Uh Oh - May have to wait on that GT 500 folks.

[ShelbyGT5004ME]

http://www.stangsunleashed.com/index.php?categoryid=18&p2_articleid=94

2007 Shelby Mustang GT500 Engine Failures?
By Lane, Robert
Published: April 20, 2006
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(DEARBORN, MI) - StangsUnleashed.com - Dearborn, we may have a problem. An engine problem with the 2007 Shelby GT500, to be specific. StangsUnleashed has learned that the un-thinkable could happen: the upcoming launch of the GT500 could be delayed or pushed back due to an alleged engine crankshaft problem.



Prototype 4.6L "Terminator" engine. Notice the crank support bracket and Roush timing cover.



Sources close to the 2007 Shelby GT500 program are alleging that the crankshafts in the 5.4L GT500 engines are fracturing or breaking at the snout (nose) where the engine damper rides. The sources are alleging that the GT500 crankshaft breakage can be attributed to two complimentary issues. According to our reliable sources, Ford designed a crankshaft damper specifically for the GT500, but the damper weighs in at a hefty 26 pounds.



Experimental 2007 Shelby GT500 engine.


The weight of the GT500's damper, combined with the stress of the SuperCharger pulling on the crankshaft may be placing too much stress on the crankshaft's snout, which is causing the failures. By comparison, the balancer on the SVT Lightning's 5.4L SuperCharged engine weighs less than 1/2 of the GT500s. The GT500's balancer is similar to the Ford GTs, however is totally different from the SVT Lightning. Unlike the GT500, the SVT Lightning uses a stand alone pulley bracket support system, which threads into the damper itself.





Should the GT500 crankshaft allegations prove to be true and the launch of the GT500 is delayed, it could have a potentially devastating affect, not only on the GT500, but it could throw off the timing of other SVT products like the 2008 GT500. Moreover, consumers' feathers are already ruffled over the GT500 due to a variety of issues. Even though order banks opened weeks ago, Ford has failed to provide exterior color examples. They have also failed to provide consumers with absolute horsepower/torque ratings, MSRP pricing and keep in good communication with their PowerLease customers.

Could a crankshaft issue/delay be the reason why Ford has not released any new information on the 2007 Shelby GT500? On 19 April, we asked Ford questions about this story, however, they never responded.



2007 Shelby GT500 prototype test engine.

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What the hell Ford? Make a ridiculous new car and your quality control goes out the window on the ENGINE???

Delayed production... sigh. At least they will fix the problem.

[nlm]

Not like you are getting one so who cares....

[ShelbyGT5004ME]

Not like you are getting one so who cares....

I will take pictures and post them the second it's in my possession.

When they actually have them available for sale, that is.

[MetallicPony]

great....more noob drama

how about we keep this one clean?

[PARALYZER]

You're late homie. Old News

[Mr Raced]

Not to get off topic but paralyzer are you gonna be at porkys this weekend, want to see how i do against a KB car.

[PARALYZER]

Not to get off topic but paralyzer are you gonna be at porkys this weekend, want to see how i do against a KB car.

Probably not this weekend. This is the weekend I stay home with the wife and kids and rent movies...etc. We can hook up next week though, I am expecting a new tune from Injected Racing, my current one keeps triggering an S.E.S light.

[MisterCMK]

I will take pictures and post them the second it's in my possession.

When they actually have them available for sale, that is.

Gonna put your imaginary GT500 next to your imaginary Supra?

[ScotWithOne_t]

Gonna put your imaginary GT500 next to your imaginary Supra?

no...once he puts a body kit on the GT500, it too will be too extreme and elite for us mere mortals to see. The sheer awesomeness of those two cars put together on ONE picture would surely liquify our redneck immature unworthy brains.

[Outrun]

My Lamborghini is on backorder as well from California. Mark told me his friend had one to sell, but I found out it was fake, so I had to order one new. But when you are as rich and cool as me, money ain’t shit. So all you Mustang homo’s will be bowing down to me once I get it.

[mysteryGT]

http://www.stangsunleashed.com/index...2_articleid=94

2007 Shelby Mustang GT500 Engine Failures?
By Lane, Robert
Published: April 20, 2006
Print Email


(DEARBORN, MI) - StangsUnleashed.com - Dearborn, we may have a problem. An engine problem with the 2007 Shelby GT500, to be specific. StangsUnleashed has learned that the un-thinkable could happen: the upcoming launch of the GT500 could be delayed or pushed back due to an alleged engine crankshaft problem.



Prototype 4.6L "Terminator" engine. Notice the crank support bracket and Roush timing cover.



Sources close to the 2007 Shelby GT500 program are alleging that the crankshafts in the 5.4L GT500 engines are fracturing or breaking at the snout (nose) where the engine damper rides. The sources are alleging that the GT500 crankshaft breakage can be attributed to two complimentary issues. According to our reliable sources, Ford designed a crankshaft damper specifically for the GT500, but the damper weighs in at a hefty 26 pounds.



Experimental 2007 Shelby GT500 engine.


The weight of the GT500's damper, combined with the stress of the SuperCharger pulling on the crankshaft may be placing too much stress on the crankshaft's snout, which is causing the failures. By comparison, the balancer on the SVT Lightning's 5.4L SuperCharged engine weighs less than 1/2 of the GT500s. The GT500's balancer is similar to the Ford GTs, however is totally different from the SVT Lightning. Unlike the GT500, the SVT Lightning uses a stand alone pulley bracket support system, which threads into the damper itself.





Should the GT500 crankshaft allegations prove to be true and the launch of the GT500 is delayed, it could have a potentially devastating affect, not only on the GT500, but it could throw off the timing of other SVT products like the 2008 GT500. Moreover, consumers' feathers are already ruffled over the GT500 due to a variety of issues. Even though order banks opened weeks ago, Ford has failed to provide exterior color examples. They have also failed to provide consumers with absolute horsepower/torque ratings, MSRP pricing and keep in good communication with their PowerLease customers.

Could a crankshaft issue/delay be the reason why Ford has not released any new information on the 2007 Shelby GT500? On 19 April, we asked Ford questions about this story, however, they never responded.



2007 Shelby GT500 prototype test engine.

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What the hell Ford? Make a ridiculous new car and your quality control goes out the window on the ENGINE???

Delayed production... sigh. At least they will fix the problem.

Admin, please can we do something about this guy!!!

[theduckylittle]

This tool is obnoxious. If you're not already in a lottery to get one, you're not going to. When they "become available" they're already going to be sold.

-Duck

[ACRucrazy]

Paralyzer...
I just LMAO for about 2 mins here at work watching that!!! LMAO!!!

[KickAssFlash]

ban stick, bitches


make me a mod plz


and lol at ohrly

[MisterCMK]

http://tcstangs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33886

vote on it!