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    Offline DrEamer

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    Not a Hellcat or Demon, but still fun to drive
    « on: May 21, 2017 - 09:32:41 AM »
    Working for a car dealer sometime has its advantages. Yesterday was one of those days. I was finely able to drive the 2017 Shelby GT 350 Mustang back from a local car show. The car usually sits on the showroom floor with only serious buyers getting a chance at the wheel. The only sad thing is I had to drive it "nice".
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    Offline cudabob496

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    Re: Not a Hellcat or Demon, but still fun to drive
    « Reply #1 on: May 21, 2017 - 03:08:49 PM »
    flat plane crank. those kick butt
    « Last Edit: May 21, 2017 - 10:11:28 PM by cudabob496 »
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    Offline 73440

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    Re: Not a Hellcat or Demon, but still fun to drive
    « Reply #2 on: May 21, 2017 - 08:52:31 PM »
    I think the new mustang engine is also a flat plane crank.
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    Offline DrEamer

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    Re: Not a Hellcat or Demon, but still fun to drive
    « Reply #3 on: May 21, 2017 - 11:42:17 PM »
    Quote from: 73440 on May 21, 2017 - 08:52:31 PM
    I think the new mustang engine is also a flat plane crank.

    As for now, the only flat plane crank is in the Shelby GT350 Mustang. The current Coyote 5.0 is a traditional cross plane. My thoughts are that they will remain that way due to the fact that flat planes are noted for vibration issues which in turn can cause longevity problems. So, not he best for a daily driver.   
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    Offline cudabob496

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    Re: Not a Hellcat or Demon, but still fun to drive
    « Reply #4 on: May 22, 2017 - 05:35:44 PM »
    my neighbors sure sounds awesome
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    72 Cuda, owned 25 years. 496, with ported Stage VI heads, .625 in solid roller, 254/258 at .050, 3500 stall, 3.91 rear. 850 Holley DP, Reverse manual valve body.

    1999 Trans Am, LS1, heads, cam, headers, stall, etc! Love to surprise the rice rockets with this one. They seem so confident, then it's "what the heck just happened?"

    2011 Kawasaki Z1000

    Offline cudabob496

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    Re: Not a Hellcat or Demon, but still fun to drive
    « Reply #5 on: May 22, 2017 - 05:38:10 PM »
    http://www.onallcylinders.com/2015/01/15/cross-plane-vs-flat-plane-crankshafts/


    hard to believe a vibration problem could not be solved?
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    72 Cuda, owned 25 years. 496, with ported Stage VI heads, .625 in solid roller, 254/258 at .050, 3500 stall, 3.91 rear. 850 Holley DP, Reverse manual valve body.

    1999 Trans Am, LS1, heads, cam, headers, stall, etc! Love to surprise the rice rockets with this one. They seem so confident, then it's "what the heck just happened?"

    2011 Kawasaki Z1000
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