Why do Mustang jokes seem to hit home for some owners?

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Why do Mustang jokes seem to land so well with some owners? I feel like some hit a little too close to home for me, especially when it comes to the V6 vs. EcoBoost debate :thinking:.

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I used to think the EcoBoost had more power than the V6 too. But, turns out the numbers are pretty close!

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Yeah, the EcoBoost had 310 horsepower back in 2015, while the 2014 V6 was pushing 305. Both weigh around the same too, between 3500-3600 pounds.

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That’s true, but if the V6 is boosted, it’s a different story. I’ve seen the 3.7 V6 reliably push 450 horsepower with a boost, and some have even gotten close to 550.

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So, here’s my “based on a true story” moment :sweat_smile:. I’m running full bolt-ons and a bigger turbo, but no meth or slicks yet. At the time, I was still fine-tuning things, and I’m pretty sure I was only pushing around 370 horsepower. I don’t know much about the other guy’s S197 aside from it having an exhaust, but it was a surprisingly close race.

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Stock vs. stock, the difference was only about 5 horsepower. Honestly, not something you’d really notice. I can’t remember if there was much of a weight difference, but sounds like that V6 might’ve had a few mods too.

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Torque was the biggest thing that separated the V6 from the EcoBoost in my opinion.

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I’m just glad all Mustang engines are making solid power these days. No real complaints from me :muscle:.

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Yeah, if an EcoBoost with all the bolt-ons and drag slicks is losing to a V6, then that V6 must be seriously modded. I raced an S550 V6 a while back and won pretty easily, and I only had a tune. The S197 V6 might be a bit lighter, but not enough to make a massive difference.

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Also, you’ve got to consider factors like a solid axle vs. IRS. Was it a good launch vs. a bad one? Did the S197 have launch control? A lot of variables come into play.

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I see what you’re saying, but an EcoBoost with that many mods, especially with a bigger turbo, shouldn’t lose to a V6 unless the V6 is boosted or something. With a big turbo and drag slicks, the EcoBoost should recover from a bad launch pretty quickly. Maybe the other guy is still learning to drive his manual, which could explain it.

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I had a similar experience. I raced my buddy’s S197 V6 with my stock GT, and I beat him pretty easily. Even he was like, “man, those things have some serious power!”