Either way I still think Ford should install coolers for the top Mustang GT lest a V6 Camaro 1LE will spank it around road course.

There is a world of difference between the GT mustang and the GT350. I’m not saying that GTs should come with coolers but it doesn’t seem right that the GT350 comes without coolers.

Good point. Inertia is definitely important to a dynamic dyno and doesn’t generate heat in the drive line. Either way there is a relatively constant percentage of power generating heat in the gearbox and differential. Therefore with more power the more heat is generated in these gear sets. That percentage is lower for…

I referring specifically to transmissions. Ford seems to have more transmission problems then most; GM is the other end of the scale and has a good record for transmissions.

Drive train losses are around 15% from crank to wheels, all that power turns up as heat in the drive train. 15% of 500+ HP is a lot of heat. It wasn’t so much of an issue when performance cars were only 350 HP and less, but now diffs and transmissions hold less oil, are smaller, and have to stand up to a lot more HP.

I say this is a bullshit move by Ford. I read and article where the Camaro V6 1LE beat the Mustang GT Track Pack around a road coarse partly because the Mustang GT Track Pack would have its differential over heat and the V6 camaro had a differential cooler. Also the Camaro V6 shares its transmission with the big dog…

All the cars that you list have powered front wheels and turbocharged engines, which is in stark contrast to RWD NA. They may be the future but maybe we can go back to slower NA cars in the future once we get bored of the electric like torque of the new turbo cars. Race cars are about the fastest car and but sports…

I’d say you have a pretty good handle on it. I’m sure the engine has enough torque to overwhelm the brakes. I assume this is with an automatic so it is stalled, the torque converter is allowing the engine to spin and rear tires to not. Its just like anti lag where they are maintained a large airflow through the motor…

Not in California. Metal is immune to environmental UV and Heat while plastic is immune to environmental corrosion.

Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon is $42000 with auto and hard top. So I would say it’s a fair price for the Chevy and what I expected. I’m sure the margins are good for the Chevy granted they will sell a few of them. I know the Chevy has better suspension but the Wrangler has stronger axles, bigger tires, and removable…

manual transmission if you are talking about cts v sport, size of car if you are talking about the ATS V sport

That car is much more expensive then the SS and much smaller inside. Also the SS will not be expensive to maintain as its pretty simple old tech. The SS’s power train is the most popular aftermarket engine and transmission so you know you will always be able to find reasonably priced parts.

The reason for that is there is no CVT that can handle a modern 6 cylinder or a high output 4 cylinder. That is the reason why manufacturers have 9 and 10 speed automatics now. I’ve seen concepts of a high output CVT and I’m not saying it’s not possible but the tech isn’t there yet.

They use the gearing to normalize the wheel torque to crank torque for the same reason you mention. The RPM is also at the crank and not the wheels.

How could a hybrid mustang cost less then a V8 mustang? The V8 isn’t really that expensive to begin with. I’m pretty sure a hybrid with V8 performance will cost more then a V8.

Totally agree, why not price fuel to what it actually costs? The more the government screws up economics the bigger problems it creates. Regulation to subsidize the fuel cost breeds more regulation to regulate the automobile which creates an artificial free market which more waste in the man hours and resources…

I’m not saying all EPA regulations are bad, but I’m also not saying that they are all good. It’s all grey area and saying Trump is going to return us to 1970s air pollution is just not based on any fact.

Modern gas guzzlers aren’t the reason for air pollution. Modern cars in general haven’t been the reason for air pollution for quite some time; diesel trucks, trains, factories, forrest fires, and tillage are the main contributors to air pollution. I agree that we should protect the air but gas guzzlers are not an air…

I’m not sure where in this article that the EPA is pushing forward with emission rules? I also think emission rules are important but more regulation for the sake of regulation doesn’t mean it will help us in the long run. Let people buy gas guzzlers they can’t afford and have to trade them for something more fuel…

This is the most logical way to look at it, have specialized vehicles means fewer compromises for every vehicle. The only thing Jeeps and Raptors have going for them is to explore new places and end up in a different place then where you started where the Sport UTV is a more of a thrill machine and less of a vehicle.…