ShelbyKR664 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Not that they are considered automotive experts by any means but I just read in the July 8th edition of Popular Mechanics (page 54 bottom) that the ShelbyGT350 is currently equipped with splined front hubs. "So it's set up to accept driveshafts for the front wheels" Can this be verified? If it is true, this is a very interesting fact. Why would they have splined hubs them if they were not going to eventually utilize them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes, even the hub on display at the Ford Performance booth which travels is splined. I held it in my hand at the BJ auction in January. I have some pics somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 AWD would certainly improve it's touring car abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 In my mind, a game changer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Are you sure it's not the splines for the ABS sensor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Article definitely quoted front wheel hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Never. There is no AWD Mustang platform. Ford would be faced with a huge development cost for a very small niche market and it would crater their CAFE numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 This splined hub matter was pointed out and speculated on over 6 months ago...... http://www.stangtv.com/news/strong-rumor-the-next-shelby-gt500-could-it-be-an-awd-ecoboost-v6/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Are you sure it's not the splines for the ABS sensor? BB, The hubs are splined. Had front tires off a few weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 The splined hubs might share with the RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Good point Jim. I am sure Ford Performance would share parts when it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 This splined hub matter was pointed out and speculated on over 6 months ago...... http://www.stangtv.com/news/strong-rumor-the-next-shelby-gt500-could-it-be-an-awd-ecoboost-v6/ Nice read. I think anything is possible and believe the splined hubs are there for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Canfield Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Yeah, they would never do a hybrid or anything like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Last April, some Ford Performance Techs spoke to the crowd at a track event at VIR. They said the GT350 needed a stronger front hub than what is currently being used on the Mustang, so they grabbed the hub off of the Lincoln MKT Town car limousine - an AWD vehicle complete with splined front hub. Sorry to ruin anyone's conspiracy theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Last April, some Ford Performance Techs spoke to the crowd at a track event at VIR. They said the GT350 needed a stronger front hub than what is currently being used on the Mustang, so they grabbed the hub off of the Lincoln MKT Town car limousine - an AWD vehicle complete with splined front hub. Sorry to ruin anyone's conspiracy theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Well then.......there ya have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Never. There is no AWD Mustang platform. Ford would be faced with a huge development cost for a very small niche market and it would crater their CAFE numbers. Never is a big word. That said, fun read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munjo Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Never is a big word. That said, fun read. Forget about that wad, he is always full of crap. The GT350 doesn't have enough low end balls to warrant AWD anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockdog Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Last April, some Ford Performance Techs spoke to the crowd at a track event at VIR. They said the GT350 needed a stronger front hub than what is currently being used on the Mustang, so they grabbed the hub off of the Lincoln MKT Town car limousine - an AWD vehicle complete with splined front hub. Sorry to ruin anyone's conspiracy theory. http://townelivery.com/listing/lincoln-mkt-town-car/ Toward the very bottom of the page... "The AWD model comes standard with a..." -Pockdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 What's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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