Steeda claims it, is it real world?

[ZXMustang]

Thats really disappointing. No wonder so many DH owners get salty when this comes up. I still maintain the only reason to get a DH is for the Tremec.

To me I LOVE the DH look and for the manual guys yes the tremec is a big win. But $20k+ more worth it? No way. There are a few other slight differences as well, but the DH still suffers from heat issues on track so even if you were a track rat, then you are still getting the short end of the stick here.

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[ZXMustang]

Funny tho, when I compare the 23 GT and Mach 1 from the S550 gen, the mach has quite a bit more in the cal compared to the GT. Throttle body opens more, spark changes, modeled airflow differences. The mach 1 from last gen is like a GT with their FRPP performance pack. With the CAI and FRPP cal. I see GTs with that performance pack installed and their cals are identical to the OEM mach 1 cals. At least ford did something with those.

 

[robvas]

Yes. But I think all gen 4 coyotes have forged cranks IIRC.

All Coyotes have forged cranks.

According to the information, the GT has a Billet Crank, not forged. The Darkhorse is forged.

What information is that? The GT doesn't have a billet crank. Those would cost ten times as much as the OEM forged crank. They wouldn't stick them in a production GT.

I've seem something where Ford called the connecting rods sinter-forged, specifically in the GT500 and I know they say they're the same for the DH.

I believe the Gen 4 Coyote is still using the same rods from the Boss 302 engine, gen 2 coyote, and gen 3 coyote. They are powdered metal or sinter-forged.

The DH and GT500/DHSC have a different rod, but it's still powdered metal or sinter-forged

They aren't what people typically thing of when they say forged rod (insert picture of a Manley H beam rod here), but guys have made 1,200-1,300hp with the stock block on those GT500's.

 

[AZ_Ryan]

To me I LOVE the DH look and for the manual guys yes the tremec is a big win. But $20k+ more worth it? No way. There are a few other slight differences as well, but the DH still suffers from heat issues on track so even if you were a track rat, then you are still getting the short end of the stick here.

Well, there isnt a 20k difference. At least not from an optioned out GT PP. Especially now with all the deals to be had.

 

[ZXMustang]

Well, there isnt a 20k difference. At least not from an optioned out GT PP. Especially now with all the deals to be had.

Thats true in terms of straight money from GTPP to DH. Maybe back when the DH was commanding a premium over sticker. But nowadays yes you can get DHs for invoice.

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