fords new gt-40 program

blown54 · Post by **blown54** » Mon Dec 09, 2002 4:50 pm

Our building has been working on a short deck v-10 with 4 valve heads for the new to be released GT-40 and this v-10 natrually asperated motor makes near 500 hp.I seen the motor running in a test mustang gt with a 6 speed and i would say she's a real screamer how about low twelves at around 123 mph spinning the tires all the way down the track.The other alternative is a 5.4l supercharged motor like the lightning (but not the power output of the V-10)only better maybe an aluminum block.Whats your take on this guys anyone interested in the v-10 i believe from what i have seen of this motor it would put the car up to Aston Martin Vanquish teritory. Where the 5.4 would be like a modified Cobra R(not that theres anything wrong with the Cobra R).what would you like to see?

twinturbostang · Post by **twinturbostang** » Mon Dec 09, 2002 6:41 pm

Sounds awesome!! How affordable would it be though? And got any pictures?? :D

Brian

blown54 · Post by **blown54** » Mon Dec 09, 2002 6:48 pm

so far it would be cheaper than the 5.4 supercharged but still around 130,000,if anyone would like to see this happen contact ford

Steve Bassen · Post by **Steve Bassen** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 9:11 am

It certainly makes more sense to have an N/A motor powering the GT40 than an Eaton equipped 5.4. 500hp out of the 5.4 is great and all, but IMHO it doesn't make much sense from a durability standpoint for long track sessions....

blown54 · Post by **blown54** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 4:35 pm

you are so right on that,thats why we would like the v-10, would make more sense since the cars original heritage as being a track performer.If I can get enough responses like this to show the higher ups that this is what people like to see in it that would be great.right now Colietti is pitching for the 5.4l supercharged and we need the higher ups to see the light on this,just because the lightning runs great(i owned a 99) dosen't mean a motor like this would work in a car of this magnitude.

blown54 · Post by **blown54** » Sat Dec 14, 2002 10:32 pm

As for pics,I'm not letting out what I got unless it can be cleared from prototype devision.I will find out if another prototype show car is going to the North American Autoshow like the one they just did in Vegas.It was a sporty four door.if they do,when I go to that show i'll post some pics of that motor its still the same that they had in a test mustang.

blown54 · Post by **blown54** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 11:36 am

Good news the motor is being shown at the detroit auto show.it will be shown in a four door sedan i will have pics. available next week for those interested or you can see it yourself jan 11 thru the 20th.

stangsrule · Post by **stangsrule** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 2:05 pm

I vote for the V-10, and the owners can always add a blower or turbos afterwards! :D Will there be a V-10 at the Chicago Auto Show?

blown54 · Post by **blown54** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 4:25 pm

i'll do what i can to find out if its going to chicago and let you know.

thunderstang · Post by **thunderstang** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 5:00 pm

I saw a V-10 2 valve sitting on a engine stand at a FORD training centre, the thing is massive, how did you ever get it into a mustang? it must weigh a ton.

Brian

blown54 · Post by **blown54** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 9:00 pm

the one they have in the mustang is a 4 valve, and from what i have heard its a 100 pounds lighter than a 5.4 with a supercharger and it fits like a glove! the mustang they have it in is a silver 99 and sometimes it can be seen running around dearborn with saleen wheels and 351 badges,heres a thread on it from someone else thats seen it! http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread ... did=211429

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