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    First Ford ever

    I'm curious, too. There are so many vendors and I know not all vendors are created equal.....
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    A Camaro guy buys a SN95 GT?

    Hi All, I have been away from performance vehicles for a while, mostly due to economic issues and busy-ness of life. At age 25 I bought a brand spanking new 2000 Camaro Z28 (25 = insurance rate drop), and after being pulled over by the police about twice a month, I gave it up for a 4x4...
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    '01 GT cracked intake manifold

    I know this is a common problem and it exists on an '01 GT that I may be buying later this week. At one time the Bullitt intake was a big deal as a replacement part for these. Is that still viable? I certainly wouldn't want to replace it with another crappy plastic piece. Any other...
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    22MPG?

    What do you automatic guys normally get? I am going to probably go automatic on my next car (potentially an '05+ GT). I got 26-29.5mpg manually calculated mileage on a 3,300 mile 7-day trip in my 2000 Z28 6-speed... including a run with a Saleen and two Vipers :) (don't ask about the Vipers...
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    Acceptable Dyno #?

    Well, ** Siemens brand power window motor from Autozone on both doors is a permanent window fix (takes 30 minutes per door, I've done it myself on a '95). ** I actually love the interior... the seating position is absolutely perfect, as are the steering wheel radio buttons on the 2000+ models...
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    Acceptable Dyno #?

    P.S., I'd love to know the stock numbers you get. I am really strongly considering a 2005+ GT, so I'd like to know how far off I'm gonna be from those LS1 days, heh. I'd love a used 2001-02 LS1 Camaro, but prices are still close to 20k for a 5-6 year old car. I have a real issue with paying...
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    Acceptable Dyno #?

    LS1's: On a manual trans, 1998-2000 models 300-310hp.... 2001-2002 models got upgraded intake manifolds and LS6 blocks and make 310-325 stock. My 2000 with a Borla exhuast and no other mods pulled 310 to the wheels.... at a dyno located in a Mustang shop, no less :) My boss was with me. His...
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    Throttle lag for engine braking

    I can sorta see that potential on a carbed vehicle or an older FI design, but that doesn't make much sense for a fuel injected vehicle. It can't "suck" fuel that hasn't been sprayed from the injectors yet :) For that matter, if the engine is maintaining RPM's, then in fact fuel AND spark are...
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    07 5spd GT Getting 15mpg

    I got 26-29.5 mpg highway mileage in my 2000 Camaro Z28 6-speed. It pulled 310rwhp with just a cat-back (305rwhp stock). With a V8 in a light car a "super overdrive" is really effective at increasing efficiency (plus the Gen 3/4 GM V8's are very efficient and powerful). That'll be one of...
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    Honesty, dumb question? RX8 or new Stang?

    IMO, you should take another look at the Lancer EVO. It doesn't share many body panels with a Lancer, actually... the rear fender (the actual sheetmetal) is different, the rear doors are different, front fenders -- different, hood -- different, and of course bumpers, side skirts, and spoiler...
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    Pricing of 2005 Mustangs

    I'm going to go ahead and hedge my bets on... $26,xxx for a base GT, and fully optioned it could hit $29,xxx, ... I think they should shy far away from the 30k mark and reserve the 30k+ market for loaded convertibles and for specialty models (Shelby, SVT, etc). Anyone have an idea of the...
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    WTF is up with this world??

    a 20 year old is a Gen Y'er.... Gen X is in their upper 20's by now.... like me :) Generation X was alive when MTV came on the air, and were in their late teens when Nirvana brought grunge/guitar rock back to the forefront.... Generation X drove Mustang 5.0's and Camaro IROC's in high school...
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    What details have you noticed on the 2005 V8 Stang?

    Yep, those are interesting things. Hehe.... the front suspension is a MacPherson strut setup.... and I assume 2 cats is a good thing.... and the shorty thing is probably true, too... looks like damn good manifolds... and I think the air gap in the intake (if there is one? I haven't looked that...
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    L.A. auto show and the new Mustang?

    I wonder if the '04 Houston Auto Show will have the '05 Mustang?..... We had the GT40 and the GTO... Hopefully, so. -Michael
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    WTF is up with this world??

    Sounds like an actual rubber-band powered Sling Shot would have more torque. WTF is that little thing? Is it a sports car? An economy car? Does it do ANYTHING well? -Michael
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    2005 Mustang in Motor Trend

    Road & Track sucks. They cover cars that less than 1% of the buying public actually buys..... Their "hardcore" comparo for this month is an Audi TT vs. a Chrysler Crossfire. Not that it's an inappropriate comparo, but seriously... how many of either of these cars are sold??... Porsche...
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    Which Stang are you going for? The V-6 or the V-8?

    Without a V8, I would have absolutely no interest whatsoever in a Mustang.... or any "pony" style car... It HAS TO be a V8 for me. As for gas mileage... maybe Ford should take some notes from GM. I regularly got 28-29mpg highway in my 2000 Camaro Z28 6-speed. A lot of V6's can't get that...
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    2005 Mustang....good for Chevrolet?

    You can tell you guys aren't GM followers, heh. The 2004 GTO is a stop-gap car. It's a 3-year run.... after which, a Pontiac Division GM-designed and U.S.-built version will replace it. The new version is speculated to be considerably more aggressive in its styling -- for those who think...
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    factory lightweight?

    Fatass here! I fit okay in a Mustang, but Camaros are more comfortable.... Mustang has kinda crappy shoulder room, although leg room is plentiful up front. The back seat sucks, though.... The new one looks like they fixed the shoulder room problem. BTW, you can thank your local...
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    silver GT with white stripes

    Wow. Those pictures make the car look much nicer in stance than the Ford pics of the red one. You can really see the width on those 18's and a nice factory stance.... ....Anyone want to buy a 1995 Camaro Z28? heh. It's gonna go up for sale soon so I can start getting my down payment ready...