Only dumb people buy Ford Mavericks.....

[markinvictoria]

Buying my 23 XLT Maverick was one of my best dumb moves in a long time. Love it!!

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[MaverickDragon]

Well my wife isnt easy to live with either .......but here I am 24 years later.....I guess Im a guy that likes challenges lol

The other MAJOR plus is it's cheaper to keep her....
Unfortunately, I can confirm that based on personal experience.

 

[Lone Ridr]

Guilty as guessed.

 

[LSchicago]

I know but the 5.0L is widely considered "easier" to work on, primarily due to its design simplicity, parts availability, and standard engineering choices.

That's Why I have one. Mine is boosted to 1,000hp.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

That's Why I have one. Mine is boosted to 1,000hp.

Sweet ride!
1000HP is serious engineering territory.

 

[Ray_B]

Dumb?! I confess! My wife told me to get the Maverick!

 

[BlueOval1954]

You're garage floor is interesting.

 

[LSchicago]

Sweet ride!
1000HP is serious engineering territory.

Stock engine handles it well. Just lots of boost, lots of Tire and Lots of E85.

 

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[Ecorydr]

Stock engine handles it well. Just lots of boost, lots of Tire and Lots of E85.

As an old shade tree mechanic that done lots of long block rebuilds, Im not a fan of ethanol laced gas. Always try to find non-ethanol gas and pay the extra, especially for my GT500 which has to use 93 octane due to my bigger blower/pulley and tune. And yes, understand the HP advantage of ethanol and still dont like it. My daily driver and tow vehicle typically get gas where I can, but still prefer non-ethanol, or lowest ethanol, when I can get it.

 

[LSchicago]

As an old shade tree mechanic that done lots of long block rebuilds, Im not a fan of ethanol laced gas. Always try to find non-ethanol gas and pay the extra, especially for my GT500 which has to use 93 octane due to my bigger blower/pulley and tune. And yes, understand the HP advantage of ethanol and still dont like it. My daily driver and tow vehicle typically get gas where I can, but still prefer non-ethanol, or lowest ethanol, when I can get it.

93 octane is only good to 10PSI.

 

[Ecorydr]

93 octane is only good to 10PSI.

Well..... not according to my tune writer (VMP Performance), and, what I read. My OEM Eaton 1.9 M122 pushed 6-9 PSI with Ford required 91 pump. My upgraded (OEM 2013 GT500 kit) pushes 16-19 PSI on 93 pump.

"93 octane is not limited to only 10 psi of boost. While lower boost (8-10 psi) is a safe "entry-level" range for pump gas, 93 octane can support significantly higher boost—often 15-20+ psi—depending on the engine’s compression ratio, tuning, intercooling efficiency, and total timing."

Apparently, they adjust all of that.... Had to do some 3000 to 5500 rpm pulls and data log it for the tune adjustments back when he wrote them. He also wrote me a 91 octane tune as well.

 

[LSchicago]

Well..... not according to my tune writer (VMP Performance), and, what I read. My OEM Eaton 1.9 M122 pushed 6-9 PSI with Ford required 91 pump. My upgraded (OEM 2013 GT500 kit) pushes 16-19 PSI on 93 pump.

"93 octane is not limited to only 10 psi of boost. While lower boost (8-10 psi) is a safe "entry-level" range for pump gas, 93 octane can support significantly higher boost—often 15-20+ psi—depending on the engine’s compression ratio, tuning, intercooling efficiency, and total timing."

Apparently, they adjust all of that.... Had to do some 3000 to 5500 rpm pulls and data log it for the tune adjustments back when he wrote them. He also wrote me a 91 octane tune as well.

Your GT500 does not have 12:1 compression either. It's 9:1. Big difference.

 

[Ecorydr]

Your GT500 does not have 12:1 compression either. It's 9:1. Big difference.

Thats why they boost it.... and with Ford and Shelby engineers infinite wisdom, set it at 8.4 compression:

"The 2012 Shelby GT500 (5.4L supercharged V8) has a lower compression ratio compared to its naturally aspirated counterparts (such as the 5.0L Coyote engine) specifically to handle the added stress and heat from the supercharger.

The 2011–2012 GT500 5.4L engine has a static compression ratio of 8.4:1.

"Why the Lower Compression?
Preventing Detonation (Knock): Boosting an engine packs more air and fuel into the cylinder, increasing the pressure and temperature. A lower compression ratio provides a safety margin against detonation, which can destroy an engine.
Boost Handling: Because the supercharger forces air into the engine, the engine does not need high mechanical compression to generate power.
Comparison: While the 2012 GT500 runs an 8.4:1 ratio, the naturally aspirated 2011-2012 5.0L Coyote engine runs a much higher 11:1 compression.

Note on Later Models:
For the 2013–2014 GT500 (5.8L), Ford increased the compression ratio to 9.0:1, but the 2012 and earlier supercharged cars used the lower 8.4:1 ratio for safety and durability."

And there's more....."

"Internal combustion engines designed for superchargers (blowers) typically use a lower static compression ratio compared to naturally aspirated engines.

This is done to prevent engine damage, specifically to avoid "knock" or detonation caused by the massive increase in cylinder pressure from the blower.

Here are the key details:
Ideal Range: For supercharged gasoline engines, a static compression ratio of 7.5:1 to 9.0:1 is recommended, with 8.0:1 often cited as the optimum balance for performance and reliability.
Reasoning: When a blower forces air into the engine, it creates a much higher "effective" compression ratio. Lowering the base (static) compression allows the engine to handle higher boost levels (10+ psi) without breaking pistons or causing failure.
High vs. Low Boost: If the engine is running very low boost (3-5 psi), higher compression can be used, but as boost increases, the static compression ratio must be lowered to keep the "final" compression ratio within safe limits (usually under 12.4:1 for pump gas)."

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

Love that color and like your garage floor! Congratulations!

That floor painted like that makes it easier to park the GT350 and the Maverick in the right spots in the garage!!

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