2011 5.0 vs. 2007-09 GT500

[G Wrecks]

So I was bored last night and decided to get in my car and go for a small cruise. After driving for about 10 minutes or so, I noticed some familiar lights in my rear view... sure enough it was an 07-09 GT500. Shortly after he pulled up behind me, we were both entering the on ramp on the highway... not knowing whether or not he wanted to play, I stayed at normal speeds. As we were entering, the very first opportunity he had to get over to the left lane he did, at full throttle. So I decided to catch up and pace him, and see if he wanted a little fun. At this time we had both slowed back down to about 65mph and were in 3rd (at least I hope he was in third) I paced and paced, we looked back and forth waiting for someone to make a move, or honk off or whatever. Getting impatient, I punched it just for a second to see what he would do. Right after I punched it he did to, and I thought to myself, "yes! he wants to run... but he wants me to get the jump." After that we were back pacing at 65, and after a few seconds I decided to just lay into the throttle. I jumped out about a car and a half and he never gained on me... actually I was pulling away! I went through 3rd, 4th, and all of 5th gear reaching about 145. After our race we both exited the highway, and at the first light we came to a stop, he gave me a thumbs up and asked what I had done to my car. I replied, "CAI, custom dyno tune, and a cat back exhaust." He was really deflated to find out that I didn't have nitrous or a supercharger and he actually said, "Thats quick, but I should have been able to catch you." I just shrugged and said, "thanks for the race!"

I was really surprised that he didn't catch up and I'll be looking for some more GT500's just so I can be put in my place, but until then... I beat the shit out of GT500's! lol

 

[Sean@LethalPerformance]

Good kill for light mods op! yeah a stock blower Shelby would be a fun race, havnt gotten the chance to tun into any of those or a cobra thats in my league.

Did it sound like he had any mods?

 

[pho_phizzat]

Good kill. Anything can happen on the street.

 

[G Wrecks]

He was definitely stock. With my mods I'm making 414 rwhp and 397 lb/ft torque. From what I've seen the stock 07-09 gt500's make about 430 rwhp when they are heatsoaked, so it makes sense that I won since he gave me the hit

 

[Rob Nelson]

He was definitely stock. With my mods I'm making 414 rwhp and 397 lb/ft torque. From what I've seen the stock 07-09 gt500's make about 430 rwhp when they are heatsoaked, so it makes sense that I won since he gave me the hit

Nice kill and exact outcome I expected for racing a stock 07-09 GT500. Most of the stock one's in my area dynoed 395-410 rwhp on a dynojet heatsoaked. So your modded 5.0 should inch on that car from a roll with equal drivers considering your car is lighter than a GT500. The 5.0's are pretty sick with a couple mods...

 

[ScreamingFast]

Nice run OP, 5.0 strikes again!

 

[truebluedevil02]

Im still looking for a stock GT500 to race.

 

[Kenwood1113]

It's a great feeling when you sneak up on someone like that--nice kill!

 

[adidasUNT8]

5.0 Neva lose!!!

 

[da5deuce]

but until then... I beat the shit out of GT500's! lol

Hahahahahahahahahaha

Nice kill OP

 

[b_dike]

Nice kill op... you probably just inspired the gt500 driver to do some mods lol

 

[2KBlackGT]

Good Run!!

 

[da5deuce]

Well OP you have me and my friend (rattlesnake3 :16) in a confused mind state. We read the story and....

Nah but real shit I had to share this because its funny as shit, and its true, we don't want it to be true but it is true lol :beer:

 

[Rygy04]

Nice Kill OP.

Being an 07 GT500 owner. (Stock 455 whp/Tune Only 500/ Currently 575) I could see a bolt-on coyote running away from a stock 500, especially with the weight savings of the new 5.0. Stock 500's are too well mannered in stock form and very prone to heat.

Also a consideration is the gearing in the 500's. When I do roll's with other car's I am always sure to be down a gear.... (for example when I dust my buddy's blown C5 he is in 3rd at a 45ish roll while I am in 2nd)

It took me awhile to figure out to downshift more then I used to coming from the Terminator.

Did the car sound stock?

 

[rattlesnake3:16]

Lol just saying how I felt

 

[G Wrecks]

Nice Kill OP.

Being an 07 GT500 owner. (Stock 455 whp/Tune Only 500/ Currently 575) I could see a bolt-on coyote running away from a stock 500, especially with the weight savings of the new 5.0. Stock 500's are too well mannered in stock form and very prone to heat.

Also a consideration is the gearing in the 500's. When I do roll's with other car's I am always sure to be down a gear.... (for example when I dust my buddy's blown C5 he is in 3rd at a 45ish roll while I am in 2nd)

It took me awhile to figure out to downshift more then I used to coming from the Terminator.

Did the car sound stock?

His car was stock. Didn't even have aftermarket mufflers.

As far as gearing goes, I definitely think that had a huge factor. I mean my 5th gear is a 1:1 ratio and my redline is 7k rpms along with a factory 3.73 final drive ratio. All that equals reaching my top speed a lot sooner.

 

[G Wrecks]

Well OP you have me and my friend (rattlesnake3 :16) in a confused mind state.

Nah but real shit I had to share this because its funny as shit, and its true, we don't want it to be true but it is true lol :beer:

hahahaha good shit man

 

[BOOSTD5.4]

My tuned Boss kills my stock 07 GT 500 Conv. in every aspect! The 03 485 WHP Cobra will not pass the Boss.......

These new 5.0's are the best car I have ever owned (except for the MT-82)

Mike

 

[Rygy04]

His car was stock. Didn't even have aftermarket mufflers.

As far as gearing goes, I definitely think that had a huge factor. I mean my 5th gear is a 1:1 ratio and my redline is 7k rpms along with a factory 3.73 final drive ratio. All that equals reaching my top speed a lot sooner.

Yes... When my car was stock I ran a 2002 2V and I had it in 3rd on a 40 roll... That was embarrassing, took me till 90ish to real him back in. He was only a bolt on too.:nonono: I about posted my gt500 for sale that day to get back into a Term. But now I love it.

 

[BlueSnake01]

Yes... When my car was stock I ran a 2002 2V and I had it in 3rd on a 40 roll... That was embarrassing, took me till 90ish to real him back in. He was only a bolt on too.:nonono: I about posted my gt500 for sale that day to get back into a Term. But now I love it.

OUCH!!! That same scenerio happened to me before I had the swap. I raced a fart can Integra with my bolt on Cobra (was 17 then), I was in the wrong gear (it felt good though :shrug. Damn Integra was right next to me for a while, once I reached my powerband I pulled him nasty but it wasnt the victory I wanted either. I felt….. disappointed in my Cobra, a bit… embarrassed.