Not that I'm in a position to drop $60k on vehicle at the moment, but I'm curious about the engine.
Not that I'm in a position to drop $60k on vehicle at the moment, but I'm curious about the engine.
That motor's the sex. That is all.
Didn't the staff drive one recently?
I've heard them. I don't like the sound they make.
I'd expect to hear that from a Harley guy.
Appleseed wrote: I'd expect to hear that from a Harley guy.
LOL!
Doesn't sound like your typical American V8 no. But thats a good thing in my mind. This isn't your typical American V8.
The want is so high! the wallet is so empty.
That motor + 180* headers would be pants tighteningly awesome. 
Storz wrote: That motor + 180* headers would be pants tighteningly awesome.
Er.... with a flat plane crank, ALL headers are 180 degree headers...
Storz wrote: That motor + 180* headers would be pants tighteningly awesome.
Isn't the point of 180 headers is to emulate a flat plane crank?
Knurled wrote:Storz wrote: That motor + 180* headers would be pants tighteningly awesome.Er.... with a flat plane crank, ALL headers are 180 degree headers...
No kiddin. Learn something new every day 
RossD wrote:Appleseed wrote: I'd expect to hear that from a Harley guy.LOL!
DOUBLE LOL!
Nice sounds here:
http://powernationtv.com/post/stock-shelby-gt350-vs-stock-hellcat-challenger
Holy ponies, Batman! It can keep up with the Hellcat!!!
In reply to WildScotsRacing:
It did exceptionally well considering how much less its rated HP is.
bravenrace wrote: In reply to WildScotsRacing: It did exceptionally well considering how much less its rated HP is.
Any chance SVT would have sent a ringer motor for this little event???
Jarod wrote:Storz wrote: That motor + 180* headers would be pants tighteningly awesome.Isn't the point of 180 headers is to emulate a flat plane crank?
Yes, "180 degree" headers give the exhaust scavenging benefits (and sound) found naturally in a flat plane (180 degree) crank V8. You never use both together.
RossD wrote: Not that I'm in a position to drop $60k+$20K 'Market adjustment' on vehicle at the moment, but I'm curious about the engine.
Fixorated for you!!!!
I haven't been in one, but there was one in the studio right outside my office yesterday. I was about 10 feet behind it when they started it inside. I really want to be financially irresponsible based on the sound alone.
WildScotsRacing wrote:bravenrace wrote: In reply to WildScotsRacing: It did exceptionally well considering how much less its rated HP is.Any chance SVT would have sent a ringer motor for this little event???
I doubt that, but I could see them taking out some weight, fresh tires, almost empty fuel tank, etc.
And it's already a good few hundred pounds lighter than the Hellcat.
Desmond wrote:WildScotsRacing wrote:I doubt that, but I could see them taking out some weight, fresh tires, almost empty fuel tank, etc.bravenrace wrote: In reply to WildScotsRacing: It did exceptionally well considering how much less its rated HP is.Any chance SVT would have sent a ringer motor for this little event???
Why take any weight out? It already has an inherent 600lb weight advantage. The GT-350 also appears to have some nice gearing to go with that rediculous redline.
Appleseed wrote: I'd expect to hear that from a Harley guy.
Ask any Harley guy and they'll tell you that a sportster is not a real Harley
I just don't like the sound, it sounds off key to me. Ford V8s usually make terrific sounds, this one falls flat. I'm not knocking the engine, it revs to the moon and makes very strong power. Just sounds like ass.
Sounds and looks are like ---holes. Everyone has their opinion about it. To me, the FPV8 hits the sweet spot between a traditional pushrod V8 and an Italian supercar motor.
Sounds kinda like two four cylinders, right? Because that's basically what it is, two inline fours with a conjoined crank.
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