5.0?

[Mustangtoby2001]

Anyone heard anything on a smaller version of the 6.2? It's all over the Mustang boards, new 5.0 coming out for the 'Stang and F150. 400HP/tq in the Mustang, which is what I've been hearing for the 6.2. I would think if they can make that much power out of the 5.0, the 6.2 should be even stronger. I can't see the only difference being the torque curve, making close to the same power. Gonna be pretty exciting! Can't wait to see how it all turns out.

[Conanski]

There are lots of pushrod 5.0 Mustangs around making 400 hp/TQ but the powerband is well up the tach.. 3000+ rpm. I'm sure a modern 5.0 will improve on that TQ curve somewhat but it still won't match what a larger displacement motor produces. For comparison the old 5.0 and 5.8 truck motors made almost the exact same peak HP but the 5.8 was considerably stronger below 3000rpm... something that doesn't show up on the spec sheet. I am also looking forward to the release of the new 5.0.. it's about time the Stang got a worthy naturally aspirated motor, but im not convinced it will make a good truck motor.

[f460]

Production Job 1 is set for the first week of December 2009 at Essex Engine the first engines will be for Mustang but as the line ramps up thru the month the production of the truck version will begin. The 5.0 for the Mustang will probably be introduced at SEMA show in November.