2013 GT500 Thoughts/Video

[2112]

2112,

You and I had the diff discussion back in November in another thread. I'm getting forgetful in my old age.

I remember that. :biggrin

I have a complete 2013 Boss 302 L.S. suspension set up for sale if anyone is interested.Never used!Also have rotors and stock pads never used.
Pm me if interested

What are you replacing the Suspension with?

The general configuration of the rear suspension is the same (3 link/panhard bar). The suspension on my son's 2013 GT with the track pack is much better than that on my 2008 GT500 when it was stock. No comparison in the sweepers. The 2013 GT500 suspension should be similar to the GT with the Track Pack. Our 2008s came with the Trac-Lok diff (clutch packs), which is a thoroughly unimpressive piece. You won't believe how well the Torsen diff puts the power down in the twisties. The only concern I have is with the durability of the Torsen in the GT500 application. It is a (somewhat) fragile helical gear design that isn't suitable for high shock load applications (read: drag strip). I had one in my GT500 and broke it after about 20 drag strip launches. Torsen specifically states on its website that it isn't suitable for drag racing or high shock loads. Since this has been well known for quite sone time, the Torsen unit in the GT500 might be a stronger design like the Detroit Truetrac.

I was primarily speaking of how the 08' rear end will jump up and kick out sideways when you hit an incongruant surface while accelerating in a sweeping curve.

 

[Sinovac]

I was primarily speaking of how the 08' rear end will jump up and kick out sideways when you hit an incongruant surface while accelerating in a sweeping curve.

That is not likely to change with the live axle no matter what they do to it. Wait until 2015. . .

 

[2112]

The torque arm and Watt's link do an impressive job of muting it.

2015.....Yes, and if the artist's rendition in Automobile Magazine are correct (not to mention power options), it may really be a car to own. We have all been around long enough to know that not every generation of Mustang is as killer as the current cars.

 

[roketman]

What are you replacing the Suspension with?

I have a 302S set up!YeeHa!
A wolf in sheep's clothing!

 

[dbk]

And some pics:

 

[PL510*Jeff]

Unlike you, The 500 cleans up nicely!:thumbsup

 

[fjpikul]

Shouldn't your plate read Simulac?

 

[dbk]

Unlike you, The 500 cleans up nicely!:thumbsup

Shouldn't your plate read Simulac?

Har har har ladies! Laugh it up!

 

[KJRGT]

Thanks for the GREAT write up and video Dave!
What a nasty looking Mustang you have there....with a nasty disposition too!

 

[fjpikul]

That's alright DBK, Ralphie's and Larson's should read Ex Lax (I'm sure some people would think it's Latin)

 

[djs]

That car looks positively sinsiter. Not a bad angle on it.

 

[GTdrummer]

Excellent write up, Dave. I was hoping someone would compare it to the GT. Interesting.

 

[tmcphail]

Tuning for this powertrain is ready to go !

 

[andymlow]

What are the results Torrie? I wouldn't think there was much left on the table. Do tell!

 

[tmcphail]

Results will be released once complete. The database was just being updated.

 

[PL510*Jeff]

Most folks in L.A. would think that we used to work at the airport!

 

[dbk]

This is an impressive car! The "track apps" functions are amusing, but not accurate. I took out the vBox and this car will repeatedly go 0-60 in 3.8 using the Launch Control function on an unprepped surface on the stock 285 tires. It can definitely be bettered, but for just messing around, you can't argue with that result. Leave it to chance and you could end up burning off the tires or bogging completely. Very cool!

 

[Stef]

WOW, that burn out says it all, thought I was watching a John Force video for second!

 

[Sinovac]

http://youtu.be/yZBKBf8Zsjo

 

[The Grey Ghost]

Tuning for this powertrain is ready to go !

What are the results Torrie? I wouldn't think there was much left on the table. Do tell!

Results will be released once complete. The database was just being updated.

Torrie, was this info ever posted here on the board? Couldn't find it in a search, but that doesn't mean I didn't miss it somewhere.