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2015+ Shelby GT350 Mustang
Ordered a 2018 Hellcat. But Love the GT350
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<blockquote data-quote="SlowSVT" data-source="post: 15723351" data-attributes="member: 20202"><p>I don't recall arguing with anyone, whoever feels there is nothing wrong with a linerless block they are certainly entitled to that opinion. This is primarily a cost saving move at Ford's end but not from the customers perspective they will pay dearly if they manage to damage a cylinder. The only reason I broached this topic is so others can consider the ramifications of the direction the industry is headed which does not bode well for the hot rod industry.</p><p></p><p>Hot rodding is not alive and well it is slowing dying only the people who can afford it will be able to play. 10 years from now no high school kid trying to get into the hobby will be able to cope with the complexity and expense associated with these new crop of cars. Without new people entering the sport and learning the vital skills that come with it the demands of the aftermarket will slowly die off. All one has to do is look at the number of aftermarket blowers being installed on the newer cars compared to the older ones, on the 13/14 GT500 it's almost unheard of and is something even I would be reluctant to do. This is something I've noticed is already occurring anyone who has been in this hobby for as long as I have would agree. As the years goes by the demand for the older cars that are easier to maintain will only get stronger while the newer cars will be deemed too expensive and complex will wind up being put out to pasture or parted out. A few people have stated they are giving-up on the new cars and looking for an older one as their hobby car.</p><p></p><p>It's a depressing analogy but sadly true</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SlowSVT, post: 15723351, member: 20202"] I don't recall arguing with anyone, whoever feels there is nothing wrong with a linerless block they are certainly entitled to that opinion. This is primarily a cost saving move at Ford's end but not from the customers perspective they will pay dearly if they manage to damage a cylinder. The only reason I broached this topic is so others can consider the ramifications of the direction the industry is headed which does not bode well for the hot rod industry. Hot rodding is not alive and well it is slowing dying only the people who can afford it will be able to play. 10 years from now no high school kid trying to get into the hobby will be able to cope with the complexity and expense associated with these new crop of cars. Without new people entering the sport and learning the vital skills that come with it the demands of the aftermarket will slowly die off. All one has to do is look at the number of aftermarket blowers being installed on the newer cars compared to the older ones, on the 13/14 GT500 it's almost unheard of and is something even I would be reluctant to do. This is something I've noticed is already occurring anyone who has been in this hobby for as long as I have would agree. As the years goes by the demand for the older cars that are easier to maintain will only get stronger while the newer cars will be deemed too expensive and complex will wind up being put out to pasture or parted out. A few people have stated they are giving-up on the new cars and looking for an older one as their hobby car. It's a depressing analogy but sadly true [/QUOTE]
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