Can't decide..NEED HELP!!

[JiXeRz GT]

Hello fellow members! I'm new here and very soon I plan to buy a Mustang GT. My only concern is which car would be the better but between the 2010 and 2011 GT models? Price is not a concern of mine. I want the 2011 but from the exhaust vids I've compared, the 4.6 sounds a lot better than the new 5.0 in my opinion. I've heard neither in person though. I also would like to know which engine has more potential for HP/TQ increases for the aftermarket parts and so forth. I plan on sending my mustang to Livernois Motorsports for forged internals also. Any information is greatly appreciated guys.

 

[Carzzi]

I'd agree on the exhaust sound part, that the 4.6 sounds more menacing and less hoity-toity euro-sophisticated.The 5.0 has a different firing order to the 4.6... that's probably why they sound different.
The 5.0, from tuner coverage seems to be very responsive to bolt-on mods, and even better than the GT500 5.4SC to forced induction, some tests show. The 5.0 heads are the best flowing Stang stock heads, better than the 5.4 four-valve.
With the plethora of available aftermarket exhaust setups, you may well be satisfied with the 5.0, sound-wise.

 

[HPAddicts]

5.0 and don't look back! And why are you already thinking about a built motor?

 

[642mx]

No way would I consider a 4.6L after driving (and owning) a 5.0L.

 

[Ateup]

I swear to heaven this place makes me shake my head in wonder every day.

 

[JiXeRz GT]

5.0 and don't look back! And why are you already thinking about a built motor?

Because this will be a weekend track car. I will only drive it during the spring and summer.

 

[JiXeRz GT]

No way would I consider a 4.6L after driving (and owning) a 5.0L.

I appreciate your input. Thanks a Lot!

I swear to heaven this place makes me shake my head in wonder every day.

Is it because I was considering a 4.6 over a 5.0???

I'd agree on the exhaust sound part, that the 4.6 sounds more menacing and less hoity-toity euro-sophisticated.The 5.0 has a different firing order to the 4.6... that's probably why they sound different.
The 5.0, from tuner coverage seems to be very responsive to bolt-on mods, and even better than the GT500 5.4SC to forced induction, some tests show. The 5.0 heads are the best flowing Stang stock heads, better than the 5.4 four-valve.
With the plethora of available aftermarket exhaust setups, you may well be satisfied with the 5.0, sound-wise.

Thanks bro!! You just made my decision much more easy!!

 

[HPAddicts]

Because this will be a weekend track car. I will only drive it during the spring and summer.

Okay I understand but the new 5.0's are pretty strong from the factory, depending on your goals a built motor might not be necessary.

 

[JiXeRz GT]

Okay I understand but the new 5.0's are pretty strong from the factory, depending on your goals a built motor might not be necessary.

Well my goals are 650+ Hp/Tq I don't know what kind of supercharger I want yet. It's between Whipple and ProCharger. I want to use this car as a daily driver in the spring and summer as well as take it to the drag strip on weekends. I want the car to run 9's but still be very streetable at the same time.

 

[GTfrod]

5.0 all the way!!