depends what " plenty " is percieved as.
if with 10 lbs of boost it puts down around 550 at the wheels I'm game heh

 

so someone at another forum is the authority? i feel much better now...

anyways, some of you think that the 5.0 making 412 horsepower is as stretched out as the 350z? i dont agree...look at the performance of some of the other 4V engines, NA, in the aftermarket...the other side of that coin is that to modify it youll be spending a fortune on cams...

 

How much more horsepower do you need? If 412 HP isn't enough for the street then I don't know what to tell you. Only people who should be doing serious performance mods are track enthusiasts.

 

So the stock gt jumps 97 hp and the new sixxer gets 95 more hp curiouser and curiouser anyone wanna guess stock 1/4 times for each? I'll take a stab at mid 13's for the 3.7 with performance pack and mid 12s for the new 5.0 with performance pack, with the stock 3.7 w/2.73s sneaking into the high 13's with the manual and the 5.0 also sneaking into the high 12's with the manual Great time to be a ford fan damn I need to get a second job so I can buy a 2011 at the end of next year when the incentives kick in and there are actually some around on dealer lots

 

Yeah cams would be...a fortune. Doe's the variable valve timing add to the cost of cams? Just trying to think if manufactures have to incorporate that into their cam profiles.

I just have a feeling that a 5.0L making 412 horsepower is stretched out. I mean the Camaro and Challenger make 420ish with a 6.1L engines, sure those are OHV engines with half the valves, but it stills seems like a "hail mary" of horsepower for such a small displacement engine to be pushing that power.

 

Sounds like the new 5.0L has a great set of cylinder heads, with a great set of cylinder heads, a motor will always respond well to mods. Ask Ellis Juan and Mach Juan.

 

Probably not since its still a modular motor. My guess is itll sould similar to the 99-01 cobras and 03-04 machs.

 

Think of "no response" to bolt-ons as Ford having really done their homework. 412 hp out of 5.0L is pretty amazing, almost unbelieveable just 10 years ago (the M5 barely made 400 back then, with CRAP mileage).

They could've easily tuned it to mimick the last 5.0, and have simple bolt-ons to go from 225 to 412 hp. Sure would make aftermarket parts shine, but no where near as cost effective as having 412 hp straight from the showroom.

 

well it's settled. I'm trading in mine in 2012 either way.. and the 2012 will get a blower and full suspension.

 

will the 2011 gt500 still have the same 540hp? good thing i wont have to worry about these new gt's coming out when im at the track. i bet some guys will be real cocky in them when they first come out