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jaywish
10-09-2004, 10:12 AM
I just read a review in the Gannet chain of newspapers on a demo 05 Mustang GT. They REALLY liked the car, except for the solid rear and some other minor stuff.

The thing is, the article indicated about 305 horsepower.

I'm guessing here that Ford is using the aluminum 4v in more cars.

Maybe it is the 3v motor I've been hearing about?

Just speculating


Jay
FiveO
10-09-2004, 10:46 AM
I believe the new Mustangs have the 3V motor...
RoyLPita
10-09-2004, 11:14 AM
It's the 3 valve motor rated at 300HP @ 5750RPM & 320TQ @ 4500RPM. And that's with using 87 octane gas.

Just my .02 and then some.
Bigdogjim
10-09-2004, 05:47 PM
Yes it is the 3V motor:)
SergntMac
10-09-2004, 05:58 PM
It's the 3 valve motor rated at 300HP @ 5750RPM & 320TQ @ 4500RPM. And that's with using 87 octane gas. Just my .02 and then some.
Yep, it's the 3 valve engine.

I thought it was once called the "Triton," but I didn't know it made those numbers on 87 octane.

Okay...Where do I sign?
hdwrench
10-09-2004, 07:06 PM
I am thinking about special ordering one.
Patrick
10-09-2004, 08:37 PM
Yes it is the 3V motor:)

But the had a show on tonight that previewed the Mustang and new Vette. They made no mention of the 3V just said 4.6. Same I guess??????
Bigdogjim
10-09-2004, 09:34 PM
But the had a show on tonight that previewed the Mustang and new Vette. They made no mention of the 3V just said 4.6. Same I guess??????

Patrick I just read the booklet Ford sends it's Dealers pointing out highlights of the "new" Mustang. They have some great cutaway shots of the head with the design showing.
Bigdogjim
10-09-2004, 09:41 PM
I thought it was once called the "Triton," but I didn't know it made those numbers on 87 octane.

Ford has several of the Triton motors in the F(pick-up's) & E(vans) models. Their is a V-8 and V-10 :) I have two vans at work with the V-10's and they are a blast to drive :P

All of these run on regular gas with the V-10 getting about 1.5 MPG better than the V-8:)
Patrick
10-09-2004, 09:47 PM
Patrick I just read the booklet Ford sends it's Dealers pointing out highlights of the "new" Mustang. They have some great cutaway shots of the head with the design showing.

Thanks. Maybe my delaership will have one soon.
RoyLPita
10-10-2004, 07:55 AM
Ford has several of the Triton motors in the F(pick-up's) & E(vans) models. Their is a V-8 and V-10 :) I have two vans at work with the V-10's and they are a blast to drive :P

All of these run on regular gas with the V-10 getting about 1.5 MPG better than the V-8:)

I guess your foot isn't to the floor as compared to a van with the V8.