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I was just about to post as the "thoughts" thread was closed -
On the '08, having a cold air intake system with a custom engine calibration that can detect octane and adjust torque is AWESOME! I am not aware of something in the aftermarket at this time that can do that. One can reflash and retune, but this system will do it automatically! Stealthy - I pull up when I am done with my tank of 87 octane, fill up with 93, then get another 10 ft-lbs of torque at the peak!
A streetable suspension with enough balance to bring an additional edge to the handling - great!
A strong sound that is unique - fun!
I had this reaction as well. I was not sure what to expect, especially when some of the performance enhancements were posted a few weeks earlier. When I saw and heard it in person, I immediately thought "Bullitt".chilli bullitt said:Okay, even though I was lucky enough to go to AAI to see the car before its release I was still very skeptical on what I would think when I saw it in person. Seeing the fince cars under the covers got me a little excited and then I heard "the sound" and saw it pulling through the gate to the lot we were on and was speechless. The whole thing that was cool about the car in the movie was how plain it was, even, some say, a "yucky" green color. I thought the car hit the whole idea of a Bullitt Mustang right on.
When I look at some of the "understated performance" enhancements, I start thinking about some of the same spirit of the 2001s.chilli bullitt said:And as for the suspension and engine tune and exhaust mods on the '08's, these are not parts off Ford Racing shelves. These are all new and specific for the Bullitt. They will be available through FRPP later.
On the '08, having a cold air intake system with a custom engine calibration that can detect octane and adjust torque is AWESOME! I am not aware of something in the aftermarket at this time that can do that. One can reflash and retune, but this system will do it automatically! Stealthy - I pull up when I am done with my tank of 87 octane, fill up with 93, then get another 10 ft-lbs of torque at the peak!
A streetable suspension with enough balance to bring an additional edge to the handling - great!
A strong sound that is unique - fun!
The price was a great surprise. I was assuming it would be priced around $34,000. This is comparable to a level of what one might do to GT Premium, except its built in and warrantied immediately.chilli bullitt said:If you got the Ford GT or such motor in this car then would you be willing to pay $50k or more for it? Or does $31k for a well balanced and performaning Mustang that you can do what ever you want to it later sound better?
I am waiting, and I hope to continue my afflitation here. I just need to get the car now!chilli bullitt said:Wait until you see the car and get the chance to drive it then make your judgement. And as Mike said, ALL Bullitt owners, 01 and 08, will be welcome here at IMBOC, THE home for ALL Bullittheads.![]()