Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson > wrote in
> :
>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> Michael Johnson > wrote in
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>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Disclaimer: Despite the thread name this is not a porno video.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=104572
>>>> Further proof to back up my claim that the 4.6L engine in the
> '03-'04
>>>> Cobras is one of the best, if not the best, engine EVER put into a
>>>> production car. They didn't even have to take the valve covers off
> to
>>>> make nearly 700 horsepower. That engine is one of the toughest
> built
>>>> SOBs from the factory ever produced.
>>> So goddammit, why doesn't Ford offer this thing as an option for the
>>> regular ol' '08 GT???
>> Because it needs a blower to make the power due to its lower
>> compression. Plus, the parts used in that motor is complete overkill
>> for a garden variety Mustang GT that will stay mostly stock. The
> price
>> increase isn't worth it, IMO. It would be nice if they would make the
>> rods, crank and forged pistons in it an engine upgrade option for
> those
>> that know a blower is in their future. Just call it a blower friendly
>> bottom end upgrade.
>
> If it's so dependable and rock solid, I still can't see why that
> complete engine including the blower isn't offered as an option for the
> GT.
>
> Here's an idea: Dump the "specialty" cars like the GT500 and simply
> offer the goodies that made that car a GT500 as options for the Mustang
> GT. That's not far from what they did in the late 60s and early 70s, so
> why not now? Seems to be a win-win deal to me...

IMO, because Ford couldn't charge the outrageous prices for an option
package like they can for cars like the GT500. They are making insane
profits on the GT500 and will on he new Boss etc. Making these car's
components just option choices kills their exclusivity and therefore
profits.