Mustang GT350

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by Year's_End

For real. I'm loving the stock and aftermarket part costs. The EB 2.3L is cheap as f*ck to fix in case you blow a turbo or mess up the block. The short block is ~$1500. The bare block is ~$700. The turbo itself is ~$1100. Not that the mass-produced 2.3L is an apples-to-apples comparison with the Voodoo, but still. You don't get curb stomped with stupid high prices in these cars and they're easier to work on.

Fords performance parts catalog is awesome, covered under warranty too.

Originally Posted by fcman

I'm not concerned with parts cost necessarily, more worried about maintenance intervals. FPC motors are inherently unbalanced and vibrate like crazy, which wreaks havoc on bushings and small tolerance fittings. So your parts and labor may not be any more expensive than a regular GT, but it will definitely be in the shop more often. I wouldn't be surprised if Ford requires a robust yearly engine service.

We will see what the service intervals are when the car is released. I don't expect anything out of the ordinary. Maintenance will be within normal Ford costs.

I found it interesting, Ford actually purchased a Ferrari California for NVH benchmarking. That was the only front-engine flat plane crank V8 car really out there.

[David70]

Originally Posted by fcman

I'm not concerned with parts cost necessarily, more worried about maintenance intervals. FPC motors are inherently unbalanced and vibrate like crazy, which wreaks havoc on bushings and small tolerance fittings. So your parts and labor may not be any more expensive than a regular GT, but it will definitely be in the shop more often. I wouldn't be surprised if Ford requires a robust yearly engine service.

Engine bushings? Motor mounts?

Not vibrating like a diesel truck and they do fine.

[Red Bread]

It can't be any worse than a 90 degree V6.

[kyleb350]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

Don't be, a GT350-R will run circles around an M3.

Only downside is that I'd imagine the GT350 especially the R model, won't be very comfortable as a DD.

How so? It's going to have magnaride suspension and more than enough options for a DD.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by kyleb350

How so? It's going to have magnaride suspension and more than enough options for a DD.

I'm sure it'll be tuned and coded to be a bit on the stiff side.

But the biggest thing would be cabin noise. That thing sounds BEASTLY.

[kyleb350]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

I'm sure it'll be tuned and coded to be a bit on the stiff side.

But the biggest thing would be cabin noise. That thing sounds BEASTLY.

Definitely with the R. I'm very curious on how the normal GT350 will be. Unfortunately, I'm guessing dealers won't be granting test drives.

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by David70

Whenever I read this I always wonder what it means.

Without an actual written deal it seems like this is no more than a "call at some point so we can talk about it". Maybe it means you are on a list so they can go down it and try to get the highest bidder (would be tough to give a great deal to #1 of the 20 people on the list)?

You also aren't paying anything now so not much to lose, just wondered.

It means I'm going to put my name on a list so I can buy one. If they require a deposit, I don't mind. Most are refundable anyway.

[AW335TT]

Damn!

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by AW335TT

Damn!

[auf Deutsch]

^normal, race, what was the third exhaust tone, or was it still race?

Oh, and f**k the neighbors at 6 am. It's their wake up call.

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

I'm imagining this thing going through a tunnel....

[swanson]

https://instagram.com/p/3tev5XADFf/

[kyleb350]

Originally Posted by auf Deutsche

^normal, race, what was the third exhaust tone, or was it still race?

Oh, and f**k the neighbors at 6 am. It's their wake up call.

He was just going back and forth between open and closed it seems.

[rjd598]

Originally Posted by swanson

https://instagram.com/p/3tev5XADFf/

jesus

[swanson]

Originally Posted by rjd598

jesus

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Anyone with a 5.0? I really want to know what the clutch is like. I'm hoping the clutch in the GT350 is DD friendly.

[swanson]

Originally Posted by Rated ///M Power

Anyone with a 5.0? I really want to know what the clutch is like. I'm hoping the clutch in the GT350 is DD friendly.

I'm gonna say that the clutch on the GT350 will feel different from the GT. The GT350 gets a twin disc.

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

I forgot to mention, 2016 allocations have been sorted. Get to your nearest dealer before waiting another year.

[swanson]

Originally Posted by Rated ///M Power

I forgot to mention, 2016 allocations have been sorted. Get to your nearest dealer before waiting another year.

Where did you hear this? I'm still in the middle of talks for a 2016.

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by swanson

Where did you hear this? I'm still in the middle of talks for a 2016.

My local dealer when I went to go talk to him about a 2016. Has yours said anything about markups yet?

[swanson]

Originally Posted by Rated ///M Power

My local dealer when I went to go talk to him about a 2016. Has yours said anything about markups yet?

No, not yet. Hopefully they wont add one. My cousin bought 2 new F150 Platinums from them with the most recent one last month. Hopefully they'll take that into consideration. Besides, they'll make some money on my Raptor trade.