V-6 Mustangs
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210 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque is nothing to scoff at, especially considering that the 4.0L SOHC is the "base model" engine option. The SOHC has good pull in the Ranger even at lower RPMs, and so I bet it does just fine in the new 'Stang, as well.
And don't worry, it's a Mustang, meaning that very soon there will be a bunch of aftermarket mods and upgrades available for the SOHC that will allow people to bump up those power numbers even higher.
And don't worry, it's a Mustang, meaning that very soon there will be a bunch of aftermarket mods and upgrades available for the SOHC that will allow people to bump up those power numbers even higher.
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From: Isanti, MN
Originally Posted by Rockledge
210 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque is nothing to scoff at, especially considering that the 4.0L SOHC is the "base model" engine option. The SOHC has good pull in the Ranger even at lower RPMs, and so I bet it does just fine in the new 'Stang, as well.
I love my mustang, and I think anybody that says that a V6 shouldn't belong in a mustang is very ignorant, as a 6 cylendar was in the Mustangs from day one.
Yes, HogTied, I have an '05 V6, and I LOVE IT!!!
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If you don't think a 6 cyl has a home in a mustang then you don't undestand the ponycar's history.
Like the other man said, a 6 cyl has been an option since april 64. The mustang is not really considered an all out muscle car. It's a nice in-between car that can go pretty quick at times. The V-6 sales out-weigh the V-8 sales in most of todays generations. There is a large market for V-6 mustangs, and if Ford got rid of the V-6 option....Ford would lose more then 1/2 it's sales.
Like the other man said, a 6 cyl has been an option since april 64. The mustang is not really considered an all out muscle car. It's a nice in-between car that can go pretty quick at times. The V-6 sales out-weigh the V-8 sales in most of todays generations. There is a large market for V-6 mustangs, and if Ford got rid of the V-6 option....Ford would lose more then 1/2 it's sales.
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Note the new V6 Mustang is as quick in the quarter as a 1967 390 Mustang.
Saw one with the new car paper plates pulled over by the CHP yesterday, so I guess they go fast enough....
The '05 is finally a serious car with a 6
Saw one with the new car paper plates pulled over by the CHP yesterday, so I guess they go fast enough....
The '05 is finally a serious car with a 6
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I'm glad to see they put the 4.0L in it. I've got an OHV 4.0L in my '92 Explorer. That sucker has 210,000 miles, and still runs great. That's quite a feat, considering my lead foot. If I were in the market for a new Mustang, I would have to go with the 4.0L.
That said, does anyone make a blower for it yet?
That said, does anyone make a blower for it yet?
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I asked a very intelligent man (who owns a 66 289 'Stang)
Why do they make 6 cylinder Mustangs?
So they can afford to make a proper Mustang for those of us that want one.
Read into that what you want.
Why do they make 6 cylinder Mustangs?
So they can afford to make a proper Mustang for those of us that want one.
Read into that what you want.
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There's a kid here in town who has a 2000 or thereabouts with a 6. He's a bit of a poser, tries to make everyone think it's an 8 but with the loud exhaust he's got on it (not to mention the ho-hum acceleration it displays) no one's being fooled. He goes into the body shop across the street from my work about once a moth to have some new aftermarket body part installed. Last month it was a new cowl-indution hood with a scoop that's about half the height of the windshield. The thing is bright yellow with black GT-style stripes. I'm waiting for the monster wing to appear...
I guess V6 Mustangs have their place, but it's not in my garage. Gimme an 8, baby! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! -TD
I guess V6 Mustangs have their place, but it's not in my garage. Gimme an 8, baby! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! -TD
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Originally Posted by MustangGT221
Now those types are just plain wrong. Some people do that kind of stuff with a V-8 and make it look like a ricer.
I'd never have a V-6 mustang unless I bought it to swap a V-8 into.
I'd never have a V-6 mustang unless I bought it to swap a V-8 into.
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The biggest tip offs of a V-6 are the lack of wing and regular size tire/wheels. Also, most of them are rough looking as their usually not well maintained visually. Most V-8 guys have it waxed and keep the outside looking better. You can get a used V-6 mustang for DIRT cheap. I'd never ever ever ever buy a new one...probably one of the worst resale values.
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I own 2000 Mustang V6 with 5 speed manual transmission and I've owned it since summer of 2001. Its been my daily driver since then and it currently have 30,000 miles. Its not fast like V8s are, but for $16,000 (that's how much brand new V6 costed back in 2000) there was no better choice. And it still have 193 hp and 1/4 mile time of 15.5 sec which is better than any V8 Mustang build between 1974 and 1986. Those 1987-1993 5.0L are just little faster (14.9 1/4 mile time I think).
I love my Mustang, its not V8, but I'm not complaining about it. My insurance is only $50/month and when I was 17 insurance was only $80/month. I would like to know how much those GT, Mach 1 and Cobra guys are paying for their insurance. Because payment on V6 Mustang is less and gas mileage is better and insurance is lower, I was able to save enough money for down payment for my brand new 2005 F-150 Supercab 4x4, which is bought couple days ago.
I love my Mustang, its not V8, but I'm not complaining about it. My insurance is only $50/month and when I was 17 insurance was only $80/month. I would like to know how much those GT, Mach 1 and Cobra guys are paying for their insurance. Because payment on V6 Mustang is less and gas mileage is better and insurance is lower, I was able to save enough money for down payment for my brand new 2005 F-150 Supercab 4x4, which is bought couple days ago.
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Right on Red Star, no doubt the V-6 has its benefits....exactly why people buy them.
The 74-86 mustangs are in a group all of their own. The gas crisis totally crippled them and the mustang was almost turned into the Probe. It doesn't mean much when you say your V-6 can beat any of those.....of coarse it can....apples and oranges...but I bet having a 5 spd makes those cars pretty fun.
The 74-86 mustangs are in a group all of their own. The gas crisis totally crippled them and the mustang was almost turned into the Probe. It doesn't mean much when you say your V-6 can beat any of those.....of coarse it can....apples and oranges...but I bet having a 5 spd makes those cars pretty fun.