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Bill Harris 01-03-2015 01:24 PM
Re: 2015 Mustang Revealed
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALMACK (Post 457146)
If that 2.3 EB Mustand ever does make it into the classification guide, I would imagine it would be a K or L combo.

Ford spec weight for the Ecoboost fastback automatic is 3524 lbs. If the 2.3L turbo 4 were to go into the guide and NHRA follows their usual way of starting with the NHRA HP = Factory HP then the weight break is 11.37, or a natural G with a 12.0 index, so it is already under that with the Livernois setup.


Wonder if the IRS in the new Mustang uses the same ring and pinion as the Ford 8.8? If it is a completely new differential it's going to be tough to get a serious drag race ratio for it.

rawhide 01-03-2015 01:32 PM
Re: 2015 Mustang Revealed
 
Ford Racing shows a different part number for the 2015 gears. The only ratio's that they show at this time is 3.55 and 3.73. Neither is available as of this time and my back order list shows an available date of 1-15-15.
The following is their description:

  • Fits 2015 Mustang GT 8.8-inch IRS center section
  • Requires M-4210-B3 2015 Mustang GT 8.8-inch ring-gear and pinion install kit
  • Made in United States in Ford's Sterling Axle Plant
  • OEM Quality - our superior surface finish, hardening and manufacturing consistency provide the strongest and quietest gears in the market.
Roland

goinbroke2 01-03-2015 06:38 PM
Re: 2015 Mustang Revealed
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Harris (Post 457314)
Ford spec weight for the Ecoboost fastback automatic is 3524 lbs. If the 2.3L turbo 4 were to go into the guide and NHRA follows their usual way of starting with the NHRA HP = Factory HP then the weight break is 11.37, or a natural G with a 12.0 index, so it is already under that with the Livernois setup.


Wonder if the IRS in the new Mustang uses the same ring and pinion as the Ford 8.8? If it is a completely new differential it's going to be tough to get a serious drag race ratio for it.
It's the 8.8 irs same as the explorer or navigator or whichever one uses it. Regardless, wouldn't it be the same as swapping out the irs on the vette? The 2.3eco is one thing, what happens when somebody runs a coyote or the new 5.2 in the gt-350? That 5.2 is readlined at 8000 from the factory! Flat crank, forged everything, blah, blah, blah...I'm guessing dropping the clutch at 7K with slicks should throw u-joints quite far!

edit: Something else I noticed on the video, notice how it sucks the rear down as he's torquing it up? Modifying angles for straightline only should really improve an already awesome package.

rocknrolla 01-04-2015 08:37 AM
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I hope to see the new Mustang at the track this year. The 2.3 L EcoBoost I4 looks impressive. Here is my Super Stock/Comp photochop.

Glenn Briglio 01-04-2015 10:53 AM
Re: 2015 Mustang Revealed
 
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Originally Posted by fred goodwin (Post 457034)
Evan,I liked the story so much I went out and bought one! :)
Stick or auto Fred? Yeah I"ve been looking at buying one too!!!!

Jerry Davis 01-04-2015 11:13 AM
Re: 2015 Mustang Revealed
 
My wife Sue has ordered one with the Ecoboost from Fred Henson should be in around the middle of the month.

ALMACK 01-04-2015 02:28 PM
Re: 2015 Mustang Revealed
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by goinbroke2 (Post 457334)
It's the 8.8 irs same as the explorer or navigator or whichever one uses it. Regardless, wouldn't it be the same as swapping out the irs on the vette? The 2.3eco is one thing, what happens when somebody runs a coyote or the new 5.2 in the gt-350? That 5.2 is readlined at 8000 from the factory! Flat crank, forged everything, blah, blah, blah...I'm guessing dropping the clutch at 7K with slicks should throw u-joints quite far!

edit: Something else I noticed on the video, notice how it sucks the rear down as he's torquing it up? Modifying angles for straightline only should really improve an already awesome package.
Ford Racing is already working on the solid axle conversion.
I didn't keep the link, but a little while back I saw where they were working on a kit.

fred goodwin 01-04-2015 06:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio (Post 457369)
Stick or auto Fred? Yeah I"ve been looking at buying one too!!!!
automatic glenn,my wife is the main driver soooooooooo the 6 speed stick was shot down right away!

ALMACK 01-04-2015 07:40 PM
Re: 2015 Mustang Revealed
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fred goodwin (Post 457432)
automatic glenn,my wife is the main driver soooooooooo the 6 speed stick was shot down right away!
Good choice on the trans Fred.

I like those wheels better than the "blacked out" versions.

Ken Miele 01-04-2015 07:56 PM
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Just picked up my new "EcoBeast" F/S combo.


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