Scot_94GT
Founding Member
If the 4.6L 3v doesn't outperform LS1 f-cars (which it probbably won't) then there are going to be a LOT of gloating GM guys, and even more dissapointed Mustang loyalists. A Camaro SS is a mid to low 13 second car, and in some rare cases, they even break into the 12's. I would fall out of chair if I saw a stock Mustang break into the 12's. Modding is usually not an option for people if they want to keep their warranty, other than mild bolt on's like exhaust, pullies, K&N etc.
Don't get me wrong, 300hp in a stock Mustang GT would be a quantum leap for me (with my 215hp 5.0L ) but a 281 V8 just seems puny. I don't know...I guess I'm just a low-end-torque kind of guy....and that only seems to come form bigger engines, or roots-supercharged cars.
Bragging rights come in more forms than just timeslips. Engine size is big deal for alot of people too. Remember back when GM had the Cyclone, and the SS454? The Cyclone, with its turbo 4.3 V6 was faster, but IMHO, the big block SS454 was cooler
Don't get me wrong, 300hp in a stock Mustang GT would be a quantum leap for me (with my 215hp 5.0L ) but a 281 V8 just seems puny. I don't know...I guess I'm just a low-end-torque kind of guy....and that only seems to come form bigger engines, or roots-supercharged cars.
Bragging rights come in more forms than just timeslips. Engine size is big deal for alot of people too. Remember back when GM had the Cyclone, and the SS454? The Cyclone, with its turbo 4.3 V6 was faster, but IMHO, the big block SS454 was cooler