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juliog · 10-18-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Poodles

3800lbs is light in todays standards

Muaddib · 10-29-2014, 12:34 AM

3,532lbs for the ecoboost model. LOL no thanks

PRG3000 · 11-03-2014, 04:43 PM

The Ecoboost Mustangs are also grazing high 12s/low 13s with just preliminary tunes from a couple of shops. With a whole set of bolt ons even the stock 5.0s would see tail lights. Most of the weight comes from the redesigned interior and suspension. For 25 grand, the Ecoboost is a hard car to pass up for the value.

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DarkSunrise · 11-03-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PRG3000

The Ecoboost Mustangs are also grazing high 12s/low 13s with just preliminary tunes from a couple of shops. With a whole set of bolt ons even the stock 5.0s would see tail lights. Most of the weight comes from the redesigned interior and suspension. For 25 grand, the Ecoboost is a hard car to pass up for the value.

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Wasn't that on drag radials? Would be interesting to see what it'd do on stock tires.

The Ecoboost is a good value, but I'd rather take the 5.0 V8 for the engine note alone. There's more to life for me than 1/4 mile passes.

PRG3000 · 11-03-2014, 07:56 PM

I believe it was. Some cars have hit 13.9 right off the lot. That engine in the EcoStang is just sonically terrible. Not a good sounding engine at all. I'm just not sure if it's so bad as to justify spending an extra 6 grand for the V8.

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Dadhawk · 11-04-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PRG3000

I believe it was. Some cars have hit 13.9 right off the lot. That engine in the EcoStang is just sonically terrible. Not a good sounding engine at all. I'm just not sure if it's so bad as to justify spending an extra 6 grand for the V8.

Or stick with the V6 saving the money, sounds better than the EcoStang, and could be modded with the 6K you saved.

funwheeldrive · 11-04-2014, 01:09 PM

FRS owners complaining about other engine tones...

DAEMANO · 11-04-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

FRS owners critizing other engine tones...

Nice ninja edit to tone it down.

Yes, FR-S owners are allowed to form opinions about non-FR-S'

Noble713 · 11-04-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Or stick with the V6 which save the money, sounds better than the EcoStang, and could be modded with the 6K you saved.

I'd get the Ecoboost....then sell the engine to some tuners and do an LS swap

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funwheeldrive · 11-04-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Nice ninja edit to tone it down.

Yes, FR-S owners are allowed to form opinions about non-FR-S'

I thought it flowed better, but I changed it back for you.

I'm not saying people can't complain, but it's pretty funny considering the only sound you hear from our cars is crickets.

PRG3000 · 11-04-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

FRS owners complaining about other engine tones...

Don't own one. I'm simply in the market. That's why I'm here.

As for the Mustang, if one were planning a track monster with no real ceiling on money, the V6 is the easy choice. That motor is no joke: aluminum block, forged crank, six bolt main.... May take you at least 10 grand to realize that motors full potential.

But for someone who's just going to lightly modify something, it's always hard to go against the bang for the buck of a turbo. 1500 bucks will go a lot farther in the EcoStang than the V6

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EAGLE5 · 11-04-2014, 02:20 PM

For a track monster Mustang, the V8 is the only choice. The aftermarket support is fantastic.

sato · 11-04-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VacantSky

not sure if this has been posted but, this is what ford added to the cabin on the eco boost.

worse than a sound tube IMO...

I wonder how is that going to make drivers feel when the sound starts to break up like cinema theater speaker system gone haywire...

Texas BRZ · 11-05-2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rapidcars

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...gt_first_test/

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review

Seems like they blew it. Originally, everyone was expecting a lighter, better handling Mustang and it didn't happen. I'm sure it's still a blast to drive but I was expecting more.

HERE is another review which recently popped up from Edmunds.

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PRG3000 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: Scion Location: Fl Posts: 19 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2015 Mustang First Reviews The Ecoboost Mustangs are also grazing high 12s/low 13s with just preliminary tunes from a couple of shops. With a whole set of bolt ons even the stock 5.0s would see tail lights. Most of the weight comes from the redesigned interior and suspension. For 25 grand, the Ecoboost is a hard car to pass up for the value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Muaddib Mentat Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 6MT Location: Vancouver Posts: 542 Thanks: 666 Thanked 358 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3,532lbs for the ecoboost model. LOL no thanks

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PRG3000 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: Scion Location: Fl Posts: 19 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I believe it was. Some cars have hit 13.9 right off the lot. That engine in the EcoStang is just sonically terrible. Not a good sounding engine at all. I'm just not sure if it's so bad as to justify spending an extra 6 grand for the V8. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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