Test Drove 2006 GT W/ Dealer installed Vortech Super Charger at Ford Dealership

"John S." > wrote in message
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> On Nov 6, 5:11 pm, "Michael Johnson, PE" > wrote:
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>>For some reason my pea sized brain thought he was driving a manual.
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> naw... it's just Monday... LOL!
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back to topic, shifting anything above 400 hp, goes through 1st and 2nd
really fast, as it should
I drove a 600 hp once, the power was almost uncontrollable, it liked
putting out 600 hp more than 100.

Chumley Doright wrote:
> "John S." > wrote in message
> oups.com...
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>> On Nov 6, 5:11 pm, "Michael Johnson, PE" > wrote:
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>>> For some reason my pea sized brain thought he was driving a manual.
>> naw... it's just Monday... LOL!
>>
>
> back to topic, shifting anything above 400 hp, goes through 1st and 2nd
> really fast, as it should
> I drove a 600 hp once, the power was almost uncontrollable, it liked
> putting out 600 hp more than 100.

IMO, 450-500 rwhp is the practical limit for a manual tranny Mustang.
Beyond that and you spend too much time shifting gears relative to
accelerating down the track. Plus throttle control in first and second
gears is almost nonexistent.

"Michael Johnson, PE" > wrote in message
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> IMO, 450-500 rwhp is the practical limit for a manual tranny Mustang.
> Beyond that and you spend too much time shifting gears relative to
> accelerating down the track. Plus throttle control in first and second
> gears is almost nonexistent.

Well I'll be damned! No wonder the pro stockers are all stick shift But
they are only running 210 MPH now, guess if they were capable of 500
horsepower they would switch to autos.

Al

Big Al wrote:
> "Michael Johnson, PE" > wrote in message
> ...
>> IMO, 450-500 rwhp is the practical limit for a manual tranny Mustang.
>> Beyond that and you spend too much time shifting gears relative to
>> accelerating down the track. Plus throttle control in first and second
>> gears is almost nonexistent.
>
> Well I'll be damned! No wonder the pro stockers are all stick shift But
> they are only running 210 MPH now, guess if they were capable of 500
> horsepower they would switch to autos.

I guess you missed the "IMO" part of my reply. Also, I don't see many
pro stockers sitting next to me at red lights and most drivers have
nowhere near their skill at shifting.

Big Al wrote:
> "Michael Johnson, PE" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>IMO, 450-500 rwhp is the practical limit for a manual tranny Mustang.
>>Beyond that and you spend too much time shifting gears relative to
>>accelerating down the track. Plus throttle control in first and second
>>gears is almost nonexistent.
>
>
> Well I'll be damned! No wonder the pro stockers are all stick shift But
> they are only running 210 MPH now, guess if they were capable of 500
> horsepower they would switch to autos.
>
> Al
>
>
I think they are more of a clutchless 5 speed with just a lever to move.

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UPDATE: Just found out from a friend of an employee at that Ford dealership
that this Vortech Super Charged 2006 Mustang GT (The one I test drove) was
purchased by a young woman and crashed and totaled within one week.

:-(((

Reminds me of the old Jay Leno Doritos commercials, the one telling you to
eat them, we will make more...


"My Names Nobody" > wrote in message
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> One week ago Sunday, My Friend & I test drove a 2006 Mustang GT automatic
> transmission, with a Dealer installed Vortech Super Charger w/intercooler.
> They claimed 480 Horsepower.
>
> I liked:
> Nearly imperceptible, without opening the hood, very discreet
> modification.
> The insanely fast spin up to redline. :-)))
> MUCH much quicker than the stock GT
>
> I didn't like:
> This thing hit redline and the rev-limiter so quick it was amazing. When
> standing on it, at full throttle, it would hit the rev-limiter before each
> shift???
> The power comes on at somewhat high RPM's, I would prefer more power at
> lower RPM.
>
>
> Even with the rev-limiter kicking in, this thing was crazy quick!
>
> I was quite impressed with the mild mannered yet huge power improvement.
> I was very disappointed with the (tuning issues?) that had this car
> hitting the rev-limiter and shutting down before every shift.
>
> Comments?
>
>

My Name Is Nobody wrote:
> UPDATE: Just found out from a friend of an employee at that Ford dealership
> that this Vortech Super Charged 2006 Mustang GT (The one I test drove) was
> purchased by a young woman and crashed and totaled within one week.
>
> :-(((
>
> Reminds me of the old Jay Leno Doritos commercials, the one telling you to
> eat them, we will make more...

Another 2006 destroyed:

http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs...704070325/1010

Where do 17 y/o drop-outs come up with the cake to drive these around?

Never mind, I probably do not want to know...

Rob

trainfan1 wrote:
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> Another 2006 destroyed:
>
> http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs...704070325/1010

According to that article, "Authorities say there is no connection between the crash and
the deputy's role at the school. He is not being identified because he is a juvenile."

I always thought those cops looked young, but ... :-)

--
Cheers, Bob

In article >, trainfan1 wrote:

> Another 2006 destroyed:
>
> http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs...704070325/1010
>
> Where do 17 y/o drop-outs come up with the cake to drive these around?
>
> Never mind, I probably do not want to know...

HS dropping out present?

Our tax dollars at work? (think about what kind of car you could buy if
you didn't have pay for the roof over your head or food)

Crime?