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Topic: 2002 Mustang GT
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DaveK
Gearhead Posts: 236
From: Ashburn, VA
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 07-31-2002 03:42 PM
   
We recently purchased a 2002 GT with an automatic. I attempted to spin the tires on it and all I got was a measly chirp. I would think that the 4.6L V8 would be able to spin the wheels. And no, the traction control was not on.  Anyone have any ideas?
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 3697
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-31-2002 03:44 PM
I don't know  , maybe POWER BRAKE it !!!------------------
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Boss302
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 07-31-2002 08:32 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Ken:
I don't know , maybe POWER BRAKE it !!!
i agree! 
my 5.0 spins them easy, even wit 2.73 gears, but they don't make much noise....or maybe i just can't hear them over the exhaust( 4 cats, no muffs)
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Max
-1989 Mustang GT
225/50R15 tires
BBK Strut Brace
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unklshu
Gearhead Posts: 682
From: San Bernardino, Ca
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 08-01-2002 02:34 PM
I think because you lack ci with the 281 you may need to swap gears in order to put these engines into their power band. I believe they make the most power at a higher part of the rpm band.------------------
joe
2001 SVT Cobra
68 GT Fastback
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 586
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-02-2002 01:26 AM
I test drove a 2000 GT convertible and it would spin the wheels at will, even with the traction control on. The traction controls allows slippage as long as the car is moving straight forward. 2002 makes more power than a 2000 because of the higher compression, so something is up?
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71ragtop
Gearhead Posts: 2459
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-07-2002 12:19 PM
Yep, stand on the brake AND the gas. You should spin without much problem. You've got to get into the powerband and keep it there. Smoke em if ya got em... Mike
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Boss302
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 08-16-2002 11:50 PM
wut gears do newer stangs have?? i know they gotta be way lower than the 2.73's i have. if i can smoke em easily wit t-lok and 2.73's, and u can't, u have a prob------------------
Max
-1989 Mustang GT (MaxTang)
225/50R15 tires
BBK Strut Brace
K&N Filter
4 cats, no muffs
180* stat
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