mine and it is a different story all together. Rolling 1 -2 shift and stomp it. It will boil the rear tires with ease. I almost feel sorry for those poor bastards who drive Camaro's.
I am so jelly of the new 5.0/6speed! It's an unbelievable motor that is ridiculously capable with just a tune. I remember before they came out everyone was concerned they wouldn't take to mods well.

Boy, was everyone wrong. Camaros aren't even competition lol.. 5.0 owners are hanging with new vettes with the most basic of bolt-ons.


Sincerely,
Jealous 3v owner
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