Just read this in the current issue of Popular Hot Rodding. Note the last sentence:

"Ignition is now coil-on-plug, like most engines these days. (We thought the old Mustang's EDIS quad coil packs looked silly strapped to the front of the engine with all those wires running everywhere.) Now the 4.6 looks like a real engine, not the bride of Frankenstein. The new coils sit right on top of deep recess spark plugs with no plug wires in evidence anywhere. The new engine looks so good, Ford has decided to drop the intake manifold beauty cover seen in earlier pre-production media photos. We kind of liked it, but Ford says it will be available as a dealer-installed option."

Oh, and they love the new Stang, by the way!

 

Let's hope Popular Hot Rodding is right! I truly love that manifold cover. I long to see it when I open the hood.

 

I like the manifold cover as well. Draws your attention to the head of that massive, ill-tempered beast under the hood! Great focal point...

 

I asked Santa for the Mani cover and he made some lame excuse. I tell ya, even Santa isn't what he used to be. B)

 

Yeah, I spoke with Santa yesterday and he said Ford told him he wouldn't receive his allocation in time to give to all of us by the 25th....Guess if Ford is making him wait then I have to deal with it too....I mean, who has more buying power then the fat guy in the red suit? Sure will be nice when they are available! Be nice to hear a price figure....

 

wonder how much it will cost?

if it is too expensive, I would rather spend my money on a more functinoal mod like an intake or exhaust system.

 

I guess it does come down to price. It will look nice with the MMR racing intake kit, then again, the manifold cover looks great even on its own. If FORD sells it for less than $100.00 sure I will get it, even though I think it should be included.

I had recently filled out my customer survey and one thing they asked was "Were you satisfied with the condition of the vehicle". I told them that I was very upset at the fact that FORD handed out a 2 page flyer showing the GT with the 18" Chrome rims and the manifold cover and that is when I placed my order. During the order process I was informed that the RIMS were no longer available. The dealer was not aware that the manifold cover was not available. I basically stated that my next FORD purchase may not be as swift as this one was.

Sure, it may mean squat to them but at least I got it off my chest.

 

I too hope that the intake cover is a reasonably priced dealer assessory. I guess we will find out soon enough.
In saying that I have to admit to all that this engine does look real good even without the cover. I was a little upset, while waiting for the car, to hear that the intake cover was axed. Once I looked under that hood and saw that baby it just looked sweet. If the price is right I may get the cover, if not I will not be hurt.

 

I'll go to $129.00 but there best be darn good quality.

 

I will definitely get one when available.....

 

I wonder if Ford does offer it throught the dealerships, if it will be just like the one pictured

 

One can only hope so

 

As long as it has the galloping pony on it I would be happy. I would be ok if it did not say "Powered by Ford."

 

just wondering, was there ever one shown for the V6?

 

Any further news on the availability?

 

ya, inquiring minds want to know

 

I wouldn't mind knowing either, but that whole Santa thing confused me until I looked at the date this was originally written.

 

I haven't seen anything yet. I call ford once or twice a month, because thats when our catalogs get updated, for the avalibility + part # for the cover + the 18 inc wheels.

 

Would there be a cover for the V6 as well?

 

Good to know someone’s on the case. Let use know when you strike gold.