I want something with a V8 and a manual

"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
04/11/2019 at 18:14 • Filed to: I managed to not make any crowd jokes

Yesterday my coworker bought a 2009 Mustang GT, with a 5 speed. Black, with the same hood scoop and little spoiler as that one, but different wheels. She got me to take it for a drive today, and while I don’t want a M ustang now, I definitely want something with a V8, preferably with a manual. I mean I already knew I wanted a V8, but I’ve never driven a V8 car with a 5 speed before, and it’s a lot of fun.

Very easy to get into license suspension speeds, like it takes more concentration to keep it near the speed limit, and effortlessly goes too fast. The clutch is heavy, but doesn’t have much feel. The gas pedal is weirdly light, and the transmission is light but direct. The steering feel is pretty decent actually, and it somehow feels grippy and planted, but also wallowy and comfy. It definitely feels like a big heavy car, but it really can move once you put your foot into it a bit. And it doesn’t feel fast, like I was doing 90km/h and it felt like 50km/h does in my Subaru. And this is “only” the 300hp 4.6 Modular. I can’t imagine what a face lifted one with the Coyote would be like, or a current GT.

Keep in mind, I’m used to slow cars, I haven’t driven anything with anywhere near this power since my friend sold his E34 540i, and that had an auto and a taller rear end.

DISCUSSION (41)

CB > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:19

Welcome to the club.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:23

Same yo. But gas is 165 a litre where you and I live!

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:23

It’s hard to break the addiction to V8s. I stopped trying a few years ago.

gmctavish needs more space > CB
04/11/2019 at 18:24

Haha yeah I know it’s not an unusual want, or that much power by now, but 300hp and a 5 speed would make be a very happy camper

AestheticsInMotion > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:25

Kinja'd!!!

Leave mustangs in the dust, but be sure to g et a good life insurance policy.

Discerning > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:25

I like most Mustangs, but I really can’t support the s197 3v. What's your budget

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:26

V8? Manual? Slow?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/lp/search-Ford-F-150-manual-sc2_d337#listing=234496170

sony1492 > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:26

6.4 Scatpack perhaps?

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facw > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:26

Here you go:

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BeaterGT > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:27

Now that’s a good coworker .

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:30

You want a V8 with a manual? Here you go:

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https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1955/studebaker/pickup/101012082

Cé hé sin > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:31

So you want a manual V8 that’s not too quick? I saw just the thing for you a couple of years ago.

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BeaterGT > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
04/11/2019 at 18:31

You fought the good fight... a nd now you’re supercharged.

lone_liberal > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:32

I had a 2005 GT, which was the first year of the S197, that I bought new . I loved that car but it took a while to get used to after driving a FWD car with 170hp and no torque for many years. I ordered mine with the cloth seats which was unusual for a GT with the gauge package and aluminum interior trim but it was much better than the cheap leather Ford used then.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:32

You might not rule out the S550 mustang. The only thing those have in common with the earlier cars is the model name. That platform handles completely differently. It feels like driving a modern car, to go with having a modern rear suspension.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:32

One other thing:

“And it doesn’t feel fast, like I was doing 90km/h and it felt like 50km/h does in my Subaru.”

In my opinion, this is a BAD thing from a ‘getting speeding tickets’ perspective.

Is it really better to go fast without feeling like you’re going fast?

vondon302 > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:34

You get used to it. First year I had it I was like Holee shit! Now not so much.

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I'm kinda going thru that with the Ram it feels so tall and fast and has less body roll than my old p71 daily.

Chariotoflove > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:35

Mine’s not a manual, but I am enjoying my first ever V8.

daender > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 18:47

I’ve driven my pop’s manual ‘08 GT before, the electronic throttle body setup does not communicate well to your right foot, I never got comfortable with it. I’m too used to my cable-operated Miata throttle body .

Maybe it’s time to join the Oppo Corvette C lub (TM) and get a manual non-Z06 C5?

diplodicus forgot his password > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 19:15

E39 540i then you can have 1 more gear.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 19:16

You should get more power and less valves.

SmugAardvark > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 19:22

Obvious bias at play here, but buy a C5 Corvette. Checks all the boxes: power, handling, easy to work on, relatively affordable, fun.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 19:35

Buy a C5Z. Its quite fast, gets 25mpg on the interstate and fairly reliable. And they are a lot of them around the place for sale.

Also, if you were impressed by the modular you will be blown away by the LS. Whereas the 4.6 makes stable power from mid range, the LS just keeps building and building. Thats the terrifying part :)

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
04/11/2019 at 19:36

This! I’m feeling the addiction now....

+ I just got a ride around in a E90M3. That thing is just craaaazy! I’ll do write-up laters.

gmctavish needs more space > daender
04/11/2019 at 19:39

Ohh so that’s it. Yeah I’m much more used to cable throttles.

If I had the budget, I’d strongly consider it. If I had more budget, a C4 ZR1 would be cool...

gmctavish needs more space > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
04/11/2019 at 19:40

I also quite like the look of the 2016/17s, or whatever years it was before this latest facelift.

gmctavish needs more space > Discerning
04/11/2019 at 19:42

Low, unless I sell my daily and/or get a raise. So current budget would be like $2500-$3500, but there isn’t much good at all with a V8 and a manual in that range.

gmctavish needs more space > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
04/11/2019 at 19:42

Yes but my commute is only like 15mins....

gmctavish needs more space > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
04/11/2019 at 19:43

I want to agree with more power, but I really don’t need more than 300hp. I mean I had a 218hp E28 and that felt plenty fast.

gmctavish needs more space > diplodicus forgot his password
04/11/2019 at 19:43

That or an E34 is very high on my list

gmctavish needs more space > BeaterGT
04/11/2019 at 19:44

Yup, and she’s said I can take it for a rip whenever I want. I’ll probably have to drive it more

Future Heap Owner > AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2019 at 20:13

Oh my god. I didn’t know you could fit a V8 in there

Future Heap Owner > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 20:14

I have a V8 with a five speed.

It made 212 hp (when new), has a redline at 4.5k RPM, and does not feel very fast at all.

AestheticsInMotion > Future Heap Owner
04/11/2019 at 20:47

Want a power to weight ratio that makes a Corvette ZL1 look like a sloth?

LS swaps are well-documented and pretty simple on this platform. You can fab things yourself, or buy complete kits from V8 Roadsters, Flyin’ Miata, or a few others.

Mine is a bit too beat to go that route (I’m considering making it a winter beater) but someday I’ll get that pristine yellow NA with an engine swap that looks as stock as possible....

Future Heap Owner > AestheticsInMotion
04/11/2019 at 20:48

... and then you’ll notify your next-of-kin

AestheticsInMotion > Future Heap Owner
04/11/2019 at 20:52

It’s certainly not a family car, in more ways than one...

Camaro LFX swap (V6) is another neat swap that's gaining... Err... Traction . 300hp 300ft/lbs of torque with very little weight addition compared to stock.

Jordan > gmctavish needs more space
04/11/2019 at 22:07

The cheapest V8 car you can buy is probably a Crown Victoria. I’ d recommend a ex-detective P71 Police Interceptor.

gmctavish needs more space > Jordan
04/11/2019 at 22:20

Yeah I’ve been looking at cheap crown vics, I don’t particularly want a P71 though. I’m weird and like early aerobodies

Kanaric > gmctavish needs more space
04/12/2019 at 17:07

I had a 2014 Mustang GT w/ track package for a while but the car while fast was too big for me. I went back to compacts or “classic” mid sizes.

I wish a company would make a compact with a V8 like a Nova SS or something again.

Kanaric > gmctavish needs more space
04/12/2019 at 17:10

Can probably get a 90s camaro.

When I was in high school (1999) a kid had a 1990 camaro that was purple. I remember the beauty of that car to this day. It was the 305 w/5 speed. He put a upgraded cam in it and all kinds of mods and it was fast at the time. Probably faster than that Mustang.

He eventually destroyed the trans in senior year and idk what happened to the car after that. It was IMMACULATE so he probably fixed it.

gmctavish needs more space > Kanaric
04/12/2019 at 18:37

I fully agree. If GM or Ford would make a small sedan or coupe with a V8 and a manual, they’d have my money. A modern Nova or Falcon would be awesome.