5.0

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 09:36 PM

Ugh now you guys have me looking at new exhaust setups.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ugh now you guys have me looking at new exhaust setups.

sell me yours.

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 09:37 PM

I really want to order this now: Magnaflow Clamp-On Tru-X Mustang X-Pipe (2011-2012 GT) at AmericanMuscle - Free Shipping!

Way better than the FRPP X because it will actually fit right... but $400.

FromG2Z · 09-26-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ugh now you guys have me looking at new exhaust setups.

U don't like ur FRPP setup anymore?

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

U don't like ur FRPP setup anymore?

I just want a better fitting X pipe.

FromG2Z · 09-26-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I just want a better fitting X pipe.

Ah yes the fitment issues.

Another side question. I know our coyotes use 5w20, but I've read some folks use 5w30 for added protection? Any thoughts on this or experience? Some say Ford did this just aid cafe regulations?

m4a1mustang · 09-26-2011, 10:27 PM

I think you can really run whatever you want, but I just stick to 5w-20 because that's what is recommended. I use Pennzoil Platinum synthetic.

ImportConvert · 09-27-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

you know, you could totally make something like that...
using a diverter valve... and an in cabin control knob...

Have to fight GM for the patent, my car came with similar. Sounds great and I have NOT missed having an obnoxious car all the time while at the same time it's loud enough at WOT that my Dad heard it clearly through a mile and a half of trees as I was merging onto the interstate leaving his house the other day.

I really think this kind of setup is the wave of the future. It's just the best of both worlds all the time.

I love the quiet-as-my-G20 cruising, and then when I nail it the flaps open up and it is loud as hell. It's running straights at that point, basically. Also worth a 20whp or so bump when those flaps open at around 3200rpm. You can see it on a dyno graph and feel it in your SOTP. Then you get off the gas, and it sounds like a machine-gun, or if you watch this crap, a NASCAR.

Definitely something I think other manufacturers will make their own versions of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKmIFu-U9r4

^There is flaps closed, and flaps open. He looks to only be revving to about 3500-4K at highest. The crackles on decel start for me at around 4500-5K.

ImportConvert · 09-27-2011, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think you can really run whatever you want, but I just stick to 5w-20 because that's what is recommended. I use Pennzoil Platinum synthetic.

PPS did very well in all the UOA's I saw.

Does Ford recommend the same thing in the BOSS? I am curious if they think track use necessitates a heavier oil than this or not.

Red370 · 09-27-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I really want to order this now: Magnaflow Clamp-On Tru-X Mustang X-Pipe (2011-2012 GT) at AmericanMuscle - Free Shipping!

Way better than the FRPP X because it will actually fit right... but $400.

that was my old setup, woke the dead with my muffler delete pipes, hence why I had to get rid of it, it was TOO much. With the mufflers, should sound pretty good.

m4a1mustang · 09-27-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

PPS did very well in all the UOA's I saw.

Does Ford recommend the same thing in the BOSS? I am curious if they think track use necessitates a heavier oil than this or not.

No clue on what they recommend for the BOSS.

I'm happy with PPS. Since I don't need to run an ester-oil to keep the Z happy I don't have to pay $12/quart for Redline anymore.

Red__Zed · 09-27-2011, 09:02 AM

I guess I'll see how pps goes

GZ3 · 09-28-2011, 09:51 AM

going to try redline in the 5.0 this weekend...ill let everyone know...PP gave almost a full drain even with LOTS of hard driving! PP is prob one of the best oils i have used

m4a1mustang · 09-28-2011, 09:52 AM

Redline is good stuff. I have two or three quarts leftover from my Z. I use PP in the 5.0 now so I will be using the Redline for my AR-15.

GZ3 · 09-28-2011, 09:56 AM

it is good stuff, i dont know if its even needed with this car, but i do allot of hard driving and the Z loved it...

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09-26-2011, 09:37 PM	#1113 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I really want to order this now: Magnaflow Clamp-On Tru-X Mustang X-Pipe (2011-2012 GT) at AmericanMuscle - Free Shipping! Way better than the FRPP X because it will actually fit right... but $400. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-26-2011, 10:27 PM	#1117 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I think you can really run whatever you want, but I just stick to 5w-20 because that's what is recommended. I use Pennzoil Platinum synthetic. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-28-2011, 09:51 AM	#1123 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	going to try redline in the 5.0 this weekend...ill let everyone know...PP gave almost a full drain even with LOTS of hard driving! PP is prob one of the best oils i have used __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

09-28-2011, 09:52 AM	#1124 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Redline is good stuff. I have two or three quarts leftover from my Z. I use PP in the 5.0 now so I will be using the Redline for my AR-15. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-27-2011, 09:02 AM	#1122 (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 guess I'll see how pps goes

09-28-2011, 09:56 AM	#1125 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	it is good stuff, i dont know if its even needed with this car, but i do allot of hard driving and the Z loved it... __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD