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Old 09-10-2017, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JonBoy
I feel the same way as you. The Camaro drives better but the Mustang looks better. For a daily driver, the Mustang makes more sense but for an all-out "fun" machine, the Camaro is better. GT350 is the way to go, I guess - great handling and better looks...



A buddy of mine in Calgary just bought a Camaro SS 1LE. I'm hoping to drive it over the next month, if I happen to interview anyone in Calgary for a job opening I have...
The gt350 is the way to go because it's definitely the most special car imo for 60k. The 1le is gt350 non r level performance though and the zl1 is just bonkers.

I'm with you in that the stang to me looks better although I do like the east the camaro looks as well but the visibility alone makes it a much better driver. It seems though that mechanical issues, while seemingly random, seems to be more prevalent in the camaro than the stang. Been reading about diffs getting damaged, transmissions dying, even know if someone who lemoned one because of the trans, slow start ups when it's hot. The stang send to be pretty solid at this point and the coyote motor is very stout. I wish the current camaro had an ls3, then I'd probably just buy it.
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Btw lemme know what you think of the 1le, it's on the short list of next cars for me.
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The next z28 might have a 427 and then it's a hard choice between gt350 and it. I have a love affair with the 427.

neither cars attract a buying group that I want to be accoaciated with.
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Originally Posted by rob-2
Word on the street, 2018 5.0s are getting a bump to 460hp.
455. It's already been announced. With the track pack and the 10 speed auto it'll hit 60 in 3.9 seconds.
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Originally Posted by GT350RS
455. It's already been announced. With the track pack and the 10 speed auto it'll hit 60 in 3.9 seconds.
C&C reports it's 460 now.
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Originally Posted by rob-2
C&C reports it's 460 now.
That's correct...right up to the minute, Ford surprised everyone. 455 had been the number for a long time based on rumors and pics of the digital dash showing 455....not a bad increase from what little was changed with the motor...I was pretty surprised by how much I picked up with the tune in mine...
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Tune picks up quite a bit.

My baseline Dyno was 378whp. With intake, e85 and tune I made 416whp.
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Originally Posted by GT350RS
That's correct...right up to the minute, Ford surprised everyone. 455 had been the number for a long time based on rumors and pics of the digital dash showing 455....not a bad increase from what little was changed with the motor...I was pretty surprised by how much I picked up with the tune in mine...
They're approaching 100hp per liter in a tq motor. Really impressed with Ford's engine tech.
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Definitely. The only reason my GT350 isn't boosted right now is due to the upcoming GT500...I'm waiting to see what that ends up being....
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