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Posted: 10/8/2023 2:55:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat GT looks like it has a '93 Cobra Pony thingy between the headlights. |
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Posted: 10/8/2023 3:21:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That GT looks like it has a '93 Cobra Pony thingy between the headlights. Quote HistoryQuoted: That GT looks like it has a '93 Cobra Pony thingy between the headlights. Its an insert that you cut out in the stock bumper cover, the car came like that, we will be installing a Cervinis Stalker bumper cover soon. |
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Posted: 10/8/2023 3:45:49 PM EDT
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My 14 5.0/6r80 has had zero problems other than recalled airbags. I replaced the 5x7's with some Infinity speakers and added a JL stealth box / Audiocontrol amp. Borla over axle pipes and Corsa Xtreme axle back. Nice cruiser.
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Posted: 10/8/2023 4:10:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2023 7:18:17 PM EDT
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Got a couple questions about gasoline...which octane do you guys use? Hi-test 93? Regular 87? Mid grade? Do you put any additives in it?
I'm a diesel guy so I really don't know the answer to them as it relates to these new 5.0Ls. The car will sit in the garage for about three or four months during winter, too, so that should be considered. |
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Posted: 10/9/2023 1:11:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got a couple questions about gasoline...which octane do you guys use? Hi-test 93? Regular 87? Mid grade? Do you put any additives in it? I'm a diesel guy so I really don't know the answer to them as it relates to these new 5.0Ls. The car will sit in the garage for about three or four months during winter, too, so that should be considered. This thread makes me miss my S197  ...... Attached FileAs far as fuel goes - the 5.0 runs at 11-1 compression. 93 octane is best, but the ECM will pull timing to prevent detonation if you put regular in it. FWIW - I feed my F150 5.0 the highest octane available (93 usually). I recommend the following mods to get the best driving experience: 1. one piece aluminum driveshaft - this *really* improves throttle response 2. BMR rear control arms - they really do a lot to fix wheel hop and general floppyness in the rear end (the upper one is a pain in the ass to install but worth it) 3. BOSS 302 rear sway bar - see above 4. Bilstein rear shocks - the factory ones are 10 years old and sucked to begin with..... 5. Poly bushings for the front sway bar and new end links - the front one on these cars is already beefy but the rubber bushings are too soft 6. Bilstein front struts and GT500 control arms/strut mounts (I used MOOG and they were great) Then see if you need/want more horsepower - Tune, CAI, long tubes, etc. |
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Posted: 10/9/2023 5:44:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This thread makes me miss my S197 ......https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/438688/CS1_5742ARF_jpg-2984529.JPG As far as fuel goes - the 5.0 runs at 11-1 compression. 93 octane is best, but the ECM will pull timing to prevent detonation if you put regular in it. FWIW - I feed my F150 5.0 the highest octane available (93 usually). I recommend the following mods to get the best driving experience: 1. one piece aluminum driveshaft - this *really* improves throttle response 2. BMR rear control arms - they really do a lot to fix wheel hop and general floppyness in the rear end (the upper one is a pain in the ass to install but worth it) 3. BOSS 302 rear sway bar - see above 4. Bilstein rear shocks - the factory ones are 10 years old and sucked to begin with..... 5. Poly bushings for the front sway bar and new end links - the front one on these cars is already beefy but the rubber bushings are too soft 6. Bilstein front struts and GT500 control arms/strut mounts (I used MOOG and they were great) Then see if you need/want more horsepower - Tune, CAI, long tubes, etc. That was a nice car. Thanks for the recommendation on gas and the other stuff. |
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Posted: 10/9/2023 7:07:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Would probably be a good driver. A 4.10 gear would make it a pretty fun ride. What's asking price? Mileage? It is true that the 4.6 sounds better than the coyote. If that matters lol. This all day. And there are 0 cheap mustangs around here, doesn’t matter what year they are!! ?? |
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Posted: 10/9/2023 7:45:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Will do. I'd do the same and restore the original head unit. Dont bother monkeying with the ford insync system, its archaic and futzy. The only concessions to modern tech I put in my 2011 GT500 are a wireless license plate frame backup camera and a dashcam. |
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Posted: 10/9/2023 9:07:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd do the same and restore the original head unit. Dont bother monkeying with the ford insync system, its archaic and futzy. The only concessions to modern tech I put in my 2011 GT500 are a wireless license plate frame backup camera and a dashcam. Yeah, I told the dealer I wanted all the original stuff put back in. They showed me all the components and said they'd do it. |
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Posted: 10/9/2023 7:58:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice score! Blue is a great color on the Mustang. It really is. Dark blue with the double white stripes is pretty sharp, too. |
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Posted: 10/9/2023 8:41:52 PM EDT
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I had the car pictures in the same color except no red leather I had tan cloth. It wasn’t the quickest but it was fun to drive. Sounded good. The 18 in my avatar is significantly faster.
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Posted: 10/9/2023 9:12:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I had the car pictures in the same color except no red leather I had tan cloth. It wasn’t the quickest but it was fun to drive. Sounded good. The 18 in my avatar is significantly faster. Anything after '14 doesn't pop my tent, but I'm genuinely happy for you if you have what you want. FYI, the '13 standard GT I test drove last week is almost certainly much faster than the '14 I put money on over the weekend, but I wasn't interested going faster, I wanted something that was fun to drive, and the '14 with the lower gearing and louder exhaust provided that. I want the experience more than the top speed. I had a grin a mile wide while testing the '14 with the Track Pack...and that's when I knew I found "The One." 
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Posted: 10/18/2023 6:16:30 PM EDT
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It's home. A friend of mine drove me out to the dealership (over an hour away) to pick up the car. He parked next to mine.
 Here's the Mustang in its new home. 
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Posted: 10/18/2023 6:30:00 PM EDT
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Looks good, congratulations, it's nice to find the car you really want, enjoy it.
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Posted: 10/18/2023 6:32:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's home. A friend of mine drove me out to the dealership (over an hour away) to pick up the car. He parked next to mine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/3241/IMG_0455-2996418.jpg Here's the Mustang in its new home. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/3241/IMG_3139-2996419.jpg Did you actually Armorall that trailer tire back there on the wall?  Hey, it's GD, right? |
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Posted: 10/18/2023 7:00:57 PM EDT
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Camaro guy here, but that is a nice looking car. Enjoy it.
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Posted: 10/18/2023 7:06:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you actually Armorall that trailer tire back there on the wall? Hey, it's GD, right? It's a brand-new wheelbarrow tire. 
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Posted: 10/19/2023 6:02:48 AM EDT
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Love it OP. Best color too. Any neat options like track pack/brembo? Is it a premium car?
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Posted: 10/19/2023 6:24:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Love it OP. Best color too. Any neat options like track pack/brembo? Is it a premium car? Premium GT with Brembo Brake Package, 3.73 rear end, Track Apps, but no "Track Pack." I don't know anything about the exhaust yet, but it is fairly loud and ridiculously good sounding. |
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Posted: 10/19/2023 7:40:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks good, congratulations, it's nice to find the car you really want, enjoy it. +1 hope you enjoy your ride ! |
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Posted: 10/19/2023 7:47:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Premium GT with Brembo Brake Package, 3.73 rear end, Track Apps, but no "Track Pack." I don't know anything about the exhaust yet, but it is fairly loud and ridiculously good sounding. perfect car and combo man. Very Jeal. |
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Posted: 10/19/2023 7:51:15 AM EDT
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Nice car, you will love it, Ive had three. My current S197 is a 2011 GT500, amazing cars. If you need wheels, I have a set of Steeda Spyder wheels with new Nitto tires sitting in my garage.
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Posted: 10/19/2023 2:21:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice car, you will love it, Ive had three. My current S197 is a 2011 GT500, amazing cars. If you need wheels, I have a set of Steeda Spyder wheels with new Nitto tires sitting in my garage. Thank you. Eventually I'd like to put 5 spokers on it. |
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Posted: 10/19/2023 9:18:14 PM EDT
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The source of the sound. Not sure what I'm looking at, but there isn't much there to dampen the sound (thankfully):
  The back end: 
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Posted: 10/19/2023 9:23:43 PM EDT
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Sharp car.
I know it sounds dumb but I’d like to find a 3.7 V6 with a manual. Would be a nice candidate for a angry snail. |
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Posted: 10/19/2023 9:26:34 PM EDT
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Looks like the previous owner put a muffler delete on it and kept the resonators
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Posted: 10/19/2023 9:36:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sharp car. I know it sounds dumb but I’d like to find a 3.7 V6 with a manual. Would be a nice candidate for a angry snail. No, it doesn't sound dumb. I was beginning to consider the idea of a 3.7L V-6 with a manual if I kept striking out with GTs. A 3.7L manual with upgraded brakes and a decent exhaust would be pretty nice, IMO. |
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Posted: 10/19/2023 10:43:23 PM EDT
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Sweet!!! I think that is one of the best colors ever. If I were rich my Excursion would be that color.
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Posted: 10/19/2023 10:49:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The source of the sound. Not sure what I'm looking at, but there isn't much there to dampen the sound (thankfully): https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/3241/IMG_3144-2997641.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/3241/IMG_3145-2997643.jpg The back end: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/3241/IMG_3146-2997642.jpg Cats do a fine job of knocking the abrasiveness off the coyote. It's no cats with race mufflers that are wake the dead loud. Friend had a 2011 wirh longtubes/xpipes and even with magnaflows it wpuld be loudest fuckin thing at the track other than a full drag car. As much as I love mustangs I have grown tired of obscenely loud coyotes. My 66 with 3inch Black Widows was too ungodly loud as well. Had to swap to a glasspack type of muffler to take some of the edge off. Now, to get rid of that fucking dealer sticker. As for wheels, forgestars are a popular option. Forget what the common stagger is on those but I was 255 or 265 front and 295 rear on my 2005. |
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Posted: 10/20/2023 6:03:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cats do a fine job of knocking the abrasiveness off the coyote. It's no cats with race mufflers that are wake the dead loud. Friend had a 2011 wirh longtubes/xpipes and even with magnaflows it wpuld be loudest fuckin thing at the track other than a full drag car. As much as I love mustangs I have grown tired of obscenely loud coyotes. My 66 with 3inch Black Widows was too ungodly loud as well. Had to swap to a glasspack type of muffler to take some of the edge off. Now, to get rid of that fucking dealer sticker. As for wheels, forgestars are a popular option. Forget what the common stagger is on those but I was 255 or 265 front and 295 rear on my 2005. This car has an elevated sound level, but it's not obnoxious at all and it sounds incredible. Yeah, that sticker is coming off. I'll check out forgestar wheels. |
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Posted: 10/20/2023 6:12:14 AM EDT
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Yes! Nice ride, and that is simply a muffler delete.
Here is a meme for you.  Attached FileNow keep it off the sidewalks. |
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Posted: 10/20/2023 3:09:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes! Nice ride, and that is simply a muffler delete. Here is a meme for you. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/39329/IMG_5004_jpeg-2997862.JPG Now keep it off the sidewalks. LOL. That tube sounds awesome. |
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Posted: 10/20/2023 3:45:18 PM EDT
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Nice looking stang.
The last year of the mighty straight axle |
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Posted: 10/20/2023 3:50:30 PM EDT
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Nice car. Is that a shed or attached garage? I dig that framing too.
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Posted: 10/20/2023 7:21:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice car. Is that a shed or attached garage? I dig that framing too. Garage. 
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Posted: 10/20/2023 7:24:48 PM EDT
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Quote Historyvery nice setup. "Hail Park" for the truck, lol. |
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Posted: 11/5/2023 8:07:14 AM EDT
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Just catching up on a few threads and wanted to say I'm experiencing something that I haven't in almost a quarter century: driving just for the fun of it. Love the sound and rumble.
My wife bought me a license plate holder that says "The One." She also bought me a metal key chain that says the same thing. I have it hanging off the rear view mirror. I like the fact that the car is completely stock and intend on keeping it that way (except for perhaps the wheels and possibly exhaust at some point). The 3.73 rear is awesome. The one minor gripe I have is the Shaker audio system is kind of lousy. Meh. I didn't buy the car for the radio anyway.
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Posted: 11/25/2023 8:50:46 PM EDT
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This was a fun thread. Keeping it out of archives a little bit longer. I hate to admit it, but it's looking like winter weather and road salt is shutting it down until spring.
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Posted: 11/29/2023 6:12:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This was a fun thread. Keeping it out of archives a little bit longer. I hate to admit it, but it's looking like winter weather and road salt is shutting it down until spring. Driving a sacrificial anode of a winter beater that I hated for 6 months out of the year, just so I could stare at and preserve the shiny pile of depreciating cash gathering dust in my garage, was something I never did get used to. |
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Posted: 11/29/2023 6:17:44 PM EDT
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Let's hear it!
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Posted: 11/29/2023 6:18:59 PM EDT
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Grabber blue? I love that color.
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Posted: 11/29/2023 6:22:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really don't miss this part of living in the rust belt. Driving a sacrificial anode of a winter beater that I hated for 6 months out of the year, just so I could stare at and preserve the shiny pile of depreciating cash gathering dust in my garage, was something I never did get used to. Yeah, I don't like it one bit, but as you know that's just part of the deal here. At least I can be 15 again and go out in the garage and just sit in the car and dream about driving it.
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Posted: 11/29/2023 6:24:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 110k miles on 435hp 4.6 is not lame. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/93825.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_6366c-1448412.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Looks cool but the 4.6 is lame. 110k miles on 435hp 4.6 is not lame. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/93825.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_6366c-1448412.jpg Boost makes everything cool. That's a nice ride man! |
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Posted: 11/29/2023 6:42:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Let's hear it! Uploaded just for you:  2014 Mustang GT cold start |
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Posted: 11/29/2023 6:44:40 PM EDT
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Looks like a nice car, congratulations. I bought this grabber blue 2014 GT new then spent a ton of money on mods. Sold it to another guy who wrecked it. Stay safe OP.
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Posted: 11/29/2023 7:15:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2023 7:17:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like a nice car, congratulations. I bought this grabber blue 2014 GT new then spent a ton of money on mods. Sold it to another guy who wrecked it. Stay safe OP. https://i.imgur.com/mOW66P3h.jpg That is beautiful. I like the dual white stripes. |
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Posted: 11/29/2023 8:06:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 2014 was the last model year for the S197. If I was the market I’d get one of those with the 5.0 Coyote engine. Looking through this thread and came upon this post. You're a prophet, Nick.
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