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Old 01-03-2015, 01:24 PM   #31
Bill Harris
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Default Re: 2015 Mustang Revealed

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Originally Posted by ALMACK View Post
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.
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