'05 Engine Cover Info from Cincinnati Tour Stop
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I definitely want one... no wait... make that two . I like it for two reasons; First cleans up that functional but uuugly intake.
Second 4 quik twists of a speed wrench and its off! (though I can't find many reasons to take it off).
Second 4 quik twists of a speed wrench and its off! (though I can't find many reasons to take it off).
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From: Indianapolis, IN
You know what, I've seen a few post talking about a no cost option for this. Me I'd pay an extra couple of hundred to get this and the kick plates. Maybe ford could add it as an additional option. youre talkin 200 bucks onto a car that is going to start over 25K so you know by the time you've got the options you want you'll be paying over 26K. the two extra bills wont make a bit of difference in your payments. 
Anyway, The engine must have this cover! The black ABS plastic looks way cheap. For the longest time I remember stangs having 5.0, or the horse or 289 or whatever on the Intake mani/carb cover. If they dont offer it, I'll have to find someone who does!
Anyway, The engine must have this cover! The black ABS plastic looks way cheap. For the longest time I remember stangs having 5.0, or the horse or 289 or whatever on the Intake mani/carb cover. If they dont offer it, I'll have to find someone who does!
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I could hook some of u up with another Mustang Emblem.
My dad works for a Viseton plant nearby and they make Mustang Emblems. I have two of them covering the tranny hump in my Lincoln. I also have a third one for usage to open up the butterfly valve in my TBI. The forth one I have I was seriously considering taping to my hood ornament.
My dad works for a Viseton plant nearby and they make Mustang Emblems. I have two of them covering the tranny hump in my Lincoln. I also have a third one for usage to open up the butterfly valve in my TBI. The forth one I have I was seriously considering taping to my hood ornament.
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If there are any Ford folks out there reading these threads...... My wish list would include a very dark tinted window in the rear. With all that glass the UV's will do a number on my new leather seats. Just someting else to consider.
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Originally posted by WaveMan2k3@June 9, 2004, 12:57 PM
this might seem stupid but whats that bar thats sticking out of the manifold... u know u really notice it on this last pic that was painted blue... da heck is that? i never notices that b4... kinda looks like thats what the cover sat on doesnt it?
this might seem stupid but whats that bar thats sticking out of the manifold... u know u really notice it on this last pic that was painted blue... da heck is that? i never notices that b4... kinda looks like thats what the cover sat on doesnt it?
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Originally posted by Retardking@June 9, 2004, 6:25 AM
Wow am I in the minority here. I couldn't care less if the engine had the cover. Yes, it looks nice, but it's just a useless piece of plastic that could end up being a rattle source. For those who want it, I do hope that it will be available in the aftermarket at a reasonable (cheap) price for you.
Wow am I in the minority here. I couldn't care less if the engine had the cover. Yes, it looks nice, but it's just a useless piece of plastic that could end up being a rattle source. For those who want it, I do hope that it will be available in the aftermarket at a reasonable (cheap) price for you.
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Originally posted by kevinb120+June 9, 2004, 4:04 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kevinb120 @ June 9, 2004, 4:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-WaveMan2k3@June 9, 2004, 12:57 PM
this might seem stupid but whats that bar thats sticking out of the manifold... u know u really notice it on this last pic that was painted blue... da heck is that? i never notices that b4... kinda looks like thats what the cover sat on doesnt it?
this might seem stupid but whats that bar thats sticking out of the manifold... u know u really notice it on this last pic that was painted blue... da heck is that? i never notices that b4... kinda looks like thats what the cover sat on doesnt it?
The fuel rails are the ones on top of the valve covers. That big line over the manifold looks like the main fuel line. I very well could be wrong.
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Originally posted by ManEHawke+June 9, 2004, 6:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ManEHawke @ June 9, 2004, 6:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Fuel rails
Originally posted by kevinb120@June 9, 2004, 4:04 PM
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@June 9, 2004, 12:57 PM
this might seem stupid but whats that bar thats sticking out of the manifold... u know u really notice it on this last pic that was painted blue... da heck is that? i never notices that b4... kinda looks like thats what the cover sat on doesnt it?
this might seem stupid but whats that bar thats sticking out of the manifold... u know u really notice it on this last pic that was painted blue... da heck is that? i never notices that b4... kinda looks like thats what the cover sat on doesnt it?
Fuel rails
Whatever it is.....it's ugly.. :notnice:
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From: Richmond VA
Originally posted by HammyZTS@June 9, 2004, 1:23 AM
I think it should be there. A while back on BON there was an article about how J Mays wants to bring back emblems that are directly related to products, like the prancing horse, the thunderbird logo, etc... He was really digging how much publicitiy and positive attentione DCX was getting with their Hemi badging. There was a memo within ford to start this up again, and it listed that the Explorer, Escape, and 500 were on the list to get these names. I think they should do this with the 4.6 from the 05. Make it the mustang engine and bolt on some kind of emblem that shows this. It would be kinda cool to buy a F-150 and have it say mustang engine or something. Ford played around with this on the "Ford 49" concept. The emblem on the front fender was a sillhouette af the thunderbird logo, with the words, "powered by" punched into it. This was a totally cool little decal that made it feel that much cooler. People with these new hemi cars feel cool knowing their car says hemi. I think, the least ford could do would be to offer this kind of decal under the hood for those of us who look at these things. Why does ford have to be pressured into such minimalist, easy to understand, desired decisions????
I think it should be there. A while back on BON there was an article about how J Mays wants to bring back emblems that are directly related to products, like the prancing horse, the thunderbird logo, etc... He was really digging how much publicitiy and positive attentione DCX was getting with their Hemi badging. There was a memo within ford to start this up again, and it listed that the Explorer, Escape, and 500 were on the list to get these names. I think they should do this with the 4.6 from the 05. Make it the mustang engine and bolt on some kind of emblem that shows this. It would be kinda cool to buy a F-150 and have it say mustang engine or something. Ford played around with this on the "Ford 49" concept. The emblem on the front fender was a sillhouette af the thunderbird logo, with the words, "powered by" punched into it. This was a totally cool little decal that made it feel that much cooler. People with these new hemi cars feel cool knowing their car says hemi. I think, the least ford could do would be to offer this kind of decal under the hood for those of us who look at these things. Why does ford have to be pressured into such minimalist, easy to understand, desired decisions????
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Originally posted by montreal ponies+June 9, 2004, 7:14 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (montreal ponies @ June 9, 2004, 7:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Fuel rails
The fuel rails are the ones on top of the valve covers. That big line over the manifold looks like the main fuel line. I very well could be wrong.
Originally posted by ManEHawke@June 9, 2004, 6:52 PM
Originally posted by kevinb120@June 9, 2004, 4:04 PM
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@June 9, 2004, 12:57 PM
this might seem stupid but whats that bar thats sticking out of the manifold... u know u really notice it on this last pic that was painted blue... da heck is that? i never notices that b4... kinda looks like thats what the cover sat on doesnt it?
this might seem stupid but whats that bar thats sticking out of the manifold... u know u really notice it on this last pic that was painted blue... da heck is that? i never notices that b4... kinda looks like thats what the cover sat on doesnt it?
Fuel rails
The fuel rails are the ones on top of the valve covers. That big line over the manifold looks like the main fuel line. I very well could be wrong.
Ain't that the truth :notnice: so im definatly going to get an aftermarket cover... if not get one made if i cant find one... it just looks so pig fugly without the cover esspecially if i have to see that thing
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I like the engine cover. 
It would not make economic sense to offer the cover as a stand alone option so Ford should include it as part of the interior upgrade package.
But as long as it's available from Ford Racing I'd be happy it won't be any big deal to add it on myself.
It would not make economic sense to offer the cover as a stand alone option so Ford should include it as part of the interior upgrade package.
But as long as it's available from Ford Racing I'd be happy it won't be any big deal to add it on myself.
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From: PA
Originally posted by KungFuDan@June 9, 2004, 4:04 PM
This is gonna be the first stang that I've ever owned. I want the cover on the engine.
This is gonna be the first stang that I've ever owned. I want the cover on the engine.
I have since purchased 4 Jeeps (3 new, 1 used) & a new Saturn. Now that I'm married, over 25 and have had a pretty clean driving record for over 10yrs *knock on wood*, I'm ready to purchase a new Mustang GT. I tend to show loyalty to Companies that listen to their customers - I think the past few Jeeps alone is a good example of that. -not to mention my Dell computers, Sony products, etc.
so... Ford, pleease listen when I say "I want the engine(manifold) cover that says powered by Ford with the galloping horse on it".
Sincerly,
Kahdir
