06-30-2015, 12:57 AM | #1 |
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SS or SS 1le for street/strip
I have done some research but I am only pulling up 1le vs mustangs. I would like to know the difference between the 2 ¼ mile time wise. Is it worth it to get the 1le as far as drag strip performance? It seems to be more of a road race style set up. Any input would be great I'm sure there is already a thread about this but I couldn't find it.
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06-30-2015, 12:58 AM | #2 |
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The 1LE also has a steeper rear end.
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06-30-2015, 01:02 AM | #3 |
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3.91 rear end in the 1LE.
3.45 rear end in the SS. |
06-30-2015, 01:17 AM | #4 |
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Yea I saw that that is defiantly a plus! The interior stuff is no big deal to me I like the regular SS.. I did see it has a "special" tremec Trans but don't the SS come with a t56 also?
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06-30-2015, 01:50 AM | #5 |
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they both come with a T6060 not a t56. the 1le has different gears in the transmission.
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06-30-2015, 02:12 AM | #6 |
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I think, like you said, it's more of a road course car. Get a regular SS and put 3.91 gears in it. However I believe the 1LE has stronger axles but if you are going to upgrade that may not mean much.
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06-30-2015, 05:45 AM | #7 |
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1LE is deff worth the extra $3500 if buying new. Hell the wheels and tires alone are selling for $3k on here. Also get the recaros for $2k and if you don't want them you can trade with somebody for more than what you paid as they retail for $2k+ per seat
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06-30-2015, 06:26 AM | #8 |
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power wise, are they the same?
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06-30-2015, 06:41 AM | #9 |
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Oh I saw someplace in my googling it had a t 56...
Power is the same so it's mostly just suspension parts which I don't think would hurt at the strip by any means. I believer all of them are independent rearends anyway. |
06-30-2015, 06:47 AM | #10 |
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Yes. Unless you are talking about an auto SS vs. a 1LE. The L99 in the auto makes around 20-30 less horsepower but are faster stock for stock in the 1/4. You cannot shift as fast as an auto. They are not the slushboxes of old.
1LE is set up more for road and autocross. If you are talking 1/4 then get a SS and put the 3.91 rear gears in it. If you are talking about tracking the car on a road or auto cross, then get the 1LE. |
06-30-2015, 08:07 AM | #11 |
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The suspension upgrade is for better handling. It isn't set up for weight transfer like you would need in a drag setup. If you're primarily into drag racing, the 1LE upgrades are not for you.
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06-30-2015, 09:22 AM | #13 |
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ok should i get the ss with the recaros are they any lighter than the standard seats? i have always owned mustangs my whole life but i have had it out with ford for the last time! what does it take to get these cars into the low 12's also i take it a stock ss will be 13ish. also any info on a good out of the box programmer and custom tunes from..??
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06-30-2015, 09:24 AM | #14 |
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