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You won't find black plates on any of my vehicles. Leave Californiaing to the Californians.
...but Mickey & Minnie & Pluto
You won't find black plates on any of my vehicles. Leave Californiaing to the Californians.
Any thoughts on the 4.6 liter GT mustangs in the 1999-2006 Era. Katelynn is thinking hard about buying her first car and is in love with Mustangs. I figured you might as well buy a GT vs. a silly v6 4.0.
Thank you. She is looking pre 2005 for the budget of 10k or less. She actually drove A 2001 Bullitt GT car recently and really enjoyed it. She wants to look at a couple more before she makes a decision.Full disclosure: I owned and daily drove a 2006 Mustang GT 5-speed for a year and a half a while back.
There were three main versions of the n/a 4.6L V8 used in the Mustang:
The only significant issue with the 3v engine is the OEM spark plugs. I don't know why, but Ford in all their wisdom decided to design and install these fancy 2-piece spark plugs on the assembly line. After a few years, when you go to remove them they break in half. This makes removing the remaining piece from the head a royal pain in the ass. It is so common, numerous tool companies have designed a special tool kit for just this operation. Once you get the broken pieces out of there, install proper aftermarket plugs and you're good to go.
- the standard 2v version used through 1998, rated 215 hp or 225 hp depending on year
- the Performance Improved version (with better flowing 2v heads) used 1999-2004 rated at 260 hp
- the 3v version introduced with the all-new 2005 model rated at 300 hp
The redesigned 2005 is an all-around better car than the former generation. The engine made good power IMO and, like most Ford V8s, sounds awesome with an exhaust upgrade. On my car, I removed the stock mufflers and replaced them with what were essentially glorified glasspacks (I forget the brand name). Good grief, that car sounded heavenly whenever I was on the throttle.
Long story short: if you're thinking about a V8 Mustang, the 2005+ is well worth a look.
Well, I must have a fall itch for new cars.
This happened a couple weeks ago and all I can say is, coyote motors are the bee's knees.
I waited a couple weeks to see if it was going to go through crowds ok. So far, so good.
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Bring her out to an autocross, you can both drive--so you can compare your times in the same car, on an identical course.Thanks to the rabbit hole Hickey sent me down earlier in this thread, I looked all over for a used F150 Standard cab short bed in 4x4 with a coyote to supercharge. They are few and far between and people literally want more for a used model than you can order one new from Ford. I suspect this car might get a supercharger at some point. 700+HP just seems like a good time, but 460 is also pretty fun. I haven't missed that damned Toyota yet, even today in the snow, mostly because I drove the jeep
So far the only negative is my wife telling me she is a better driver. I tried to prove her wrong by taking her to The Grid Sunday. She beat me in both heats I'm not sure if I should be proud, embarrassed or scared.
Absolutely not. I can a least claim power to weight ratio with the go carts.Bring her out to an autocross, you can both drive--so you can compare your times in the same car, on an identical course.
My most feminine family members (a guy) has one of those, he thinks it's the coolest thing everI was in SLC last week for work and got a ride in one of those mustang electric cars. My wrists were pretty limp by the time I got out. Had to chop some wood and burn it when I got home.
I was in SLC last week for work and got a ride in one of those mustang electric cars. My wrists were pretty limp by the time I got out. Had to chop some wood and burn it when I got home.
hopefully he has a LOT of wood to chop.@rholbrook has one of those...
I think Mrs. Holbrook has one, not Russ.@rholbrook has one of those...
... This thing is like a video game, but for men.
Go sit in a new Camaro and then a new Mustang. The choice is very clear which is the better car.Well, there is that icky F*rd part but GM builds stuff for the past 10-20+ years. Every now and then the get something right then screw it up quickly. GM powertrain, cool. GM styling,
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Go sit in a new Camaro and then a new Mustang. The choice is very clear which is the better car.