Here is a video of my race with a 2012-2013 Mustang 5.0

[SHO-TYM]

I have a 2011 SHO non PP, with Airaid intake, and LMS stage 4 tune.  I lost by half a sec.... close race. Should have had the 4+ installed.... next time.... next time....
2011 Taurus SHO VS 5.0 Mustang: http://youtu.be/1CJ6o4mwluk

[SHOdded]

Not bad at all!

[SHO-TYM]

Not bad at all!

I'm not gonna lie.... I was a little disappointed that I didn't win.  ACTUALLY I was really disappointed because I saw that video of our SHO's beating the 5.0 mustang from LMS... but I did just put new plugs in with new thermostat, and 3 bar sensor..... waiting on my new tune, and then I will beat him.... I just know it!

[ShoBoat]

I'm sure you will, launch is critical with our cars. Each one is a little different and like to be brake boosted a little different. Some of my best 60's are from 2k launch. Well done for your first time out! My first time in the SHO at the track I couldn't break 13.2. My 60's were all above 2 seconds my best to date is a 12.7, 1.8 flat 60 foot time with pretty much the same mods as you.


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[Courier6]

Nice Vid, it can be done, here is my 5.0 kill.

http://youtu.be/g7R0OTMnGT0

[ShoBoat]

Yup it can be done, a few weeks ago I came up against a few Stangs.

Here is one of the vids.

http://youtu.be/uLeFp3e4LsA


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[FoMoCoSHO]

Outstanding

[steve142857]

Not bad at all!

I'm not gonna lie.... I was a little disappointed that I didn't win.  ACTUALLY I was really disappointed because I saw that video of our SHO's beating the 5.0 mustang from LMS... but I did just put new plugs in with new thermostat, and 3 bar sensor..... waiting on my new tune, and then I will beat him.... I just know it!

The video of LMS against a 5.0 is a tuned SHO vs stock Mustang. You ran against a tuned 5.0. He ran 8.11 at 88mph, that translates into a 12.7 at 109mph... So if you have stage 4+, it might still not be enough. I saw Tuned 5.0 with intake and stall converters run mid 11's. These V8 are to be taken seriously. The track looked well prepped too, so you didn't have the AWD advantage that you would if racing at a red light... Plus these Stangs weight like 700lbs less than our cars.
So if you can reduce the gap and run a 8.2, that would be very good.
If you want to beat him, my guess is that either you go on a day when track is not well prepped or you use methanol injection.
Good lick and thanks for posting the video!

[SHO-TYM]

Not bad at all!

I'm not gonna lie.... I was a little disappointed that I didn't win.  ACTUALLY I was really disappointed because I saw that video of our SHO's beating the 5.0 mustang from LMS... but I did just put new plugs in with new thermostat, and 3 bar sensor..... waiting on my new tune, and then I will beat him.... I just know it!

The video of LMS against a 5.0 is a tuned SHO vs stock Mustang. You ran against a tuned 5.0. He ran 8.11 at 88mph, that translates into a 12.7 at 109mph... So if you have stage 4+, it might still not be enough. I saw Tuned 5.0 with intake and stall converters run mid 11's. These V8 are to be taken seriously. The track looked well prepped too, so you didn't have the AWD advantage that you would if racing at a red light... Plus these Stangs weight like 700lbs less than our cars.
So if you can reduce the gap and run a 8.2, that would be very good.
If you want to beat him, my guess is that either you go on a day when track is not well prepped or you use methanol injection.
Good lick and thanks for posting the video!

I did notice (from the cockpit) that when he hit 3rd gear, his car surged forward and jumped about a half length on me.  I just got me email from LMS with my new 3 bar 4+X tune.  I am putting my cooler thermostat in this evening, and then loading the new tune, and making a couple of test runs to see what it will do.  They said this 93 4+X tune is quite aggressive, so hopefully it will shave off enough off my ET to make me pleased!  HAHA, as if I should be pleased with how well it did for what it is.  I do have a quick question about the thermostat change.... Does our thermostat housing use a paper gasket, or a rubber O-Ring to seal it up?  When I ordered my T-stat, it didn't come with any gasket, so I am assuming it is an O-ring.... is this correct?

[PokerMunkee]

Good race. 

Yeah, those are cars we are supposed to lose to.  But I think on the street from a dig, you'd be ahead or right next to him.

[ZSHO]

SHO-TYM,if your stat didnt come with an o ring use the original one when you swap them,cause my 170-stat came with an o ring,regarding install you will have to remove the airaid out,and honestly car has to be cold,the longer you wait the better,less coolant loss,8mm socket and 2 bolts and check your recervoir later,easy peasy.

[SHO-TYM]

SHO-TYM,if your stat didnt come with an o ring use the original one when you swap them,cause my 170-stat came with an o ring,regarding install you will have to remove the airaid out,and honestly car has to be cold,the longer you wait the better,less coolant loss,8mm socket and 2 bolts and check your recervoir later,easy peasy.

thank you sir!  I got to looking at it in the garage yesterday, and it was still too hot for me to get it done, so I figured I would just wait a little longer.  I saw that I couldn't get to it without removing airaid, and saw a couple bolts.... just made me nervous to take the housing off, and THEN need a new gasket or o ring that didn't come with it, then be stuck until my wife could bail me out with her car! So I will probably tackle this tonight as then load the new tune and have some fun.  Thank you for your input.

[SHOnUup]

Let car cool...put new tstat in....i let car idle until the fans kicked on and then also turned on the heat full blast to help cycle the fluid....then turn off and check coolant levels!!!

[SHOnUup]

Be prepared for about a half a gallon of coolant spillage at least ...

[Brucelinc]

I am very anxious to hear how you like the 4X and how much difference it makes in your ET.  I have been running the 4X for about a month.   Although a more aggressive tune, it is perfectly friendly and smooth in daily driving.  It really wakes up when you put your foot down, though!