tC vs. 2005 Mustang V-6

Lambi4Life · Nov 15, 2005

I was wondering if my tC with I/H/E would be able to beat a Stock 2005 Mustang V-6 in a 1/4 mile drag race?

My tC is running a 15.5s quarter mile right now (I'm getting pretty good at the track (.42 reaction times)), and is probably pushing about 180 horses at the crank.

The Mustang V-6 makes 210 horsepower at the crank but weighs about 450 lbs more. I'm surprised that the best the Ford could pull out of a 4.0L V-6 was 210 horsepower. The 350Z's 3.5L makes close to 300 horse power.

I think that it would probably be a drivers race.

nY1018 · Nov 15, 2005

ohh a tc with Intake Noise-maker/Header Power-loser/Exhaust Noise-Maker

i doubt your tC is pushin 180 hp when we have guys with stock tC's running the same thing as you

Lambi4Life · Nov 16, 2005

I read an article in an import tuner magazine a month ago that dynoed a tC with pretty much the exact same mods as my tC. Same brand of CAI, same brand header, different brand axle back exhaust (but they all are basically the same). All things installed the tC dynoed an increase of 16.5 wheel horsepower (best of 3 runs).

That's where I get my estimate of about 180 crank horse power.

I also noticed a difference in my E/T each time I went to the track with a new part installed. The fastest I was able to run stock was a 16.1s 1/4 mile. Now I run a 15.5s 1/4 mile. Be mindful, still on stock/crappy tires.

Still, would it be a good race between a tC with I/H/E and a stock 2005 V-6 Mustang?

skeeler · Nov 16, 2005

i dont think you would be able to beat a stock 05 v6 mustang

blazin_chengy · Nov 16, 2005

Ive smoke v6 mustang the older models...dont know about the new ones....

alas · Nov 16, 2005

yeah ive beaten a v6'r

nY1018 · Nov 16, 2005

Originally posted by Lambi4Life@Nov 15 2005, 04:54 PM
I read an article in an import tuner magazine a month ago that dynoed a tC with pretty much the exact same mods as my tC. Same brand of CAI, same brand header, different brand axle back exhaust (but they all are basically the same). All things installed the tC dynoed an increase of 16.5 wheel horsepower (best of 3 runs).

That's where I get my estimate of about 180 crank horse power.

I also noticed a difference in my E/T each time I went to the track with a new part installed. The fastest I was able to run stock was a 16.1s 1/4 mile. Now I run a 15.5s 1/4 mile. Be mindful, still on stock/crappy tires.

Still, would it be a good race between a tC with I/H/E and a stock 2005 V-6 Mustang?

ok lets break it down

stock tc= ~140hp

CAI= at most...10hp(Injen)

Exhaust=at most...5hp

Header= at most...6hp

Even though those numbers were not dyno proven, the products give an average of those numbers. So show me where a ~170hp can beat the 210 hp, even with the 450lbs extra weight

basilisk4 · Nov 16, 2005

And now adjust for the fact that the I/H/E really only probably adds about 10 HP.

irpdr · Nov 16, 2005

stock 05 V6's will run just a few tenths quicker than 15.5, but if your times are consistent, a good amount of your races will be determined by the driver.

Dmitry82 · Nov 16, 2005

2005 Ford Mustang LX 4.0l 0-60 time is 6.9 and 1/4 time is 15.3 !!!
So... You can try!!!

Dmitry82 · Nov 16, 2005

Try it and tell us!!! Good luck!!

alas · Nov 16, 2005

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CAI= at most...10hp(Injen)[/b]

Hmmm...

blazin_chengy · Nov 16, 2005

stop crying...

nY1018 · Nov 16, 2005

Originally posted by basilisk4@Nov 15 2005, 06:56 PM
And now adjust for the fact that the I/H/E really only probably adds about 10 HP.

thank you.

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ALaS Posted on Nov 15 2005, 10:40 PM
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CAI= at most...10hp(Injen)

Hmmm... [/b]

yea, i was giving him the benefit of the doubt.

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stop crying...[/b]

who are you talking to?

Zygote55 · Nov 16, 2005

You should read some dyno sheets over at scionlife....

intake (injen or K&N) have been showing about 5hp....headers have been showing 12-15....axle back exhaust is nothing.

nY1018 · Nov 16, 2005

ok, still around 20hp. im not saying its not possible, just highly unlikely. that would only bring the tC to 160-165.

Zygote55 · Nov 16, 2005

At the wheels.... 180-185 at the crank (which is exactly what he said....I'm not sure why you're arguing with soembody you agree with).

nY1018 · Nov 16, 2005

the stock tC is not 160hp if thats what you are adding the 20hp too. the stock tC is arounf 140hp

Zygote55 · Nov 16, 2005

You are the only person in this thread talking about wheel HP.

We don't know the HP of the mustang at the wheels, so the HP at the crank was used to compare to the tC's power at the crank (160HP).

Dmitry82 · Nov 16, 2005

Any way Mustang is heavier!! (450lb is not a joke)

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