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  1. mattdee1

    Sweet crap in the morning this is bad.

    You're absolutely correct. Back when I was an engineering co-op student at Windsor Engine Plant, I was always out there screening engines for things just like this. It's mostly just Ford covering their asses, and very few engines actually turn out to be affected. You don't usually read about...
  2. mattdee1

    KBB names 05' Mustang best Redesigned Vehicle of 2005'

    "They must have been smoking crack..." Ahh, that phrase brings me back to the good old days of army tag at recess. No guff! Anyway, I'm a bit curious as to why you're so confused by this decision. After all, the criteria were listed: Anyone who looks at this car and can't...
  3. mattdee1

    2007, the Mustang will have Competition, Camaro is Alive AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    The Dodge Charger is more than just a rumor. From Ward's: It looks like I'm going to have to go for a few test drives before I buy my next car. :nice:
  4. mattdee1

    Mods and 05 GT 3v

    If they designed the engine with a higher compression ratio and required premium fuel, this engine would easily be capable of 350hp. Remember, the main reason why Japanese engines get so much peak power out of relatively small displacements is the fact that they rev so high. And...
  5. mattdee1

    Pulling my preorder

    Like someone already said, I read a car rag that posted a 14.1 @ 100+ MPH. If we stick to commonplace Stangnet logic and assume that the guys at the car rags suck at driving, the car is probably capable of 13.8s or so, and that's the 300C. The Magnum may be even better. It'll lose to the...
  6. mattdee1

    2005 GT vs. 2001 Bullitt/03-04Mach 1

    Obviously, your preferred debating tactic is to twist everyone else's words into something that is easy to rip down, and then go on to do so. God heads? I don't recall attributing any divine qualities to the 3V heads, but whatever. I'm not talking about the "potential" of 3V vs. 4V per se...
  7. mattdee1

    2005 GT vs. 2001 Bullitt/03-04Mach 1

    Yes, with all else being equal, 4-valve heads have the edge over 3-valve heads. But you're naively assuming that the number of valves is the only aspect of engine design that dictates potential for power. For the hundredth time, as everyone has already pointed out, there are a number of...
  8. mattdee1

    2005 GT vs. 2001 Bullitt/03-04Mach 1

    Regarding 3V vs. 4V, having 2 intake valves is the important thing. Yes, it's important to have the exhaust gases flow freely as well, but the "2 exhaust valve effect" is not nearly as important for power as the "2 intake valve effect". Plus, like someone already said, the variable timing will...
  9. mattdee1

    05 GT performance times

    That doesn't sound right to me at all. A car that traps at 105MPH should be capable of way better than 13.9.
  10. mattdee1

    Hood scoops and side scoops ????

    Picture this scenario. You're standing around in a circle with a bunch of hardcore car guys. You've got your lovely Stang nearby, and all your buddies have their hot rods as well. A non-mustang guy points at a tacked-on piece of plastic on your hood and asks "Hey, cool scoop... how much power...
  11. mattdee1

    heard a rumor of the new 05' body styleS?

    If this is true, it might shed some light on why my '03 squeaks, creeks, and rattles like nobody's business. Lord, bring on the '05. I've had it with this wreck.
  12. mattdee1

    [PICS] Bay Area Pony Drive, 2005 Mustang

    I agree, those rims suck. For me, they're totally ruining an otherwise beautiful sight. To me, that car is just screaming for simple chrome 5-spokes. 18's would be optimal, but I think even the 17" chrome 5-spokes on the current GT's would look sweet. Oh well, I guess when I buy mine...
  13. mattdee1

    2005 looks nice,but,

    This is exactly what I was going to say. I think there is a lot of, for lack of a better word, resentment in the Mustang ranks among those who can't get, or don't want to get, the re-designed car. It bothers them that by fall there will be an all new Mustang on the streets that is going to...
  14. mattdee1

    2005 looks nice,but,

    It just boggles my mind to hear any Mustang fan say this, but whatever, opinions vary. It's funny you say this about the new seats when the current Stang quite possibly has the WORST seats of any vehicle on the market today. Opinions on the new styling are one thing, but you're pi$$ing...
  15. mattdee1

    New Stang vs top Ricer Cars

    I'm sorry, but to myself and everyone I know, japanese car = rice. It's that simple. That being said, rice can be sweet as hell (Supra, NSX, many others). Last time I looked, there wasn't an official definition in Webster's dictionary. It's all semantics. No, it's not racist. Asian...
  16. mattdee1

    What kind of Gas will you put in your new 05 GT?????

    You're wasting your money for no good reason. In fact, you're probably losing a few horsepower. Don't buy into the signs at the gas pumps that make it sound like premium fuel means "faster car" or "longer engine life". If you avoid the crappy independent gas stations and stick with the...
  17. mattdee1

    2005 GT vs 2004 Mach 1

    On behalf of the entire car-admiring public you refer to, thanks but no thanks for trying to enlighten us on the "factual" information regarding which car looks better. But like most others, I prefer to decide these things for myself. The 99-04 cars look great, but to me there are obvious...
  18. mattdee1

    Why Pass 05 and wait for 06??

    It doesn't matter how "important" the Mustang is to Ford, and it doesn't matter what they say in the press about how meticulous they've been to get it right the first time. There *will* be bugs with an all new car. I worked at a Ford engine plant for 3 years, and I tell you, there are so many...
  19. mattdee1

    Some NAIAS pics from the other night

    :mad: :mad: I give up. For whatever reason this stupid thing won't even let me attach a 30k file. Oh well, at least I got one up.
  20. mattdee1

    Some NAIAS pics from the other night

    Just for the folks that have a hard time making it to Detroit. :) I don't know why it takes half an hour to attach one pic, but whatever. I'm going to try to attach a few more.
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