JeffJ Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Ford Racing posted this picture this morning of the 2015 5.0 testing with a supercharger. I was guessing with all the success of Ecoboost that they may go turbo with the new GT350/SVT Mustang. But the Supercharged package is definitely in testing right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnf Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I like it !!! Can't wait to see how this progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake junkie Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Sweet!!! Ford are really going to have a lot of engine choices coming out real soon,from supercharged(my favourite!) to new Turbo charged units.....your choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 The early rumors had the GT-500's being replaced by the N/A GT-350's as the new lower hood line would not support the 5.8 or a supercharger. This was one of the reasons I wanted to get the last of the GT-500's (a 2014). Now we may see another GT-500 sooner that we thought but I double it will be a 5.8 litter 662 hp monster. I'm still happy with my '14 and it will be interesting to see what the future brings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 The early rumors had the GT-500's being replaced by the N/A GT-350's as the new lower hood line would not support the 5.8 or a supercharger. This was one of the reasons I wanted to get the last of the GT-500's (a 2014). Now we may see another GT-500 sooner that we thought but I double it will be a 5.8 litter 662 hp monster. I'm still happy with my '14 and it will be interesting to see what the future brings. If it was just the Hood, I do not think that would have stoped Ford from putting a 5.8 in the Mustang. After all, the Shelby has a different Hood than the Regular Mustangs have, so producing a Hood with a Rise or Bubble to clear the Engine/Supercharger would not have been a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 If it was just the Hood, I do not think that would have stoped Ford from putting a 5.8 in the Mustang. After all, the Shelby has a different Hood than the Regular Mustangs have, so producing a Hood with a Rise or Bubble to clear the Engine/Supercharger would not have been a problem. I had heard it was because of the Mustang being a "World" car now and the requirement for the hood height/slope/angle to meet European pedestrian laws/standards. Now, what that means to people in the USA I don't have a clue (LOL). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake junkie Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I had heard it was because of the Mustang being a "World" car now and the requirement for the hood height/slope/angle to meet European pedestrian laws/standards. Now, what that means to people in the USA I don't have a clue (LOL). That is a good question! No doubt that the design was aimed for global availablablility,so I guessed that they had to do their homework so as to meet every country's safety requirements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockdog Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Some of that is addressed in this short post via Time.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Some of that is addressed in this short post via Time.com WAY to small to read.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockdog Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Does the image not get larger when you click on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake junkie Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 If you use an iPad or tablet just click on it and use thumb and forefinger to expand it,it is then easily readable!(oh the joys of technology!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Some of that is addressed in this short post via Time.com I didn't see anything about the Hood. If the Hood was the only thing keep it from haveing a Supercharged 5.8, I say produce a different Hood just for that Engine, one with a Buldge like the 2010-2012 Hoods have, even if it is just for the US Cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake junkie Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I didn't see anything about the Hood. If the Hood was the only thing keep it from haveing a Supercharged 5.8, I say produce a different Hood just for that Engine, one with a Buldge like the 2010-2012 Hoods have, even if it is just for the US Cars. That would be good for me as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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