5.0

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I wish there was a way to know how loud they'd be...videos don't really convey that.

If I'm gonna stay in alabama, I know they'll be fine. Wouldn't want to run them in VA tho

They are going to be louder than my setup, but probably not that much louder.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 08:20 PM

damn that ish screams

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Yeah those Roush's might be a little too loud for my taste. I liked them at first that I listened to them, but I feel they are a tad bit too loud and hollow.

Also, Steve, Red, I've been doing some more reading, esp on the mustang forums, and as you know, things that happen to a handful of people get blown up out of proportion and scare the other 99% of the other people.

So in that vain, what are the "handful" of issues that have happened to 5.0 cars in general? I read stuff about this "tick" noise that happens around 7k? Thoughts on that? Any of you experience this?

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Tick is normal. A lot of people bitched about it but it just sounds like typical engine operation to me.

Some cars had Cylinder #8 issues but those seemed exclusive to 2011s with bad aftermarket tunes. Some people bitch about the transmission, but it's a non-issue if you know how to drive. Just the usual stuff.

One thing to keep in mind with the 5.0 is it sells about 30k units or more a year, and you have a lot of owners coming from cars like Honda Accords or Lexus whatevers that want to give the new 5.0 a try. So they freak out at the littlest of things.

I wouldn't worry about it.

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

damn that ish screams

Damn.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 08:31 PM

I did get the 1st gear notch. Should be just a fluid swap thing, and ford has the TSB out.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Damn.

sounds like a ******* monster

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 08:32 PM

I am swapping transmission and rear end fluid with Redline this weekend.

Redline made a nice difference in my 370, so I figure it will be nice in the 5.0 too.

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

sounds like a ******* monster

The Stainless Works full exhaust sounds similar.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 08:35 PM

wat to do?

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 08:35 PM

Order the full Borla S-Type catback.

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 08:38 PM

Or just the FRPP sports and an X pipe.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Order the full Borla S-Type catback.

need your amex number

i am helping to get you a black card

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

need your amex number

i am helping to get you a black card

You also have to help me pay the bill.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You also have to help me pay the bill.

half 'n' half?

FromG2Z · 09-26-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Order the full Borla S-Type catback.

That borla does sound nice, but damn, 876 bucks for an axle back?

Stainless Steel Rear Section "S-Type" | 11789 | Ford Mustang 5.0L 8cyl - BORLA - The World's Most Winning Exhaust

09-26-2011, 08:32 PM	#1087 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I am swapping transmission and rear end fluid with Redline this weekend. Redline made a nice difference in my 370, so I figure it will be nice in the 5.0 too. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-26-2011, 08:35 PM	#1090 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Order the full Borla S-Type catback. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-26-2011, 08:38 PM	#1091 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Or just the FRPP sports and an X pipe. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-26-2011, 08:20 PM	#1082 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	damn that ish screams

09-26-2011, 08:31 PM	#1085 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I did get the 1st gear notch. Should be just a fluid swap thing, and ford has the TSB out.

09-26-2011, 08:35 PM	#1089 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	wat to do?