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  1. MCMustangMan

    Main seal repair question

    Does anybody know approximately how much a repair would cost to replace a main seal on a 5.0L fox body stang with a T-5? I have an oil leak that I need to get fixed and I don't have a garage to do it myself and was wondering if anybody here in the 5.0 Mustang forum had ever had to have this...
  2. MCMustangMan

    Installed C&L CAI with SCT tune

    I haven't written in a while and thought I would update everybody on my newest updates. Since the last time I wrote I have had limo tint installed on the back window, medium tint on the sides. I installed black window louvers on the small side windows. Today I went to Alternative Auto and I...
  3. MCMustangMan

    Seen a GT 500 yesterday

    at Autorama in Cobo Hall in Detroit in the Ford Racing section, right next to the Foose Mustang and let me tell you it was HOT! It has to be the sweetest Mustang ever built and will be a success no matter what they price it at the dealer! I just wish I could afford one new, but might have to...
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    Went to Autorama yesterday

    I went to the Autorama yesterday at Cobo Hall in Detroit and they had some real sweet cars on display. In the Ford Racing section they had the Shelby GT 500 and the Foose mustang and let me tell you they look better in person than in any magazine! Unbelieveable! I just wish that the Shelby...
  5. MCMustangMan

    Arrrgghh!! Stone hit the windshield!

    I can't believe it I was traveling on I-75 going home from work doing my normal 80 mph and a frickin rock hit the far right side of my windshield it sounded like a bullet or something. Anyways, I didn't think too much about it at the time as I didn't see anything. This morning there was a...
  6. MCMustangMan

    Pwrhwse CAI

    I just read an article in 5.0 magazine on CAI intakes for the '05 GTs and there was a performance evaluation done on about 11 or 12 different intakes and Mike Bowen's intake did pretty well compared to the others. I don't have exact figures in front of me as I read it at the book store and am...
  7. MCMustangMan

    C&L Intake

    To all who are interested I just read this on another mustang forum: "Just got off the phone with C&L. They are now production complete with the new V6 CAI. It matches the GT version that has proven to be very popular. Today they used a V6 Automatic and their new V6 CAI on the Dyno. They...
  8. MCMustangMan

    Predator Website

    Is anybody else having a problem getting on www.diablosport.com website? I just picked up a used Predator for my '05 Stang and need to get the latest revision and can't even get on the site and when I call their phone number it is always busy. Has anybody else tried this or has any other info...
  9. MCMustangMan

    Just Tootin my Manual V6 Horn

    I just picked up this real cool book at Borders entitled "Mustang A New Breed of Pony Car 2005" and in it Thai-Tang (the new Mustang Chief Engineer) says "a real "sleeper" in the Mustang line will be the V-6 equipped with the five-speed manual. The V-6 manual is also a really nice package as...
  10. MCMustangMan

    Winter Tires and Rustproofing

    Well, I finally went to my friendly neighborhood Discount Tire store and had them put the snow tires on my stock rims in anticipation (sic) of snow. Yesterday, I also took my steed to Ziebart to get her rustproofed as I dread thinking of driving her around here with all of the salt that is laid...
  11. MCMustangMan

    GT exhaust takeoffs

    Hey all, Just got my GT takeoffs/exhaust system yesterday and couldn't wait to put it all on so I proceeded to put the one on the right side. I must say that rubber hanger gave me a hassle! Since I am not a little guy getting under there without lifting her up really was a trial. After...
  12. MCMustangMan

    SCT Xcal 2 ???

    Okay, I have been doing some research on the Xcal 2 and trying to find the best price on one too. Anyways, I have found one for $349 with one tune of my choice and one for $379 with three tunes (one for 89 octane, one for premium fuel and one for 3 grand limiting). My question is, is it...
  13. MCMustangMan

    X-pipe question

    I am looking to put on a true dual exhaust setup on my mustang and I see that pwrhse has the prochambers that go with the true dual exhaust on their web site and if I am not mistaken they are the same ones that go with the 4.6L on the GT. If that is the case, will a MAC or similar X-pipe or...
  14. MCMustangMan

    New C&L Air Intake System now available!!!

    I just picked up my MM&FF mag (November) and on page 16 there is an advertisment for the "new" Air Intake System" for the 2005 V6 and man does it look HOT!!! It looks the same as the GT version and you can order it two ways, 1.) $299. with just the cast air inlet tube, upgraded mass...
  15. MCMustangMan

    BMR Panhard Relocation Bracket

    I don't know if the brackets are the same on the '05 V6 as on the GT but I guess it is worth looking into in order to to find out if this can be used to install a reinforced 7.5 rear end cover girdle. Here is the web site: http://www.lmperformance.com/5994/73.html
  16. MCMustangMan

    GT front swaybar takeoff purchase deal

    If anyone's interested Saleen is selling '05 GT front swaybar takeoffs for $29.99 plus shipping and handling. Their website is: www.saleen.com/SC101_Services/SC101_Shopper/showCatalog.php?menuId=79 They also are selling takeoff GT brakes and rotors per pair for $99.99 (good deal)...
  17. MCMustangMan

    Instrument Panel Question......

    Does anybody know if the green light that comes on as the standard default on the instrument panel can be changed to the white light thats come on when the your light switch is off? I personally like the white light better. I do not have the option of changing to multiple colors (as some...
  18. MCMustangMan

    The New Prince of Performance

    Hello All: This is my first post to this forum and wanted to say hey to everyone! I am very excited to be living in these days of the dawn of the 4.0 V6 performance mustang. I have been reading the posts that have been coming out of here for a while now and I am really geeked about the...