Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. But theres nothing stopping you from shifting at 3 grand or 4 grand or 5 grand etc. I have a manual trans premium with performance package and it has the levers under the radio. May 04, 2015 2015 ford mustang gt longterm road test. Theres the deep throated rumble of the gt with its legendary 5.
The mustang gt coupe with a 6 spd manual has plenty of get up and. Earlier this week, ford invited us to charlotte, nc, to ride in an allnew 2015 mustang fitted with its turbocharged 2. Seems like any higher and its fighting some rev limiter and anything higher than 7k it just doesnt shift. In the default settings if you have toggle switches under d you can drop down to a lower gear or up if there is enough rpms to support that decision, and after 10 30 seconds without shift. We also, as luck would have it, got a sixspeed manual mustang at the. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts.
These are mods that will make a difference no matter if you mustang is a daily driver or dedicated track car. Hello friends, i have had my mustang for several months now and i love it. The driver has complete control over shift points and can modulate wheelspin to achieve the best launch. Why does my 2016 mustang gt manual joltthud when i shift. For example, with a manual gearbox, you have to pay close attention to your rpm to know when to shift. Nitrous express kit rpm window switch, bottle heater, remote bottle opener 150 shot. May 11, 2011 im wondering if anyone can explain to me how to change the shift points with my sct tuner. Nov, 2014 the 2015 mustang is the logical evolution of a classic, with notable improvements in power, handling and interior features, while retaining every ounce of its visceral appeal. The 2015 mustang s clutch has much lower pedal effort, and it shifts nicer than the 20112014 cars. Remedy,and additive would not hurt at this point i think i would try a bottle of lucas in it,it.
Op, i drive in worse traffic than you do, and i roll an mt82. Used 2015 ford mustang gt rwd coupe for sale apopka fl. The turbocharged responsiveness of the allnew ecoboost. Seems like any higher and its fighting some rev limiter and anything higher than 7k it just doesnt shift at wot. Im in 4th lockup by the time i just get through and intersection. The 2015 mustang is the logical evolution of a classic, with notable improvements in power, handling and interior features, while retaining every ounce of its visceral appeal. Converts the oss speed to engine rpm for a reliable shift point vs rpm. This is the best bang for your buck combo pack when it comes to the 2015 current mustang.
And with the proper shift points and transmission tuning, these cars are blowing stick cars out of the water. Fords most recent v6 mustang makes a good 305 horsepower from its 3. The sixth generation ford mustang s550 is the current iteration of the mustang pony car manufactured by ford. New this year though, there is another budgetconscious mustang.
If you picked up a 2015 20 mustang with an automatic transmission, chances are, you are going to want to add a few mods to get it performing at its best. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale on. The mustang rewards drivers with its agile handling and range of powerful engine choices. Late model restoration has just what you need to get that sixspeed 6r80, or 10 speed 10r80, auto transmission shifting gears better than ever. Late model restoration has just what you need to get that six. Is the mt82 mustang transmission the same in the 2015 s550. In the first part of this video, we take a look at how the sixspeed automatic transmissions shift points are affected by different amounts of throttle. The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. Certified 2015 ford mustang ecoboost premium rwd coupe for. Loaded inside with a black cloth interior touch screen radio cd player bluetooth power windows keyless entry and a few other options.
Every member of the 2015 mustang family makes a powerful impression. Whether youve just bought a v6 mustang or have owned one for a couple years, this cjs guide can help you get the maximum potential out of your mustang. The new proportions have really progressed the car. Thank you for your interest in the 2015 ford mustang. Speedometer calibration and transmission shift points.
Does shifter position ds make a difference when in sport. A stock 20152017 gt with the mt82 manual transmission will run. In departure from prior mustang models, the sixth generation mustang includes fully independent rear suspension on all models, as well as an optional 2. But for me, i have a or h pipe, tune, borla ataks, steeda cai. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Theres nothing like the connection you feel to the car with a manual. A sct x4 power flash computer programmer will fix that problem. I had my fiesta st for 2 years and had the optimal shift points down to a science. Automatic cars tend to be heavier than their manual brethren, and thus suffer. Complete guide to powerful mustang v6 mods cj pony parts. More powerful mustang gt variants are powered by a 5. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle.
The advent of the project is when we started moving the hard points in the car. It makes a thud noise when i put the stick into low gears 1,2,3 sometimes. Choose top quality brands afe, diablosport, hypertech, jet chips, superchips. The new mode selector will change a plethora of functions within the mustang, including steering feedback, throttle mapping, shift points in automatic. Its too bad the v6 cant be had with the same level of options that the eb and gt mustangs get. For best gas mileage youre supposed to shift it as short as you can without lugging the engine. The car is notorious for having a bad transmission, but i like it. May 19, 2014 the steering modes of the 2015 ford mustang gt and ecoboost models will give the driver their choice of comfort, normal and sport. Which transmission makes the 2018 mustang more fun. Your perfect shift point depends on a lot, namely your gearing and powerband. In this video i give a couple of tips that i have learned while driving my 2015 mustang gt with a manual transmission.
Theres a road i constantly drive on where the average speed is 5055mph, and that speed seems to be a shifting point. The v6 and 4cylinder engines both make over 300 hp while the v8 engine makes well over 400 hp. I understand the reasons why ford needs to amortize the eb development costs and getting people into an eb mustang positively effects their c. Squeeze more power out of your v6 with mods to your exhaust system, air intake, throttle body, suspension upgrades and wheels and tires. The owners manual acknowledges the gearshift sport mode but. Made up a simple excel file for those tuning these new cars. Thanks to the quality construction and included hardware, it fits perfectly and holds up great under repeated use. It seems like it would be less an issue of launching with an auto anyway. The worst complaints are body paint, accessories interior, and brakes problems.
Heres some helpful info for new 10r80 a10 owners that i had posted a year or so ago when i got my 2018. By addressing the shifter, the clutch, and the movement or flex of the shifter linkage, you can refine the feel and the shift of the mt82 mustang transmission. A v8 mustang made that much back in the cars triumphant. I was fighting an issue with the car sometimes shifting at 6800 and other times reaching the 7100 rpm shift point i had set, turns out i needed to up the shift map in the base point regular drivealso good for tweaking the downshift schedule get rid of the. But it still shifts really early on light throttle. Feb 06, 2017 2015 ford mustang v6 manual rva car guru.
Without a doubt, the 2015 ford mustang is the best yet in the models 50year history. Impassively assessed, the 2015 ford mustang represents an unbeatable deal in some respects, but is a waste of money in others. Whether you go for a shortthrow manual or a selectshift automatic,1 its time to put your dream mustang in gear. See indepth 2015 ford mustang v6 fastback specs on various areas including. At first glance, the redesign of the 2015 mustang is not revolutionary. So far i have not been able to get it to shift smoothly higher than stock. As always, there is entrylevel, 2015 mustang v6 equipped with a 3. The 2015 mustang is available as a fastback or a convertible with one of three engines. Ultimately, because buying a mustang is an emotional rather than a rational decision, whether or not this pony car offers value is up to you and your own values. Comfort likely requires the least amount of driver input while. I dont shift my car to hard or quickly and from the other guys on youtube quick shifting is not its thing. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale.
Your 2015 v6 mustang will come with a computer that is tuned to perform at a high level, but definitely not at its peak level. The v6 mustang was always a mustang lite, no matter how good it got. Ford mustang questions what is causing occasional slipping and. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The 2015 mustang is a fine option if youre in the market for a used sports car. This white madness automatic shifter conversion kit with grabber blue shift knob is made to fit on all 2015 to 2020 ford mustang v6. How to upgrade and improve the mt82 manual mustang transmission. So after doing some reading, perfect shift points is what im looking for now. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Im able to shift real quick at cruising speed or aggressive driving without any. It rides smoothly on rough pavement, and its cabin has an upscale look and feel. On top of that, when you start adding v6 mustang mods, your computer wont know that you added them and it could hurt the performance of those addons.
Here, you will begin your journey in first gear and start shifting to second gear when your speed reaches 15 mph. This reduces your throw 25%, while giving you the most rigid bracket on the market for that flawless shift. You can use the programmer to delete speed limiters. If you really enjoy driving a sports coupe, forget an auto. Lund racing is surprisingly slower on d and s mode and manual shifting with the best time of 6. After initial vehicle start up, when the vehicle is in d and without driver intervention of touching the paddles, the trans is going to auto shift based on what it has adapated from learning the drivers driving habits and fords mapping.
I just learned how to drive manual in my 2016 mustang gt. May 03, 2017 but in all fairness i did test drive a brand new 20 mustang gt track pack and that thing grinded 3rd every time. Sct gt automatic advice mustang forums at stangnet. We drove the 2018 mustang gt in auto and manual configurations.
Included in this brochure youll find information about. The driver has complete control over shift points and can modulate. After i switched the trans would shift real hard downshifting into 2nd. Manual transmissions and how to drive stick shift auto trends. I have the v6 050a which has manual seats so i only have one wire harness to disconnect. When selected it will cause more sporty shifting higher shift points and downshifting. The v6 is offered simply to hit a price point, and two people from ford told me they expect the turbo and the 5. And that points to the real substance of the new mustang and its variants. I have been shifting at 3k since ive gotten the car. Used 2015 ford mustang v6 rwd convertible for sale. May 15, 2014 yes, there is a revmatching feature but not for the manual box one of the primary talking points for the 2015 mustang has been its new revmatch downshift feature. I have been running a mid grade strategy tune and it seemed to be doing ok but after gas went up i changed to a regular strategy tune.
This clip will teach you how to use the manual push button shifting feature. Buy a 2015 ford mustang computer chip programmer at discount prices. Im just wondering if there is a recommended rpm for shifting in a mustang or if 3k works for every vehicle. This can come into play when youre at a road course event or carving some corners on a random back road. It is less noticeable in normal mode, but of course, less fun, too. Warning driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. Picking up a mustang with a manual transmission allows you to feel many aspects of the car that an automatic transmission just doesnt. Been driving sticks all my life and i wanted to ask a specific question to those who have manual transmissions regarding powerband by gear, shift points, and clutch engagement. And ive programmed the shifts as late as possible using my superchips 1745 programmer. Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. Changing auto shift points mustang forums at stangnet. The allnew mustang roars onto the scene with three engines. Speedometer calibration and transmission shift points changing the gears will make your speedometer read incorrectly. Jun 20, 2015 in the first part of this video, we take a look at how the sixspeed automatic transmissions shift points are affected by different amounts of throttle in the 2.
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