• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-

first the twin turbo V6 Mustang, then this...

  • Thread starter Thread starter DBMSTNG
  • Start date Start date Apr 1, 2008
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2

N8Dogg98

15 Year Member
Apr 4, 2005
3,872
238
184
44
MN
Apr 2, 2008
#21
  • Apr 2, 2008
  • #21
The biggest reason for high gas prices has to do with our lack of refining capacity. A new refinery has not been built in the US since 1976, and our demand for gasoline is increasing faster than we can produce it.
 

COramprat

...I can take it. I think.
20+ Year Stangneter
Mar 2, 2003
8,474
1,463
223
Sea of Tranquility
Apr 2, 2008
#22
  • Apr 2, 2008
  • #22
N8Dogg98 said:
The biggest reason for high gas prices has to do with our lack of refining capacity. A new refinery has not been built in the US since 1976, and our demand for gasoline is increasing faster than we can produce it.
Click to expand...
Another excuse they throw out there. Refining capacity has nothing to do with it because todays plants are more efficient than they were 20-30 years ago. There is the largest surplus in 14 years now but prices still go up. The real reason is profit taking by commodities investors.
 

hotmustang331

Active Member
Apr 29, 2004
2,967
3
48
Bastrop,TX
Apr 2, 2008
#23
  • Apr 2, 2008
  • #23
^ DEAD right!

they wouldnt be hitting record profits if there was a shortage and it was costing them mega bucks to make it. The oil companys are just milking the heck out of it becuase they know we cant do anything....they also know people are looking for solutions and oil demand will eventually come WAY down.
However with $ in their eyes they are failing to realize that they are actually KILLING our economy...I know of people who own buisnesses that are having to shut down their trucks, and another that had to shut down some of his boats (crab boats or something...I forget) due to these gas prices.

And to top it all off MY FREEGIN GAS BILL WAS $539 LAST MONTH! So here very shortly the cobra is going to be getting parked...once my "new" daily driver car is ready to go
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,264
17,952
224
Massachusetts
Jul 4, 2008
#24
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #24
I'd buy one.

Hell, i'd love it if they could make the Mustang available in AWD....then i could drive one in the snow
 

Jacob_Royer

Member
Nov 24, 2007
142
1
19
Jul 4, 2008
#25
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #25
Screw a 4cyl supercharge v6!! they already know how to do it! worked great in the heavy thunderbird SC! my supercoupe will totaly rape my GT and it wieghs 4200lbs vs the 3200lbs of my stang! One word..... tourque!
 

BurningRubber

10 Year Member
Dec 6, 2004
1,865
24
58
Jul 4, 2008
#26
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #26
Its not like they are going to get rid of the V8 Mustang.

An SVO-like 4 banger would have alot of potential.

Nothing wrong with having options on the build sheet to a new Stang. Hell, id love to see something like this.

SVO Package: Turbo I-4.

Base Package: Twin Turbo V-6.

GT Package: 3v 4.6; optional 3v 5.4.
 

Stark77

Member
Jun 11, 2008
501
0
16
Tallahassee, FL
Jul 4, 2008
#27
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #27
I definitely wouldn't buy the 1st generation! The TT V6 would be a quick purchase for me - because it seems as though the estimated power output is very conservative - increasing the power by 25% would cost less than $1000.00. For a high performance 4cyl turbo, which is almost already tuned to it's max potential, $1000.00 wouldn't be the tip of the iceberg.
 

LI98GTStang

Founding Member
Jun 22, 2000
1,715
0
36
L.I., NY
www.cardomain.com
Jul 4, 2008
#28
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #28
I wouldn't buy one, although I love the original SVOs in what it's mission was, I haven't liked a 4cyl motor made by an american company as of yet. They don't seem to know how to make one that is smooth running, good gas mileage and reliable as a package. I like the BMW approach where they have smooooth inline 6 cyl. motors (3.0 liters with 6sp manuals) that pull and run like hell for their "base" models and a small, smooth and powerful 4.0 liter V-8 as in the M3 for the upper end.
I've had recent experiencec in a brand new M3 and Z4 (friends and family). Got to drive the M3 and ride in the Z4 - the Z4 on a top down 100 mile round trip. Both sound and drive like I would like my next stang to be. Fingers crossed for bmw like motors in a lightened mustang platform. Sign me up!
 

Stark77

Member
Jun 11, 2008
501
0
16
Tallahassee, FL
Jul 4, 2008
#29
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #29
Ughh I can't stand the Z4. Someone brought one out to a track day a while back and the tires were constantly squealing and the car was breaking traction very frequently - and not at very high speeds mind you - this was during a slalom exercise. That car does not look right with a male driver - let your wife /gf have that one.
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,264
17,952
224
Massachusetts
Jul 4, 2008
#30
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #30
They still would need to have a base model N/A 4-banger or V6 Mustang. I can't imagine putting a 300HP+ turbo 4 or v6 into a base Mustang and letting 16 year old kids loose in it

I imagine the potential GTS will be a special model much like the Mach 1 or CObra. They will prob still have Mustang base, Mustang GT, Mustang GTS, GT-500 and maybe a boss 302.

I think they should bring back a 5.0 LX. Offer a base V6 and stuff a 302 mod motor in it (with maybe 350HP) and 3.73's or 4.10's out back. No fancy badging either
 

BurningRubber

10 Year Member
Dec 6, 2004
1,865
24
58
Jul 4, 2008
#31
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #31
Mustang5L5 said:
I think they should bring back a 5.0 LX. Offer a base V6 and stuff a 302 mod motor in it (with maybe 350HP) and 3.73's or 4.10's out back. No fancy badging either
Click to expand...

Exactly.

3.27's suck, 3.55's arent much better.

Ford needs to give us options.


Remember the days when you could order your car how YOU wanted it?
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,264
17,952
224
Massachusetts
Jul 4, 2008
#32
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #32
Yup, take away all the standard options and offer us a stripped down V8 model for less than $25K.

No A/C, no defrost, no ABS/TC roll up windows, cloth seats, basic radio. Strip it way down, stick some 3.73's in the rear and give it at least 325HP like the bullitt and shelby GT and offer it for under $25K

They'll sell every one of them
 

BurningRubber

10 Year Member
Dec 6, 2004
1,865
24
58
Jul 4, 2008
#33
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #33
Especially if they got it down to the 3-3100lb range right off the floor.

That would be the hot ticket for the performance guys. Dont need huge HP numbers when you have a light car. Plus it would outhandle the new performance boats coming out...
 
J

JrzyBullitt

New Member
Apr 17, 2008
0
0
0
NJ - Exit 145
Jul 4, 2008
#34
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #34
I'd actually be able to swallow this pretty easily if the name "Mazda" wasn't involved.
 
J

JrzyBullitt

New Member
Apr 17, 2008
0
0
0
NJ - Exit 145
Jul 4, 2008
#35
  • Jul 4, 2008
  • #35
Mustang5L5 said:
Yup, take away all the standard options and offer us a stripped down V8 model for less than $25K.

No A/C, no defrost, no ABS/TC roll up windows, cloth seats, basic radio. Strip it way down, stick some 3.73's in the rear and give it at least 325HP like the bullitt and shelby GT and offer it for under $25K

They'll sell every one of them
Click to expand...

I agree with you 100%. I'd buy one. In fact with a package like that I bet they could easily beat $25K.
 

Stang|ess

seeking cyber partner(s)
Oct 18, 2003
941
0
37
Hawaii
Jul 5, 2008
#36
  • Jul 5, 2008
  • #36
april 1st
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,264
17,952
224
Massachusetts
Jul 5, 2008
#37
  • Jul 5, 2008
  • #37
Kinda a lame April Fool's joke.


It's like "HAHAHA, I made you beleive Ford was going to debute a 300HP 4-banger model of the Mustang....you look like an idiot now har har har OMG I'm peeing myself at just how funny it is"


Like i said...a lame april fool's joke.
 
J

justinschmidt1

Member
Jun 15, 2005
349
0
16
Jul 27, 2008
#38
  • Jul 27, 2008
  • #38
BurningRubber said:
Its not like they are going to get rid of the V8 Mustang.

An SVO-like 4 banger would have alot of potential.

Nothing wrong with having options on the build sheet to a new Stang. Hell, id love to see something like this.

SVO Package: Turbo I-4.

Base Package: Twin Turbo V-6.

GT Package: 3v 4.6; optional 3v 5.4.
Click to expand...


uh..Im pretty sure a twin turbo v6 will whoop up on that 4.6 ...especially with some mods.
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

2015 Ford Mustang To Grace Roads Of India
  • MRaburn
  • Jan 25, 2014
  • StangNet Site News
Replies
0
Views
2K
StangNet Site News Jan 25, 2014
MRaburn
First 2015 Ford Mustang To Auction For Charity
  • MRaburn
  • Dec 21, 2013
  • StangNet Site News
Replies
0
Views
2K
StangNet Site News Dec 21, 2013
MRaburn
On The First Day Of My Vacation......
  • CarMichael Angelo
  • Jul 20, 2014
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 21, 2014
95BlueStallion
Next Ford Mustang Apparently To Be Limited 2014.5 Edition
  • MRaburn
  • Jul 22, 2013
  • StangNet Site News
Replies
1
Views
940
StangNet Site News Jul 23, 2013
SterlingGreyGT
Twin Turbo 5.0 Coyote Ford Mustang Cobra Jet – Sema
  • MRaburn
  • Oct 30, 2012
  • StangNet Site News
Replies
1
Views
5K
StangNet Site News Nov 4, 2012
fasterplease487
F
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?