That's some killer performance from a normally aspirated V6 in such a big car...
American cars kick ass...
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The new fuel injected V6's have as much horsepower and torque as the old small block V8's with carburetors. I know a car dealer and he has the hardest time moving half ton pickups with a V6. They have all the torque and horsepower of a pre-fuel injection V8 but truck guys want a big engine. That's why the Dodge V10 gimmick was successful.Originally Posted by ELVIS
That's some killer performance from a normally aspirated V6 in such a big car...
American cars kick ass...
Another way you get performance is to cut the weight. It's thrust to weight so you don't need the big engine if you are light.
No! You can't have the keys to the wine cellar!
Hard to cut weight when cars have to meet side impact standards and have front and rear crush zones. All the little bullshit gadgets add weight, too. Moving to aluminum will cut weight but add cost.
I thought Ford was going to have a hard time selling the Ecoboost trucks to traditional truck buyers who prefer V8's but supposedly they are selling well.
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The Ecoboost is great in theory, but they are having major issues with it. They will get it worked out. Also, it's getting nowhere near the MPG they claim.
The Ram will be the first half ton pickup with Diesel power later this year.
The worst thing about the Ecoboost is the name...
But turbo engines are not maintenence free like modern NA engines virtually are...
Turbo motors are the thing right now because they make tons of power and sip gas, but that comes at a price...
I've changed turbos on a couple late model Beetles recently, so I'm ready for the turbo failures that are sure to come when people refuse to maintain their car properly...
Supercharge is mo betta than turbocharge.
Mine is fast enough to get me into trouble. That works for me.
The impressive thing about the 3.7 is it's not turbo or supercharged...
But a Supercharger really makes the Mustang V6 badass, as seen below...
I agree, but the Ecoboost issues are happening to low mileage engines.The worst thing about the Ecoboost is the name...
But turbo engines are not maintenence free like modern NA engines virtually are...
Turbo motors are the thing right now because they make tons of power and sip gas, but that comes at a price...
I've changed turbos on a couple late model Beetles recently, so I'm ready for the turbo failures that are sure to come when people refuse to maintain their car properly...
Badass, but if I were to buy a Shelby, I'm buying the 662 HP V8!The impressive thing about the 3.7 is it's not turbo or supercharged...
But a Supercharger really makes the Mustang V6 badass, as seen below...
No shit.
The only non-V8 Shelby I'd buy would be one of the old turbo Dodges. Saw a CSX in the car corral at the Auburn auction a few years ago...pops talked me out of it.
Good, I'll fix it...
But yeah, they're having all kinds of problems from software to who know's what...
I haven't had to delve into it, yet...
Hey, Chrysler seems to have their new V6 cylinder head problems figured out...
BTW, I'm a Mopar guy posting FORD threads for those who don't know...
And I don't currently own any Mopars...
See, if you had let me know you were in town, I'd have talked you into it! Fucker!
And the only car I'm waiting to get is a used 6 speed 392 Challenger...
Preferably the Yellow Jacket but I'll settle for less...
Same here.Hey, Chrysler seems to have their new V6 cylinder head problems figured out...
BTW, I'm a Mopar guy posting FORD threads for those who don't know...
And I don't currently own any Mopars...
But really I'm an AMERICAN car guy. Except for that hideous "new" Camaro.
Here's me soon...
Ugly ass tires on that thing...
LOL before we went I thought it was Auburn up there, but it was Auburn, Indiana.
Didn't do NAIAS this year, dad's not up to walking for three hours any more.
Had my SRT-6 in for the BAS/ESP light a couple weeks ago. They are remodeling the dealership into the new CDJR "Alpha" model, so everything is outside. They had two 392 Challengers back to back...a white one for $50k and a black one for $51k. Ouch.And the only car I'm waiting to get is a used 6 speed 392 Challenger...
Preferably the Yellow Jacket but I'll settle for less...
Now they're making SRT "core" models, with the big motor but less of the luxury stuff inside. Should be closer to $40k.
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Tires or rims? I'm not a big fan of these huge rims with rubber band tires that cost an arm and a leg. I like the old school rims like Cragars and Rallys.
Did I say tires or rims ??
And they're not that expensive...
wheels too
Another one of those classic genius posts, sure to generate responses. You log on the next day to see what your witty gem has produced to find no one gets it and 2 knotheads want to stick their dicks in it... Well played, sir!!
Mine are. Looking at over $800 for the rear alone if I went with OEM replacement Pilot Sport PS2. Pilot Super Sports are a little less expensive, may try those this time around.
That's what the Yellow Jacket is supposed to be...
I'm still interested in an SRT6 also or even a regular Crossfire...
They're dirt cheap and super nice, probably the best used deal out there...
But I really want a V8 and used GTO's with aluminum LS1 power and a 6 speed can be had for Crossfire money, so...
Some Mopar guy I am...
But those LS motors are nothing but badass...
My Denali XL has a LQ4 6.0 and all I did was add a complete Airraid intake system and it really woke up...
And it gets 20 mpg if you keep your foot out of it...
Tons of power for a nearly 6000lb 4X4 SUV and pulls the shit out of my fully loaded 5000lb travel trailer...
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Dad leased a Crossfire Limited convertible after I bought the SRT from him. Not a bad car either, but obviously not as fast.
There's another SRT-6 in town, close to where I grew up. Graphite grey. My brother had told me he'd seen it last year, I saw it the other day while I was at the bank in mine.
Local Kia dealer has sent me two letters offering to buy mine for $12.5k but I think I could get closer to $15k for it. For a car that stickered at $48 large that's not bad. I decided to keep it, with only 2,000 made I have a feeling I'd regret letting it go.
Speaking of turbo Dodges...helped my brother take the head off his IROC Daytona the other day. He's trying to get it done and back to the track for a few runs.
I run this intake on my SRT
http://needswings.com/NeedsWings-SRT...ke-System.aspx
Thought about getting pulleys but I don't know if I want to risk it.
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Those old dodge turbo motors are bad ass...
He sold his turbo Voyager earlier this year. The IROC is a '92 with the optional 2.5l "High Torque" turbo. Less than 230 of those made, engine parts made of unobtanium.
They grew on me...wheels too
These look better...
Same here. Those low profile tires ride like shit too.
The V6's are impressive when you consider how terrible they were a few short years ago, that's for sure.
Ford really nailed it with the new 5.0.. I LOVE my 2012 5.0.. Silky smooth and pulls to the 7k redline. I love having 400+ hp and a 6-speed. I've owned it for almost a year and still smile every time I see it. I'm curious to see what the 2015 body change will be like.
I think it might be a two seater...
That's haulin' the mail for a 6 pot! Direct injection is verrrrrrryyyyy nice technology...
You're gonna hear the angels sing...
I like how they did a new spin on the classic styling. Cars need to become fun again.Here's me soon...
What goes on the turbos? Bearings or does the heat eat em up?The worst thing about the Ecoboost is the name...
But turbo engines are not maintenence free like modern NA engines virtually are...
Turbo motors are the thing right now because they make tons of power and sip gas, but that comes at a price...
I've changed turbos on a couple late model Beetles recently, so I'm ready for the turbo failures that are sure to come when people refuse to maintain their car properly...
Unless you are corning hard all the time who needs them?
I know older turbos had lubrication issues, like spinning down dry after the engine was shut off. Not sure if that's still the case.
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