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I think I agree with cdynaco on that. The engine would look just as good, if not better, if they had just painted the cam cover black or even Ford blue instead of putting that plastic engine cover over the top. It kind of looks out of place even. I can't quite put my finger on it but it just looks odd, almost like a hat that doesn't quite fit the head. A nicely painted cam cover would look awesome there. My guess is a lot of ecoboost owners will remove the cover and paint the engine cam cover instead. Congrats on the new Stang all the same, the interior looks really great.
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I think I agree with cdynaco on that. The engine would look just as good, if not better, if they had just painted the cam cover black or even Ford blue instead of putting that plastic engine cover over the top. It kind of looks out of place even. I can't quite put my finger on it but it just looks odd, almost like a hat that doesn't quite fit the head. A nicely painted cam cover would look awesome there. My guess is a lot of ecoboost owners will remove the cover and paint the engine cam cover instead. Congrats on the new Stang all the same, the interior looks really great.
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Exactly cdynaco. I think that's exactly the look Ford should have gone with to top off the ecoboost motor. That would look awesome under the hood. My guess is that aftermarket is going to come up with something right along those lines if Ford doesn't first.
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I think I agree with cdynaco on that. The engine would look just as good, if not better, if they had just painted the cam cover black or even Ford blue instead of putting that plastic engine cover over the top. It kind of looks out of place even. I can't quite put my finger on it but it just looks odd, almost like a hat that doesn't quite fit the head. A nicely painted cam cover would look awesome there. My guess is a lot of ecoboost owners will remove the cover and paint the engine cam cover instead. Congrats on the new Stang all the same, the interior looks really great.
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You still got a great ride, don't sweat it, it's such a minor thing. I'm betting the aftermarket will come up with something more visually appealing if you feel the need to change it out.
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Just got my EcoBoost yesterday and have been having a blast. It's a base model with automatic and Performance Package, and ceramic cloth interior. I should have went with ebony, not realizing ceramic would get dirty easier 
I'm amazed at how docile the car is in drive, but when you shift into sport, with or without using the paddles, it becomes an animal. Very Jeckyll and Hyde personality. It handles like it's on rails and probably shouldn't be this fast for a 4 cylinder. The speed does creep up on you. I don't get the big deal about the so-called "fake exhaust note." To me it's nothing major but to each his own, I guess. I feel that the EcoBoost engine is a welcome addition to the Mustang's engine lineup. You really can't go wrong with any engine, despite what anyone else says. After driving this car, owning a 4 banger Stang is nothing to be embarrassed about.
A special thanks to Deysha at Ford Service for all her help. Thank you, Deysha!!
Oh, forgive the quality of my pictures. I need a new camera.
I'm amazed at how docile the car is in drive, but when you shift into sport, with or without using the paddles, it becomes an animal. Very Jeckyll and Hyde personality. It handles like it's on rails and probably shouldn't be this fast for a 4 cylinder. The speed does creep up on you. I don't get the big deal about the so-called "fake exhaust note." To me it's nothing major but to each his own, I guess. I feel that the EcoBoost engine is a welcome addition to the Mustang's engine lineup. You really can't go wrong with any engine, despite what anyone else says. After driving this car, owning a 4 banger Stang is nothing to be embarrassed about. A special thanks to Deysha at Ford Service for all her help. Thank you, Deysha!!
Oh, forgive the quality of my pictures. I need a new camera.
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