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Old 9/7/14, 11:06 AM
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Question about engine cover?

I just purchased my Mustang v6 last month and I just noticed it doesn't have an engine cover, is it supposed too?
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Originally Posted by Rodsmustang
I just purchased my Mustang v6 last month and I just noticed it doesn't have an engine cover, is it supposed too?
It's part of the Performance Package.
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Originally Posted by laserred38
It's part of the Performance Package.
Manual Performance Package
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You should be able to buy an OEM cover from Ford Parts, or I'm sure a bunch of other retailers.
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Thanks for the replies, I like the cover but I wouldn't pay extra money for it. Now a strut tower brace is on my list.
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Originally Posted by Siber Express
Manual Performance Package
I have it on my automatic
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I bought one from Late Model Restoration. I like it a lot. Gives the engine bay a nice bump in appearance.
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I never got one on my automatic v6. Dealer said it was a manual package thing and now that I know other autos have it, I'm a little peeved they didn't give me one for free after I brought it up to them. Cleans the engine up nicely but not worth $150 extra.
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Originally Posted by mkj5013
I never got one on my automatic v6. Dealer said it was a manual package thing and now that I know other autos have it, I'm a little peeved they didn't give me one for free after I brought it up to them. Cleans the engine up nicely but not worth $150 extra.

Keeps that heat trapped beneath it though. There's always a trade off.
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Does this piece have to be modified for an automatic?

Auto Nation has it for under 100 bucks, I believe.
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Originally Posted by White2010
Keeps that heat trapped beneath it though. There's always a trade off.
and it hides your engine. Why would you want to hide your engine?
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Originally Posted by DRB
Does this piece have to be modified for an automatic?

Auto Nation has it for under 100 bucks, I believe.
Nope. Installs in a couple minutes.

Originally Posted by spqr
and it hides your engine. Why would you want to hide your engine?
There isn't much on the side it covers. I think it actually balances out the engine bay nicely and gives the bay a big appearance boost.
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and it hides your engine. Why would you want to hide your engine?
Da**ed if I know. Just gets in the way when you have to pull maintenance too. To each his own though.
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Originally Posted by DRB
Does this piece have to be modified for an automatic?

Auto Nation has it for under 100 bucks, I believe.
It will need to be trimmed for the second line off the intake.
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Because of this thread I bought one on ebay for $135. I was looking for a relatively cheap mod and I alternate between performance and appearance mods. I ordered the strut tower brace for $99 so I decided on the engine cover. It will make it that much nicer when I go to car shows
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I wish someone like american muscle would start manufacturing an intake manifold and engine cover like the 5.0 for the v6 just take away two of the 8 and bam go yourself a v6 cover that looks like a 5.0 I would be willing to pay up to $500 for that!
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Originally Posted by killaz05
Because of this thread I bought one on ebay for $135. I was looking for a relatively cheap mod and I alternate between performance and appearance mods. I ordered the strut tower brace for $99 so I decided on the engine cover. It will make it that much nicer when I go to car shows
Definitely will!
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It finally came in and it took all but maybe 3 min to install. Definitely cleans up the engine bay and looks great. I'm very pleased with it. Some before and after.
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Looks great, definitely need one!
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That does look nice!!!


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