Magazine first drives

[Boaisy]

That is more depending on the steering ratio than steering wheel size, and with EPAS, it can vary.

 

[RCrumb]

Typical Car & Driver to be comparing it to a Toyota Camry, WTF. Who gives a rats ass about back seats in a 430 HP 2 door coupe. Completely different buying audience. Thats why I don't put much weight in magazine test drivers.

 

[cyclerick]

That is more depending on the steering ratio than steering wheel size, and with EPAS, it can vary.

Guess I got spoiled after installing the ford racing steering rack which also eliminated the infamous steering shudder.

 

[Pentalab]

A mustang that weighed 200-300lbs less like what was originally taunted to us and HP in the range of 440-450HP.



Maxed from the factory? I don't think so. Also the 5.0 should be getting direct injection which should help with mileage and HP as well. I'm just disappointed that the car gained weight.

A direct inject 5.0 L eng would be the real ticket. And forged crank/rods /pistons /boss springs etc. Better mileage + a lot more hp /tq. Then you have a foundation to build on..without blowing stuff up. The MT-82 either needs to be replaced, or beefed up.

(The crate eng aluminator is only $1K more than the oem coyote...and comes with forged everything..bargain).

 

[ummduh]

Why are you so eager to go to DI? Doesn't the lack of high(er than OE) output DI fuel pumps sort of pose a problem? AFAIK, there aren't ANY on the market for gasoline, and have you seen the prices of the diesel pumps?? I'd think we'd want to avoid DI for the time being.