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m4a1mustang · 01-04-2010, 11:05 PM

The problem with the gts is they come with a very tall gear. A common mod is to swap the 3.31s for 4.10s. Instant 12 second passes with that mod. The 4.6 craves as much gear as you can throw at it.

And for what its worth, the "track pack" (i.e. sport package) gts with the 3.55 gear have been tested to run 4.9 0-60 with a low 13 quarter, essentially even with a 370.

Mod for mod the gt will beat the 370 in a straight line as well. Its just more suited for drag racing so it has an advantage there. The Z is definitely still a contender, though. I think our straight line performance really surprises a lot of people. The same can be said of the mustang on a road course. I don't care how much you hate live axles, a well driven Mustang is likely to surprise the hell out of you. I'm sure a lot of people here wouldn't be able to shake a track pack gt at VIR, just like a lot of Mustang guys wouldn't be able to pull a Z in the quarter if its driven by one of our finest.

Bottom line is they are both good cars whether anyone wants to admit it or not. As someone who has owned both, the Z is very comparable to a Mustang. In fact, my Z feels very much like my old Mustang... the engines drive EXACTLY the same... they feel so similar its scary. They even sound alike!

The real funny thing to is that the rear end of the Z with its irs feels very similar to themustang over rough surfaces...

01-04-2010, 11:05 PM	#63 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	The problem with the gts is they come with a very tall gear. A common mod is to swap the 3.31s for 4.10s. Instant 12 second passes with that mod. The 4.6 craves as much gear as you can throw at it. And for what its worth, the "track pack" (i.e. sport package) gts with the 3.55 gear have been tested to run 4.9 0-60 with a low 13 quarter, essentially even with a 370. Mod for mod the gt will beat the 370 in a straight line as well. Its just more suited for drag racing so it has an advantage there. The Z is definitely still a contender, though. I think our straight line performance really surprises a lot of people. The same can be said of the mustang on a road course. I don't care how much you hate live axles, a well driven Mustang is likely to surprise the hell out of you. I'm sure a lot of people here wouldn't be able to shake a track pack gt at VIR, just like a lot of Mustang guys wouldn't be able to pull a Z in the quarter if its driven by one of our finest. Bottom line is they are both good cars whether anyone wants to admit it or not. As someone who has owned both, the Z is very comparable to a Mustang. In fact, my Z feels very much like my old Mustang... the engines drive EXACTLY the same... they feel so similar its scary. They even sound alike! The real funny thing to is that the rear end of the Z with its irs feels very similar to themustang over rough surfaces... __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!