I remember it well from Camaro6. I believe we interacted regarding cutting the bottom out of the OEM air filter housing.
Yes sir, I remember. I saw how Calloway cut out the bottom of the airbox in its Camaro builds. Thought I’d give it a try. I do find it interesting that the stock airbox on the CT5-V BW has an extra opening on the fender side of the box in addition to the snorkel opening.
And they say the Blackwing has a long name. Should just call this the PPTSe-hST
PTSEHST is the abbreviation in P-car world. My wife has a CTSEH lol. It's wild.
as a gt500 owner i consider trading for a 5BW all the time but wonder if i would regret it. you seem to track quite often though... a jack of all trades car sounds nice
how is that going? I currently have a 21 CFTP, Every winter I strongly consider trading it and ordering a 5BW. Car rides OK on the street but is a monster otherwise. Looks amazing too. But i do want the comfort of a caddy , seats especially and being able to cruise. Not sure which i would be happier with ( first world problems i know )
I sold my GT350 to make way for a 5BW. The GT350 is not nearly as much power as the GT500 but it offers a similar experience compared to a 5BW. I have not taken delivery of it yet so I cannot say if there will be any regrets. I certainly understand giving up a car with a very visceral experience is tough. No doubt the GT350/GT500 is a modern classic.
I did the same
man that is such a beautiful car. I wish they would bring back the hood scoop. Its subtle but makes such a big difference in appearance.
GT350 is the only modern Mustang I lust for. I think its the pinnacle of Mustangs...even over the (fantastic GT500) if only due to MT....but what a great engine in the GT350. Still I see that its not a practical all around driving car as the 5BW will be. While not GT350 thrills in many respects I think the 5BW will push enough buttons....and do everything well....you won't regret. Now the frequent trips to th gas station might get you down...but there is always a price. I'm still not sold on EVs...regardless of speed performance as IMO they can't give the visceral pleasures like a GT350 or these BW cars. MT is a big part of that but not all...
I passed over many other cars due to lack of MT. I love that GM is offering it in a Cadillac when even the Corvette does not. Crazy!
I genuinely think Cadillac took a step back with the blackwing on styling. The single deciding factor on me turning in my 2017 was I wanted a manual. That was it. Full stop.
GT350R and 5BW 6sp owner here. Interestingly, I find my 350R Recaros more comfortable for longer trips than my 5BW with the sky cool gray seats. I took the 350R for a 3k mile roadtrip out west a few years ago and did several days of over 700 miles with zero issues. The BW seats just aren't as comfortable for me and I squirm a little after maybe 90 minutes. Also, the 350R gets better mpgs cruising at high speeds than the 5BW does and they have similarly sized tanks.
