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Well, given the power deficit of the current 4.6L Vs. the Eco-Boost, if the Eco-Boost was in the current GT, it WOULD spank a 4.6L model. Such is life.
the ecoboost is not replacing the v8 in the gt..
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So if the 5.0L does come out, how long until somebody makes a 5.8L kit?
I think with direct injection on the 5.0L there is no reason they couldn't get similar mileage numbers to the ecoboost.
I still can not understand why any true muscle car/mustang enthusiast would want a v6 in their car... If they had both the option of the 5.0L with 400hp/400tq and the ecoboost v6 with 365hp 350tq which would yall take? Obviously I would go with the 5.0L. Nothing like having a modded 5.0L with bigger cams and a twin screw.
3.5L V6 - because they use it in other vehicles and consolidation is key to saving money. Also, more HP than 4.0L. It's at a higher RPM and not much more TQ. Still way less than the Camaro. Need to do something about that.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost - not sure if this would be a GT or something else, Mustang SHO???
5.0L V8 - Probably call this one a GT (or Boss??). Wouldn't be surprised if it was a limited run, not too limited, but limited (maybe 40-60 percent of current GT's sold).
5.0L V8 S/C - Shelby
We will find out in December. I can't wait!
Those option would probably be a really good idea. Get rid of the GT badging and just have a mustang (v6), mustang SHO (ecoboost), mustang boss (5.0L), and the mustang shelby. I bet those options would actually help increase the sales of mustangs.
This is over at the Mustangsource
now this makes more sense
Ford will shift its powertrain strategy to be built around EcoBoost technology. Under the new system:
A 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 would replace naturally aspirated V-8 engines
A 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 would replace naturally aspirated V-6 engines
A 1.6-liter EcoBoost I-4 would replace naturally aspirated large I-4 eng
From what others have said on this forum is that the 5.0 is replacing the 4.6 and the 5.4 so it's not going to cost Ford any more money to build it, in fact their cost should go down since they're just building 1 engine for several applications rather than 2 engines.
The Raptor is an awesome looking truck much more handsome than the Fseries.
The Raptor is an awesome looking truck much more handsome than the Fseries.
About one month until we find out what engines will be used.