Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. The ford mustang gt r began life as a 2005 gt bodyinwhite, receiving a serious but straightforward conversion to racecar spec. I have a question, i have a bone stock 12 mustang gt stick, people say to just use regular gas but on the ford site, listed under specsit says that the mustang gt gets 10 more hp and torque with premium gas is this true. Premium gasoline costs anywhere from 20 to 40 cents per gallon more than regular gasoline. My 2005 v6 automatic mustang stalls after about 20 minutes of driving. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. Used 2005 ford mustang gt premium coupe 2d pricing. I test drove the 05 and it certainly felt alot faster than my car when it was stock. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 2005 2010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 103 2005 mustang models nationwide. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 26 2005 mustang models nationwide.
The tremec tr3650 5speed manual transmission from the mustang gt is. Manual transmissionsif driven and shifted according to the owners manualcan increase mpg fuel consumption over what would be seen with an automatic. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which. The ford mustang gt fastback features a powerful 5. I ended up with an automatic 05 gt because all the manuals i test drove had some issue or another. Driving an auto transmission is very comfy and relaxing. Upgrading is easy, when you choose from the wide variety of mustang transmission parts available from cj pony parts. Which octane rating is recommended for ford mustang. Watch in hd two friends finally going head to head to see whos mustang is faster. Follow it up with 60sreminiscent foglights, a nifty gas cap and the broad. In continuous production since 1964, the mustang is currently the longestproduced ford car nameplate. I have all decisions made except for the transmission. This webpage contains ford mustang 2005 workshop manual pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics.
This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year.
Major changes were made to the mustang in 2005, including a new 4. The real issue with the 2005 mustang v6 and v8 powered gt cars, starts with filler tube angle and escalates from there to needing to replace your gas tank. Best oil for new 2005 mustang gt bob is the oil guy. Total output is the same with either fuel, but the engine delivers a flatter. Royal purple mustang synchromax manual transmission fluid. Even the five speed manual transmission is not the rock crusher of old shifting is quite smooth even if the throws are still a little long. It seems like most were just beat up by the drivers. Dump the clutch at halfthrottle, and the 2005 ford mustang gt paints.
Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air pollution ratings for new and used cars and trucks. Page 54 remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. The 2005 gt is quicker than all but the current supercharged svt cobra, and, even so, only by a 0. For 2010 use m9407msvta includes harness, dual fuel pumps, drop in housing and fuel pump driver module from the 20072009 mustang shelby gt500. I am leaning toward the synthetics since the engine is new and i would like to keep it clean. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. A manual transmission utilizes more of an engines power than an automatic transmission as less power is lost throughout the drivetrain, resulting in slightly more power at the wheels. Mustang reveal january 2005 fifth generation introduction. The optional automatic is now a fivespeed, which should lessen its impact on the mustangs accelerative abilities.
Currently in its sixth generation, it is the fifthbest selling ford car nameplate. Really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. The 20052009 base mustang was powered by fords cast iron block 4. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. Manual transmissions have been known to save drivers between 5% and 15% on their fuel costs.
I get a lot of questions on why i bought a manual and which option i recommend for the 2019 mustang gt so i finally. Hi,this is my first post and was wondering which oil is best for my new gt. Over time, those increased fuel costs result in spending hundreds of dollars more on premium gas instead of regular gas. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission. This is why, one presumes, ford styled the mustang gt after the. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of ford mustang gt automatic 223.
The transmission allows the vehicle to change gears, thereby transferring power from the engine to the drive axle in the. Autoblog accepts vehicle loans from auto manufacturers with a tank of gas and sometimes insurance for. The mustang gt boasts a new multivalve, overheadcam v8 that produces 300 horsepower and is available with a tremec fivespeed manual or an automatic. With this ford mustang workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. During that time it gradually loses power and starts to hesitate on acceleration, especially from idle, until it gets to the point that it behaves as tho its running. The 9904 gts are also geared too high from the factory. Our remanufactured transmissions are rebuilt to meet oem standards, come with a 5 year unlimited millage warranty and torque converter. Count on for your 20052009 mustang manual transmission needs. The namesake of the pony car automobile segment, the mustang was developed as a highly styled line of sporty coupes and convertibles. We suspect the new cars deep, highfuelmileage fourth and fifth. I couldnt pass up my auto up because it was in mint condition with only 23k miles on it. Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an.
Whiteline grip series stage 1 handling kit 0514 all. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. The mustang transmission in 20052009 mustangs is a good unit, but many have disliked it for poor shifting and relative inefficiency versus the same mustang transmission that has been upgraded with better performing parts. S according to professcars estimation this ford is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5. Used car pricing for the 2005 ford mustang gt premium coupe 2d. The worst complaints are gas tank difficult to fill, fuel pump failed, and throttle stuck open. The 2005 ford mustang has 6 nhtsa complaints for the fuel system, gasoline. Gas tank filling problems on a 2005 mustang are very common.