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Yes, you are seeing that right!! 22" wheels for S197 Mustangs. I know what your are thinking..... will those fit or that will look rediculous. Well in the spirit of seeking out all Mustang truths we decided to go out and test these wheels out on my Mustang. The results were that the wheels fit and it is completely driveable!!! I have Steeda Sport...
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Tools Needed: wrench sockets – 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 18mm (deep), 19mm (deep) jack and jackstands Spring compressor Spring installs on the new S197 body are extremely easy; especially after doing a few sets now. I did this last set in a little over an hour and that includes taking notes and a few pictures. With the install I used a set of GT500 STRUT...
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Well Ford went and did it. The fuel filter location has finally changed. For all of you pre-2005 owners, the filter is no longer in front of the rear end. It has been moved under a cover that is located on the driver-side under-body. The fuel filter is listed on our website as Part# FG1083 . I changed mine with 15,000 miles on it and the gas that came...
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Well, I finally got the job done! I got a set of 4.10 gears installed. Went out to a local track this last weekend. After multiple runs and getting use to the new gears I finally got my 12 second pass in my car. After letting the car sit for about 45 minutes, it went 12.87... down side....I didn't drive it on the run. I let my younger brother drive...
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Listed below are some final noteable changes and options Ford has added: Powertrain: Ford did not change much from the 05-09 models. There is still an option for the 4.0L (210hp/240lb.ft) V6 or 4.6L V8. The V8 engine did get to see some minor upgrades. It got a power increase from 300hp to 315hp, mainly due to the use of a new cold air intake. The cold...
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Ford did a great job with the interior! The best way to describe the interior is “Refined” and “Technologically Advanced”. With all the new features that were put into the new Mustang you might just think you are driving a BMW or some other form of luxury car. Ford took an already nice interior and refined it and cleaned it up. The layout is basically...
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As many of you have known for some time now, Ford is getting ready to release a redesign of for the 05-09 Mustangs, better known as the S197. This platform is one that I do hold dear to myself since I own a 2008 GT. If you have been keeping up with this redesign, Ford has been tempting us with weekly updates showing off small sections of the car each...
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My goal: Run 12s in the car with a little modification as possible. Leaving the car factory as possible. My car: 2008 GT 5spd Interior upgrade, side impact airbags, blah blah blah (pretty much fully loaded making her HEAVY) Factory 3.55 gears Mods: (dyno #s 303hp 322tq.... Big thnaks to GEARHEADS in Arlington TX!!) SCT X3 tuner Cold Air intake Steeda...
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