Depends upon size of the chamber and essentricity, but generally speaking for the 13B-MSP, the highest VE is achieved around 4,500RPM and remains fairly consistent through 6,000RPM. A range extender is likely to use a steady RPM but 8k may be a bit high. Hard to say though as we are expecting significant downsizing of…

Rollcages are unsafe in road-going cars as they are more likely to cause a traumatic brain injury. They are not designed for use without a certified helmet used in concert with them.

Torque Management and Driver Demand tuning have a lot to do with that.

These are stock tables from a 15' Mustang GT, for different drive modes and 1st gear telling the ECM what torque it should expect for a given RPM/TPS percentage. Looking at the drive mode tables you can see how pedal output to the electronic…

The Mach1 had 03/04 Cobra/Aviator cams, which are a little more grunty than the 96-98 and 99/01 cams. It still feels notably weaker down low compared to the ole’ 2v, but significantly stronger above 4,000RPM, carrying up to 6,300RPM without any taper and still making worthwhile power at the 6,800RPM redline.

I get arguments about this thought, but the Mach1 lives in the same circle as the Boss302 and GT350. They are geared toward high-RPM power delivery and a more spirited experience than the standard GT’s of their eras. It is a little different for the GT350 as the 2nd/3rd generation Coyotes are already quite high-RPM in…

The EB-PP is the way to go to me, for a daily driver/canyon car/autoX toy.

I may just be used to that twitchy behavior. The FD Rx-7 was the same way, as is my Mach1 and the 03' Cobra I used to drive lots. The Miata and my RX-8 are notably smoother there, but also far lower in torque delivery.

Yes, in idea, but the Special Vehicle Operations team no longer exists inside Ford, with their scope placed under Ford Performance now. I’m not sure which team was responsible for the Mustang HPP, it may have been Ford Performance, or Team Mustang, which was previously responsible for the Mach1, Bullitt, and many of…

All of the Mustangs have a standard clutch-type limited-slip differential.

The optional differentials offer more aggressive gearing and a TORSEN (T2) limited-slip differential. There are no open-differentials available on any S550. The clutch-type actually performs better when healthy but will wear out after 60,000…

I have an 03' Mach1 with a similar engine to the 99' Cobra (99' Cobra block, rotating assembly, with 03-04' Cobra heads). I whole-heartedly agree (and am admittedly biased as an EB tuner) as the experience of the S550 2.3L is refined, composed, and capable. It feels like a BMW 428i M-Sport, though a bit faster. I love…

Did you play with the exhaust mode options in the display? The four-outlet exhaust system is variable/active, depending upon mode selections. It can vary from Mom’s Fusion to that kid down the street with the Abarth 500.

The Mustang HPP makes it’s best case at the base price, with no additional options. Some people…

Point one is a serious one. A lot of automakers were making strides to improve themselves just as the market tanked and GM was one of the biggest victims to it (in combination with their own goofs prior to it).

The EcoBoost can be pretty potent with mild tuning and bolt-ons. I have been paying attention to the FX4 Ranger, but this closes the gap on the non-existent (in the US) Ranger Raptor, just enough to be just right.

Let’s not forget the time that GM almost made a great, small, RWD car that saw inspiration from the Nissan Silvia/240SX, had a decent four-cylinder, light weight, styling details that have since found their home on the BMW 2-series, and predated the Toyotabaru FRS / BRZ by a few years.

Wut?

It is all dumb.

I don’t want the EPA to roll back standards. I do want CARB to be dissolved and have a universal standard across the country. I also want 93 octane (and or E85) in all markets too.

Cars are more expensive for a lot of reasons, not just emissions. The initial cost is offset by the reduced running cost at…

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There is no shortage of torque with the 2.3L, it is an easier daily driver due to this compared to the 5.0L, which is a fantastic high-RPM but torque-loght engine with a character similar to the M3 4.0L V8.

Well a 310hp Mustang isn’t a bad experience and you can get into it for 26k, or option to 34k, of you need the options and gain 20hp, better braking, and handling along the way.

Part of that is perhaps twitchy handling, however, I’d venture to guess it is uneducated drivers whom lack the restraint or control to operate a 460bhp RWD car.