2013 5.0 Mustang testing at Bradenton

Larry Hill · 03-13-2012, 01:23 PM

Evan Smith--please keep us posted.

Thanks

wupracing · 03-13-2012, 07:32 PM

Not sure if this is one but it says they ran a 7.961 at 173 at Bradenton in Testing.
Here is the link. http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...-tasca-arsenal

Here is the picture

Evan Smith · 03-16-2012, 04:23 PM

The 2013 Cobra Jets were tested (again) over the last few days, but not at Bradenton. Jimmy Ronzelo and I made over 60 runs, mainly for durability. As you can imagine, I am not allowed to say what the cars ran. NHRA has yet to approve the hp and the class, so the elapsed times are moot at this point anyway.

I can say the supercharged version will probably be a BB/SA (note the word probably because I am guessing) and the NA car a B/SA or C/SA based on the hp and weight. The 5.0 is an impressive engine and can take a real beating. We were literally, at some points, lapping every 15 minutes.

If any of you could see what goes into building and testing one of these cars you'd be impressed. These are not just slapped together cars, the Ford team does basically what many serious racers do, they come up with ideas and test them. There is hours and hours of testing and building and tuning and wrenching to produce a turn-key car that is very competitive and reliable, consistent, safe, and easy to drive.

03-16-2012, 04:28 PM

Not sure if anyone here would be interested in my upcoming testing results....

but anyhew headed to Sonoma/Sears Point in a few weeks to test the new Boss 302 with the track key installed/launch control.

-Karen

Comp 798 · 03-16-2012, 04:40 PM

I'll be at Infineon/Sonoma 4/14 & 4/15 to test. 2010 Cobra Jet 352.

Damn Yankee · 03-17-2012, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan Smith

The 2013 Cobra Jets were tested (again) over the last few days, but not at Bradenton. Jimmy Ronzelo and I made over 60 runs, mainly for durability. As you can imagine, I am not allowed to say what the cars ran. NHRA has yet to approve the hp and the class, so the elapsed times are moot at this point anyway.

I can say the supercharged version will probably be a BB/SA (note the word probably because I am guessing) and the NA car a B/SA or C/SA based on the hp and weight. The 5.0 is an impressive engine and can take a real beating. We were literally, at some points, lapping every 15 minutes.

If any of you could see what goes into building and testing one of these cars you'd be impressed. These are not just slapped together cars, the Ford team does basically what many serious racers do, they come up with ideas and test them. There is hours and hours of testing and building and tuning and wrenching to produce a turn-key car that is very competitive and reliable, consistent, safe, and easy to drive.

Evan, as always your reporting and keeping us informed is much appreciated !!! Basically sitting here waiting to see how this turns out with NHRA and the cars classification. I will say I was very dissapointed the 2013 Coyote Cobra Jet is only available minus the 3rd pedal

Any insight as to why Ford chose not to offer a stick version at least for the N/A version ?

69Cobra · 03-17-2012, 07:02 AM

Can't Ford at least "offer" a stick version so guys can build their own in the future??? It just has to be an option right?

Evan Smith · 03-17-2012, 09:05 AM

Thanks, I'm working on them to produce a few stick models, because the NA 5.0 would be a really fun combo with a manual trans. I'm glad you like my reporting, I try to stick with the facts.

D.Johns · 03-17-2012, 04:36 PM

Just because Ford doesn't build one that is a manual transmission doesn't mean that there won't be a classification for one so that others could build their own correct? After all Ford never built a pushrod 352, 428, modular 3v or (2012) 5.0 or a manual in 2012 or ever a convertible but there are certified combos for those correct? I'm just a stick guy just like Evan. The high winding 4.6 4v manual cars in (now defunct) NMRA Pure Street are a blast! I'm building a stick car to come play in the NHRA just waiting on a few more details and confirmation from Jesse Kershaw on weither the 2013 BIW kit will be available or if I'm starting with a flood damaged car. Mine will be a stick car. Waiting for the word also, on when the seats will be available.*

Side note: they have posted on FRPP the 2013 Cobra Jet engines up on FRPP site. (and the rear wheel/tire set)*
M-6000-SCJ13 for the supercharged engine
M-6000-CJ13 for the NA model.*

Hemi Moose · 03-17-2012, 05:01 PM

Evan, is this the one you were testing...or was it the white one.

Read the rest of the article here...

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...est/index.html

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03-16-2012, 04:23 PM	#3
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2013 5.0 Mustang testing at Bradenton The 2013 Cobra Jets were tested (again) over the last few days, but not at Bradenton. Jimmy Ronzelo and I made over 60 runs, mainly for durability. As you can imagine, I am not allowed to say what the cars ran. NHRA has yet to approve the hp and the class, so the elapsed times are moot at this point anyway. I can say the supercharged version will probably be a BB/SA (note the word probably because I am guessing) and the NA car a B/SA or C/SA based on the hp and weight. The 5.0 is an impressive engine and can take a real beating. We were literally, at some points, lapping every 15 minutes. If any of you could see what goes into building and testing one of these cars you'd be impressed. These are not just slapped together cars, the Ford team does basically what many serious racers do, they come up with ideas and test them. There is hours and hours of testing and building and tuning and wrenching to produce a turn-key car that is very competitive and reliable, consistent, safe, and easy to drive. __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK

03-16-2012, 04:28 PM	#4
winstonindy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2013 5.0 Mustang testing at Bradenton Not sure if anyone here would be interested in my upcoming testing results.... but anyhew headed to Sonoma/Sears Point in a few weeks to test the new Boss 302 with the track key installed/launch control. -Karen

03-16-2012, 04:40 PM	#5
Comp 798 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 103 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2013 5.0 Mustang testing at Bradenton I'll be at Infineon/Sonoma 4/14 & 4/15 to test. 2010 Cobra Jet 352. __________________ Sam Tufano

03-17-2012, 07:02 AM	#7
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 2013 5.0 Mustang testing at Bradenton Can't Ford at least "offer" a stick version so guys can build their own in the future??? It just has to be an option right? __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032

03-17-2012, 09:05 AM	#8
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2013 5.0 Mustang testing at Bradenton Thanks, I'm working on them to produce a few stick models, because the NA 5.0 would be a really fun combo with a manual trans. I'm glad you like my reporting, I try to stick with the facts. __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK

03-17-2012, 04:36 PM	#9
D.Johns Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 437 Likes: 15 Liked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 2013 5.0 Mustang testing at Bradenton Just because Ford doesn't build one that is a manual transmission doesn't mean that there won't be a classification for one so that others could build their own correct? After all Ford never built a pushrod 352, 428, modular 3v or (2012) 5.0 or a manual in 2012 or ever a convertible but there are certified combos for those correct? I'm just a stick guy just like Evan. The high winding 4.6 4v manual cars in (now defunct) NMRA Pure Street are a blast! I'm building a stick car to come play in the NHRA just waiting on a few more details and confirmation from Jesse Kershaw on weither the 2013 BIW kit will be available or if I'm starting with a flood damaged car. Mine will be a stick car. Waiting for the word also, on when the seats will be available.* Side note: they have posted on FRPP the 2013 Cobra Jet engines up on FRPP site. (and the rear wheel/tire set)* M-6000-SCJ13 for the supercharged engine M-6000-CJ13 for the NA model.* Last edited by D.Johns; 03-17-2012 at 04:52 PM.

03-17-2012, 05:01 PM	#10
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 2013 5.0 Mustang testing at Bradenton Evan, is this the one you were testing...or was it the white one. Read the rest of the article here... http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...est/index.html