Well I have a 07 v6 mustang "pony package" and my friends always say that the v6 mustang is slow and everytime I race them, I always win and v6 mustangs are underrated for their speed. I raced a GT today and I didnt lose that bad too it. My mustang is 100% stock too. I want to get gt-take offs, but if I install them will it affect the warrenty of the car?

Well sir, you're in a V6 forum mainly about mods...so I would say if we didn't think they were fast now that we would soon after our mods[sm=badbadbad.gif]

The V6 Mustang is no race car, but it's no slouch either.

I agree that it doesn't get the props it probably deserves. I guess historically V6 Mustangs have always been slow crap-bags, and that rep is still around with the S197. I do think the S197 V6 Mustang is faster than a lot of people think it is.

But whatever, you don't buy the V6 for speed, you buy it to be a nice, reasonably performing, good looking daily-driver. My V6 is certainly fast enough to handle traffic when I'm driving around town, and really that's all I need it to do.

If you're looking to drag race and whatever, a 6-banger probably isn't the right choice of car. However, for getting around town and still getting a ton of attention at a very reasonable price, it's an excellent choice.

I call it a quick car, not a fast car. The pep is there when needed for sure.

ORIGINAL: raubt

The V6 Mustang is no race car, but it's no slouch either.

I agree that it doesn't get the props it probably deserves.Â* I guess historically V6 Mustangs have always been slow crap-bags, and that rep is still around with the S197.Â* I do think the S197 V6 Mustang is faster than a lot of people think it is.

But whatever, you don't buy the V6 for speed, you buy it to be a nice, reasonably performing, good looking daily-driver.Â* My V6 is certainly fast enough to handle traffic when I'm driving around town, and really that's all I need it to do.

If you're looking to drag race and whatever, a 6-banger probably isn't the right choice of car.Â* However, for getting around town and still getting a ton of attention at a very reasonable price, it's an excellent choice.



Sums it up nicely. +1

fastest car under 20k

My sentiments exactly. :D

i take luxury sporty cars off the line at traffic lights all the time now with my new gears. its pretty awesome. i'm sure many dont assume its a sixer.

depends on what your definition of fast is.

To me,

z06=fast
V6 Mustang= peppy.

and yes, I have the V6.

ORIGINAL: Spaunen

Well I have a 07 v6 mustang "pony package" and my friends always say that the v6 mustang is slow and everytime I race them, I always win and v6 mustangs are underrated for their speed. I raced a GT today and I didnt lose that bad too it. My mustang is 100% stock too. I want to get gt-take offs, but if I install them will it affect the warrenty of the car?


Depends on your dealer. I doubt they would notice but you should probably check first if your that worried about. If they say no you can always just go to another dealership.

No, it does not void your warrenty. I still have mine.

The V6 is a quick car, it has some heart, but if you want real fast (stock) the v8 is fast.

ORIGINAL: Spaunen

Well I have a 07 v6 mustang "pony package" and my friends always say that the v6 mustang is slow and everytime I race them, I always win and v6 mustangs are underrated for their speed. I raced a GT today and I didnt lose that bad too it. My mustang is 100% stock too. I want to get gt-take offs, but if I install them will it affect the warrenty of the car?


My dealer could care less about my duals. He said a Mustang without duals is not right.
It could effect your exhaust warranty, but what are the odds your cats will go bad under warranty. Go for the GT take offs with an "H". You'll like it.

Yes the V6 is Fast! Well at least fast enough for me! It out performs my 84 V8! and uses a ton less gas! Plus the S197 loos better!

I just wrote a paragraph and axed the whole thing. Summarize: It's a Mustang, it may be a v6 but it has giddyup and go and it's comfortable (atleast in the front).

Yes and no. It's a quick car, andit's numbers are similar to previous stock GTs (94-01). Overall though,I don't consider it a car fast unless it can beat a majority of the cars on the road.

The fact that a new Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Audi A4, Pontiac G6/G8, Chevy Impala, and many other sedans, are all just as fast, if not faster than an '05-'08 V6 is the glaring reason why I don't consider this car fast.

Ford didn't intend for this to be a fast car.. it's the budget Mustang.

Anything can be made fast though... for a price!

Supercharge it and VOILA very fast!!

hey jsierzega, what hood is that? i love the cowl look and have been wanting one for some time now, where'd you get it? how much was it to paint it?

dude that cowl hood looks crazy... not sure if i like it or not... oh yea and to the op i think the sixes espeially our 4.0s are pretty quick... as for whoever said u shouldnt get a 6 as a drag car thats some BS... it all depends on ur goal... if ur trying to hit 9s then no... but 10s 11s or watever ur goal may be its doable

ORIGINAL: AmericanICON



The fact that a new Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Audi A4, Pontiac G6/G8, Chevy Impala, and many other sedans, are all just as fast, if not faster than an '05-'08 V6 is the glaring reason why I don't consider this car fast.



i disagree, all of those cars are HEAVY sedans, with the exception of the a4. base for base, the mustang is wayyy faster than any of those (with the exception of the a4). i have personally roasted both the new accord and the mazda 6.

our cars are quick, im not saying theyre fast, but none of those cars, base for base, stock for stock, are faster than ours. no way. you can thow an upgraded engine into anything and it will be faster than another company's base model. the difference is our cars have a much greater potential factor than all of those cars put together.

To the OP's question, no...just my opinion. They are not fast but it's relative.If we're staying archaic my hard earned dollar goes with athe torquey302. Otherwise, and I think this will answer your question better, NO again. The best new caris the Miata. 170hp out of the box,a nd as much as I berate the S2K for no torque, the handling characteristics of this thing are borderline perfect. It makes me wonder (yes, seriously) what kind of balance those smart folks achieved with the "Monster Miata's". I'm telling you, under normal aspiration, telepathically an M3 would be envious. If the newest version of the MX-5 Miata is somehow offered with 200hp+, I think even the most diehard musclecar/RSX front drive fanatic will accept that it is probably THE best handling/behaving stock car offered. I prefer others but cannot deny the obvious. Mazda has a winner in the MazdaSpeed3. That's all I have to say about that...

i agree wit lane40... cuz a lot of those cars may boast higher numbers or whatever ( i havent looked at em) but i too have toasted those on the road... mainly the accords

Completely agree, quick but not fast. Tops out pretty quick but it is a heavy car! 3300+ pounds right? With today's gas prices a six shooter is plenty. I put a CAI /tuner in mine from John Demolet at Tunable Induction and got Doug at B a m a ' s race tune and it has a nice rumble! Plenty sporty. Also what is fun about it is that a lot of cars want to race it. A lot of cars can beat it too but the whole thing is that there is something about the Stang that brings out that desire in people. I mean, who wants to race a Camry, you know? And again the cars that can beat it are generallyat least $10K more. Fastest (and best looking without a doubt) car under $20K works for me.


2005 Torch Red Coupe
TC/ABS
IUP
Red Leather
5-Speed
Bama 93 Race tune

with some modding it can be quick and fast all depends on how deep your pocket is. Buckman's is sick as hell

Mine is pretty fast but I got some help;) Nuttin wrong with that, hey it's still a 6 right!! haha

Haha im suprised to see that after two pages there hasn't been a gt troll in here yet.

Fastest car under 20k, and faster than many of the past Mustang GT's. I do think the V6 Mustang is underrated.

I agree. For $20,000 I can't think of anything in a 6cyl.

For $30,000 easily the MonteCarlo and subaru would put up a good fight.

ORIGINAL: Margarita Girl

I agree. For $20,000 I can't think of anything in a 6cyl.

For $30,000 easily the MonteCarlo and subaru would put up a good fight.


i actually picked mine up brand new for 17k. :D

Although not "fast", I would consider it "peppy" as well. I think it is the best option under 20,000 by a LONG shot. Not only do you get a sweet-looking car, you get a VERY upgradable car. A lot of people say on here that we don't get a lot of aftermarket support, and that's true to a certain extent; but the fact is we get more aftermarket support than a lot of those other competing cars in this price range just because it's a Mustang.
Another thing that is great about our cars is that it has proven itself to stand up VERY well to generous amounts of forced induction, something a lot of those competing cars probably couldn't do. This engine is quite sturdy right from the factory. This offers a power upgrade path for those who want to add some pep to their stangs. Adding FI makes our cars very quick, quicker than most on the road, all for a very reasonable price when compared to anything that can keep up with them.

In the 60's muscle car times we thought those cars were quick. However, at the track I have taken on 1968 and 1969 GTO's fully restored to stock and beat them heads up - they are mid 14 cars. Ran against a 1970 Challenger R/T with 383 ci and drag radials and he nudged past me at the end but we were running side by side most of the way. The definition of quick or fast may be different today, but it was a surprise when I went against old muscle and then checked out the stats from "back in the day".

ORIGINAL: 07lane40

ORIGINAL: Margarita Girl

I agree. For $20,000 I can't think of anything in a 6cyl.

For $30,000 easily the MonteCarlo and subaru would put up a good fight.


i actually picked mine up brand new for 17k. :D



DAYUMN, 17k new!!

The v6 can hang in there with a lot of the best small blocks of the 60s. manual 0-60 in 6.5 1/4 mile 15.0 - 15.1 maybe even a little quicker than that on a nice cool day. A 66 chevy II 327/350 ran 0-60 in 7.1 and 1/4 mile in 15/1 @ 93 mph .The hi po mustang 289/271 was slower than than the chevy II.

I like this thread.Gives some real perspective.The bar is always rising and there is something addictive about power and i prefer to remain ignorant to the faster stuff firsthand or i may be poor forever,lol-

ORIGINAL: 07lane40

ORIGINAL: AmericanICON



The fact that a new Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Audi A4, Pontiac G6/G8, Chevy Impala, and many other sedans, are all just as fast, if not faster than an '05-'08 V6 is the glaring reason why I don't consider this car fast.



i disagree, all of those cars are HEAVY sedans, with the exception of the a4. base for base, the mustang is wayyy faster than any of those (with the exception of the a4). i have personally roasted both the new accord and the mazda 6.

our cars are quick, im not saying theyre fast, but none of those cars, base for base, stock for stock, are faster than ours. no way. you can thow an upgraded engine into anything and it will be faster than another company's base model. the difference is our cars have a much greater potential factor than all of those cars put together.


You can disagree all you want. But I'm telling you-- V6 models of those sedans that I stated, are faster than our cars. I have no doubt that you beat and Accord, or Mazda 6, but I'll guarantee you that they were 4 cylinder models.

Here some numbers on an 07 Camry V6:


2007 Toyota Camry V-6 - Feature
Second Place: The Quickest Cars of 2007: $20,000 to $25,000[/align]
Base price: $24,160
0-to-60-mph time: 5.8 sec
Quarter-mile time: 14.3 sec @ 99 mph


Here's the 08 Accord:

Power (SAE net)
268 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque (SAE net)

248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Redline
6400 rpm

TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-60
6.1 sec
Quarter mile
14.6 sec @ 97.0 mph

Here's a clip from another article about at Pontiac G6 vs a Honda Accord:

"The Accord trailed the G6 by a 10th to 60 (6.2 vs 6.3s), but the Accord was quicker through the quarter mile (14.6 @ 101.6 vs 14.8 @ 95.9)."

Both numbers-- quicker than a stock Mustang V6.


And here's a list of thequickest cars under $25,000 from Car and Driver:


The Quickest Cars of 2007: $20,000 to $25,000 - Feature
Introduction (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature )
Ninth Place (tie): 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 3.9 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-fifth_place:_2007_saturn_ion_red_line+page-2.html)
Ninth Place (tie): 2007 Saturn Aura XR (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-fourth_place:_2007_nissan_altima_3.5se+page-3.html)
Eighth Place: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-third_place:_2007_mazdaspeed__3+page-4.html)
Seventh Place: 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-second_place:_2007_toyota_camry_v-6+page-5.html)
Sixth Place: 2007 Volkswagen GTI (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-first_place:_2007_subaru_impreza_wrx+page-6.html)
Fifth Place: 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-sixth_place:_2007_volkswagen_gti+page-7.html)
Fourth Place: 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5SE (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-ninth_place_(tie):_2007_pontiac_g6_gt_3.9+page-8.html)
Third Place: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-ninth_place_(tie):_2007_saturn_aura_xr+page-9.html)
Second Place: 2007 Toyota Camry V-6 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-eighth_place:_2007_chevrolet_cobalt_ss_supercharge d+page-10.html)
First Place: 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_20_000_to_25_000_feature +t-seventh_place:_2007_mitsubishi_eclipse_gt+page-11.html) [/align]
So, my point is, before this 4.0 V6 can be considered fast, stock, it better be faster than the other V6 SEDANS on this list.

I'm not arguing price here, don't get me wrong, I know the other cars on the list are more. But, if a mommy driving with 2 kids in the backseat of her new Toyota Camry can run nearly a second faster in the quarter vs. our stock V6 Mustang with a Ford Ranger engine-- then that means our cars aren't "Mustang fast."

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ORIGINAL: 07lane40

ORIGINAL: Margarita Girl

I agree. For $20,000 I can't think of anything in a 6cyl.

For $30,000 easily the MonteCarlo and subaru would put up a good fight.


i actually picked mine up brand new for 17k. :D


15k here.

The V6 is the fastest car for the price, that is why they are made.

I have an 04 GT for comparison and I can say my wife's stock 07 Pony is very quick. I can only imagine what the car would be like with mods. Be proud of your V6, its one of the fastest and sexiest cars out there for under $20K.

ORIGINAL: 07lane40

hey jsierzega, what hood is that? i love the cowl look and have been wanting one for some time now, where'd you get it? how much was it to paint it?

thanks man! Its a cervinis 4" cowl. between 400-450 for paint and prep. and install.

A GT guy just gave props to the V6...very nice[sm=icon_cheers.gif]

i may not have an s197 but i agree that sixxers can be fast :D

I consider my v6 to be very fast for what it is...It'll get you from 0 - traffic court just as fast as a GT if you are not careful! I have done 60 in 2nd gear in mine with minimal mods done. And "no" I have not gotten a ticket in the year that I have owned her (knocks on wood). As others have said, best bang for the buck in the sports car category. One other anecdote for you - last fall my wife hosted a golf tournement for her work and I got an automatic Saleen S281 from the dealership that I work at part-time to be used for the "hole in one" giveaway contest. I drove that Saleen a good 30 miles each way from the dealership to the golf club and back and I honestly like my V6 Mustang better. Maybe it was because the Saleen was an automatic vs a stick, but I love my Mustang V6 with the Stick. I'm upgrading to a Hurst short throw in the next week or so...It's easier on the gas and on the car insurance and with a few mods can be made pretty damn fast for the street.

Not fast enough for me. An X-Charger, T-loc, and 3.73's will make it fast enough for me. I was impressed with it's power initially. I'm glad I bought the V6.

AmericanIcon you are comparing apples to oranges. The correct comparison cars are these:

Quickest cars UNDER $20000-
Tenth Place: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-eighth_place:_2007_honda_civic+page-2.html)
Ninth Place: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-seventh_place:_2007_hyundai_tiburon_gt+page-3.html)
Eighth Place: 2007 Honda Civic (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-sixth_place:_2007_honda_accord+page-4.html)
Seventh Place: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fifth_place:_2007_scion_tc+page-5.html)
Sixth Place: 2007 Honda Accord (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-ninth_place:_2008_mitsubishi_lancer_gts+page-6.html)
Fifth Place: 2007 Scion tC (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-tenth_place:_2007_subaru_impreza_2.5i+page-7.html)
Fourth Place: 2007 Mazda 3 s (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fourth_place:_2007_mazda_3_s+page-8.html)
Third Place: 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-third_place:_2007_nissan_altima_2.5+page-9.html)
Second Place: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS and Pontiac G5 GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-second_place:_2007_chevrolet_cobalt_ss_and_pontiac _g5_gt+page-10.html)
First Place: 2007 Ford Mustang V-6 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-first_place:_2007_ford_mustang_v-6+page-11.html)


NOT the $20,000-$25,000 category.GT territory is $25000-$30000 and it came in second stock.Sure the new accords and camrys have stronger V6s. But they COST more. That is the argument, not that they are simply faster. You put $5000 into a V6 to match the prices of those ricersand you will blow them away. But even if you don't-you are still driving a Mustang and they aren't. End of story.

ORIGINAL: Baddog

To the OP's question, no...just my opinion. They are not fast but it's relative.If we're staying archaic my hard earned dollar goes with athe torquey302. Otherwise, and I think this will answer your question better, NO again. The best new caris the Miata. 170hp out of the box,a nd as much as I berate the S2K for no torque, the handling characteristics of this thing are borderline perfect. It makes me wonder (yes, seriously) what kind of balance those smart folks achieved with the "Monster Miata's". I'm telling you, under normal aspiration, telepathically an M3 would be envious. If the newest version of the MX-5 Miata is somehow offered with 200hp+, I think even the most diehard musclecar/RSX front drive fanatic will accept that it is probably THE best handling/behaving stock car offered. I prefer others but cannot deny the obvious. Mazda has a winner in the MazdaSpeed3. That's all I have to say about that...


Sorry but to me all those small Miata's, Mazda's', Honda's', Toyota's' look alike. Once in while you will see one that does stand out like the Mazda Rx8, but most of the time, they look like cookie cutter designes to me.

ORIGINAL: slowhiteboy

AmericanIcon you are comparing apples to oranges. The correct comparison cars are these:

Quickest cars UNDER $20000-
Tenth Place: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-eighth_place:_2007_honda_civic+page-2.html)
Ninth Place: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-seventh_place:_2007_hyundai_tiburon_gt+page-3.html)
Eighth Place: 2007 Honda Civic (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-sixth_place:_2007_honda_accord+page-4.html)
Seventh Place: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fifth_place:_2007_scion_tc+page-5.html)
Sixth Place: 2007 Honda Accord (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-ninth_place:_2008_mitsubishi_lancer_gts+page-6.html)
Fifth Place: 2007 Scion tC (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-tenth_place:_2007_subaru_impreza_2.5i+page-7.html)
Fourth Place: 2007 Mazda 3 s (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fourth_place:_2007_mazda_3_s+page-8.html)
Third Place: 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-third_place:_2007_nissan_altima_2.5+page-9.html)
Second Place: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS and Pontiac G5 GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-second_place:_2007_chevrolet_cobalt_ss_and_pontiac _g5_gt+page-10.html)
First Place: 2007 Ford Mustang V-6 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-first_place:_2007_ford_mustang_v-6+page-11.html)


NOT the $20,000-$25,000 category.GT territory is $25000-$30000 and it came in second stock.Sure the new accords and camrys have stronger V6s. But they COST more. That is the argument, not that they are simply faster. You put $5000 into a V6 to match the prices of those ricersand you will blow them away. But even if you don't-you are still driving a Mustang and they aren't. End of story.


Exactly! And here's the Car and Driver Link to back it up;


Car & Driver Link (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature/2007_ford_mustang_v_6_feature)

EDIT: I shortened your link to keep the page from scrolling off to the right - 28HopUp

Mine against a stock GT, I loose by 40 feet in the qtr mile. My 6xr is fast enough for me. Wish I had a GT.

I think it is fast, I took it out for a drive just a little bit ago, turned off overdrive and traction control (I dunno what the point is in turning traction control off but I noticed a bunch of members on here do that sometimes). It's spinning higher rpms with the overdrive off so it was a bit more fun to drive. But TCS hmm I think leaving it on is safer than turning it off especially if it was to be wet on some parts of the road.

I'd say it's quick, but not fast. I had an 03 GT vert and I do swear this one is quicker. Sure the V8 sounds great but it didn't avg 23 mph with hwy/city combined. Actually averaged 29 mpg on my last long highway trip. You can't go wrong there! With just a simple muffler swap you'll gain about 10hp. Add a CAI and tune and you'll squeeze out another 20+hp.

ORIGINAL: slowhiteboy

AmericanIcon you are comparing apples to oranges. The correct comparison cars are these:

Quickest cars UNDER $20000-
Tenth Place: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-eighth_place:_2007_honda_civic+page-2.html)
Ninth Place: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-seventh_place:_2007_hyundai_tiburon_gt+page-3.html)
Eighth Place: 2007 Honda Civic (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-sixth_place:_2007_honda_accord+page-4.html)
Seventh Place: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fifth_place:_2007_scion_tc+page-5.html)
Sixth Place: 2007 Honda Accord (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-ninth_place:_2008_mitsubishi_lancer_gts+page-6.html)
Fifth Place: 2007 Scion tC (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-tenth_place:_2007_subaru_impreza_2.5i+page-7.html)
Fourth Place: 2007 Mazda 3 s (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fourth_place:_2007_mazda_3_s+page-8.html)
Third Place: 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-third_place:_2007_nissan_altima_2.5+page-9.html)
Second Place: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS and Pontiac G5 GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-second_place:_2007_chevrolet_cobalt_ss_and_pontiac _g5_gt+page-10.html)
First Place: 2007 Ford Mustang V-6 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-first_place:_2007_ford_mustang_v-6+page-11.html)


NOT the $20,000-$25,000 category.GT territory is $25000-$30000 and it came in second stock.Sure the new accords and camrys have stronger V6s. But they COST more. That is the argument, not that they are simply faster. You put $5000 into a V6 to match the prices of those ricersand you will blow them away. But even if you don't-you are still driving a Mustang and they aren't. End of story.


Apples to oranges?? Are you kidding me??? On this list that you just posted--- ALL OF THOSE CARS ARE 4 CYLINDERS!!! Of course we're faster than those!!

The original question here was "Are our cars fast?" And quite simply, if a 4 door sedan with a V6 is faster-- then there's no way that these cars can be considered fast. Stock 4.0s run 15.3 + seconds in the 1/4 mile-- and that's not fast.

So when you lose a race to an '08 Accord, are you telling me that you feel better by thinking, "Well, he paid $10,000 more than me, that's ok."?? Yeah... right.

I'm not doubting that these cars can be made fast-- my own mods prove that.

+1

Our aftermarket is incredibly huge, compared to an Accord or Camry's aftermarket. Our cars can easily shave off a heap of time in the 1/4 mile with just a CAI, tune, and a muffler.


ORIGINAL: AmericanICON

ORIGINAL: slowhiteboy

AmericanIcon you are comparing apples to oranges. The correct comparison cars are these:

Quickest cars UNDER $20000-
Tenth Place: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-eighth_place:_2007_honda_civic+page-2.html)
Ninth Place: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-seventh_place:_2007_hyundai_tiburon_gt+page-3.html)
Eighth Place: 2007 Honda Civic (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-sixth_place:_2007_honda_accord+page-4.html)
Seventh Place: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fifth_place:_2007_scion_tc+page-5.html)
Sixth Place: 2007 Honda Accord (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-ninth_place:_2008_mitsubishi_lancer_gts+page-6.html)
Fifth Place: 2007 Scion tC (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-tenth_place:_2007_subaru_impreza_2.5i+page-7.html)
Fourth Place: 2007 Mazda 3 s (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fourth_place:_2007_mazda_3_s+page-8.html)
Third Place: 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-third_place:_2007_nissan_altima_2.5+page-9.html)
Second Place: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS and Pontiac G5 GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-second_place:_2007_chevrolet_cobalt_ss_and_pontiac _g5_gt+page-10.html)
First Place: 2007 Ford Mustang V-6 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-first_place:_2007_ford_mustang_v-6+page-11.html)


NOT the $20,000-$25,000 category.GT territory is $25000-$30000 and it came in second stock.Sure the new accords and camrys have stronger V6s. But they COST more. That is the argument, not that they are simply faster. You put $5000 into a V6 to match the prices of those ricersand you will blow them away. But even if you don't-you are still driving a Mustang and they aren't. End of story.


Apples to oranges?? Are you kidding me??? On this list that you just posted--- ALL OF THOSE CARS ARE 4 CYLINDERS!!! Of course we're faster than those!!

The original question here was "Are our cars fast?" And quite simply, if a 4 door sedan with a V6 is faster-- then there's no way that these cars can be considered fast. Stock 4.0s run 15.3 + seconds in the 1/4 mile-- and that's not fast.

So when you lose a race to an '08 Accord, are you telling me that you feel better by thinking, "Well, he paid $10,000 more than me, that's ok."?? Yeah... right.

I'm not doubting that these cars can be made fast-- my own mods prove that.

I cant agree with someone like a v6 better than a saleen i wanted to screem B.S. but its all personal prefrence....

Also with the comparison of the mommy driving by in a camry thats 25k vs you in you 16K or so mustang its really not that bad of a put down i mean the GTs are faster than us too but then again they are also about 10K more than us and i can promise a GT would smoke one of those.....I agree that these are a great car for the price and is really everything i need

I raced a 04 gt from a 3rd gear roll @ 50 mph ,I pulled him ,it was like street fire close ,but still
50 to 110 .i had him by 1/2 a car. I was happy and yes it was a stick!

AmericanIcon,

That is the whole point! You got a GORGEOUS V6 for the same price as all of those BLAH 4 cyl ricers. You need a faster car? Go get a GT. Oops! Another car beat it? Go get a GT500. Speed is not the point of this car-it's got a 113 mph governor anyway and a driveshaft (2005 models) that I heard comes apart not much faster than that. It is all about how it makes you feel. If it makes you feel bad to lose to an Accord, get a car that willbeatone. ButQYB!

ORIGINAL: AmericanICON

Apples to oranges?? Are you kidding me??? On this list that you just posted--- ALL OF THOSE CARS ARE 4 CYLINDERS!!! Of course we're faster than those!!

The original question here was "Are our cars fast?" And quite simply, if a 4 door sedan with a V6 is faster-- then there's no way that these cars can be considered fast. Stock 4.0s run 15.3 + seconds in the 1/4 mile-- and that's not fast.

So when you lose a race to an '08 Accord, are you telling me that you feel better by thinking, "Well, he paid $10,000 more than me, that's ok."?? Yeah... right.

I'm not doubting that these cars can be made fast-- my own mods prove that.




Actually the tiberon is a DOHC V6 vs our SOHC V6 :)

The stock V6 sucks getting the power to the ground.
Its suspension is more for grandma then carvin corners.
But with a few simple mods becomes a 15.03 @ 94MHP
stallion. :D

ORIGINAL: AmericanICON

ORIGINAL: slowhiteboy

AmericanIcon you are comparing apples to oranges. The correct comparison cars are these:

Quickest cars UNDER $20000-
Tenth Place: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-eighth_place:_2007_honda_civic+page-2.html)
Ninth Place: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-seventh_place:_2007_hyundai_tiburon_gt+page-3.html)
Eighth Place: 2007 Honda Civic (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-sixth_place:_2007_honda_accord+page-4.html)
Seventh Place: 2007 Hyundai Tiburon GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fifth_place:_2007_scion_tc+page-5.html)
Sixth Place: 2007 Honda Accord (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-ninth_place:_2008_mitsubishi_lancer_gts+page-6.html)
Fifth Place: 2007 Scion tC (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-tenth_place:_2007_subaru_impreza_2.5i+page-7.html)
Fourth Place: 2007 Mazda 3 s (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-fourth_place:_2007_mazda_3_s+page-8.html)
Third Place: 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-third_place:_2007_nissan_altima_2.5+page-9.html)
Second Place: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS and Pontiac G5 GT (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-second_place:_2007_chevrolet_cobalt_ss_and_pontiac _g5_gt+page-10.html)
First Place: 2007 Ford Mustang V-6 (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/budget_rides/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature +t-first_place:_2007_ford_mustang_v-6+page-11.html)


NOT the $20,000-$25,000 category.GT territory is $25000-$30000 and it came in second stock.Sure the new accords and camrys have stronger V6s. But they COST more. That is the argument, not that they are simply faster. You put $5000 into a V6 to match the prices of those ricersand you will blow them away. But even if you don't-you are still driving a Mustang and they aren't. End of story.


Apples to oranges?? Are you kidding me??? On this list that you just posted--- ALL OF THOSE CARS ARE 4 CYLINDERS!!! Of course we're faster than those!!

The original question here was "Are our cars fast?" And quite simply, if a 4 door sedan with a V6 is faster-- then there's no way that these cars can be considered fast. Stock 4.0s run 15.3 + seconds in the 1/4 mile-- and that's not fast.

So when you lose a race to an '08 Accord, are you telling me that you feel better by thinking, "Well, he paid $10,000 more than me, that's ok."?? Yeah... right.

I'm not doubting that these cars can be made fast-- my own mods prove that.





All those cars on that list were those listed by Car & Driver. It was a test to see which was the fastest 2007 car for under 20K. So...if we were to pay 10K more we could buy a GT or save the $ and add a supercharger.....then there would be no comparison with the Honda Accord as far as ET times.

No, but they look REALLY SEXY!!! What's your hurry anyway?

on the track... no

..in a straight line.. no, also

but its got heart, so that counts :D

It picks up well enough from astop and kicks in when I need to merge or change lanes. I wouldn't say it's fast, but it's relatively faster than most of the cars I'm passing. With an intake and evo tune, I have all the speed I really should be handling right now. Anymore and I'll kill myself.

Did I mention it's a beauty? No I didn't. This car is gorgeous.

I got nitrous!

Since everybody seems to be pitching in here i figure i might as well throw in my two cents. I was watching Top Gear the other day and i think Richard Hammond said it best, The Mustang is an embodiment of america itself. For the money the power output is decent and like everybody else on the street notices the car looks stellar lol. Is the car fast maybe not so much but it has the ability to become a raging beast without a lot of effort. Besides How many other cars have been made since 1965 nonstop and are still this popular. Just my opinoin though :D

Just throw in a x-charger and you will have a BADA$$ Muscle car.

It depends on what you compare it to.
My first Mustang was an '86 GT Conv 5spd. (0-60 was 7.36)
I'll take my 4.0 over that any day

My car looks fast and sounds fast. Its not fast. But chixdiggit,,, I win!

I do think that V6 Mustangs are fast. I've driven mine up to 100 mph a few times but like alot of people say, they are designed and made to get you where you want to go. Unless you add some accessories, a V6 is not meant to drag race with other cars. A V8 is more suited for that.

It has good genes for being fast(er). :)

I'm happy with it, you bought one, you should too. If still not satisfied, trade-up or drop-in.

true,,, i bought mine cuz I liked it

ORIGINAL: mustang country

I do think that V6 Mustangs are fast. I've driven mine up to 100 mph a few times but like alot of people say, they are designed and made to get you where you want to go. Unless you add some accessories, a V6 is not meant to drag race with other cars. A V8 is more suited for that.


My friend's Prius has gotten up to 100 mph a few times as well, is it fast? ... lol just bustin your stones man

I'm with this guy.


ORIGINAL: SPARTAN VI

It picks up well enough from aÂ*stop and kicks in when I need to merge or change lanes. I wouldn't say it's fast, but it's relatively faster than most of the cars I'm passing. With an intake and evo tune, I have all the speed I really should be handling right now. Anymore and I'll kill myself.

Did I mention it's a beauty? No I didn't. This car is gorgeous.

Fast is a relative term - it has a different meaning to different people. But I think we can all agree that the S197 V6 is FUN (see new sig photo)

ORIGINAL: 28HopUp

Fast is a relative term - it has a different meaning to different people. But I think we can all agree that the S197 V6 is FUN (see new sig photo)


Nice sig! How did you get the 1/4 mile time? Do have simple bolts on or do you have more goodies under your hood?

I think our V6 Mustangs are pretty ball-sy ;) I agree with another poster about the V6 stangs getting a bad rap in the past. These S197 V6s are something else though!

But the question is, are they fast like a GT or a GT500 or a Z06 or a 2004 GTO? No.

Can't compare V6 to V8 stock. But you can compare modded V6 to stock V8. Then it gets interesting. A few months ago after I installed my C&L CAI and Sniper Tune, I ran into a S197 GT. I had my bf in the front seat (170 lbs) and a good friend in the back (230 lbs lol poor guy). The GT was carrying a young skinny guy driver and 1 passenger. Side by side at a light, the guy thought he was witty sitting next to a girl in a V6 with 2 guys. I had to show him up or at least try and I was pretty confident. Off the line, I had him for a second...then the GT power kicks in and he creeps past. Drop it into second and I jump ahead, floor it and push 60mph and pop into 3rd and he's behind. Then my turn comes up. Kid wouldn't even look my way as the guys in my car were waving at him. I think he was driving an auto because my windows were down and I heard the car shift too soon compared to my shifts. Either way, the kid didn't know how to drive or launch.

Point is, these cars have potential and are really fun to drive! GT owners alike will give these suckers credit where its do:D

28Hopup, nice new sig! Looks like you sure had fun

ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: 28HopUp

Fast is a relative term - it has a different meaning to different people. But I think we can all agree that the S197 V6 is FUN (see new sig photo)


Nice sig! How did you get the 1/4 mile time? Do have simple bolts on or do you have more goodies under your hood?


I've done a few things to my coupe:
- C&L intake
- Custom tunes by Evolution Performance (87, 93, Race)
- PHP alternator pulley
- Dual GT take-off mufflers, with x-pipe and all Ford parts
- 7.5" 4.10:1 Ford gears and T-Lok
- CHE lower control arms
- BMR upper control arm
- PH aluminum driveshaft & front safety loop
- K-member w/ torque limiters
- Line Locks
- 275/50R17 M&H Racemaster DR's on 17x9" replica Bullitts
- Slate Metallic wide hood stripes by BSM
- Spoiler delete


Here's my best slip so far:
http://www.erols.com/hopup/14312.jpg


You'll note that I beat the other guy in the 1/8th mile - he was driving an S197 GT :) Rygen sent me a bunch of pics from that day. I'll resize them tomorrow and post them up.

Sweet numbers for your mods!!! :D

ORIGINAL: 28HopUp

ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: 28HopUp

Fast is a relative term - it has a different meaning to different people. But I think we can all agree that the S197 V6 is FUN (see new sig photo)


Nice sig! How did you get the 1/4 mile time? Do have simple bolts on or do you have more goodies under your hood?


I've done a few things to my coupe:
- C&L intake
- Custom tunes by Evolution Performance (87, 93, Race)
- PHP alternator pulley
- Dual GT take-off mufflers, with x-pipe and all Ford parts
- 7.5" 4.10:1 Ford gears and T-Lok
- CHE lower control arms
- BMR upper control arm
- PH aluminum driveshaft & front safety loop
- K-member w/ torque limiters
- Line Locks
- 275/50R17 M&H Racemaster DR's on 17x9" replica Bullitts
- Slate Metallic wide hood stripes by BSM
- Spoiler delete


Here's my best slip so far:
http://www.erols.com/hopup/14312.jpg


You'll note that I beat the other guy in the 1/8th mile - he was driving an S197 GT :) Rygen sent me a bunch of pics from that day. I'll resize them tomorrow and post them up.

He's got the best mod of all... the "driver mod".. makes an enormous difference..
;)

ORIGINAL: 05MustangSally

Sweet numbers for your mods!!!Â* :D

ORIGINAL: 28HopUp

ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: 28HopUp

Fast is a relative term - it has a different meaning to different people.Â* But I think we can all agree that the S197 V6 is FUN (see new sig photo)


Nice sig! How did you get the 1/4 mile time? Do have simple bolts on or do you have more goodies under your hood?


I've done a few things to my coupe:
- C&L intake
- Custom tunes by Evolution Performance (87, 93, Race)
- PHP alternator pulley
- Dual GT take-off mufflers, with x-pipe and all Ford parts
- 7.5" 4.10:1 Ford gears and T-Lok
- CHE lower control arms
- BMR upper control arm
- PH aluminum driveshaft & front safety loop
- K-member w/ torque limiters
- Line Locks
- 275/50R17 M&H Racemaster DR's on 17x9" replica Bullitts
- Slate Metallic wide hood stripes by BSM
- Spoiler delete


Here's my best slip so far:
http://www.erols.com/hopup/14312.jpg


You'll note that I beat the other guy in the 1/8th mile - he was driving an S197 GT :)Â*Â* Rygen sent me a bunch of pics from that day.Â* I'll resize them tomorrow and post them up.

When I bought mine, I was coming out of a 2000 4cyl Grand AM. Yeah, the pony is faster.

No Mufflers aka Axel backs will not void warrenty...

Now changing the whole excaughst set up can..

There is a ford dealer here that can do all kinds of basic mods, gears, CIA, dual exaughst, so it's all warrentied.... just gota look around if your wante dother mods,

I just downsized the pictures taken by Rygen at the track thisw past weekend, and posted them in the photo section -

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4863023/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#4863023

v6's are slow... Most v6s now adays have much more hp than a mustang. Its disgraceful. Ford needs to make a faster v6 or discontinue it. I've had 4 cylinder cars faster than mine. I think its just the small v6 engine in a huge, heavy car. The mustang DISERVES a large engine and needs it.

ORIGINAL: james00bond00

v6's are slow... Most v6s now adays have much more hp than a mustang. Its disgraceful. Ford needs to make a faster v6 or discontinue it. I've had 4 cylinder cars faster than mine. I think its just the small v6 engine in a huge, heavy car. The mustang DISERVES a large engine and needs it.

We are talking about the 4.0 not the 3.8.

mine's pretty slow

ORIGINAL: james00bond00

v6's are slow... Most v6s now adays have much more hp than a mustang. Its disgraceful. Ford needs to make a faster v6 or discontinue it. I've had 4 cylinder cars faster than mine. I think its just the small v6 engine in a huge, heavy car. The mustang DISERVES a large engine and needs it.


I think Ford has reasoning behind this. It's all about cost. Once again, to beat a dead horse, theMustangv6 is the fastest carUNDER 20K. If they put in a more powerful v6, it would be closer to the 300/320 that the GT puts out, and GT sales would suffer. Not to mention it would be more expensive. The v6 mustang is not supposed to be fast, just peppier than your avg car. It has a good, solid engine in the 4.0, and it has proven to be quite reliable even under FI applications. It would be nice to see the v6 version have more power, but they would in turn have to put something more powerful in the GT to keep the difference between the base and GT models significant, making both platforms cost more and pushing them into a different price category.

Well imo they could always put the 5.0L in the GT and a more powerful V6. But they've already done stuff with the 5.0 in marketing and racing so it doesn't look like that is really happening. Where I live, all the clowns own GT's so I dunno there's a ton of V6 mustangs scattered everywhere, I don't see very many GT. I think cost, insurance, and gasoline prices have a lot to do with that. Maybe also image. Usually those who want something real quick will opt for a BMW over a GT.

not to mention the 5.0L cammer is EXPENSIVE as hell

In 09 they are going to start using the duratech as an option in the mustangs. They have already engineered the 3.5L duratech to push 4.0L and capable of twin turbo. Not sure if this will be a coupe or GT upgrade... but it is suppose to push 350hp.

Who cares if the v6 is fast or not if you want speed then buy a GT or save up your money and buy a supercharger for it. You cant expect a race car for under 20k, you can make it faster but it is going to cost you some dough. Personallyi thinkthe v6 is fast enough for driving around town and using it as your everyday car.

Yeah it's my commuter car, I figure 15mpg out of a commuter car would be aweful to live with. I already have an F-150 that is slow with a 5.8L v8 in it that I could use to commute, but that fuel economy just kills it..averages 13-15mpg.

While on the crapper today I was either reading Car and Driver or Road and Track...they were talking specifically about a Ford 3.7L Eco-boost Twin turbo that would put out 340hp to meet future CAFE standards. Wouldn't that be nice if it ever came to fruition. Of course it's all just speculation but it doesn't hurt to dream.

it's not bad...i have some old mopar muscle and it will eat-up most cars on the road, but at over 3$ a gallon, who cares...i can run the crap out of my v6 stang all day and still get 20 mpg...you can't really say the mustang really got into being "fast" for quite awhile...iheard the 65 shelby mustang's0-60 is around 8 seconds (supposedly - i bet faster, but that's the claim)

well v6 is still overhead cam, it's a very nice piece and I used to read on here people claiming it has forged connecting rods which is probably why most bolt ons work so well with this thing. I figure if I need more power I'd just get that x-charger people talk about.. that'd cost me about 15 grand less than getting a new car. I was overly impressed by the test drive I took in the base model before I bought the PP. I was reading somewhere that those 350 chevrolet they were using in Iroc-Z camaros were getting 210hp, we get that out of this V6 so that's pretty good. I doubt those are as fuel efficient too. When I first got this car I was driving the hell out of it and was still getting about 19.8mpg according to the odometer. Now for some reason I'm getting 19.2, not sure what happened there.

yeah...my friend has an IROC and i'd smoke the **** out of it :p

I dont think that 20 hp will make a significant difference...

Not to mention the best looking car UNDER $20K. ;)

ORIGINAL: james00bond00

I dont think that 20 hp will make a significant difference...


you are right, but depending on how quick you can get that power to the wheels, and at what RPM's does make a significant difference :)