|
|
|
View Poll Results: Which Mustang would you rather have (assuming same price, drivetrain, etc)
|
|
A 5.0L DOHC V8 with 400hp/400tq
|
  
|
9 |
47.37% |
|
A 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 with 400hp/400tq
|
  
|
10 |
52.63% |
 |
|
08-27-2009, 01:22 PM
|
#11
|
|
Neanderthal
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,320
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanPlunk
Oh, and I'd still rather have the TTV6 for the record  |
V8.............that's my final answer. 
__________________
64 Vette Roadster 400 ci
1990 F150 351 ci SuperCharged
48 Harley Pan Head 76 ci
2016 Nissan Altma
|
|
|
|
|
08-27-2009, 02:45 PM
|
#12
|
|
I, Vettezuki
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 14,754
|
Will the TT be all forged from the factory? If so, it's kind of a no brainer for me if just power in an otherwise tubby car is concerned. Now give me a light car, and a 400hp DOHC 5L NA (Coyote) would be my choice.
__________________
Motorgen on
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Motorgen on
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Motorgen Project Car
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
(active)
Motorgen Project Car
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
(back burner)
|
|
|
|
|
08-27-2009, 03:02 PM
|
#13
|
|
Resident Avatar Gambler
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,997
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vettezuki
Will the TT be all forged from the factory? If so, it's kind of a no brainer for me if just power in an otherwise tubby car is concerned. Now give me a light car, and a 400hp DOHC 5L NA (Coyote) would be my choice.
|
It's not forged, but neither is the BMW TT either. With the direct injection it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal.
__________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
|
|
|
|
|
08-27-2009, 03:08 PM
|
#14
|
|
I, Vettezuki
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 14,754
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanPlunk
It's not forged, but neither is the BMW TT either. With the direct injection it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal.
|
It's a different upper limit if you want to tinker. Then again, comparing much of anything to what you can do with a stock Supra motor is not really fair.
__________________
Motorgen on
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Motorgen on
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Motorgen Project Car
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
(active)
Motorgen Project Car
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
(back burner)
|
|
|
|
|
08-27-2009, 03:46 PM
|
#15
|
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 6,850
|
It's so close for me it would depend on how the engine was setup. If the V6 didn't get into the boost at part throttle, I would take it. It would have better gas mileage and be more tuner friendly.
But, if it was ultra low compression and it needed boost just to get from one stop light to the next, I would go with the V8. If you're always in the boost your mileage would be as bad as the V8 motor and you'd have to deal with the added heat and the added cost to service the motor.
__________________
I <3 forced induction.
|
|
|
|
|
08-27-2009, 03:56 PM
|
#16
|
|
Resident Avatar Gambler
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,997
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by enkeivette
It's so close for me it would depend on how the engine was setup. If the V6 didn't get into the boost at part throttle, I would take it. It would have better gas mileage and be more tuner friendly.
But, if it was ultra low compression and it needed boost just to get from one stop light to the next, I would go with the V8. If you're always in the boost your mileage would be as bad as the V8 motor and you'd have to deal with the added heat and the added cost to service the motor.
|
The Ecoboost has 10:1 compression and turbos that spool quickly 
__________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
|
|
|
|
|
08-27-2009, 10:33 PM
|
#17
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 285
|
With a 3.5L on a twin set up I'm pretty sure that motor will have spool almost instantly. Of course there are many variables but if they want a smooth power band it will be quick spool, more than likely the reason for going with two snails  |
|
|
|
|
08-27-2009, 11:49 PM
|
#18
|
|
Resident Avatar Gambler
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,997
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BRIAN
With a 3.5L on a twin set up I'm pretty sure that motor will have spool almost instantly. Of course there are many variables but if they want a smooth power band it will be quick spool, more than likely the reason for going with two snails |
Exactly. Plus, I hear the motor is good for 450hp easy 
__________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
|
|
|
|
|
08-28-2009, 12:09 AM
|
#19
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 285
|
450 could probably be done with just the usual drop in intake, 3" exhaust, and a boost controller. Reliability is a different story, all in the tune.
|
|
|
|
|
08-28-2009, 10:48 AM
|
#20
|
|
Resident Avatar Gambler
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,997
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BRIAN
450 could probably be done with just the usual drop in intake, 3" exhaust, and a boost controller. Reliability is a different story, all in the tune.
|
Very true. I've heard tuning the SHO is difficult at this point 
__________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
