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Why is that cheap mustang faster than my M-3?
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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OOOOHHHHH! 100hp/L with Forced Induction
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466 HP and 439 ft./lbs of TQ
15" long runners for increased low-end torque Installs under the stock hood Made in the U.S.A. Fits 2005-2009 4.6 3V GT Mustangs Food for thought...when Warranty is done...I love that it fits under the stock hood...no scoops or bulges as a giveaway. Cheap at $6,000 or so...compared to P-car stuff, that is.
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MADE in the good old U.S.A. LOL |
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I used to beat M3s with my cheap Buick.
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07-07-2009, 05:26 PM
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nah, it was a 455 Skylark.
not saying I could beat them all, just the ones that raced me. Always a surprise. 
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07-07-2009, 05:46 PM
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"there is no substitute for cubic inches" -Stroker McGurk
 Bet you miss it...at least the straight line part of it.
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It was a fun car but I get in less trouble with the 911, I drive better and not racing anyone. That car was only a high 13s car but on the street it was a shocker. I miss the money I spent on it.
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There is something cool about driving something that looks stock but is anything but. My daily driver is a boring old work truck that will spin the tires at 30 MPH.....it keeps you on your toes in the rain
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07-07-2009, 06:12 PM
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I can see the attraction though.
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Its Funny, everyone (myself included) bags on new Mustangs with a solid axle, yet Motor Treand, Car and Driver( or was it R &D, I read them at the grocery store) and some other Mags have the stang with better feel on the track than the IRS Camaro.
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I 1970 ford had a test mule trans-am BOSS 302 mustang with IRS AND a 2 speed rear-end
the LEAF SPRING solid axle car was faster on the track.
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And golly shucks, I'm just back from the garage...wanted to be sure I wasn't seeing things earlier...looked under the ass end of my Bullitt...why, goodness sakes, those are COILS under there. 
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07-07-2009, 06:56 PM
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I'd be happy to admit I'm wrong if need be. Still leaf springs aren't all that bad but it does partially explain the cost difference between the M3 and a Mustang. Designed by accounting.
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The Bullitt package includes "track pack" suspension, which can be ordered on the GT...BTW, I just looked up C&D skid pad tests...could only find the figure for the '08 M3...it was .95, on michelin pilots. The Bullitt comes with BF Goodrich G Force TA's...Z speed rated.
Hey, the M-3's snob appeal has to be worth $30K alone...right? 
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Mustangs have had rear coil springs since switching to the fox platform, which was in 1979.
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07-07-2009, 07:22 PM
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Why you want to bag on fast cars that handle well?
My friend with the supercharged integra sedan used to show the M3 guys his tail lights a lot at track days. I remember talking about it to a plastic surgeon in one of said M3's, he was bent because he was getting his ass handed to him by a freakin' glorified civic. I am just not a Ford guy.
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Could, er, image Have something to do with it? (edit) Actually, the M-3 is a fantastic car. I guess I just chose that one because with an edelbrock supercharger, a Mustang could be very much it's equal...with $$$ left over for another car.
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