[SeanPlunk]

Based on announcements over the last couple days regarding engine choices for the F150, it appears Ford has two engines with basically the same horsepower and torque numbers. The first engine is a 3.5L TT V6 that is supposed to have 400hp/400tq (in the trucks at least, the car version has 355hp). The second engine is a new 5.0 DOHC engine (called Coyote) also with 400hp/400tq. The rumors are that both engines in some trim will eventually make their way into the Mustang. Assuming this is true, and everything else was the same (transmissions, rearend, price, etc), which car would you rather have?

It's a tough call for me. I love the idea of a new 5.0 Mustang and I bet it's going to sound amazing, but I think the mod potential for the TT V6 would be incredible. I bet with bolt-ons it would be easy to have a reliable 500hp out of the V6. Given the choice (I know this is blasphemy), my vote goes for the TT V6. For purposes of this poll, assume you are choosing a starting point and would mod each car according to personal preference.

[Vettezuki]

My guess is the TT has considerably more power under the curve (i.e., peak torque at lower revs).

[94cobra69ss396]

Assuming both made 400/400 and both cost the same I'd choose the 5.0 then add a centrifugal to it. But if the V6 was less money, even with say 355hp, I think I would choose the V6.

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396

Assuming both made 400/400 and both cost the same I'd choose the 5.0 then add a centrifugal to it. But if the V6 was less money, even with say 355hp, I think I would choose the V6.

Yeah, the reason I went with the V6 TT is because of the forged parts, and I figure you could easily get to 500hp with around 1k in mods. The 5.0 obviously wouldn't be forged and putting a blower on would be more money, but ultimately it'd be a lost faster

[BRUTAL64]

Easy, V8.

[Chate]

The mustang II from (iono what year, i'm just a kid) signalled quite an outcry for not having a V8 option right?
I think that magic number 8 is key to american motorminds...never heard of a "muscle car" with less than 8 cyl, so dunno how well that'd go over with the enthusiasts...

But yeah, being the R34 lover that i am, and with all other components being equal, I personally would go with the V6 TT for the same reason as above, more boost capacity out of the box.

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by Chate

The mustang II from (iono what year, i'm just a kid) signalled quite an outcry for not having a V8 option right?
I think that magic number 8 is key to american motorminds...never heard of a "muscle car" with less than 8 cyl, so dunno how well that'd go over with the enthusiasts...

But yeah, being the R34 lover that i am, and with all other components being equal, I personally would go with the V6 TT for the same reason as above, more boost capacity out of the box.

There was no outcry for a less than V8 Mustang II, it was a function of the times and government policy (somewhat indirectly). This was the beginning of the hippie-tree-hugger era. It was bashed by enthusiasts of the time.

BTW, the R34 is an I6 not a V6. They are quite different animals. I love many I6s, including the Skylines and Silvias of history, but also some of the British versions, especially the vicious TVR. Not as much of a fan of the V6, though I'd probably take a TTV6 over an NA V8 in a production Mustang. Ironically, I think I'd go the other way in a Vette.

[Chate]

Right, outcry AGAINST the v6 is what i was suggesting, right on with the I6

[SeanPlunk]

It looks like this may actually happen, although it sounds like the TTV6 will "only" be rated around 365hp.

[SeanPlunk]

Oh, and I'd still rather have the TTV6 for the record