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    For Sale 2005 thru 2010 Mustang GT 4.6L 3V V8 hoses

    Hello all, I have a full set of hoses for a 3V 4.6L V8 for factory years 2005 - 2010 Ford Mustang GT. These are brand new hoses all genuine Ford parts. Asking $275 + shipping for all. I paid over $320 for these from what I remember. Please see photos attached.
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    Help identifying 12 volt ignition wire

    I have a 2014 v6 stang and I wanna install a hot licks exhaust well I already have it I can’t find the 12 volt ignition coil wire I need to tap into, I haven’t found anything please help a wording diagram would be perfect
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    1970 Seat Options

    Has anyone done a guide to what late model seats, with some modification, fit in the early Mustangs, i.e. 1970? I have heard fox body ones do with minor changes. I'm wondering if S197 ones would fit specifically. Any other modern seats such as from a Fusion?
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    4.6 3v Control pack

    Okay guys im having a real hard time finding a 4.6 3v control pack for a swap im doing would anyone be able to help me find one or if i can use the original harness from the mustang and ecu would i be able too? I have a donor car the engine is going into a hot rod im building please let me know...
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    Traction Control Wont work ( I stall burning out ): )

    I have a 4.6L manual s197. My traction control button stopped working. When I press the button by the radio the traction control off light turns on. So the button says traction control off in orange. On the dash however it does not light up that my traction control is off. At this point my...
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    Urgent! Assistance needed

    Hi, I currently am in the process of installing diode dynamics drl boards and demon eyes. But for the demon eyes it recommends installing the cut off wire to the low beam wire. I have looked everywhere on line and can’t find out from anyone what color the low beam wire is and where it is...
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    Weird idle or when engine hot running. Misfiring.

    Ford Mustang S197 V8 GT 2005 Just a quick question. Im getting an error code (see attached). Just wondering if you could offer any advice on what this might relate to. Symptoms on engine include: Runs fine when cold. When it gets hot. Frequently when coming to a stop or idle in traffic the...
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    Does Ford Performance make 3.73 gear for v6 mustangs?

    I know Motive makes rear gears for 2005 v6 mustangs, but I've heard they tend to make noise at highway speeds. The mechanic that's going to do the install for me recommend getting gears made by Ford Performance. I'm having trouble finding the gear I need, so I'm just wondering if Ford even makes...
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    Suspension S197 Clunking/rattling sound when accelerating and turning right?

    Alright I have been chasing the cause of this noise since I got the car 5 years ago. The noise started showing up when I would be turning right with the car in 3rd gear at about 1800rpm. If I were to push the clutch in, the noise would go away. If I revved the engine to ~1800 rpm in neutral...
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    Engine Smoke and burning smell when coming to stop

    I’ve been getting smoke out of the exhaust and what I think is a burning smell when coming to a complete stop. This only happens usually after going down a hill and low RPMs and a little bit of engine breaking is involved. It’s an auto car so when I say engine breaking I mean like 1,300 rpm or...
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    2008 Mustang GT Vibration in Entire Car

    Hey guys :), really looking to get to the bottom of this... I had taken my car to my local Gerald's who do good work. And they checked my entire front end. Called me and said that the passenger outer tie rod was shot, driver inner tie rod shot, bushings for my front suspension shot, front/rear...
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    Will any 05-09 GT Auto Trans fit in my 2005 GT?

    Hello everyone, Im new to the foroums. Recently my auto transmission started slipping when going into second gear. Anyways, my question, im willing to buy a used trans, I Know every 05-09 GT has the same auto transmission (5r55s) . A lot of parts and junkyard ebay shops list the 05/06 as the...
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    Who in Washington/Oregon owned my car before me? (Red Fire 05 GTP with a ton of mods)

    Trying to find the previous owner of a 05 GT I just bought. Dealership didn't know anything about it, so I only know what I can see with my eyes. Really curious about the previous work on it, especially with the engine as I want to have the info for a custom tune. Car is extremely fun, and was...
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    2006 Ford Mustang Running Lean and Rich Problem (Need Advice)

    Hello, I am new to posting on forums and this is the first time I ever made an account to post a Thread, so sorry if I am doing something wrong. I tried searching for this problem but came up with no real answer to my situation. Around July I purchased a 2006 Ford Mustang GT...
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    V8 SN95 OR V6 S197

    Thinking about trading my 1996 5 speed GT for a 2007 5 speed s197 v6 4.0, can anyone that's owned both give me an idea of power difference
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    Engine 2010 Gt coyote swap

    Hey everyone, I’m getting tired of my 4.6. I bought the wrong year so I’m looking into a coyote swap. What are some issues I can expect to run into and all the part kits I’ll need (i.e. the crate engine, engine harness, etc)? Would I be able to use any coyote engine year from 2011-2018? Any info...
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    2008 Mustang GT DTC P0345 P0349

    Hey guys, I am encountering an issue with the notorious P0345/P0349 camshaft position sensor. So far I have: Replaced the sensor Rewired the connector Replaced the alternator The DTC came back just as it was prior. I filled a troubleshooting method which had me check the ground wire in the...
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    Stock S197 Radiator (05-14) vs Mishimoto Performance Radiator

    Hey guys, I made a video comparing the differences between the stock 05-14 GT Radiator and the Mishimoto Performance Radiator Topics Covered: Size Weight Construction materials Construction Quality Pricing Fitment Differences Check it out here: View: https://youtu.be/nCZqJx-9cqo
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    2010 gt threw a code saying both banks 02 sensors lean conditions . Car dies

    My 2010 gt has 45000 miles on her with frpp hot rod cams , frpp injectors , stock manifolds and cats, muffler delete and jlt CAI. It’s a 5 speed manual. Today it was running fine and the cel came on I pooped into oreilly and they scanned it and said both o2 banks were lean condition but it...
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    2008 Mustang GT Build Thread

    Hey guys/girls! I bought a 2008 Mustang GT convertible that was in a somewhat minor accident a few months ago. I began documenting the build on YouTube. Here are some pictures of the car when I got it: