S197 MyColor gauge cluster and long-tube headers for an S550 Mustang are listed for a bargain.
If you have a 2006-and-newer Ford Mustang with the V6 engine and you are hoping to modify it a bit, an older post in the forum marketplace section might be of particular interest to you. Engistang posted an assortment of items for sale and while many of the smaller items are sold, there are several key items still available with a great price.
Most notably, if you have a base S197 Mustang with the V6 engine, you can spruce up the interior and improve the performance of your pony car with two of the remaining items. The seller is offering up both a MyColor gauge cluster and a set of unused BBK headers, both of which are listed for well below MSRP and both of which come with everything needed for installation.
V6 Upgrades
Ford’s MyColor system is awesome, allowing the driver to select the desired color of the gauges in the cluster, but it is not included on all models. If you have an S197 Mustang that didn’t come with the trick interior lighting, you can buy the setup included in this marketplace post and install if in your car.
In addition to the cluster with the color-changing LEDs, the seller is including the steering wheel trim with the switches needed to control the MyColor cluster. Everything included simply plugs in, but you will need to program your key fob to work with the system and with a price of $400 shipped, this is a much cheaper route than buying from a dealership parts department.
Next, the seller is offering up a set of BBK headers for the S550 Mustang with the V6 engine. He is including the gaskets, the wiring harnesses for the front O2 sensors and the hardware to bolt up these ceramic-coated pipes. Once installed, a custom engine tune will help you draw more power out of your engine while also providing a healthier rumble from the exhaust.
Although these headers are unused and they cost $630, the seller is offering them up with gaskets, wiring and hardware for just $450 shipped.
S197 Dampers
Finally, the other big item remaining in this marketplace listingis a set of factory front shocks from a 2014 Mustang GT, a set of Koni rear shocks and a set of Hurst springs that drop the car an inch or so compared to stock.
At $375 shipped, this coilover setup is priced to move, but you might want to check fitment before purchasing them, just to make sure that they will work on your Mustang.
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