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Currently own a 2018 GT, supercharged with a Paxton Novi 2200SL paired to a built MT-82. Originally coming from an Ecoboost as my first Mustang, I’ve absolutely loved this car and have had a blast with it. However, I’ve come to the conclusion that ~900 horsepower is a bit overkill for me personally, and I would like a more track-focused Mustang primarily as a weekend cruiser/maybe a track day once or twice a year. I’m looking into the GT350 market, as I’ve always loved them, and would like to get into one of my own by the end of the year.
I was chatting with someone about Mustangs, this particular person owning a ‘22 Mach 1; and they began telling me that the 5.2L is structurally unsound, has harmonic issues inherent to its design, and that over time it will have a variety of odd failures such as exhaust, bracketry, accessories, etc outside of the possible engine failures already well known.
Having done tons of my own research myself on this Forum and others, I’ve heard about cases of the engine failures, but that there are hundreds of others that are just fine. So, are this person’s claims a bit… Harsh and unfair to these cars?
I was chatting with someone about Mustangs, this particular person owning a ‘22 Mach 1; and they began telling me that the 5.2L is structurally unsound, has harmonic issues inherent to its design, and that over time it will have a variety of odd failures such as exhaust, bracketry, accessories, etc outside of the possible engine failures already well known.
Having done tons of my own research myself on this Forum and others, I’ve heard about cases of the engine failures, but that there are hundreds of others that are just fine. So, are this person’s claims a bit… Harsh and unfair to these cars?
