2010 Z Sport to 2013 Mustang GT

CSA0890 · 09-05-2012, 12:29 AM

The only real issues the new 5.0 is having is number 8 cylinder is coming apart. It might be an issue with cooling or it leaning out. Guys with good tunes are having no issues out of them even with kenne bells or turbos. Of course its always a good idea to go forged but I suspect most issues are with poor tunes. Any engine is susceptible to that problem.
Of course the manual trans is a bit of a turd though. Its a chinese built getrag. There are already several guys with rebuilt mt82s (getrag) or they swap to a tr6060. I wouldnt be concerned doing full bolt ons or a low pressure FI setup.
Thats the same concerns I have for the VQ though...

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09-05-2012, 12:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
CSA0890 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 174 Drives: 2011 Tour/Spt 7AT Rep Power: 14	The only real issues the new 5.0 is having is number 8 cylinder is coming apart. It might be an issue with cooling or it leaning out. Guys with good tunes are having no issues out of them even with kenne bells or turbos. Of course its always a good idea to go forged but I suspect most issues are with poor tunes. Any engine is susceptible to that problem. Of course the manual trans is a bit of a turd though. Its a chinese built getrag. There are already several guys with rebuilt mt82s (getrag) or they swap to a tr6060. I wouldnt be concerned doing full bolt ons or a low pressure FI setup. Thats the same concerns I have for the VQ though...