Whats a better platform s550 or s197 for boost.

[MyLilPony]

What would be a better platform to build a 8-900 rwhp tt ? S197(13-14) or s550. Also what would be needed to upgrade in the engine to handle that power ?

Funny to ask this question on an S550 forum. Head over to the S197 spots and see what the answer is... Of course we will all say s550

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[BrazukaV8]

If you have driven both. S550 is ahead in my opinion.

 

[Dntalman]

So your goal is to have a dyno sheet that says 8-900 hp? Just draw one yourself. Then the only thing you need to buy to handle it is some construction paper and a box of crayolas.

There are some people that never race their car. They show it, take it to cruise-ins and ride them around. They like knowing that the power is a pedal away! If that is what they like, that is great!! Enjoy the hobbie that is MUSTANG!

 

[5.oh]

My father has the S197 and I have the S550. I like both. It came down to styling for me. Both have their pro's and con's but both are great cars.

 

[Derek@Lethal]

Depends on what the purpose of the car will be. If it's going to be a 900+ hp drag car, then I believe the S197 is the better platform being lighter and having the solid rear. If it's a cruiser/dyno queen/show car then I would give the edge to the S550 (and really it's personal preference).

Both platforms have the same transmissions so there is no edge to one or the other here.

The S197 has a better suspension set up and axle assembly for straight line. The stock 31 spline axles will handle some abuse, and if you do decide to change the axles, they are MUCH less expensive than IRS axles (less than a 1/3rd the cost).

The S550 does have a better short block from the factory and also gets better heads from the factory as well. If you want to go racing with any serious power, you will have to upgrade the axles, which are expensive, as well as the carrier housing (good luck finding an iron one now).

But really, don't worry about what WE think you should go with. Go with what YOU wants to go with. We're not the ones footing the bills or driving the car.

 

[keltymd]

Depends on what the purpose of the car will be. If it's going to be a 900+ hp drag car, then I believe the S197 is the better platform being lighter and having the solid rear. If it's a cruiser/dyno queen/show car then I would give the edge to the S550 (and really it's personal preference).

Both platforms have the same transmissions so there is no edge to one or the other here.

The S197 has a better suspension set up and axle assembly for straight line. The stock 31 spline axles will handle some abuse, and if you do decide to change the axles, they are MUCH less expensive than IRS axles (less than a 1/3rd the cost).

The S550 does have a better short block from the factory and also gets better heads from the factory as well. If you want to go racing with any serious power, you will have to upgrade the axles, which are expensive, as well as the carrier housing (good luck finding an iron one now).

But really, don't worry about what WE think you should go with. Go with what YOU wants to go with. We're not the ones footing the bills or driving the car.

here you go
http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-irs-355-loaded-torsen-diff-1516.html

 

[Derek@Lethal]

here you go
http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-irs-355-loaded-torsen-diff-1516.html

1) there's no issue finding those loaded housings, we have them in stock as well, but finding a housing alone so you can swap everything over is the challenge.

2) you do not want a torsen if you are making a lot of power or plan on launching hard at the track.

 

[keltymd]

1) there's no issue finding those loaded housings, we have them in stock as well, but finding a housing alone so you can swap everything over is the challenge.

2) you do not want a torsen if you are making a lot of power or plan on launching hard at the track.

ok
http://www.oemfordpart.com/oe-ford/fr3z4310b

 

[Derek@Lethal]

ok
http://www.oemfordpart.com/oe-ford/fr3z4310b

Go ahead and order one from your local Ford dealer and let me know what it's constructed of ;) I've been dealing with this for a month now.

 

[beefcake]

here you go
http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-irs-355-loaded-torsen-diff-1516.html

i would recommend the wavetrac that we sell over the frpp diff.

much quieter and have had quite a few that have broken the perf pack diff swap over

http://teambeefcakeracing.com/56-309-165wk.html

and with forum pricing, a better buy too

 

[15GTBEN]

S550 all day.. Stronger engine, stronger rear end, and a solid trans option with the 6R80E.

The stock S550 engine on E85 will support 800whp with nothing more than a set of oil pump gears and a billet timing gear. You can do this on blower, or with a pair of turbos.

The 6R80 in the S550 is different than the one in the S197??

 

[MyLilPony]

The 6R80 in the S550 is different than the one in the S197??

No

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