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2015+ Shelby GT350 Mustang
CJ manifold and E85, who has most NA power?
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<blockquote data-quote="ANGREY" data-source="post: 15824418" data-attributes="member: 188865"><p>Magnetic ride dampening....check</p><p>Uphill start assist.....check</p><p>Keyless "mytouch" entry.....check</p><p>Active exhaust......check</p><p>45 airbags to protect you if you're dumb or unaware.....check</p><p>Hood struts? Nah, screw it, too expensive.</p><p></p><p>I read somewhere that for Ford to feature forged rods and pistons vs. typical cast/powder metal in their engines it costs them on order of $8/cylinder extra. Meaning on a typical V-8, it would cost them a whopping $64 in extra material costs to field the motor with forged internals at the factory.</p><p></p><p>Why they don't offer these types of seemingly marginal upcharges (as options) is either deliberate or just plain dumb.</p><p></p><p>Who would "opt" for a built motor from the factory with Mahle or CP and Manly internals (any reputable internals maker) for $500+? Hell, Ford could make a KILLING on making money just off the options of it. Then it wouldn't cost us poor souls THOUSANDS afterward to do it aftermarket. But as you pointed out, I wonder how much of it is lobbying from aftermarket parts companies.</p><p></p><p>I get why they didn't put a factory oil separator, because with some components it's a legal mark on the wall that you're admitting to a design flaw, but with some things....you just shake your head. Like the dreaded grenade overflow tank. It would cost Ford virtually NOTHING to have the part maker darken the reservoir up so it doesn't look like such an eyesore. Peanuts. But instead, we spend hundreds on aftermarket solutions to get rid of the ugly thing. Been that way forever. Gonna stay that way, just seems like a lost opportunity by the car manufacturers.</p><p></p><p>Back on topic, when is the first set of port/polish 350 heads come into play and what do you think it would be worth? I'm guessing it's not cost effective for the gains we would see.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ANGREY, post: 15824418, member: 188865"] Magnetic ride dampening....check Uphill start assist.....check Keyless "mytouch" entry.....check Active exhaust......check 45 airbags to protect you if you're dumb or unaware.....check Hood struts? Nah, screw it, too expensive. I read somewhere that for Ford to feature forged rods and pistons vs. typical cast/powder metal in their engines it costs them on order of $8/cylinder extra. Meaning on a typical V-8, it would cost them a whopping $64 in extra material costs to field the motor with forged internals at the factory. Why they don't offer these types of seemingly marginal upcharges (as options) is either deliberate or just plain dumb. Who would "opt" for a built motor from the factory with Mahle or CP and Manly internals (any reputable internals maker) for $500+? Hell, Ford could make a KILLING on making money just off the options of it. Then it wouldn't cost us poor souls THOUSANDS afterward to do it aftermarket. But as you pointed out, I wonder how much of it is lobbying from aftermarket parts companies. I get why they didn't put a factory oil separator, because with some components it's a legal mark on the wall that you're admitting to a design flaw, but with some things....you just shake your head. Like the dreaded grenade overflow tank. It would cost Ford virtually NOTHING to have the part maker darken the reservoir up so it doesn't look like such an eyesore. Peanuts. But instead, we spend hundreds on aftermarket solutions to get rid of the ugly thing. Been that way forever. Gonna stay that way, just seems like a lost opportunity by the car manufacturers. Back on topic, when is the first set of port/polish 350 heads come into play and what do you think it would be worth? I'm guessing it's not cost effective for the gains we would see. [/QUOTE]
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