NEARLY 2 YEARS WAITING: New Mustang GT PP is finally mine!
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To be fair, in controlled tests at Millbrook four fuels were compared. Tesco 95, Tesco M99, Shell VPower and 'competitor 95' (assumed Shell as with the 'competitor 99 RON'). The eight test vehicles consisted of turbo and NA engines, and across the range the two 99 RON fuels showed statistically significant fuel savings of 2.96%. Not massive, but measurable enough to somewhat dent the 'no point running 99 on an NA engine' argument. The report can be read here.
Interestingly however (considering it's Tesco's own marketing shouting about it) the tests showed that although M99 and VPower both reduced fuel consumption across the board by about 3%, M99 caused significantly more inlet and injector deposits compared to both VPower and both 95 RON fuels. Maybe they were hoping most people wouldn't bother to read the whole document properly? LOL
Interestingly however (considering it's Tesco's own marketing shouting about it) the tests showed that although M99 and VPower both reduced fuel consumption across the board by about 3%, M99 caused significantly more inlet and injector deposits compared to both VPower and both 95 RON fuels. Maybe they were hoping most people wouldn't bother to read the whole document properly? LOL
Soldato
Yes but the premium fuel tends to cost more than 3% compared to regular fuel so the higher price is not completely negated by the better economy...
Soldato
The manufacturers may also be looking for work for their dealers in cleaning up coked up engines that are 5-10 years old. Never assume all manufacturers always have your best interests at heart.
/cynical mode off
/cynical mode off
Ron number is not deftly toon of fuel quality, additive treat rates or energy density. It is simply one measure of a fuels ability to burn.
Interesting report. But those tests are not long enough for long term effects of fuel to be measured.
Interesting report. But those tests are not long enough for long term effects of fuel to be measured.
They are yet to update their website for the new Mustang stuff but there is a bit of info on their Facebook Page, if you message them on their either Jared or Carl will be able to help you further 
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They are yet to update their website for the new Mustang stuff but there is a bit of info on their Facebook Page, if you message them on their either Jared or Carl will be able to help you further
Cheers have done be interesting to see what stock horsepower they are seeing and what gains they achieve.
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Cheers have done be interesting to see what stock horsepower they are seeing and what gains they achieve.
If a remap on decent fuel gives you 475 ish I would seriously consider just doing that, and not going to the expense of a supercharger, chasing ludicrous power.
Would 600bhp + be useable to you on the road? For more than perhaps, a second at a time?
Soldato
I don't look in here often, so a bit late to this thread. Amazing looking car, congrats
There's a Mustang thread? On this forum? Could you link to it please? **EDIT** I assume it's the one about the new RHD Mustangs in the UK.
Are you a member of the MOCGB?
There's a Mustang thread? On this forum? Could you link to it please? **EDIT** I assume it's the one about the new RHD Mustangs in the UK.
Are you a member of the MOCGB?
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Soldato
Mental power really NA. F type SVR just leaked but only 576bhp.
Dont think they will achieve that, 460 tops with just a tune for UK fuel and I am guessing 445BHP, depends on how they improve the low-end and mid-range though, might see greater gains elsewhere in the power band, not always about peak numbers.
My plans NA for the car is keep it simple, 350 intake, throttlebody and remap, cost around £1500 and put the car in the 475-500BHP region. Then when I want more I do the big spend and buy the Whipple kit which allows me to pick my power anywhere between 675-875 safely on stock engine, I would be aiming for 675 as be enough I think.
To hit 500BHP NA the US guys are fitting the Shelby intake setup along with manifolds, those going the de-cat route are achieving around 520BHP NA, to achieve more they would need cams, some engine work and a much higher rpm. Gets silly expensive to the point the supercharger kit cost less and gains so much more. Fitting the Whipple kit makes this car a 10s quarter mile car with 130mph+ terminals on road tyres, sub 10s on drag radials.
Never had trouble using 600BHP on the road in my last Mustang which had no LSD and narrower rear tyres.
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HI there
Some more parts fitted to the car today, hood lifts and some colour added to engine bay:
BEFORE!
AFTER!
No more hood prop in the way and I even removed it. Blue coil covers which match the colour of the Whipple super charger, guess you can tell I am leaning towards a Whipple.
The hood lift kit also means closing the bonnet is easier as just lower the bonnet and let it fall using its own wait against the gas struts and it closes perfectly every time.
I then gave the car a real good clean, snow foam, followed by wash and then I allowed the car to dry by itself and no sunlight. Once dry my intention was to get a good sealant on the car and something I could use without putting any swirl marks into the paint. So I used Autobrite Project 32 sealant which is what the 911 was done in. What makes it so good is you literally spray it on the paint like a quick detailer on a body panel at a time, wipe it over and then turn the cloth and buff it off. Not only very easy to apply but also easy to remove and results in no rubbing or polishing kind of action on the paint. I managed to get two layers on today and already on a brand new car I can see the difference in depth and mirror/glass like look. It is great stuff.
Some photos:
Now I have washed and waxed the car I have being able to fully inspect the paint, no marks or blemishes, but unfortunately a small chip on drivers side rear quarter clearly from a stone, will ask Ford if they can touch it up, though it is not noticable I now know it is there.
The good news is the paint is completely swirl and marr free, no need for a detail or paint correction, just need to try and keep it that way and only using Project 32 along with two bucket method should certainly help, todays washing and waxing session did not introduce any marks into the paint.
Though it is hard to show here is a real close up of the paint:
Very happy with the car, yes it sits way too high and yes I really want to fit my FRPP handling suspension kit and fit my wheel spacers to get rid of those voids in the arches. However as hard as it is for me to resist I am enjoying the car on standard suspension for a few more weeks to fully understand how it handles from factory and to then start changing suspension parts one at a time.
Some more parts fitted to the car today, hood lifts and some colour added to engine bay:
BEFORE!
AFTER!
No more hood prop in the way and I even removed it. Blue coil covers which match the colour of the Whipple super charger, guess you can tell I am leaning towards a Whipple.
The hood lift kit also means closing the bonnet is easier as just lower the bonnet and let it fall using its own wait against the gas struts and it closes perfectly every time.
I then gave the car a real good clean, snow foam, followed by wash and then I allowed the car to dry by itself and no sunlight. Once dry my intention was to get a good sealant on the car and something I could use without putting any swirl marks into the paint. So I used Autobrite Project 32 sealant which is what the 911 was done in. What makes it so good is you literally spray it on the paint like a quick detailer on a body panel at a time, wipe it over and then turn the cloth and buff it off. Not only very easy to apply but also easy to remove and results in no rubbing or polishing kind of action on the paint. I managed to get two layers on today and already on a brand new car I can see the difference in depth and mirror/glass like look. It is great stuff.
Some photos:
Now I have washed and waxed the car I have being able to fully inspect the paint, no marks or blemishes, but unfortunately a small chip on drivers side rear quarter clearly from a stone, will ask Ford if they can touch it up, though it is not noticable I now know it is there.
The good news is the paint is completely swirl and marr free, no need for a detail or paint correction, just need to try and keep it that way and only using Project 32 along with two bucket method should certainly help, todays washing and waxing session did not introduce any marks into the paint.
Though it is hard to show here is a real close up of the paint:
Very happy with the car, yes it sits way too high and yes I really want to fit my FRPP handling suspension kit and fit my wheel spacers to get rid of those voids in the arches. However as hard as it is for me to resist I am enjoying the car on standard suspension for a few more weeks to fully understand how it handles from factory and to then start changing suspension parts one at a time.
Caporegime
That paint really is lovely!
You have no idea how close I am atm to going into a Ford dealership (my nearest one that sells these is about 100 miles away) and dropping a deposit.
You have no idea how close I am atm to going into a Ford dealership (my nearest one that sells these is about 100 miles away) and dropping a deposit.
Caporegime
Love it, and approve of all your modifications so far!
Love it, and approve of all your modifications so far!
Cheers!
Do you approve of my idea to go supercharged?#
Just in case your not sure, watch this:
That is what 10.5s at 135mph looks like in the quarter and still on road tyres.
That Shelby got whipped!
Caporegime
Oh of course I do... I love superchargers!
The whining noise is like creamy chocolate for the ears...
Apparently the power is nice too...
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The whining noise is like creamy chocolate for the ears...
Apparently the power is nice too...
That Shelby got whippled!
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