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The Ecoboost Disappointment
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<blockquote data-quote="Voltwings" data-source="post: 14203587" data-attributes="member: 155561"><p>You obviously dont fully understand the "need for effeciency." The 4 cylinder and v6 mustangs are the reason your GT500 even exists. Companys get taxed based on their overall vehicle fleet mileage, having vehicles that get 30+ mpg allows Ford to be able to have ones that get ... well, substantially less so. I have a bit of experience with turbo 4's and i can "somewhat" understand the purist point of view, but at the same time it is incredibly closed minded.</p><p></p><p>Let me start by saying i had a big turbo mazdaspeed3, built motor, clutch, E85, the works, and while the car certainly had about 600 whp potential, i kept it tuned to around 480-500 whp... My 5.0 is almost making that all motor on pump gas, so obviously a v8 is "better" for me. That being said, the ecoboost 4cylinder is making more horsepower than any GT prior to the 5.0... does that make it any less of a mustang, or is it simply because it does not "sound" like a mustang? I agree my mazda sounded nothing like my 5.0 lol but you are mistaken if you think an N/a honda motor is comparable at all to a decent T4 with a respectible exhaust. </p><p></p><p>They're also expanding the Mustangs horizon. Some people are perfectly content with their car being a 1 trick pony: just going in a straight line. However, a track pack ecoboost 4 cylinder would be a shit load of fun, and you're lying to yourself if you say anything otherwise. A light (or so we hope), nimble, RWD car with a good bit of torque and with some proper aftermarket and tuning a decent power band would be a blast! Also, look at any 2v now days and tell me thats not a ricey GT... The 2v is my FAVORITE body style, and maybe its just because i live in South Houston and Vatozone has an exceptional chrome catalog, but the 28-30k pricetag should keep the Ecoboost out of the hands of those with poor taste for quite some time.</p><p></p><p>The cylinder head design is quite poor on the Ecoboost, namely the integrated exhaust manifold, but mark my words; i bet there will be quite a few hurt feelings within a few months of them being out. Now dont be a cocky Gt500 owner by me saying that, your car costs over twice as much, so its somewhat a moot point. Thats where people get into the "well drop another $30k into the ecoboost" and blah blah blah... Drop $10k into an old fox body shell and you'll rape everyone, so its moot. My point remains the same however, Those new T4's should be pretty nasty.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Voltwings, post: 14203587, member: 155561"] You obviously dont fully understand the "need for effeciency." The 4 cylinder and v6 mustangs are the reason your GT500 even exists. Companys get taxed based on their overall vehicle fleet mileage, having vehicles that get 30+ mpg allows Ford to be able to have ones that get ... well, substantially less so. I have a bit of experience with turbo 4's and i can "somewhat" understand the purist point of view, but at the same time it is incredibly closed minded. Let me start by saying i had a big turbo mazdaspeed3, built motor, clutch, E85, the works, and while the car certainly had about 600 whp potential, i kept it tuned to around 480-500 whp... My 5.0 is almost making that all motor on pump gas, so obviously a v8 is "better" for me. That being said, the ecoboost 4cylinder is making more horsepower than any GT prior to the 5.0... does that make it any less of a mustang, or is it simply because it does not "sound" like a mustang? I agree my mazda sounded nothing like my 5.0 lol but you are mistaken if you think an N/a honda motor is comparable at all to a decent T4 with a respectible exhaust. They're also expanding the Mustangs horizon. Some people are perfectly content with their car being a 1 trick pony: just going in a straight line. However, a track pack ecoboost 4 cylinder would be a shit load of fun, and you're lying to yourself if you say anything otherwise. A light (or so we hope), nimble, RWD car with a good bit of torque and with some proper aftermarket and tuning a decent power band would be a blast! Also, look at any 2v now days and tell me thats not a ricey GT... The 2v is my FAVORITE body style, and maybe its just because i live in South Houston and Vatozone has an exceptional chrome catalog, but the 28-30k pricetag should keep the Ecoboost out of the hands of those with poor taste for quite some time. The cylinder head design is quite poor on the Ecoboost, namely the integrated exhaust manifold, but mark my words; i bet there will be quite a few hurt feelings within a few months of them being out. Now dont be a cocky Gt500 owner by me saying that, your car costs over twice as much, so its somewhat a moot point. Thats where people get into the "well drop another $30k into the ecoboost" and blah blah blah... Drop $10k into an old fox body shell and you'll rape everyone, so its moot. My point remains the same however, Those new T4's should be pretty nasty. [/QUOTE]
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