Engine wise what was new on the 2010

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10/31/09, 12:32 PM

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Engine wise what was new on the 2010

I see it has 15 more hp (Was that finally a stock CAI and tune from FRPP), what else did they do to the 4.6.

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10/31/09, 12:49 PM

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They put the parts from the Bulitt on it.

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10/31/09, 12:55 PM

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It's just a refresh... so you summed it up yourself.
The only other things worth mentioning is the rpm is up (due to the intake). And it has a better knock calibration.

http://www.themustangnews.com/carnew...ations-432.htm

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10/31/09, 01:02 PM

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they designed the oil cap differently

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10/31/09, 06:59 PM

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Modded the suspension as well.

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10/31/09, 08:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010MustangGT

from the Bulitt

Quote:

Originally Posted by crescent_wrench

Modded the suspension as well.

and again, from the Bulitt

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10/31/09, 09:13 PM

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seriously, type your question into google, or the search engine of your choice and pow! Like magic you get answer.

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10/31/09, 09:45 PM

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seriously, type your question into google, or the search engine of your choice and pow! Like magic you get answer.

Or, simply ask your question here and some of us are more than happy to answer it for you.

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11/1/09, 12:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by YSUsteven

from the Bulitt

and again, from the Bulitt

*Bullitt.

And it's not directly the same air intake manifold tho- So to say it's from the Bullitt is not 100% accurate. As the Ford Chief engineer Paul Randle said, the 2010 advancement in the engine was "inspired by the Bullitt"
- not a full on copy. For...

THIS...