onlyAgtWalkinU
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The Ford 4.6 is a very good engine - I have one. Never a problem and with cheap, simple mods - I walk GTOs (yes, the new 350 and 400hp versions). Mine is a "heavy drop-top" with a "slow" automatic. 2007 GT.
The new 302 is NOT bringing back the old pushrod 302, it is and ALL NEW 306 CUBIC INCH 32 valve MONSTER. Don't forget a good rule-of-thumb: 10hp =100lbs
In other words, a camaro that has for example only, not actual numbers: a 3800lb 430hp would be 400lbs (or 40hp) disadvantaged to a 3400lb Mustang GT given the mustang had the same HP. If coyote Mustang GT has the estimated 400 hp then it would have a 10hp advantage (or approx .1sec or 1mph 1/4mile drag time advantage).
As far as the IRS, I've heard nightmares about the IRS in GTO's. SO, is it really better for the kind of car/purpose ... NO. FAST (not quick) cars are mostly ALL solid rear axles for a reason. They can handle the power. A quick tune on a coyote should yield about 450hp and about 600hp with a pump gas blower or 700hp with a kit Turbo. We are talking about GT's here, not SRT8's or SS Camaros .... just a plain jane GT for a lot less $. Ford's already on top with the 4.6/sales/running it's company right/etc. Just imagine when they unleash the Coyote. USA FORD WINS Hide, run and tremble pushrod GM and HEMI lovers.
The new 302 is NOT bringing back the old pushrod 302, it is and ALL NEW 306 CUBIC INCH 32 valve MONSTER. Don't forget a good rule-of-thumb: 10hp =100lbs
In other words, a camaro that has for example only, not actual numbers: a 3800lb 430hp would be 400lbs (or 40hp) disadvantaged to a 3400lb Mustang GT given the mustang had the same HP. If coyote Mustang GT has the estimated 400 hp then it would have a 10hp advantage (or approx .1sec or 1mph 1/4mile drag time advantage).
As far as the IRS, I've heard nightmares about the IRS in GTO's. SO, is it really better for the kind of car/purpose ... NO. FAST (not quick) cars are mostly ALL solid rear axles for a reason. They can handle the power. A quick tune on a coyote should yield about 450hp and about 600hp with a pump gas blower or 700hp with a kit Turbo. We are talking about GT's here, not SRT8's or SS Camaros .... just a plain jane GT for a lot less $. Ford's already on top with the 4.6/sales/running it's company right/etc. Just imagine when they unleash the Coyote. USA FORD WINS Hide, run and tremble pushrod GM and HEMI lovers.
