2018 Mustang GT Review, Dyno, Track Times, & Mods

In this video, Landan talks about his experiences with LMR's 2018 Mustang GT. This will include picking up the car, dyno, 1/4 times, weight, and the modifications thus far. He also explains key differences between the 2015-2017 and 2018 Mustangs such as interior and exterior changes, transmission changes, and of course the all-new third-generation Coyote engine!
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[@CornfedKillerDude1]

Some people say the '18 is ugly, but I didn't like the hood lines on the '15 thru '17, but as soon as Ford changed that with lowering the slope of the hood I fell in love with the car...add to that all the new performance and it makes it a great upgrade over 2nd gen Coyote cars for sure! Mine is a base A10 w/ 3.55's...PP cars are 4k more and only .2 quicker, I'm happy with mine, especially since its also E85 tunes/JLT cai/Steeda x piped. Its fun to stomp on 3 pedal mafia cars with ease.

[@331Grabber]

Is yours a 301A or 300A? You can still get drag mode with the 301A I believe

[@Jon_Rivera180]

I'm a fox body guy and even I'll admit I liked the automatic. That being said, I'll still never buy one lol. Call it nostalgia, call it what you want, I don't care; I'll bang gears 'til I die.

[@reyperez3424]

Who cares what you drive, it's my money and I'll buy whatever I want! Then I wake up and realize that I'm wrong again.

[@dimariobell8499]

same

[@winstonmcclean8703]

anyone catch the repeat of words at about 9:35

[@lethal8108]

Randy Mcclean yup

[@rustyberg6467]

BEST review I.ve seen......Awesome review am love the mads

[@331Grabber]

So is the drag mode equipped Mustang GT 10R80 faster than the 300A 10R80? Or were your times in the low 12s because of track conditions?

[@porscheguy09]

One of the best things about having the dual injection setup is that it shouldn’t get the carbon buildup on the valves and in the heads like a direct injection engine gets. Direct injection engines suffer from carbon buildup and require expensive and time consuming cleaning to remove the power robbing buildup. By leaving the port injection and running both injection systems the port injection will still clean the intake ports and valves during normal operation unlike a direct injection engine. Not to mention that you get a bump in power and efficiency.

[@traceymelbourn7032]

NOTHING you just said is true. Not ONE line. I have a 335 all wheel drive. I have to get valve blasting once every 50,000 miles - it costs $500. Please stop spreading MISinformation. Smh

[@porscheguy09]

Tracey Melbourn you either didn’t read my comment, misunderstood it or don’t understand English because everything I said is correct. A car with Direct Injection gets carbon buildup on the valves and inside the head after time and has to be cleaned just like your 335 suffers from. The new 2018 Mustang has both Direct Injection and the older Port Injection which injects the fuel into the intake manifold or the head and then enters the cylinder through the intake valve. Because it still uses Port Injection the valves shouldn’t get the carbon buildup that cars running strictly Direct Injection suffer from. By running both Direct and Port Injection the 2018 Mustang can better control the flow of fuel into the engine and will be more efficient.

[@porscheguy09]

Tracey Melbourn here’s a link backing up everything I said in both my comments. The section titled “The Issue With Direct Injection” really explains what I said and that it’s not MISinformation as you put it. blog.americanmuscle.com/2017/01/09/new-engine-updates-for-the-2018-mustang-gt/

[@porscheguy09]

CareerFireman it’s amazing how rude and disrespectful people are these days. More than likely he’s 20,21 and still lives at home. People like him can’t admit when they’re wrong or discuss something without bashing other’s opinions. I just dealt with some kid last week that was the same way. Told me my comment was wrong and I was a dumbass that didn’t know anything. After I provided the proof to back up my claim he still said I was wrong and didn’t know anything and called me a million names. From the things he said you could tell he didn’t know the difference between a piston and a steering wheel it was so bad but he insisted I knew nothing. Guys like this are a thorn in my side. I’m almost 42 and catch myself sounding like my grandpa talking about kids not having any respect anymore. 🤔

[@traceymelbourn7032]

CareerFireman BAHAHAHA dude on here talking like a HILLBILLY and he’s calling ME dumb. Lmao!’

[@crod8199]

On 2018 with PP1 would you still recommend to upgrading the front with the rear sway bars even though it already comes with upgraded rear one?

[@captainhowdy9557]

My main factory upgrade would be that it has recro seats and brembo breaks stock . What ever package that is . And 117 in the quarter-mile is like an 11 second car .

[@331Grabber]

Yeah. That car not having the 301A package means no drag mode. Drag mode is worth a 10th or two and a MPH or two due to it's more aggressive transmission changes This did confirm that the 10-Speed 301A package was faster than the 300A.

[@captainhowdy9557]

I hear about the coyote having a knock sound in the engine ?

[@jg11596]

I'm in the market for a used sports car and a Mustang GT PP1 is on my consideration list. I've never owned a Ford and have read that the 5.0 V8 has issues with piston slap and cylinder scoring. Is this true? If yes, is it a common problem? I'm also considering a 2010 Porsche 911 (I understand these are totally different cars) and want something that will be reliable. What are your thoughts on the reliability of the 5.0 engine and the Mustang GT overall? Thanks

[@latemodelrestoration]

We have seen reports of piston slap and cylinder scoring happening, but we wouldn't say it's common. The Coyote 5.0 is a very reliable engine as well as the Mustang body in general. Every Mustang we have owned has been fantastic and we love them, especially when they have been modified with a ton of power! You won't regret it!

[@jg11596]

@@latemodelrestoration Thanks for the reply. I'm a sports car person more interested in accelerating, braking and turning quickly versus quarter mile times. It looks to me like a late model GT with PP1 or 2 will meet these requirements.

[@ChizAfterHours]

I need test drive an auto 2018 sometime...as someone with a built AOD it would be cool to compare, but if I got an S550 I would need a manual...if my trans wasn't built I would have a T5 for sure.

[@lucasbriones4531]

Awesome video!!

[@ifazer8akathedoctor275]

That looks good.

[@mustangtony2933]

Love your screen saver...The Terminator! I miss mine dearly.

[@evilone6785]

Tony Amarillas I had an 03 cobra was the most fun car I’ve ever owned.

[@mustangtony2933]

Me too!

[@richarddirenzo7030]

nice job, very informative.

[@Raptor_428]

Do the toggle switches make it faster than a base and by how much?

[@latemodelrestoration]

No, they are simply there for aesthetics. -Landan

[@tinog8123]

why roadbar, is not hitting 9's

[@nevillegreg1]

What happens when you rev to and hit red line, does the engine/power die and you're like a dead duck in the water (like my 2015 GT), or does the engine just stop reving higher and you're still motoring along?

[@latemodelrestoration]

It will just cut fuel once it hits the limiter.

[@nevillegreg1]

Is there a fix for this? There should be another way to limit the revs without cutting the fuel.

[@stangtrax]

How much power can the automatic transmission handle safely if you want to add a supercharger?

[@TunerGuy_90]

stangtrax A local shop to me, one of the employees has a 2018 GT, with the auto trans. He bought the Procharger P1SC1 Tuner Kit from Lethal Performance. And he's been daily driving it with 665hp (if I remember correctly, and idk the boost and stuff) he said the auto trans just needs a tune, and it's good to go.

[@latemodelrestoration]

We do not know the exact ratings but this trasnmission is very stout.

[@jmv2015]

I know you guys sell mustang parts for a living but TBH, modding the hell out of a GT nowadays is a thing of a past IMO, I had a brand new 07 GT and everything could be swapped to be improved over OEM but this new 18's come out of the plant so very well built, options and packages and so on to keep your warranty as well, heck I'd just throw in a set of drag radials on the stock rims and it'd be a high 11 sec car lol.

[@chief8178]

You should review the pp2

[@MormonMustang_]

Do you have quarter times with 93 and e85 tunes on this car?

[@latemodelrestoration]

The only quarter mile times we have for this car are in stock trim with 93 octane. -Landan

[@guyletourneau6167]

Damn thats heavy. The big block tanks from the late sixties didnt weight that much

[@RotorDemon]

I just bought a 2018 GT 6 Speed with the 401A and without the performance package. So I have the 235/50ZR18 tires. :( Since you have changed the wheels and tires I would love to take those stock wheels and tires off your hands if they need a good home!!!! ;)

[@DavidVlogz]

Drove a 2018 this Tuesday and love the manual I have an auto 16s550 and do t like the auto lol. I almost impulse bought it.

[@matthewhartup941]

mmagnetic2016 mustang Buy it. Yolo.

[@DavidVlogz]

Matt Hartup I might wait going to find and see if I can get an allocation for the new Shelby will be hitting up a few dealerships

[@fastcarsanfunlifestyle713]

It's brand new 2018 Mustang I don't see no point in putting a suspension kit on it when you could have got the track package top of the line for the racetrack from the dealer but you guys are different AmericanMuscle dot-com I like but it's a good looking car I like the modifications even though I would like to see it perform at the track just stock for as a video go Roll Racing

[@tevetanders9729]

Looks like fun

[@captainhowdy9557]

I don’t care if they had a 20 speed trans . I would rather have a 6speed manual then a 10 speed auto . That just me ... I like driving my mustang then sitting Their . I get it the trans is awesome 😎. And compared to the previous generation automatics I get it it’s huge . But if it’s a daily driver I need manual . Ford should hook up the manual crowed and give a bullet proof manual

[@skankhunt4252]

I have always talked shit about automatics in a mustang. Never thought I'd say I want an 18 with that fucking 10 speed. I've already got a whippled/tuned 505whp GT/CS with a 5 speed but damn, the 10 speed auto matted to a 7500rpm 5.0 makes me wanna slap my momma.

[@lb0193]

Save the manuals

[@sacatolasmoreira5593]

they don't need saving lol

[@Drew7321]

I have to drive about 300 miles to get a manual. The dealerships closer to me only have 2 mustangs each and they're automatic or ecoboost. Guess who's driving 300 miles? Save the manual!

[@TheEnterprise2300]

😊😊Cool Cars…

[@josueibarra2740]

I have a 1968 mustang with a 1990 5.0 motor in it Do you guys have any suggestions on what exhaust system I could put on it

[@coyotetj4624]

josue ibarra Check out the Borla S type or their Stinger mufflers, they sound incredible and their quality is top notch.

[@ianh7582]

Man all you gear heads keep running after that 10 speed auto because it’s the latest and greatest, and pretty soon us hillbillies who like to actually drive our cars won’t have anything left to buy. Nice video, but someone make a KZbin video about the six speed!

[@shawnliu4475]

Don’t buy stick shift transmission .....only last 8000 Miles ......sucks.

[@jcdiosdado0889]

I own a 2017 1le SS, and I'm not going to lie I would like to trade in my car for one. I really like the new front, and specially the update coyote engine and new 10 speed transmission.

[@jcdiosdado0889]

CareerFireman The visibility does suck lol, but I got used to it. My brother owns a 2015 mustang gt and the visibility is way better. And, true what you say both are great cars. Maybe in a year or two I'll grab a used 18 gt.

[@evilone6785]

No keep the ss it’s a gorgeous car. Save and get the mustang and have both. That’s a way better idea🤣

[@Cbagz795]

You move about like my daughter does when she needs to go to the toilet. Stop it!

[@DragNetJoe]

I can't take the constant fidgeting.

[@biged420]

U can say all the stuff u want about how much better it is but in my opinion it’s ugly as fuck, and I am a all out Ford Guy, and this car just don’t do it for me, I love the 2017 Stang better

[@tempestxmen7824]

Looks like a Mazda Miata, it’s loosing the American muscle look?